Captain Marvel Thrill Book #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Winged Death," young Billy Batson stumbles upon a chilling pattern: a series of mysterious beach accidents tied to a suspicious yacht offshore. As he uncovers a string of disappearances among the wealthy—each followed by a ransom demand and a grim fate—he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of survival. Written by Bill Parker and illustrated with bold, dynamic art by C. C. Beck, this early Captain Marvel adventure blends suspense and mystery with the hero’s signature flair. The cover by George Tuska and Pete Costanza captures the story’s ominous tone with striking detail.
In "The Winged Death," Billy investigates a string of mysterious attacks on U.S. west coast defenses, uncovering a sinister twist when he discovers the infamous Beautia disguising herself as a newsreel cameraman. With danger lurking in plain sight, Billy must unravel her scheme before it’s too late.
When Billy notices a pattern linking strange beach accidents to a mysterious yacht, he uncovers a chilling scheme: wealthy hostages are being held for ransom, their families drained of money before they're killed. The Menace of the Skull is a tense, grounded mystery where every wave brings a new threat.
In "Mystery of Marvel College," Billy must go undercover at Marvel College as a student to investigate Slug Samson, the former convict now coaching the football team. As Captain Marvel, he races to prevent the coach from sabotaging the team ahead of the crucial game against State University.
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↩ Reprints Special Edition Comics #1 (1940), Whiz Comics #8 (1940), Whiz Comics #10 (1940), Whiz Comics #11 (1940)
Reprinted in The Shazam! Archives #3 (2003)
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