WHIZ COMICS #1
CGC FN: 6.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 12/17/2021 8:01 PM
$385,377.65
Sold For
14
Bids
PUBLISHER: Fawcett
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
cream/ow pages
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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cream/ow pages
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
A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
cream/ow pages
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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With less than 100 copies recorded on the CGC Census, Whiz Comics #1 is an incredibly rare and historic book. This copy earned an impressive 6.0 from CGC, presenting cream to off-white pages, a miraculous feat for an over 80-year-old comic book.
Featuring the origin and first appearances of Captain Marvel, Sivana, Golden Arrow, Dan Dare, Lance O'Casey, Spy Smasher, and Ibis, this copy has fantastic eye appeal. The cover featuring Captain Marvel throwing a car against a brick wall forms an instant parallel to the world-changing frontispiece on Action Comics #1. This copy of a Golden Age key is beautifully clean and would make a welcome addition to any comic book collection or investment portfolio.
Overstreet Guide 2021 FN (6.0) value = $93,600.
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 3 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
cream/ow pages
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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Click on the image below to watch the YouTube video about this item!
With less than 100 copies recorded on the CGC Census, Whiz Comics #1 is an incredibly rare and historic book. This copy earned an impressive 6.0 from CGC, presenting cream to off-white pages, a miraculous feat for an over 80-year-old comic book.
Featuring the origin and first appearances of Captain Marvel, Sivana, Golden Arrow, Dan Dare, Lance O'Casey, Spy Smasher, and Ibis, this copy has fantastic eye appeal. The cover featuring Captain Marvel throwing a car against a brick wall forms an instant parallel to the world-changing frontispiece on Action Comics #1. This copy of a Golden Age key is beautifully clean and would make a welcome addition to any comic book collection or investment portfolio.
Overstreet Guide 2021 FN (6.0) value = $93,600.
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 3 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