C. C. Beck
Charles Clarence Beck (1910-1989) was an American cartoonist and comic book artist.
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12-page black and white Ashcan, a way to establish copyright by printing small-quantities and distributing to show proof of intellectual property ownership
1st appearance of Captain Thunder (Billy Batson), renamed Captain Marvel to avoid more copyright issues from Fiction House's character Captain Terry Thunder
Fawcett couldn't use the title Flash Comics due to All-American Comics (DC) already having secured the rights
8 copies were printed in 1940 but prior to 1986, collectors were unaware of its existence
High value is from a 2008 sale of a 9.4 graded copy
12-page black and white Ashcan, a way to establish copyright by printing small-quantities and distributing to show proof of intellectual property ownership
1st appearance of Captain Thunder (Billy Batson), renamed Captain Marvel to avoid more copyright issues from Fiction House's character Captain Terry Thunder
Fawcett couldn't use the title Flash Comics due to All-American Comics (DC) already having secured the rights
8 copies were printed in 1940 but prior to 1986, collectors were unaware of its existence
High value is from a 2008 sale of a 9.4 graded copy
Thrill Comics #1
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
12-page black and white Ashcan, a way to establish copyright by printing small-quantities and distributing to show proof of intellectual property ownership
1st appearance of Captain Thunder (Billy Batson), renamed Captain Marvel to avoid more copyright issues from Fiction House's character Captain Terry Thunder
Fawcett was forced to select the name Whiz Comics after Better Publications acquired the title Thrilling Comics
3 copies were printed in 1940 but prior to 1986, collectors were unaware of its existence
High value is from a 2008 sale of a 9.0 graded copy
12-page black and white Ashcan, a way to establish copyright by printing small-quantities and distributing to show proof of intellectual property ownership
1st appearance of Captain Thunder (Billy Batson), renamed Captain Marvel to avoid more copyright issues from Fiction House's character Captain Terry Thunder
Fawcett was forced to select the name Whiz Comics after Better Publications acquired the title Thrilling Comics
3 copies were printed in 1940 but prior to 1986, collectors were unaware of its existence
High value is from a 2008 sale of a 9.0 graded copy
Whiz Comics #1
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Captain Marvel, later renamed Shazam
1st appearance of the Wizard Shazam
1st appearance of Dr. Sivana, a scientific genius and the archenemy of Captain Marvel
1st appearance of Ibis the Invincible and Spy Smasher
1st team appearance of the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man, later renamed the Seven Deadly Sins
While not a precise swipe of Action Comics #1 artwork, this cover and other aspects of Captain Marvel led to DC (formerly National) filing a lawsuit against Fawcett for Captain Marvel too closely resembling Superman
Premiere issue of the series though the copyright notes read issue #2
There exists a scarce Ashcan edition of this issue
1st appearance and origin of Captain Marvel, later renamed Shazam
1st appearance of the Wizard Shazam
1st appearance of Dr. Sivana, a scientific genius and the archenemy of Captain Marvel
1st appearance of Ibis the Invincible and Spy Smasher
1st team appearance of the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man, later renamed the Seven Deadly Sins
While not a precise swipe of Action Comics #1 artwork, this cover and other aspects of Captain Marvel led to DC (formerly National) filing a lawsuit against Fawcett for Captain Marvel too closely resembling Superman
Premiere issue of the series though the copyright notes read issue #2
There exists a scarce Ashcan edition of this issue
Whiz Comics #2
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Captain Marvel, later becomes Shazam
2nd appearance of Dr. Sivana
2nd appearance of Spy Smasher
This is the second issue of the series although the copyright notes indicate this is issue #3
2nd appearance of Captain Marvel, later becomes Shazam
2nd appearance of Dr. Sivana
2nd appearance of Spy Smasher
This is the second issue of the series although the copyright notes indicate this is issue #3
Whiz Comics #3
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Captain Marvel
1st appearance of Beautia, the daughter of Dr. Sivana
Cover correctly reads issue #3, interior notes read #4
3rd appearance of Captain Marvel
1st appearance of Beautia, the daughter of Dr. Sivana
Cover correctly reads issue #3, interior notes read #4
Whiz Comics #4
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
4th appearance of Captain Marvel (Shazam)
4th appearance of Dr. Sivana
2nd appearance of Beautia
4th appearance of Captain Marvel (Shazam)
4th appearance of Dr. Sivana
2nd appearance of Beautia
Whiz Comics #6
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #5
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Debut of Captain Marvel costume with full buttons on chest flap - interior splash page only
Debut of Captain Marvel costume with full buttons on chest flap - interior splash page only
Special Edition Comics #1
Fawcett
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1940
•
Vol. 1
First solo Captain Marvel comic to feature stories of the hero throughout
Pre-dates Captain Marvel Adventures #1
First solo Captain Marvel comic to feature stories of the hero throughout
Pre-dates Captain Marvel Adventures #1
Whiz Comics #7
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #8
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Early Golden Age issue featuring Captain Marvel
Whiz Comics #9
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #10
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Master Comics #8
Fawcett
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1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #11
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Master Comics #9
Fawcett
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1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #12
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #13
Fawcett
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #14
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel Adventures #1
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of Captain Marvel's first ongoing series
Captain Marvel's costume was inspired by military officer-uniforms that had similar attributes to the ornate half-cape affixed by braided rope at the neck and slung over the shoulder
Premiere issue of Captain Marvel's first ongoing series
Captain Marvel's costume was inspired by military officer-uniforms that had similar attributes to the ornate half-cape affixed by braided rope at the neck and slung over the shoulder
Whiz Comics #15
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Dr. Sivana
1st appearance of Magnificus Sivana, the son of Dr. Sivana
Revealed that Beautia is the daughter of Dr. Sivana
Origin of Dr. Sivana
1st appearance of Magnificus Sivana, the son of Dr. Sivana
Revealed that Beautia is the daughter of Dr. Sivana
Whiz Comics #16
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #17
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #18
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel Adventures #2
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #19
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #20
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel Adventures #3
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by C.C. Beck with lightning bolt printed metallic silver
Cover art by C.C. Beck with lightning bolt printed metallic silver
Whiz Comics #21
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Lieutenant Marvels: Tall Marvel, Fat Marvel and Hill Marvel
1st team appearance of the Lieutenant Marvels: Tall Marvel, Fat Marvel and Hill Marvel
Captain Marvel Thrill Book #1
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Early Captain Marvel one-shot featuring black and white reprints from Whiz Comics
Rare in all grades
Early Captain Marvel one-shot featuring black and white reprints from Whiz Comics
Rare in all grades
Captain Marvel Adventures #4
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art by C.C. Beck featuring Shazam
Whiz Comics #22
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #23
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #24
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #25
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Captain Marvel Jr., Freddy Freeman, a boy who Billy Bastion shared his power with in order to save his life
1st appearance and origin of Captain Marvel Jr., Freddy Freeman, a boy who Billy Bastion shared his power with in order to save his life
Captain Marvel Adventures #5
Fawcett
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Holiday Comics #1
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel Adventures #6
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #26
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #27
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel Adventures #8
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Ibac, possesses the powers of Ivan the Terrible, Borgia, Attila the Hun and Caligula
1st appearance and origin of Ibac, possesses the powers of Ivan the Terrible, Borgia, Attila the Hun and Caligula
Whiz Comics #28
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel Adventures #9
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Ibac
Whiz Comics #29
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel Adventures #10
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
America's Greatest Comics #3
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #30
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Captain Marvel Adventures #11
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #31
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Whiz Comics #32
Fawcett
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
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