Whiz Comics #2 (#1) (Fawcett, 1940) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white pages....

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Whiz Comics #2 (#1) (Fawcett, 1940) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Off-white pages. Look how few unrestored copies have been graded higher! This is one of the ten most valuable comic books, the origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel. It's also the debut of baddie Dr. Sivana and a host of other characters including Spy Smasher and Ibis the Invincible. The first newsstand-distributed Fawcett comic book. CGC notes, "Cover re-attached with 2 pieces of tape. 2 long pieces of tape on spine of cover. 2 tape stains on interior cover." Overstreet 2008 GD 2.0 value = $7,000; VG 4.0 value = $14,000. CGC census 10/08: 1 in 3.0, 4 higher.

CGC Grader Notes:
Back Cover Wear
Bottom Back Cover Large Crease
Bottom Spine Small Spine Split
Front Cover Wear
Interior Multiple Tape
Left Center Front Cover Large Tape
Right Top Front Cover Crease
Top Spine Small Spine Split
Whole Book Multiple Bend

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0774690002, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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