What's the Lowest Price Recorded for a Whiz Comics #1 (or 2, whatever!)

[VintageComics]

Wow. Astounding.

[MrBedrock]

The sales figures are another thing that I think plays into the idea that Fawcetts are less desirable then other golden age publishers' books. Between the myriad reports of high sales totals and the large amount of mid-run and later Fawcetts available through the various dealers sites there is certainly a perception that supply far outstrips demand. This perception is, in fact, misleading.

The very early Whiz (through 20 or so), and Captain Marvel (through 18 or so) are no more available than any DC or Timely, and in some cases harder to find.

Also, the very late issues in those runs and particularly Mary Marvel and Marvel Family are very tough to complete.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

I always liked Catain Marvel. Its a shame he didnt do better in his own books down the road.

[nearmint]

The sales figures are another thing that I think plays into the idea that Fawcetts are less desirable then other golden age publishers' books. Between the myriad reports of high sales totals and the large amount of mid-run and later Fawcetts available through the various dealers sites there is certainly a perception that supply far outstrips demand. This perception is, in fact, misleading.

The very early Whiz (through 20 or so), and Captain Marvel (through 18 or so) are no more available than any DC or Timely, and in some cases harder to find.

Also, the very late issues in those runs and particularly Mary Marvel and Marvel Family are very tough to complete.

 

I couldn't agree more. I'd love to find nice copies of some of the Early Whiz and CMA.

[VintageComics]

I love the take DC took in Kingdom Come...if you guys have not read it I put it "almost" in the same territory as Watchmen and DKR. Marvel plays a very very different character than we are used to.

 

R.

 

 

[Old Fashion PB and J]

It seems like the Captain Marvel books are quite affordable compared to the DC books.

[Old Fashion PB and J]

I love the take DC took in Kingdom Come...if you guys have not read it I put it "almost" in the same territory as Watchmen and DKR. Marvel plays a very very different character than we are used to.

 

R.

 

 

I like Kingdom Come much more then Watchmen and DKR. However 3 very different stories. Watchmen was probably my least favorite of them. The end of Kingdom Come really brings new light to Captian Marvel AKA Billy Batson.

[VintageComics]

It seems like the Captain Marvel books are quite affordable compared to the DC books.

 

You know, compared to Action they are...but not cheap. And if you can find them...that's the key. Like Richard said...early issues are tough to find.

 

R.

 

 

[Old Fashion PB and J]

It seems like the Captain Marvel books are quite affordable compared to the DC books.

 

You know, compared to Action they are...but not cheap. And if you can find them...that's the key. Like Richard said...early issues are tough to find.

 

R.

 

 

One of the other dealers at the local shows I do is always selling low grade copies to one guy. I could probably get a few from him.

[Scrooge]

This perception is, in fact, misleading.

The very early Whiz (through 20 or so), and Captain Marvel (through 18 or so) are no more available than any DC or Timely, and in some cases harder to find.

 

Exactly, the tipping point seems to be mid-1942. Look at the staggering increase in circulation numbers for Fawcetts through 1942. Wow! Of course, the first series increase is inflated by the addition of CMJr at the end of the year but the pattern holds for the second series. We can infer that CMJr # 1 sold about 500,000 copies.

 

Fawcett Comics Group. Circulation data below is for Fawcett's Blue Unit,

 

which consists of the following 4 titles: Whiz (every 4 weeks); Master

 

(monthly to Oct., then every 4 weeks); Wow (quarterly until Aug., then

 

bi-monthly); and Captain Marvel Jr. (established Oct. 42).

 

 

Jul 42 577,278

 

Aug 42 878,143

 

Sep 42 756,853

 

Oct 42 793,441

 

Nov 42 1,302,124

 

Dec 42 1,064,024

 

 

Note: Circulation data below is for Fawcett's Red Unit, which consists of

 

the following 3 titles: Captain Marvel Adventures (every 4 weeks); Captain

 

Midnight (every six weeks until Nov, then monthly); and Funny Animals

 

(monthly).

 

 

Jul 42 479,674

 

Aug 42 573,717

 

Sep 42 651,935

 

Oct 42 979,063

 

Nov 42 952,352

 

Dec 42 1,324,599

 

[Superman2006]

I put together a whiz 1-25 run...I loved it!

 

the cheapest unrestored whiz 1 in the market that I have seen was the 1.8 crowley copy on ebay for $5999 (the seller now has it at 6999).... Marnin of collectorsassemble has a nice 2.0 for $7120...

 

even restored copies tend to sell in the $7000+ range

 

good luck

 

 

I'm always amazed at how Tec27Kid knows where to find any given book, and his uncanny recollection of prior sales prices (half of which aren't even public sales)! Always a pleasure to read your posts (and Nearmint's, and several others); sorry I don't have much to add.

[G.A.tor]

I put together a whiz 1-25 run...I loved it!

 

the cheapest unrestored whiz 1 in the market that I have seen was the 1.8 crowley copy on ebay for $5999 (the seller now has it at 6999).... Marnin of collectorsassemble has a nice 2.0 for $7120...

 

even restored copies tend to sell in the $7000+ range

 

good luck

 

 

I'm always amazed at how Tec27Kid knows where to find any given book, and his uncanny recollection of prior sales prices (half of which aren't even public sales)! Always a pleasure to read your posts (and Nearmint's, and several others); sorry I don't have much to add.

thanks Supes...

I wish I could find any book ...quite a few are escaping me at the moment.... but I do have a lot of free time on my hands, so I tend to suffer from general market awareness

happy to contribute and assist if anyone needs it (thumbs u

[VintageComics]

I put together a whiz 1-25 run...I loved it!

 

the cheapest unrestored whiz 1 in the market that I have seen was the 1.8 crowley copy on ebay for $5999 (the seller now has it at 6999).... Marnin of collectorsassemble has a nice 2.0 for $7120...

 

even restored copies tend to sell in the $7000+ range

 

good luck

 

 

I'm always amazed at how Tec27Kid knows where to find any given book, and his uncanny recollection of prior sales prices (half of which aren't even public sales)! Always a pleasure to read your posts (and Nearmint's, and several others); sorry I don't have much to add.

thanks Supes...

I wish I could find any book ...quite a few are escaping me at the moment.... but I do have a lot of free time on my hands, so I tend to suffer from general market awareness

happy to contribute and assist if anyone needs it (thumbs u

 

I'm in need of a charity donation. I'm suffering from Marvelmysteryitis.

 

[Socratic Wonder]

I put together a whiz 1-25 run...I loved it!

 

the cheapest unrestored whiz 1 in the market that I have seen was the 1.8 crowley copy on ebay for $5999 (the seller now has it at 6999).... Marnin of collectorsassemble has a nice 2.0 for $7120...

 

even restored copies tend to sell in the $7000+ range

 

good luck

 

 

I'm always amazed at how Tec27Kid knows where to find any given book, and his uncanny recollection of prior sales prices (half of which aren't even public sales)! Always a pleasure to read your posts (and Nearmint's, and several others); sorry I don't have much to add.

 

happy to contribute and assist if anyone needs it (thumbs u

 

You could contribute by selling me your Adventure 40

 

Then I could fill out 30-40

[ciorac]

The sales figures are another thing that I think plays into the idea that Fawcetts are less desirable then other golden age publishers' books. Between the myriad reports of high sales totals and the large amount of mid-run and later Fawcetts available through the various dealers sites there is certainly a perception that supply far outstrips demand. This perception is, in fact, misleading.

The very early Whiz (through 20 or so), and Captain Marvel (through 18 or so) are no more available than any DC or Timely, and in some cases harder to find.

Also, the very late issues in those runs and particularly Mary Marvel and Marvel Family are very tough to complete.

 

I couldn't agree more. I'd love to find nice copies of some of the Early Whiz and CMA.

 

I'll be bringing this one to Chicago with me.

 

 

[G.A.tor]

The sales figures are another thing that I think plays into the idea that Fawcetts are less desirable then other golden age publishers' books. Between the myriad reports of high sales totals and the large amount of mid-run and later Fawcetts available through the various dealers sites there is certainly a perception that supply far outstrips demand. This perception is, in fact, misleading.

The very early Whiz (through 20 or so), and Captain Marvel (through 18 or so) are no more available than any DC or Timely, and in some cases harder to find.

Also, the very late issues in those runs and particularly Mary Marvel and Marvel Family are very tough to complete.

 

I couldn't agree more. I'd love to find nice copies of some of the Early Whiz and CMA.

 

I'll be bringing this one to Chicago with me.

 

 

see, I told you all ciorac had a nice copy!

[Ivanko]

If Whiz 1 sold as well as some people said it did in the other thread then it is just as historically significant as any other funny book except Action #1. Along side Action, Detective and Marvel Mystery (though not as much as their chief hero was a creation of man) It lay down the ground work for not only the American superhero, but also an arch type for the sidekick...Billy Batson is not only Captain Marvel but also a side kick of sorts. He didn't change costume...he changed bodies. It was 1 month ahead of Captain America #1.

 

It was also an extremely well thought out origin with a "backstory" depth that was pretty unique at the time, no?

 

Mingled with great covers, eye catching colors, simple artwork which appealed to children....it's no wonder it sold like hot cakes...the child becomes the world's mightiest mortal.

 

The court battle with National only adds credence to how important this book was.

 

Too bad it's dumped on all the time...maybe one day DC will be able to revive CM in a way to give him the respect he deserves.

 

R.

 

 

 

Ahhh yes, the "what if" idea:

 

What if Cap had continued to be published all these years

[Ivanko]

The sales figures are another thing that I think plays into the idea that Fawcetts are less desirable then other golden age publishers' books. Between the myriad reports of high sales totals and the large amount of mid-run and later Fawcetts available through the various dealers sites there is certainly a perception that supply far outstrips demand. This perception is, in fact, misleading.

The very early Whiz (through 20 or so), and Captain Marvel (through 18 or so) are no more available than any DC or Timely, and in some cases harder to find.

Also, the very late issues in those runs and particularly Mary Marvel and Marvel Family are very tough to complete.

 

I couldn't agree more. I'd love to find nice copies of some of the Early Whiz and CMA.

 

I'll be bringing this one to Chicago with me.

 

 

 

 

Have Whiz will travel?

[nearmint]

The sales figures are another thing that I think plays into the idea that Fawcetts are less desirable then other golden age publishers' books. Between the myriad reports of high sales totals and the large amount of mid-run and later Fawcetts available through the various dealers sites there is certainly a perception that supply far outstrips demand. This perception is, in fact, misleading.

The very early Whiz (through 20 or so), and Captain Marvel (through 18 or so) are no more available than any DC or Timely, and in some cases harder to find.

Also, the very late issues in those runs and particularly Mary Marvel and Marvel Family are very tough to complete.

 

I couldn't agree more. I'd love to find nice copies of some of the Early Whiz and CMA.

 

I'll be bringing this one to Chicago with me.

 

 

 

That one's a bit too early for my wallet. Now if you have a nice 17 or 18, I'll take it!

[G.A.tor]

the last Whiz I needed to complete my 1-25 run was #17...I looked for just under 2 years, never saw a copy....then, in a one month period, I found 3! bought them all, "just because"... still have 2 of them (all lower vgish)...