Whiz Comics #4 (3)

In "Sivana's Return," Billy Batson follows a cryptic tip from a strange professor—unaware he's being led straight into a trap—before rocketing to Venus with the man who claims to be his mentor. Captain Marvel is swiftly captured as the villainous Sivana and his mysterious ally Beautia plot to unleash a paralyzing gas across America, turning the entire population into his obedient slaves. Written by Bill Parker and illustrated with bold, dynamic energy by C. C. Beck—both on the interior and the striking cover—this 1940 adventure blends pulp sci-fi spectacle with the classic hero's urgent fight for freedom.