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Cover: Kurt Schaffenberger

Captain Marvel Jr. #71

Mar 1949 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD
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In "The Warlords of the Moon," Captain Marvel Jr. races to the Moon after the Mt. Polomar Observatory is dragged into space by a mysterious cable, confronting three sinister scientists who've hijacked the observatory's telescope for a deadly scheme. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life by Bud Thompson’s dynamic art, this 1949 adventure blends classic sci-fi spectacle with the hero’s signature courage. The cover, a striking collaboration by Kurt Schaffenberger, captures the moment of cosmic peril with dramatic flair.

Contains 8 stories
The Warlords of the Moon
8.67 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel Jr. [Freddy Freeman]evil scientist of the Moon (villains)

Captain Marvel Jr. rockets to the Moon after the Mt. Polomar Observatory is dragged skyward by a mysterious cable, landing in a hidden lunar base where he confronts three sinister scientists wielding a colossal telescope aimed at Earth. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, he must outwit their twisted plan before it’s too late.

It's Time
0.5 pp · Humor
Puts On the Dog
4 pp · Sports
The Animal Invasion
6.67 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel Jr. [Freddy Freeman]The Animal Master [Prof. Ernest Vorst] (villain)
The Singing Donkey
7 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel Jr. [Freddy Freeman]
Sawhead
0.5 pp · Humor
Prison Perils
4 pp · Humor
The Ghost of Captain Marvel Jr.
9 pp · Superhero
Captain Marvel Jr. [Freddy Freeman]ShazamQueen of Shades (introduction)The Evil One (villain, a ghost)

In "The Ghost of Captain Marvel Jr.," Captain Marvel Jr. takes on a spectral form after Shazam reveals a Pan-like ghost intent on corrupting the world by eliminating its good. Now a phantom himself, Jo must confront this ancient evil in a battle where spirit meets shadow—before darkness claims all.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $35
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $708*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $455
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $109
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $50*
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Full credits

artist, inker Bud Thompson
cover pencils, inks Kurt Schaffenberger

Reprints

Reprinted in Captain Marvel Jr. #29 (1949), Captain Marvel Jr. #84

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