He cant remember the magic word that gives him the powers of black adam. In these tales from billy batson and the magic of shazam. Shazam is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by both fawcett. Originally, he was an orphaned boy named billy batson, who was chosen by the wizard shazam to be a champion of good. Our fulfillment center is operational and we are still here to serve your collecting needs. Season 7, episode 12 michael gray, who played billy batson in the 70s hit series shazam. The series debuted in september 2008, and was originally written and drawn by mike kunkel. Granted access to incredible powers by the wizard shazam, he speaks the wizards name and is struck by a lightning bolt that gives him the powers of the gods. But one day, he was guided to the rock of eternity, where the ancient wizard shazam waited. Billy batson and the magic of shazam 2008 comic books.
When billy batson speaks the name of an agesold wizard, he is transformed into the. For many years, captain marvel was the worlds topselling comic book character. More details about this comic may be available in their page here. Buy products related to shazam comic books and see what customers say. Theo tries to play nice with billy and his fellow classmates. Shazam comic dc comics heroes marvel dc comics lego batman movie superman drawing superheroes dc world marvel now comic book. Its high time the justice league took notice of shazam. Jan 26, 2019 wouldnt saying hi, im shazam trigger his transformation back to billy batson. Shazam did billy batsons father just become dcs most. How can other comic book heroes know his name is shazam. Billy batson comic books cgc graded billy batson comics. Johns says that billy will be joining the justice league. Nov 28, 2019 comic book series tied in with the shazam.
Its most popular character was captain marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter billy batson, who transformed into the. Jun 26, 2019 dcs most inspiring hero just turned evil seriously the heroes of dc comics are turning evil before batman and supermans eyes. Captain marvel, also known as shazam is a fictional superhero appearing in american comics. Since billy and not the wizard shazam gave freddy the powers, in the comic books, freddy shouts the word captain marvel instead of shazam. Billy batson and the world of shazam comics on dvd for a full description and price go to. But when billy discovers the trouble hes father is in and the reason hes sought him out, hell have to not only use the power of shazam to help him, but also fend off the lethal team of. The classic versions of captain marvel and billy batson noticing the success of superman at national comics dc s forerunner, fawcett publications decided to publish their own comic book stories. Billy batson by sen1227 captain marvel shazam, character. An allages comic series based dc comics shazam franchise, and a broad strokes. The junior reader novelization of shazam reveals how the orphaned billy batson lost his mother. The magic word shazam transforms billy batson into captain marvel but now theres a new kid at school.
When billy batson speaks the name of an agesold wizard, he is transformed into the worlds mightiest mortalshazam. Characters captain marvel, billy batson, golden arrow, spy smasher ibis the invincible and taia stories. Captain marvel is actually a young boy named billy batson who was given magical powers by an ancient wizard named shazam. Later, captain marvel would gain the ability to share his power with mary marvel and.
The first issue of the trials of shazam is quite interesting, in that the basic concept behind the book is quite fun. Now, when he says shazam, billy turns from a young boy to an adult superhero named captain marvel. These are our superold, supergisted captain marvel billy batson notes. Jun 22, 2012 as earths mightiest mortal and champion of justice, this hero was first introduced as billy batson, an orphaned paperboy working the night shift by the subway station. Captain marvel is actually a young boy named billy batson who was given magical powers by an. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and privacy. Captain marvel can fight dragons and meet women from the moon. Find the value of the dc comic billy batson and the magic of shazam volume 1. Billy batson is a teenager who becomes captain marvel or shazam, the worlds mightiest mortal. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. The allnew, allfun adventures of captain marvel, the worlds mightiest mortal, are collected from his thrilling comic book series. Batson does with his powers, but in a superhero family led by billy, there just might not be room for another batson, and least of all an adult.
Billy batson was so popular that in 1941 he got his own series, captain marvel adventures he also earned a movie the very same yearwhich soon became the most popular comic of its time, and one of the bestselling of all time with a reported circulation of 1. Now, when he says shazam, billy turns from a young boy to an. The property was then sold to dc who made attempts over the decades to revive it. With billy batson set to make his liveaction debut in dcs shazam.
An allages comic series based dc comics shazam franchise, and a broad strokes sequel series to shazam. The miniseries established that these versions of captain marvel and billy are two separate beings, and that billy is a reporter for whiz media, rather than a radio broadcaster. All the comic book fans are eagerly waiting for their next gen superhero to hit the silver screen. Billy batson has inherited the role of the trails of shazam. What shazam actually stands for in dcs mythology screen. Magic and monsters will teach billy batson the virtues of trust as the hero fights off mr. He is the alter ego of billy batson, a boy who, by speaking the magic word shazam. Shazam 6 dc comics you should read ahead of the movie. In a lot of ways billy is the peter pan of comic books in that he never grows up at all. Welcome to the brandnew, allfun adventures of billy batson as the worlds mightiest mortal captain marvel, from acclaimed writerartist mike kunkel. How can shazam say his own name without turning back into.
Beck, we first met young billy batson, who went on a magical journey until he met a powerful wizard who gives billy the ability to transform into captain marvel when billy says the magic word, shazam. The earth5 captain marvel and billy batson appeared, assisting superman, in the final crisis. Billy batson and the magic of shazam book 1 tp midtown. From 1940 to 1950, captain marvel was the comic book industrys biggest hit, with spinoff titles galore.
Captain marvel shazam marvel dc comic art comic books marvel drawings art drawings character design girl my superhero writing art. Billy batson finds himself face to face with the one person who could tear apart his family. Shortly after these events fawcett also decided to shut down its comic book division due to the declining sales of comic books. The data in the additional content section is courtesy of the grand comics database under a creative commons attribution license. Billy batson s parents died when he was still a baby. What is your billy batson and the magic of shazam comic book worth. Part of dc comics johnny dc imprint, it ran for 21 issues from from 20082010. As we all know by now, for years, billy batson transformed into the hero known as captain marvel by saying the magic word, shazam. Once more popular than even superman or batman, captain marvel aka shazam is one of the oldest and arguably most powerful superheroes in modern existence.
Billy batson was so popular that in 1941 he got his own series, captain marvel adventureshe also earned a movie the very same yearwhich soon became the most popular comic of its time, and. Black adam started as a supervillain, but later this tag doesnt suit his anti heroic tendencies. Captain marvel and his alter ego billy batson, keeping it real in the golden age of comic books. Junior novel reveals how billy batson lost his mother.
After the legal issues where finish, billy batson s captain marvel has jump to dc comics, they have now the problem of not being able to call their comics captain marvel, because the rights are. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Billy batsons parents died when he was still a baby. The classic versions of captain marvel and billy batson. Shazam gifted billy with the power of six legendary greekjudaic figures when he spoke the wizards name, transforming into an adult superhero. Values of billy batson and the magic of shazam free comic book price guide. Written by mike kunkel art by mike kunkel welcome to the brandnew, allfun adventures of billy batson as the worlds mightiest mortal captain marvel, from acclaimed writerartist mike kunkel herobear. I also wouldnt mind seeing a elseworldslike future book. Captain marvel fawcett comics dc comics billy batson. He was a certifiable cash cow for publisher fawcett comics.
The comics history of all 9 captain marvels nerdist. In his secret identity, he is known as william joseph billy batson, a young boy. Fawcett comics, a division of fawcett publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the golden age of comic books in the 1940s. Dec 01, 2008 with a shazam movie named billy batson and the legend of shazam rumored in the works, past portrayers of captain marvel are being accosted to get their take on the news. In both the comics and movie, billy batson gives his friend freddy freeman some of his power, letting him transform into captain marvel jr. Captain marvel was the first superhero comic to just throw out the notion of realism. Helen fidelity from the monster society of evil and billy batson and the magic of shazam. Billy batson was an orphan who was chosen by the wizard shazam to use the power of the gods to fight evil. The orphaned child believed he had no one to rely on and had to fend for himself. It stars billy batson, a tenyearold boy who can turn into the adult superhero captain marvel by saying the magic word shazam. Sean astin, but joining the worlds greatest team of superheroes is a lot harder when theyve all been turned into kids. Apr 02, 2019 so, where do you start if youre interested in learning more about captain marvel, aka shazam. Captain marvel billy batson was published by fawcett from 1940 to 1953.
When the tv series was running, the shazam comic duplicated the setup, with billy walking the earth in a lightning bolt rv and communing directly with the elders. 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 abilities, transforming him into magics champion, the worlds mightiest mortal, shazam. Billy batson is the first superhero named captain marvel created by fawcett comics and is currently a part of the dc universe. When did shazam and billy batson become the same person. Elevenyearold billy batson has been given an amazing gift. Billy batson and the magic of shazam comic book tv tropes. A description of tropes appearing in billy batson and the magic of shazam. Their retelling of billy batsons origin story was built on a lot of captain marvel history but also on an alternate universe version of the shazam family from the johnswritten flashpoint event. Becks simple, effective, charming artwork helped propel the character to the forefront of the comics world. There is superfaint erased arrival date info on the front cover above captain marvels head if you hold the book up to the light and look very closely.
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