WHIZ COMICS #1
CGC G-: 1.8
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 09/12/2019 3:44 PM
$45,000
Sold For
20
Bids
PUBLISHER: Fawcett
COMMENTS: off white pgs; spine of cvr split & cvr re-attchd w/tp; tp on cf; QES Certified- criteria met: deep color strike: (red, light green & yellow) + superior cover whiteness + superior interior page quality
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)
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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)
DESCRIPTION
off white pgs; spine of cvr split & cvr re-attchd w/tp; tp on cf; QES Certified- criteria met: deep color strike: (red, light green & yellow) + superior cover whiteness + superior interior page quality
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)
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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Unrestored in all of its authentic glory, this copy of Whiz Comics #1 is a fantastic piece for any collector. Well-read features aside, the colors are intense and fresh while the imagery is unimpeded by excessive wear and tear.
Overstreet Guide 2019 GD (2.0) value = $25,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing 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.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
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)
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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Unrestored in all of its authentic glory, this copy of Whiz Comics #1 is a fantastic piece for any collector. Well-read features aside, the colors are intense and fresh while the imagery is unimpeded by excessive wear and tear.
Overstreet Guide 2019 GD (2.0) value = $25,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing 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.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
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.