Cover: C. C. Beck

Captain Marvel Adventures #40

Oct 1944 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD

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In "Captain Marvel Gets the Heir!", Billy Batson finds himself trapped once more, this time by Mr. Mind, who discovers his latest death ray only destroys metal—not flesh. With the crocodile man Sylvester poised to strike, Captain Marvel must act fast to save his young charge before the trap closes. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated with dynamic energy by C. C. Beck, this 1944 adventure features cover art by Beck himself, capturing the tension in bold, classic style.

Contains 7 stories

Captain Marvel Gets the Heir!

10 pp · Superhero

Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]Steamboat

Captain Marvel and the Chimes of Crime

8.33 pp · Superhero

Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor, Military

Captain Marvel and the Mayor For a Day

10 pp · Superhero

Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]

Richard Richard Private Dick and the Milk Bottle Case

2 pp · Humor, Detective-Mystery

Richard Richard (first appearance)Ah Choo (first appearance)Flub Dub (first appearance)

The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 19: The Black Death Ray

8 pp · Superhero

Captain Marvel [also appears as Billy Batson]Mr. Mind (villain)Sylvester (villain)

In "The Monster Society of Evil Chapter 19: The Black Death Ray," Mr. Mind's latest weapon proves flawed—its beam only destroys metal, not flesh. With Billy captured and the crocodile man Sylvester poised to fire, the stakes rise as the young hero faces a terrifying new threat.