Special Edition Comics #1

In the roaring chaos of a heavyweight boxing match, Billy is stunned when the challenger floors the champion in one blow—only to uncover a far stranger truth behind the fight. Pursuing the mystery, he’s captured by a giant ape, revealing a sinister plot orchestrated by the mysterious Dr. Allirog, working for the shadowy Slaughter Slade.

When radio reporter Billy Batson witnesses a sabotaged race car crash at a high-speed track event, he uncovers a chilling pattern: a gambling ring led by the ruthless "Long Shot" Louis Lupo is using murder to rig sporting events and rake in enormous bets. Batson transforms into Captain Marvel to investigate, discovering that Lupo's unnamed sniper is systematically eliminating obstacles to the gambler's wagers—from vehicles to aircraft to athletes—across a series of increasingly deadly competitions. As Marvel works to stop the killing spree and expose the operation, he must contend with Lupo's control over terrified competitors and the sharpshooter's uncanny ability to strike from the shadows.

In a year of unprecedented storms and natural disasters, insurance claims soar—until Billy, investigating the sudden spike, uncovers a suspicious pattern. When he traces the chaos to a single company profiting from the destruction, Captain Marvel steps in to uncover the truth behind the storms, leading him to the cunning mind of Sivana the Weather Wizard.