Cover: Bud Thompson

Captain Marvel Jr. #39

Jun 1946 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD

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“The Headline Stealer”

This June 1946 Fawcett issue puts a clever spin on superhero storytelling: the cover by Bud Thompson shows Captain Marvel Jr. swooping in to literally grab a giant Daily Post newspaper whose headline reads "CAPT. MARVEL FOILS…" — while a smirking, red-haired villain with round glasses tears at the page from the other side. The cover blurb promises a showdown between Capt. Marvel Jr. and Sivana Jr. in "The Headline Stealer," written by Otto Binder, and the visual concept of a headline being stolen right before your eyes is a wonderfully playful setup.

writer Otto Binder · cover Bud Thompson

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Cast · 4 characters

Captain Marvel Jr.Dr. Sivana Freddy Freeman Sivana Jr.

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writer Otto Binder

cover pencils, inks Bud Thompson

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A reporter friend of Freddy Freeman tells him of a crook that can blend himself into his surroundings, and both decide to try and locate this criminal. However, it is Captain Marvel Jr. who saves the day as Davis falls asleep for the entire episode!

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