Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 23, August, 1921 cover art

Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 23, August, 1921

Captain Billy's Whiz Bang, Vol. 2, No. 23, August, 1921

By: W. H. Fawcett
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"Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of American wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue is packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued "Whiz Comics" and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the song “Trouble” from Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man.” - Summary by Larry WilsonCopyright Humorous Fiction Genre Art Biological Sciences Literary History & Criticism Science
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  • Captain Billy's Whiz Bang Vol 2 No 23 August 1921 - W H Fawcett

    Captain Billy's Whiz Bang Vol 2 No 23 August 1921 - W H Fawcett
    Jun 3 2026
    "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of American wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue is packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett’s success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued "Whiz Comics" and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the song “Trouble” from Meredith Wilson’s “The Music Man.” - Summary by Larry Wilson
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    1 hr and 33 mins
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