Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) comic books 1940
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Issue #1(2)
- Paper: Slightly britle
- Slab: See item notes
- PAGE 25 ONLY. Minor front/back scuff(s).
- Label #2029164014
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
No number on cover, #2 inside. Cover by C. C. Beck. Origin and 1st appearance of newsstand Capt. Marvel in "Introducing Captain Marvel," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; After being taken by a mysterious stranger to meet the ancient wizard, Shazam, and gaining the powers of Captain Marvel, Billy Batson learns of a mysterious boss called the Phantom Scientist, and decides to report it to the head of Amalgamated Broadcasting Company. "Ibis Lives Again," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; From the Egyptian wing of a famous American museum, young Prince Amentep rises from the dead as prophesied, and, with the help of the Ibistick, begins helping people in need. "Origin of Golden Arrow," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; A band of criminals shoot down a hot air balloon piloted by Professor Paul Parsons, his wife and son, in order to get a secret gas formula. Introduction of the Spy Smasher in "The Coming of Spy Smasher," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Spy Smasher goes on the trail to capture the Mask, who is after designs of the new naval mine layer from a safe in Admiral Corby's home. "The Radium Theft of Dr. Death," script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. "Incident At Maloana" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "Seals of Doom" starring Dan Dare, script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan. Illustrated contest page in which readers are asked to name their favorite Whiz Comics character in a 50 word or less letter. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #7
$995.00
View scans- Restored: B1
- Paper: White
- Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
- Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. tear seals to cover & interior, spine split sealed to cover.
- Label #2031040006
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
$369.00
View scans- Interior is complete, but brittle. Full-length spine split through cover (taped) and a few wraps.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Squadron of Doom," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy investigates the mysterious disappearance of the freighter, Red Star, last seen near the coast of Greenland; There he discovers that Rodney Stark has invented a machine that slowly melts ice, freeing prehistoric men, whom he uses as slaves to build a massive air force to attack and subdue the United States. Untitled Golden Arrow story, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; Carol's murderous uncles hope to convince her that her gold mine is haunted. Untitled Lance O'Casey story, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett. "The Horned Bear" text story. "The Mask's Kidnapping Scheme," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza. "Peril in Fort Worth" starring Dan Dare, art by Al Carreno. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script and art by John Hampton. "Chaos at the Carnival" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Gus Ricca. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #8
- Restored (see item notes)
- Interior is complete. Front cover missing. RESTORATION. Tear seal to first page.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Other items consigned by humble cow
Cover by C. C. Beck. "The Menace of the Skull," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy discovers a connection between accidents occurring on the beach and the presence of a strange yacht anchored nearby; He discovers that wealthy people have disappeared and are being held for ransom. "Death Hits the Bull's-Eye" starring Golden Arrow, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; vs. Bronk and Brute Braddock. "The Islanders' Gorilla-God" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett; vs. Raider Brand. "Menace of the Magnetic Mine" starring Spy Smasher, script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; vs. The Mask. "Counterfeiter's Conspiracy" starring Dan Dare, art by Harry Anderson. "Jungle Luck" text story. Untitled Dr. Voodoo story, script and art by John Hampton. "The Treachery of Carl Brand" starring Ibis the Invincible, script by Bill Parker, art by Gus Ricca. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
