WHIZ COMICS #1
CGC FN+: 6.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/03/2014 3:20 PM
$86,200
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37
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PUBLISHER: Fawcett
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs
1st appearance of Captain Marvel, w/ origin; 1st app. of Dr. Sivana, Shazam the Wizard, Ibis the Invincible, Spy Smasher; Whiz Comics #2 (#1 as first issue on newsstands); C.C. Beck cover/art; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
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1st appearance of Captain Marvel, w/ origin; 1st app. of Dr. Sivana, Shazam the Wizard, Ibis the Invincible, Spy Smasher; Whiz Comics #2 (#1 as first issue on newsstands); C.C. Beck cover/art; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
DESCRIPTION
crm/ow pgs
1st appearance of Captain Marvel, w/ origin; 1st app. of Dr. Sivana, Shazam the Wizard, Ibis the Invincible, Spy Smasher; Whiz Comics #2 (#1 as first issue on newsstands); C.C. Beck cover/art; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
Whiz Comics #2 marked the first appearance of Captain Marvel — and the first issue of Whiz , with the title's official "#1" being an internal publication for copyright use. Despite being denied the impact of an Action #1, Captain Marvel still became a superhero presence to rival Superman. In fact, the beloved icon managed to outsell Superman on the comic stands, with Whiz often moving as many as five million copies per issue.
DC's lawyers weren't happy with any of this, starting with how the cover of Whiz #2 resembled the cover of Action Comics #1. The idea of young Billy Batson becoming Captain Marvel by saying "Shazam!," however, was C.C. Beck and Billy Parker's own immortal spin on the new superhero mythology. DC still gathered an army of lawyers to pummel Fawcett Publications. The resulting lawsuits would eventually drive Fawcett out of business. Whiz Comics #2 remains a top collectible, with Fawcett's family of Marvels still a cornerstone of the comics industry. That includes an acclaimed Shazam! series that began in 2023 as a showcase for Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family.
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This wonderful copy preserves the vivid, wide-eyed simplicity of this important debut, a charming and vital "must-own" for any serious Golden Age collector.
Overstreet Guide 2013 FN+ (6.5) value = $36,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.).
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artist Information
Beck was the artist most closely associated with the original Captain Marvel at Fawcett Comics, he was the main illustrator for Whiz Comics in the Golden Age while also working on Ibis the Invincible and Spy Smasher. Later in his career he specialized in Golden Age recreations, he also created the oddball Fatman and the Flying Saucer title for Milson Publications.
1st appearance of Captain Marvel, w/ origin; 1st app. of Dr. Sivana, Shazam the Wizard, Ibis the Invincible, Spy Smasher; Whiz Comics #2 (#1 as first issue on newsstands); C.C. Beck cover/art; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
Whiz Comics #2 marked the first appearance of Captain Marvel — and the first issue of Whiz , with the title's official "#1" being an internal publication for copyright use. Despite being denied the impact of an Action #1, Captain Marvel still became a superhero presence to rival Superman. In fact, the beloved icon managed to outsell Superman on the comic stands, with Whiz often moving as many as five million copies per issue.
DC's lawyers weren't happy with any of this, starting with how the cover of Whiz #2 resembled the cover of Action Comics #1. The idea of young Billy Batson becoming Captain Marvel by saying "Shazam!," however, was C.C. Beck and Billy Parker's own immortal spin on the new superhero mythology. DC still gathered an army of lawyers to pummel Fawcett Publications. The resulting lawsuits would eventually drive Fawcett out of business. Whiz Comics #2 remains a top collectible, with Fawcett's family of Marvels still a cornerstone of the comics industry. That includes an acclaimed Shazam! series that began in 2023 as a showcase for Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family.
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This wonderful copy preserves the vivid, wide-eyed simplicity of this important debut, a charming and vital "must-own" for any serious Golden Age collector.
Overstreet Guide 2013 FN+ (6.5) value = $36,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.).
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artist Information
Beck was the artist most closely associated with the original Captain Marvel at Fawcett Comics, he was the main illustrator for Whiz Comics in the Golden Age while also working on Ibis the Invincible and Spy Smasher. Later in his career he specialized in Golden Age recreations, he also created the oddball Fatman and the Flying Saucer title for Milson Publications.