Publisher: Fawcett
Cover Date: February 1940
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: Bill Parker
Penciller: Greg Duncan
Cover Artist: Clarence Charles Beck
First Appearance: Captain Marvel
WHIZ Comics (1940) #1 Value FAQ
How much is WHIZ Comics (1940) #1 worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $280,000.00; lower grades range from ~$28,000.00 (Good) to ~$196,000.00 (Very Fine).
Is WHIZ Comics (1940) #1 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Captain Marvel.
Who created WHIZ Comics (1940) #1?
WHIZ Comics (1940) #1 was written by Bill Parker, pencilled by Greg Duncan, with a cover by Clarence Charles Beck.
When was WHIZ Comics (1940) #1 published?
Fawcett published it with a February 1940 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of WHIZ Comics (1940) #1 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $280,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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