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Whiz Comics #2 (#1) (Fawcett, 1940) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Extensive (P) Cream to off-white pages....
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Whiz Comics #2 (#1) (Fawcett, 1940) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Extensive (P) Cream to off-white pages. Any Golden Age fan will love the bold colors on this professionally restored copy. This is the origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel, who in his heyday was the bestselling superhero on the stands. This issue, while a #2, was the very first Fawcett comic book to make it to newsstands (the previous efforts were ashcans, all of which you'll find featured in this same auction). The issue also has the first appearances of supporting characters Shazam (the old wizard) and Dr. Sivana, plus the first appearances of Spy Smasher, Ibis the Invincible, and Lance O'Casey, all long-running characters who had their own series at one time or another. CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced, re-glossed." Overstreet 2008 GD 2.0 value = $7,000; VG 4.0 value = $14,000; FN 6.0 value = $21,000; VF 8.0 value = $40,000. From the Kylberg Collection.CGC Grader Notes:
Cover Restoration Color Touch
Cover Restoration Cover Cleaned
Cover Restoration Cover Reinforced
Cover Restoration Piece Added
Cover Restoration Re-Glossed
Cover Restoration Tear Seal
Left Bottom Back Cover Crease
Right Top Front Cover Medium Crease
Spine Stress Lines
Whole Book Wear All Edges
View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0910170004, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*
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Auction Info
2008 May Vintage Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction #828 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2008
22nd-23rd
Thursday-Friday
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