Captain Marvel Jr. #72

Captain Marvel Jr. #72 from Fawcett's April 1949 lineup captures the young hero mid-flight, bursting through a jagged explosion of energy in his signature blue-and-gold costume, lightning bolt blazing on his chest — exactly the kind of image that made this series such a lively presence on newsstands. Kurt Schaffenberger's cover art crackles with kinetic energy, the bold red background making that dynamic figure leap right off the page. With Otto Binder writing and Bud Thompson on art, the interior promises the "action-jammed adventure" the cover boldly advertises — this time centered on a threat called "The Vacuum Master.