Whiz Comics (1940) # 2 Don Maris Reprint (4.0-VG) (2469823) 1st Captain Marvel (Shazam)

Whiz Comics #2 (No number on cover, #2 inside).

(Origin and 1st appearance of Captain Marvel, originally published in 1940) is one in a series of reprints published in 1975 by comic and toy collector Don Maris. This Maris edition reproduces the complete original comic including ad pages, but all interior pages are in black-and-white rather than the original color. 

Cover by C. C. Beck.

"Introducing Captain Marvel," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; After being taken by a mysterious stranger to meet the ancient wizard, Shazam, and gaining the powers of Captain Marvel, Billy Batson learns of a mysterious boss called the Phantom Scientist, and decides to report it to the head of Amalgamated Broadcasting Company.

"Ibis Lives Again," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; From the Egyptian wing of a famous American museum, young Prince Amentep rises from the dead as prophesied, and, with the help of the Ibistick, begins helping people in need.

"Origin of Golden Arrow," script by Bill Parker, art by Pete Costanza; A band of criminals shoot down a hot air balloon piloted by Professor Paul Parsons, his wife and son, in order to get a secret gas formula.

Introduction of the Spy Smasher in "The Coming of Spy Smasher," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Spy Smasher goes on the trail to capture the Mask, who is after designs of the new naval mine layer from a safe in Admiral Corby's home.

"The Radium Theft of Dr. Death," script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan.

"Incident At Maloana" starring Lance O'Casey, script by Bill Parker, art by Bob Kingett.

"Seals of Doom" starring Dan Dare, script by Bill Parker, art by Greg Duncan.