Billy Batson & the Magic of Shazam! #16
In "Magical Extinction," Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #16, the balance of power at the Rock of Eternity shatters when Black Adam tracks down the fabled scarab, a key to his lost might. With the Marvels on his heels, the race to reclaim the artifact leads to a sudden, shocking disappearance—leaving both Black Adam and Shazam vanished in the chaos. Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, with dynamic art by Mike Norton and coloring by Zac Atkinson, this pivotal issue features a cover by Mike Norton that captures the moment of crisis in bold, striking detail.
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Fighting the Marvels all the way, Black Adam searches for the scarab that will restore his full power and eventually finds it at the Rock of Eternity. In the ensuing struggle, both Black Adam and Shazam vanish.
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