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Captain Marvel Adventures (1941) - Series

Fawcett Publications

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941)

Series

1941 - 1953

Overview Issues Discussion

Description

Captain Marvel Adventures is a Golden Age comic series published by Fawcett Publications beginning in 1941. It centers on Billy Batson, a boy who transforms into the superhero Captain Marvel by uttering the magic word SHAZAM. The series blends action with a lighter, often humorous tone, distinguishing it from other superhero comics of its era. It was known for its anthology format and enjoyed significant popularity during its run.

Series Details

Publisher

Fawcett Publications

Type

Regular Series

Status

Completed

Run

1941 - 1953

Issues Count

147

Genre

Superhero

Format

Standard

Language

English

Creators

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C. C. Beck

C. C. Beck

Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist, Cover Artist

Carl Formes

Carl Formes

Writer

Dave Berg

Dave Berg

Penciller, Inker

Frank Bolle

Frank Bolle

Writer, Penciller, Inker

George Tuska

George Tuska

Penciller, Inker

John Costanza

John Costanza

Inker, Cover Artist

Justin Dewey Triem

Writer

Kurt Schaffenberger

Kurt Schaffenberger

Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

Mac Raboy

Mac Raboy

Penciller

Nathaniel Nitkin

Nathaniel Nitkin

Writer

Otto Binder

Otto Binder

Writer, Editor

Pete Costanza

Pete Costanza

Writer, Artist, Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

Characters

Character appearances may contain spoilers.

Teams

Team appearances may contain spoilers.

Cover of Captain Marvel Adventures (1941)

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