Whiz Comics #5

Name: Whiz Comics #5
Brand: Fawcett

Jun 1940 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD

“The Slaves of Dr. Scar”

In *Whiz Comics* #5 (1940), young Billy Batson finds himself in Washington D.C., teaming up with the FBI to stop a mysterious criminal mastermind known only as Dr. Scar, whose shadowy plans threaten to plunge the country into chaos. Written by Bill Parker and brought to life with dynamic artwork by C. C. Beck—both interior and cover—this early adventure showcases the hero’s courage and the crisp, bold style that defined Fawcett’s Golden Age.

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writer, letterer Bill Parker · artist, inker C. C. Beck · cover C. C. Beck

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Cast · 10 characters

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

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writer, letterer Bill Parker

artist, inker C. C. Beck

cover pencils, inks C. C. Beck

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In Washington D.C., Billy is in town to help the FBI to track down a phantom genius of crime who plans to carry out a fiendish scheme for wholesale robbery throughout the nation.

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