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Cover: C. C. Beck

Whiz Comics #6

Jul 1940 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD
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In "The Circus of Death," young reporter Billy takes a trip to a mysterious new circus in town, drawn by the promise of spectacle and wonder. Behind the dazzling acts and curious attractions lies a hidden scheme orchestrated by the cunning Dr. Sivana, who's using the circus as a front to bring exotic creatures from Venus—intended for profit, not public display. Written by Bill Parker and illustrated with bold, dynamic art by C. C. Beck, this 1940 issue captures the golden age of comics with its blend of adventure and science-fueled intrigue, all framed by Beck’s iconic cover.

Contains 7 stories
The Circus of Death
11 pp · Superhero
Lovelia (tightrope walker)Clarence the Maniac Man (villain)Gorillion (villain, beast, death)

When a mysterious circus arrives in town, Billy heads there to report on the spectacle—only to stumble into a deadly game orchestrated by a madman. With a tightrope walker in peril and a beast from another world on the loose, the line between showmanship and slaughter begins to blur.

The Bank Robbery That Backfired
8 pp · Western-Frontier
Bronk Braddock (villain)Brute Braddock (villain)
The Launch of the Brian Boru II
8 pp · Adventure
Amusement Park Assassin
8 pp · Spy, Superhero
The Great World's Fair Mystery
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Dan Dare
The Emperor of the Bahamas
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Scoop Smith
The Lost Ibistick
9 pp · Superhero

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $303
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $8,476*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $6,167
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $2,037
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $1,659*
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CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $1,379*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $1,176
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $974
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $818
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $818
CGC 4.5 · 7 in census $811
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $563
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $532
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $532
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $333
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $323*
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $207*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Cast · 10 characters

Full credits

writer, letterer Bill Parker
artist, inker C. C. Beck
cover pencils, inks C. C. Beck

Reprints

Reprinted in Wow Comics #[nn2] (1943), The Shazam! Archives #1 (1992)

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