Collection: OG Whiz – Gold Key / Western Publishing – 1971–1979 – Ongoing Series – #1–11

📘 Series Summary

OG Whiz stands out as one of Gold Key’s more eccentric original creations of the 1970s. The series centers on a child prodigy who happens to be the president of a major toy company. Using his youthful perspective and business savvy, OG Whiz navigates the corporate world with comedic results, often focusing on toy inventions, boardrooms full of baffled adults, and the inherent fun of being a kid in charge.

⭐ Series Highlights

• Corporate Satire for Kids: The series provided a lighthearted "kid-power" fantasy where children were the decision-makers, predating similar themes seen in 80s films like Big.
• Publication Hiatus: The series features a significant gap in its history; after the initial run ended with issue #6 in 1972, Gold Key revived the title six years later in 1978 for a second wave (#7–11).
• Tubby Crossover: Issue #9 is notable for presenting Tubby (of Little Lulu fame), a rare example of Gold Key utilizing the anthology space to spotlight one of their established license-adjacent characters.
• Distinctive Era Markers: The price jump from $0.15 in the early issues to $0.35 in the late 70s run serves as a clear indicator of the comic industry's economic shift during the Bronze Age.
• Editorial Presence: Later issues included the "Notes to You!" text feature, which helped build a rapport with the "Gold Key Comics Club" readership of the late 1970s.
• Short-Lived Rarity: With only 11 issues produced over nearly a decade, it remains a relatively easy set to complete for collectors of Gold Key's non-licensed, original humor titles.