Whiz Comics #11

Name: Whiz Comics #11
Brand: Fawcett

Dec 1940 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD

“Mystery of Marvel College”

In "Mystery of Marvel College," Captain Marvel takes on a new assignment: infiltrating Marvel College undercover to investigate Slug Samson, the enigmatic football coach with a shady past. Written by Bill Parker and illustrated by C. C. Beck, this 1940 adventure blends campus intrigue with superhero action, all brought to life by Beck’s dynamic art and Parker’s sharp storytelling. The cover by C. C. Beck captures the story’s playful yet suspenseful tone.

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writer, colorist Bill Parker · artist C. C. Beck · inker Pete Costanza · cover C. C. Beck

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Cast · 11 characters

Alan Armstrong Billy Batson Captain Marvel Golden Arrow Ibis Lance O'Casey Prince Amentep Roger Parsons Spy Smasher Sterling Morris The Mask

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writer, colorist Bill Parker

artist C. C. Beck

inker Pete Costanza

cover pencils, inks C. C. Beck

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Billy is ordered to enroll at Marvel College and get the low-down on their football coach, Slug Samson, a former convict. As Captain Marvel, he must stop the coach from doing anything in his power to make the team lose the big game against State University.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).