Released March 1940
Whiz Comics #2
Key Issue
Synopsis
NOTE: While this is indeed the second issue of Whiz Comics, it was released as #3 and is now commonly referred to as #3A. The third issue, also released as #3, is commonly referred to as #3B, then the numbering fixes itself with issue #4. A collection of comics and stories, including -- "Sivana Strikes Again!" , featuring Captain Marvel : Sivana sends a note to the President of the United States, demanding that the President resign and allow him to become Emperor of the United States. When the President refuses, Sivana declares war. It's up to Billy Batson and Captain Marvel to prevent Sivana from destroying the country. -- "The Kidnapping of Taia" , featuring Ibis the Invincible : Ibis must recover the stolen Ibisstick from a lowly thief before his beloved Taia suffocates in her airtight display case. -- "...Unmasks" , featuring Spy Smasher : The Mask sneaks into the Corby mansion and kidnaps Eve Corby. Only the Spy Smasher can see to her safe return! PLUS : The Golden Arrow, Scoop Smith, Lance O'Casey, and Dan Dare!!
Synopsis
NOTE: While this is indeed the second issue of Whiz Comics, it was released as #3 and is now commonly referred to as #3A. The third issue, also released as #3, is commonly referred to as #3B, then the numbering fixes itself with issue #4. A collection of comics and stories, including -- "Sivana Strikes Again!" , featuring Captain Marvel : Sivana sends a note to the President of the United States, demanding that the President resign and allow him to become Emperor of the United States. When the President refuses, Sivana declares war. It's up to Billy Batson and Captain Marvel to prevent Sivana from destroying the country. -- "The Kidnapping of Taia" , featuring Ibis the Invincible : Ibis must recover the stolen Ibisstick from a lowly thief before his beloved Taia suffocates in her airtight display case. -- "...Unmasks" , featuring Spy Smasher : The Mask sneaks into the Corby mansion and kidnaps Eve Corby. Only the Spy Smasher can see to her safe return! PLUS : The Golden Arrow, Scoop Smith, Lance O'Casey, and Dan Dare!!
Key Facts
- 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
Details
- Series
- Whiz Comics
- Cover Date
- March 1940
- Pages
- N/A
- UPC
- N/A
- Cover Price
- N/A
- Final Orders Cutoff
- N/A
Creators
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WriterBill Parker
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ArtistC. C. Beck