The Marvel Family, #17
Published: November 1947
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Issue Contents:
1 page
superhero
Characters
- Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]
- Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]
- Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]
Credits
- Pencils: Pete Costanza (uncertain)
- Inks: Pete Costanza (uncertain)
The Marvel Family
Story 1
1 page
The Marvel Family Curse!
Story 2
9 pages
superhero
Characters
- Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]
- Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]
- Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]
- William Batson (first appearance, ancestor of Billy Batson, flashback)
Credits
- Script: Steve Horrocks
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
Story Notes
writer credit via Martin O'Hearn
Wally Butts
Story 3
1 page
sports
Ringing in His Head
Story 4
1 page
humor
Business Man
Story 5
1 page
humor
Credits
- Script: Howard Boughner
- Pencils: Howard Boughner
- Inks: Howard Boughner
Captain Tootsie and the Secret-Play Touchdown
Story 6
1 page
superhero
Characters
- Captain Tootsie
- Fatso
- Rollo
- Gas House Bruisers [Monk]
Credits
- Pencils: C. C. Beck
- Inks: Pete Costanza
Freddy Freeman Plays a Part
Story 7
7 pages
superhero
Characters
- Captain Marvel, Jr. [Freddy Freeman]
- Legs Spade (first appearance, villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
Story 8
2 pages
humor
"Hurry, Gloria! Phineas Moneybags' chauffeur just robbed him..."
Fights the Tornado Man
Story 9
7 pages
superhero
Characters
- Mary Marvel [Mary Batson]
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Jack Binder (uncertain)
- Inks: Jack Binder (uncertain)
No Place for Heroes
Story 10
2 pages
Credits
- Script:
Sunken Hopes
Featuring Peewee Pete
Story 11
4 pages
The Future Car
Story 12
9 pages
superhero
Characters
- Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Pete Costanza
- Inks: Pete Costanza
Trapping an Atomic Saboteur!
Story 13
1 page