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Cover: Jack Binder & Marc Swayze

Wow Comics #15

Jul 1943 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD
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In "The Mermaid in Central Park," a mysterious figure emerges from the waters of New York's Central Park, drawing curious onlookers and sparking a quiet mystery in the heart of the city. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated with vivid wartime-era flair, this issue stands out not just for its whimsical premise but for its subtle nod to history—Fawcett's announcement that fewer copies will be printed to support the war effort, a quiet reminder of the times. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by Jack Binder and Marc Swayze, captures the intrigue with bold, expressive lines.

Contains 5 stories
The Mermaid in Central Park
13 pp · Superhero
Mary Marvel [Mary Batson Broomfield]Cesar "Czar" Moxie (crook)Lorelei (a mermaid)
The World's Corniest Villain!
13 pp · Aviation
Phantom Eagle [Mickey Malone]Jerry SloaneI. M. Fishi (Japanese spy)
The Tragedy of the Tenor's Tonsils
13 pp · Superhero
Mr. Scarlet [Brian Butler]Pinky [Pinky Butler]Lauritz LargoVermin Base (crook)
The Case of the Missing Tires
6 pp · Humor, Detective-Mystery
Richard RichardDr. Drillem
Swiss Victory Watch
13 pp · Superhero, War
Commando Yank [Chase Yale]Henri BergAndre BergHerr Dunker

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $58
CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $700*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $383*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $215*
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CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $186*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $156*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $148*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $127*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $98*
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $87*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $70*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $46*
* 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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Full credits

writer Otto Binder
cover pencils, inks Jack Binder
cover pencils, inks Marc Swayze

Reprints

Reprinted in Spy Smasher Comics #2 (1943), Take That, Adolf!: The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World War #[nn] (2017)

Key issues in Wow Comics

#1★
#1 1st appearance — Mr. Scarlet
#18★
#18 1st appearance — Uncle Marvel
#6★
#6 1st appearance — Commando Yank

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