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Sterling Morris

Sterling Morris

17 appearances Β· Golden Age Β· 1940–2018 Β· 2 key issues
Who is Sterling Morris?

Sterling Morris is the radio station owner and boss who employs Billy Batson as an announcer in Fawcett's Captain Marvel stories, making him a supporting figure in the young hero's civilian life.

Born in the very first spark of the Golden Age β€” an ashcan edition from 1940 brought to life by the legendary duo of Bill Parker and C. C. Beck β€” Sterling Morris is one of those quietly enduring figures whose presence threads through some of the most beloved corners of Fawcett Comics history. Appearing across Whiz Comics, Captain Marvel Adventures, and Billy Batson & the Magic of Shazam!, Morris shares the page with icons like Captain Marvel, Billy Batson, and Shazam himself, making him a recurring fixture in that warm, wonderstruck world. With a publishing footprint stretching an remarkable 78 years and two key-issue appearances to his name, he's the kind of supporting character that dedicated collectors know signals they're reading something important. If you're diving deep into the Fawcett universe, Sterling Morris is exactly the sort of figure worth keeping your eye on.

Flash Comics [ashcan]
#1
β˜… First appearance
Flash Comics [ashcan] #1
Jan 1940

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1940–2018

Whiz Comics #2 β˜… 1940
Whiz Comics #2
Captain Marvel Adventures #87 1948
Captain Marvel Adventures #87
Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil #[nn] 2009
Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil #[nn]
Gwandanaland Comics #1679 2018
Gwandanaland Comics #1679

Appearances

Flash Comics [ashcan] (1940)
#1
Thrill Comics [ashcan] (1940)
#1
Whiz Comics (1940)
Captain Marvel Adventures (1941)
Limited Collectors' Edition (1972)
Billy Batson & the Magic of Shazam! (2008)
Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil (2009)
Gwandanaland Comics (2016)