Description: Menu Categories Featured Comics New Comics Comic Book Value Packs Key Comics & First Appearances Pre-Code Horror Comics Good Girl Art Comics Promotional Comics Comics Pre-1940 Comics 1940s Comics 1950s Comics 1960s Comics 1970s Comics 1980s Comics 1990s Comics 2000s Comics 2010-Curent Other Comics Graphic Novels, Books Fanzines Vintage Paperbacks Pulps and Digests Men's Adventure Non-comic Magazines Flashback 02: Special Edition Comics #1 #2 VG/FN 5.0 1973 Grade VG/FN 5.0 Year 1973 Publisher DynaPubs Staple rust. This is a mid grade item. It will have enough minor defects that it is in clearly worse condition than a brand new freshly published comic, magazine, or book. Allowed defects for this grade include: a spine split of less than half an inch, minor water spotting or other residue, impacted corners, and an accumulation or spine stresses that may break color. An item could be assigned this grade due to either an accumulation of minor defects or one or two moderate defects. Description The second issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Special Edition Comics # 1 originally published in 1941 by Fawcett Publications. This was the only issue of the title. It appeared on the newsstands several months before Captain Marvel Adventures #1, and at the same time Whiz #8 was released. Note the costume of Captain Marvel shown on the cover. In this early version, he has a buckle on his sash with the initial M, does not have a buttoned shirt flap, and his arm bands are a bit different. Cover art by C.C. Beck. "The Menace of Doctor Allirog," script by Bill Parker, art by C.C. Beck; Billy is stunned, like the rest of the crowd, when the challenger in the heavy weight boxing match knocks out the champion with one punc; While trying to get an interview, Billy learns the truth behind what happened and is captured by a giant ape. "The Haunted House," script by Bill Parker, pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza (backgrounds); In 1890, a recluse millionaire, with his dying breath, informs his servant that no one is to enter this house after his death; Anyone doing so will fall under the dying man's curse; Captain Marvel intervenes. "Gamblers of Death," script by Bill Parker, pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Risking death, Billy investigates a phantom gambling ring which uses men's lives as chips in a fantastic game of murder for money. "Sivana the Weather Wizard," script by Bill Parker, art by C.C. Beck; Billy seeks to learn why there has been ten times as much damage by tornado, earthquake, hail storms, and floods than the previous year, disasters that threaten to bankrupt American insurance companies; Billy smells a rat and it's Captain Marvel who discovers the truth and the man behind it: Sivana! 64-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in., black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Grading & Packing We take pride in our accurate, consistent grading. You can be confident in receiving a well-graded comic when ordering from us. We understand that condition is important to collectors. We pack your comics with professional care and high-quality packaging to insure your purchase reaches you safely. About Us We opened our first comic retail store in 1977 and operated a chain of eight comic book stores in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s before going online-only. We are the world's largest comic book seller and the biggest and most trusted comic seller on eBay with over 3.6 million comics sold. We Buy & Consign We buy tens of thousands of comics every month from collections large and small, old and new. We also accept consignments and will get your comics listed on eBay for you. Check out our website for more info. Copyright © 2024 MyComicShop & Lone Star Comics. All rights reserved.
Price: 18.5 USD
Location: Arlington, Texas
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Series Title: Flashback 02: Special Edition Comics #1
Publication Year: 1973
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Publisher: DynaPubs
Type: Comic Book
Grade: 5.0 Very Good/Fine
Tradition: US Comics
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Vintage: Yes
Language: English
Issue Number: 2