Part of dc comics johnny dc imprint, it ran for 21 issues from from 20082010. Captain marvel, the comics lead feature, introduced audiences to billy batson, an orphaned 12yearold boy who, by speaking the name of the ancient wizard shazam, is struck by a magic lightning bolt and transformed into the adult superhero captain marvel. For those who dont know, shazam is one of the more unusual characters in dcs lineup. Billy batson and the magic of shazam comic book tv tropes. An allages comic series based dc comics shazam franchise, and a broad strokes sequel series to shazam. Yet another official still from david sandbergs shazam. Seeing the potential in billy the wizard granted him the powers of six god. Batson simply had to speak the wizards name, and he would transform into the adult captain marvel. Does billy batson or shazam ever develop serious love interest. Nov 06, 2017 asher angel has been cast as billy batson opposite zachary levi in new lines dc superhero film shazam. Comic book resources doug zawisza oct 29, 2010 this issue has everything a captain marvel or marvel family fan could want. Shazam just wants this guy with the red helmet to stop threatening his family, for gods sake. Captain marvel appears to be an older version of billy however, standing at approximately 6,3 with a muscular build.
Solomon, hercules, atlas, zeus, achilles, and mercury. Billy batson and the magic of shazam billy batson and the. After zachary levi joined the movie in the titular role of the superhero, new line has now cast an actor to play the young boy who utters the magic word shazam. Blessed with the powers of the gods by the wizard shazam, the beloved super hero has. Buy products related to shazam comic books and see what customers say about shazam comic books on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The series debuted in september 2008, and was originally written and drawn by mike kunkel. Featuring weekly comic release discussions, creator amas, a friendly and helpful userbase, and much more. S for the wisdom of solomon, h for the strength of hercules, a for the stamina of atlas, z for the power of zeus. Beck and writer bill parker created the character in 1939. Book 1 of 3 in the billy batson and the magic of shazam.
He was excited after reading it, saying, i like the art. Art by mike kunkel, byron vaughn, ken branch, and stephen destefano. The wizard shazam gives to billy the power of the wizards name. Shazam gets andi mack star asher angel as billy batson. Jul 17, 2018 shazam is the name of the superhero but the civilian identity behind him is teenager billy batson. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Welcome to the brandnew, allfun adventures of billy batson as the worlds mightiest mortal captain marvel, from acclaimed writerartist mike kunkel. Billy batson is a fifteen year old male possessing black hair, brown eyes, caucasian skin, with the average build and height for his age. Seeing the potential in billy the wizard granted him the powers of. But fate isnt the only thing bringing the two together. Oct 27, 2010 comic book resources doug zawisza oct 29, 2010 this issue has everything a captain marvel or marvel family fan could want. Jul 02, 2008 comic book bin koppy mcfad jul 4, 2008 despite its many good qualities, this book is still rather rough around the edges. Dec 25, 2015 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. An old enemy lays in wait, waiting for the chance to strike, and destiny says that two young men in crimson will be the source of their defeat.
Billy batson can transform into an adult superhero by uttering the magic word shazam. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. Comic book bin koppy mcfad jul 4, 2008 despite its many good qualities, this book is still rather rough around the edges. Ive not read shazam in the comics yet, only run across him a couple times on teams but surely do remember watching the tv show in the 70s. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The unofficial dc comics subreddit a place for fans of dcs comics, graphic novels, movies, and anything else related to one of the largest comic book publishers in the world and home of the worlds greatest superheroes. Thanks to a magical rift created when captain marvel battled mr. This is our first look at asher angels billy batson in shazam. How the shazam movies billy batson will be different from. It was a classic move of bait and switch, where you are lured into a series with the promise of an incredible writerartist producing memorable work, only to have that writerartist disappear a few issues into the series to be replaced by someone of much lesser. Later on, billy batson began using the name shazam as his alias instead of captain marvel. Shazam get your first official look at asher angel as billy.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Deemed worthy of becoming the champion of the ancient wizard mamaragan, whenever he utters the word shazam, young billy batson is struck by a magical thunderbolt and gains vast divine powers and. Franco aureliani as franco pencils mike norton inks mike norton colors zac atkinson letters travis lanham. The first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. The film follows a boy angel who can transform into an.
Aug 4, 2016 captain marvel aka billy batson shazam. The darkseid war shazam and it changes everything you thought you knew. First look at shazams billy batson includes superman and. This being the first issue, one would think it would start off with a lot of action to pull new readers in and then introduce the comedy and introspection later. Captain marvel, the comic s lead feature, introduced audiences to billy batson, an orphaned 12yearold boy who, by speaking the name of the ancient wizard shazam, is struck by a magic lightning bolt and transformed into the adult superhero captain marvel. Captain marvel fawcett comics dc comics billy batson. Mar 21, 2012 this article was already on the brink of being too bogged down in trying to explain the various incarnations of captain marvel that i was worried mentioning the jeff smith series and the billy batson and the magic of shazam series that followed it would lose readers unfamiliar with the material. Minds monsters, 14yearold theo adam has been returned to earth from banishment. He cant remember the magic word that gives him the powers of black adam. Anything you can think of, this guy can do, so of course that was an immense hit, because it was. From the dust and rumble a ghostly image of shazam appears and lights a nearby brazier.
Billys greatest foe, 14yearold theo adam, who has his own alter ego as black adam if only he could remember his own secret word. After the death of his parents young billy batson was a troubled orphan until meeting an ancient wizard. Shazam casts disney channel star as billy batson gamespot. Billy batson and the magic of shazam tpb 20102011 dc comic books.
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Billy batsons new marvel appearance trials of shazam. See more ideas about shazam, captain marvel, marvel. Captain marvel can fight dragons and meet women from the moon. Theres a lot to like about billy batson and the magic of shazam. Mike norton joins art baltazar and franco aureliani, bringing a style that is all kinds of comic book cool. Billy batson and the magic of shazam 2008 comic books. Billy batson captain marvel, from billy batson and the. Captain marvel was the first superhero comic to just throw out the notion of realism. Billy batson and the magic of shazam tpb 20102011 dc comic. Lots of story, the pages are full of frames, text is smaller than what you usually find in these kid comics. Shop billy batson and the magic of shazam billy batson and the magic of shazam tshirts designed by cjguido2 as well as other billy batson and the magic of shazam merchandise at teepublic.
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Sandberg recently addressed fan questions about his version of billy batson in the shazam movie and explained one key way that the character would be different from the comics. In a world filled with all kinds of frightful creatures and haunts, nothing will compare to the horrors of billys own internalized fears. This article was already on the brink of being too bogged down in trying to explain the various incarnations of captain marvel that i was worried mentioning the jeff smith series and the billy batson and the magic of shazam series that followed it would lose readers unfamiliar with the material. Jan 31, 2016 the first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. After zachary levi joined the movie in the titular role of the superhero, new line has now cast an actor to play. Welcome to the brandnew, allfun adventures of billy batson as the worlds mightiest mortal captain marvel, from acclaimed writerartist mike kunkel herobear. Ve mas ideas sobre capitan marvel, comics y dc comics. Asher angel to play billy batson in new lines shazam. There is now a new shazam in the latest issue of justice league.
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