Fawcett Released September 1941

Whiz Comics #21 (1941)

Whiz Comics #21 is an issue of the Whiz Comics series from Fawcett, released September 1, 1941. Featuring artwork by C. C. Beck. Notable appearances include Tall Marvel, Hill Marvel, Fat Marvel. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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Published September 1941
Pages 68

A collection of comics and stories, including  "The Vengeful Four" , featuring Captain Marvel :   Three young men from different areas of the country (Texas, the Ozarks, and Brooklyn), all named Billy Batson, were reading Captain Marvel’s comic book adventures and happened to wonder if saying “Shazam” would work for them as well. As it happened, Tall Billy, Hill Billy, and Fat Billy were captured, along with the real Billy, by Sivana and his gang. When they all said the magic word at the same time, each was transformed into one of the Lieutenant Marvels, having powers akin to Captain Marvel. PLUS : Spy Smasher, Ibis the Invincible, Golden Arrow, Doctor Voodoo, and more!!

Key Facts

  • 1st team appearance of the Lieutenant Marvels: Tall Marvel, Fat Marvel and Hill Marvel