comicbooks.com Join Free
The Shazam! Archives #4 cover
Cover: Mac Raboy

The Shazam! Archives #4

Apr 2004 · DC · 49.95 USD; 76.95 CAD
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free
About this Collection

This hardcover volume collects classic Captain Marvel adventures from the Golden Age, reprinting stories originally published in the 1940s. It features the World's Mightiest Mortal battling foes like Captain Nazi and Mr. Mind, showcasing the whimsical yet thrilling storytelling of the era. Part of DC's Archive Editions series, this book preserves the original comic art and coloring for collectors and fans of retro superheroics.

Contains 12 stories
Sivana's Revenge on the Lieutenant Marvels
16 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Three Lieutenant Marvels [Fat Marvel [Billy Batson]Hill Marvel [Billy Batson]Tall Marvel [Billy Batson]]Sterling MorrisBeautia SivanaDr. Sivana [Thaddeus Sivana] (villain)

In "Sivana's Revenge on the Lieutenant Marvels," Dr. Sivana's latest scheme takes a bizarre turn when his attempt to run down Billy Batson backfires, leading him to order the boy's kidnapping. With four Billy Batsons at home—three of them Lieutenant Marvels—Sivana's thugs seize the impostors, leaving the real Billy to don the mantle of Captain Marvel and race to rescue his alternate selves before Sivana's plan reaches its terrifying conclusion.

The Tunnel of Invasion
16 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Adolf Hitler (villain)Nazis (villains)

In "The Tunnel of Invasion," Captain Marvel intercepts a defecting Nazi pilot fleeing from Hitler’s growing tyranny, only to uncover a far more dangerous threat: a secret tunnel being carved beneath the Atlantic by the Nazi regime. As the pilot reveals the horrifying truth behind the project, Captain Marvel races to stop the invasion before it reaches American shores.

The Secret Submarine Base
12 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Sterling MorrisOfficer CaseyGusButchMr. Fog (first appearancevillain)Baron Von Slugg (first appearancevillain)

Captain Marvel, in civilian guise, investigates strange activity in his hometown when he encounters an informant who reveals the existence of a hidden Nazi submarine base operating off the coast of South America. With help from a local contact and a mysterious figure named Mr. Fog, the hero must uncover the truth behind the base before the enemy’s plans come to fruition.

The Lawless Legion
15 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Sterling MorrisMr. Shaw (first appearance)Officer Flynn (first appearancedeath)Giggy Golton (first appearancevillain)Beefy (first appearancevillain)

In "The Lawless Legion," Captain Marvel [Billy Batson] finds himself caught in a deadly web when he witnesses the murder of a key witness in the high-profile trial of the notorious criminal Giggy Golton. With the prosecuting attorney, Mr. Shaw, determined to expose more of Golton’s criminal empire, and a corrupt officer, Flynn, standing in the way, Billy must step in to protect the truth—even as the line between justice and vengeance begins to blur.

Captain Marvel's Double Trouble
15 pp · Superhero
Pencils The Fawcett Captain Marvel Art StaffInks The Fawcett Captain Marvel Art Staff
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Katinka (first appearance)Beautia SivanaDr. Sivana [Thaddeus Sivana] (villain)Maxim the Midget (first appearancevillain)Bummy Bond [as Captain Marvel] (first appearancevillain)

In "Captain Marvel's Double Trouble," Billy Batson arrives at a local theater where a special screening for orphans is being hosted by Beautia Sivana, who’s overseeing the event with a flair for the dramatic. But when a live "Captain Marvel" takes the stage, Billy’s instincts kick in—something’s off, and soon he uncovers a scheme orchestrated by Dr. Sivana, who’s behind a kidnapping with ties to the lost Princess of Mentonia. With a rogue Captain Marvel in the mix and a mysterious new villain in play, Billy must unravel the deception before the real danger escalates.

The King of the Crater
13 pp · Superhero
Pencils C. C. Beck [The Fawcett Captain Marvel Art Staff]Inks C. C. Beck [The Fawcett Captain Marvel Art Staff]
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Sterling MorrisJohnnyKing of the Crater [Mr. Mawks] (first appearancevillaindeath)

Captain Marvel races to the Rockies when a volcano erupts, confronting the enigmatic King of the Crater—Mr. Mawks—whose dangerous plan threatens to unleash chaos across the mountain range. With the fate of the region hanging in the balance, the young hero must outwit a villain who sees fire and fury as his kingdom.

Captain Marvel Solves the Swamp Mystery
15 pp · Superhero
Pencils The Fawcett Captain Marvel Art StaffInks The Fawcett Captain Marvel Art Staff
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Pappy Sims (first appearance)Mammy Sims (first appearance)The Swamp Devil [Mr. Woggs] (first appearancevillain)

Captain Marvel heads to swamp country on a mission to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Swamp Devil, a creature said to haunt the marshes and drive locals away. There, he meets Pappy and Mammy Sims, the only ones brave enough to stand their ground, and begins to unravel the strange forces behind the legends.

Sivana's Strange Chemical Potion
11 pp · Superhero
Inks The Fawcett Captain Marvel Art Staff
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]JerryDr. Sivana [Thaddeus Sivana] (villain)Herman (villain)Endicott (villain)

In "Sivana's Strange Chemical Potion," Dr. Sivana unleashes a bizarre new formula with the power to swap identities—mind and all—planning to use it on Captain Marvel to eliminate his greatest foe and claim dominion over the universe. With Jerry caught in the crossfire and villains Herman and Endicott aiding his scheme, Billy Batson must outwit a mad scientist whose latest invention threatens to erase who he is.

The Coming of Captain Nazi
15 pp · Superhero
Bulletman [Jim Barr]Bulletgirl [Susan Kent]Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Sgt. KentCaptain Nazi [Albrecht Krieger] (first appearancevillain)Adolph Hitler (villain)Nazis (villains)

In "The Coming of Captain Nazi," Adolf Hitler unleashes a terrifying new weapon against America’s heroes: Captain Nazi, a fanatically loyal enforcer sent to dismantle the nation’s defenders. With Bulletman, Bulletgirl, and Captain Marvel standing in his path, the arrival of this ruthless villain marks a dangerous escalation in the war against evil.

The Origin of Captain Marvel, Jr.
16 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman] (first appearanceorigin)Sterling MorrisWhitey MurphyJacob Freeman (Freddy Freeman's unclefirst appearancedeath)ShazamCaptain Nazi [Albrecht Krieger] (villain)Adolph Hitler (villain)
Dr. Eternity's Wax Death; [The Wax Death]
15 pp · Superhero
Bulletman [Jim Barr]Susan Kent [Bulletgirl]Sgt. KentCaptain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]Sir Henry Eliot (first appearancedeath)Sir Henry Welch (first appearance)Peter Costo (a wax figure)Sir Clarence Beck (a wax figure)Irwin Wile (a wax figure)Captain Nazi [Albrecht Krieger] (villain)Dr. Eternity (first appearancevillain)

In "Dr. Eternity's Wax Death; [The Wax Death]," Bulletman races against time to stop a mad scientist whose chilling method of murder involves turning victims into wax figures, each death a twisted masterpiece. With the help of Captain Marvel Jr., he must unravel a deadly mystery that leads through a web of historical figures and hidden identities—before the next name on the list is called.

The Park Robberies
20 pp · Superhero
Inks The Fawcett Captain Marvel Art Staff
Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Sterling MorrisMiss La VerneChief Brannigan (first appearance)Officer Hoolihan (first appearance)Officer Shaunessy (first appearance)Steamboat Bill (first appearance)Napoleon (a horse)Stinko [Stenko] (first appearancevillain)Stinko's gang [BabyfaceBubblesChuggersLittletoe] (first appearancevillains)

In "The Park Robberies," Captain Marvel takes it upon himself to stop a string of mysterious thefts in Central Park, only to be met with skepticism from Chief Brannigan and the local police. Disguised as an officer, he infiltrates a group of young troublemakers, leading to a tense showdown with Stinko and his gang—Babyface, Bubbles, Chuggers, and Littletoe—while navigating the quirky presence of Officer Hoolihan, Officer Shaunessy, and even the ever-watchful Steamboat Bill.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Valueinsufficient data
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

Find on

Search eBay for The Shazam! Archives #4
No confirmed live listings for this exact issue right now — this opens an eBay search.

Where to buy

$63.95 🛒 Buy on Amazon
Shazam!, The: Archives - Volume 4 (Archive Editions)

Read it digitally

DC Universe Infinite DC’s subscription reader Amazon Kindle Buy the digital edition
Opens a search on each platform — digital availability varies by title.

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸
Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

artist, inker George Tuska
artist, inker Binder Studio
cover pencils, inks Mac Raboy

Reprints

↩ Reprints Captain Marvel Adventures #4 (1941), Captain Marvel Adventures #5 (1941), Master Comics #21 (1941), Whiz Comics #25 (1941), Master Comics #22 (1942), America's Greatest Comics #2 (1942)

Reviews

Reader reviews

No reader reviews yet.