Shazam

"Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but he's far from the ideal child. Brash and rud... (more)

"Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but he's far from the ideal child. Brash and rude, Billy is a troubled teen who just can't seem to find a calling. But after a fateful night on a subway car, that all will change. Brought to the feet of the magical wizard Shazam at the Rock of Eternity, Billy is imbued with powers beyond any mortal man. By shouting the wizard's name--Shazam!--the young teen is mystically transformed into the powerhouse known as Captain Marvel! Now given abilities that make him Earth's Mightiest Mortal at the utterance of a simple phrase, will Billy make the right choices and do what it takes to become a hero? Or will he succumb to the poor choices of youth--and the villainous Black Adam?"-- (less)

"By shouting just one word{u2014}SHAZAM!{u2014}Billy Batson, the street-wise fourteen-year-old foster kid from Philadelp... (more)

"By shouting just one word{u2014}SHAZAM!{u2014}Billy Batson, the street-wise fourteen-year-old foster kid from Philadelphia, can magically transform into the adult super hero Shazam, courtesy of an ancient wizard. Will Billy and his new foster brother, Freddy, learn to harness Billy{u2019}s newfound superpowers like flight and bullet immunity in time to fight the dangerous forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana?"--Amazon.com. (less)

Shazam made his debut in Whiz Comics in 1940, and outsold his biggest competitor, Superman, by 14 million copies a month... (more)

Shazam made his debut in Whiz Comics in 1940, and outsold his biggest competitor, Superman, by 14 million copies a month. It wasn{u2019}t long before a variety of merchandise was licensed{u2014}secret decoders, figurines, buttons, paper rockets, tin toys, puzzles, costumes{u2014}and a fan club was created to keep up with the demand. These collectibles now sell for outrageous prices on eBay and in comic book stores and conventions. Seventy years later, an unprecedented assortment of these artifacts are gathered together by award-winning writer/designer Chip Kidd and photographer Geo Spear. Join Kidd, Spear, and the World{u2019}s Mightiest Mortal in this first, fully authorized celebration of ephemera, artwork, and rare, one-of-a-kind toys, and recapture the magic that was Shazam! -- Goodreads. (less)

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"In 1973, DC brought back one of the most beloved superheroes of all time: Shazam! Fans rejoiced at the return of Billy ... (more)

"In 1973, DC brought back one of the most beloved superheroes of all time: Shazam! Fans rejoiced at the return of Billy Batson; his sister, Mary; and their friend Freddy Freeman as they embarked on new adventures that evoked their original fun-filled comic book escapades. Together, the Shazam family took on a variety of vexing villains such as the contemptible Captain Nazi, the dastardly Dr. Sivana, and the maniacal Mr. Mind{u2014}and often learned a lesson or two in the process! Join the Big Red Cheese and company for more nonstop family fun in this continuation of tales spanning the late {u2019}70s to the early {u2019}80s..."--Back cover. (less)

"Billy Batson came to Titans Academy looking for answers. Why was the rest of his adopted family cut off from the power ... (more)

"Billy Batson came to Titans Academy looking for answers. Why was the rest of his adopted family cut off from the power of Shazam? Why are his own powers becoming increasingly unreliable? The answers send Billy on an outrageous adventure, as he heads to hell to retrieve the missing Rock of Eternity! It's a journey that'll not only change him but also have an immense impact on the school and other students on Titans Island. Do Billy and the magical and mysterious Dane, from Teen Titans Academy, have a chance against Neron, the demonic lord of the underworld?"--Provided by publisher. (less)

"Young orphan Billy Batson finds himself wielding truly amazing magic powers-just in time to face an invasion of alien a... (more)

"Young orphan Billy Batson finds himself wielding truly amazing magic powers-just in time to face an invasion of alien and earthly monsters! All he has to do is say the magic word: Shazam! When Billy Batson follows a mysterious stranger onto the subway, he never imagines he's entering a strange world of powerful wizards, talking tigers, kid eating monsters, political intrigue and mysterious villains. But Billy encounters all that and more when the wizard gives him a magic word that transforms him into the world's mightiest mortal. Now, he must use his extraordinary new abilities to face an incoming invasion of alien creatures and to stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world! Acclaimed and award-winning writer and artist Jeff Smith (Bone) brings his talent for crafting stories with adventure, humor and gorgeous artwork as he reimagines Shazam! for a whole new generation of readers"-- (less)

Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, tells the story of young orphan Billy Batson who finds himself transforme... (more)

Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, tells the story of young orphan Billy Batson who finds himself transformed into the World's Mightiest Mortal whenever he says the magic word "Shazam!" Billy must use these extraordinary abilities to face an invasion of alien creatures as well as stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world! (less)

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SHAZAM! Since 1940, that magic word has been an inspiration to all. For twelve-year-old newsboy Billy Batson, it meant b... (more)

SHAZAM! Since 1940, that magic word has been an inspiration to all. For twelve-year-old newsboy Billy Batson, it meant becoming the World's Mightiest Mortal! Blessed with the powers of the gods by the wizard Shazam, the beloved super hero has been defending the helpless, righting wrongs and crushing evil for seventy-five years, without ever losing his Golden Age charm. And he's never had to do it alone - over the years, our hero's family has grown to include some of the most iconic deputies in comics including Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., Uncle Marvel, Hoppy the Marvel Bunny and the sometimes ally Black Adam. SHAZAM!: A CELEBRATION OF 75 YEARS includes all of the Big Red Cheese's shining moments, from his first appearance in WHIZ COMICS to his modern incarnation in DC's New 52, featuring the talents of Bill Parker, C.C. Beck, Curt Swan, Elliot S. Maggin, Jerry Ordway, Geoff Johns and many, many more. (less)

When Billy Batson follows a mysterious stranger onto the subway, he never imagines he's entering a strange world of powe... (more)

When Billy Batson follows a mysterious stranger onto the subway, he never imagines he's entering a strange world of powerful wizards, talking tigers, kid-eating monsters, political intrigue and mysterious villains. But Billy encounters all that and more when the wizard gives him a magic word that transforms him into the World's Mightiest Mortal. Now he must use his extraordinary new abilities to face an incoming invasion of alien creatures and to stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world! Collects the four-issue miniseries written and illustrated by New York Times best-selling author Jeff Smith. (less)

The World's Mightiest Mortal is reborn in this incredible tale from Justice League #7-11, #0, #14-16, and #18-21, now av... (more)

The World's Mightiest Mortal is reborn in this incredible tale from Justice League #7-11, #0, #14-16, and #18-21, now available as a deluxe edition! Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but when he's drawn to the Rock of Eternity, he is imbued with powers beyond those of any mortal man! But can he learn how to handle those powers in time to defeat the villainous Black Adam? Find out in this new title from the creative team of writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank, the team behind Doomsday Clock and Batman: Earth One. Includes never before seen extras, plus a new introduction by Geoff Johns! (less)

Billy Batson came to Titans Academy looking for answers. Why was the rest of his family cut off from the power of Shazam... (more)

Billy Batson came to Titans Academy looking for answers. Why was the rest of his family cut off from the power of Shazam, and why are his own powers becoming increasingly unreliable? The answers send Billy on an outrageous adventure to Hell to retrieve the missing Rock of Eternity. It's a journey that will change not just Billy, but the entire school! (less)

For one 14-year-old boy, life can be a challenge sometimes. With all of the usual crises that accompany being an adolesc... (more)

For one 14-year-old boy, life can be a challenge sometimes. With all of the usual crises that accompany being an adolescent, foster kid Billy has some additional obstacles in life. A chance encounter with a mystical wizard completely changes everything. And it's not long before this boy discovers that one phrase grants him the ability to make a transformation into a superhero. In fact, it couldn't be easier. All Billy needs to do is shout "Shazam!" and then suddenly he morphs into an all-powerful superhero. But it turns out that possessing power doesn't necessarily make everything in life easier. (less)

Everybody has a superhero inside of them; it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shout... (more)

Everybody has a superhero inside of them; it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shouting out one word, this streetwise fourteen-year-old foster kid can turn into an adult superhero, courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart, inside a ripped, godlike body, he revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! But he'll need to master these powers quickly to fight the deadly forces of evil. (less)