Golden Age Captain Marvel is often considered the kinder, gentler superhero saga, but but early Whiz Comics could have a savage side.
\nEarly issues of Whiz Comics were published during a tense time in both American and world history, to put it mildly. With the first several issues of the hit newsstands with the planet marching steadily towards World War II and the United States presidential election in full swing. The Captain Marvel stories here by Bill Parker with art by C.C. Beck make these early Whiz Comics #4's Captain Marvel tale a fascinating reflection of this particular moment in history.
The issue shows a comprehensive propaganda campaign of dropped leaflets, handbills, radio, newspaper, and film coverage which convinces the nation to vote for Beautia. Once she's in, Sivana will be the true power behind the presidency and proceed to subvert the country's institutions from the inside out, and 'If elected, Beatuia will rule the United States — but in name only.
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