Special Edition Comics #1

In "The Menace of Dr. Allirog," young Billy Batson investigates a surge of unprecedented natural disasters—tornadoes, earthquakes, floods—threatening to collapse the insurance industry, only to uncover a suspicious pattern: one company profits while others suffer. With his signature blend of innocence and determination, Billy transforms into Captain Marvel to expose the hidden hand behind the chaos, leading to a confrontation with the cunning and dangerous Sivana. Written by Bill Parker and illustrated with bold, dynamic energy by C. C. Beck—both inks and colors—this 1940 Special Edition Comics #1 features a cover by Beck that captures the story’s escalating tension, all in a 10-cent comic that stands as a foundational moment in early superhero history.