Shazam! #1
This volume collects the origin of the New 52 Shazam, originally serialized in the backup features of Justice League issues #0-21. Written by Geoff Johns with art by Gary Frank, it reimagines Billy Batson's transformation into the adult superhero Shazam, now part of a foster family, and pits him against the villainous Black Adam. The collection also includes the Shazam! #0 issue from the New 52 era.
"Shazam! [Chapter 1]" kicks off a bold new era for the Marvel Family with Geoff Johns at the helm and Gary Frank’s dynamic art bringing the magic to life. When Freddy follows Billy to the zoo and discovers his secret visits to a tiger named Tawny, the two boys team up to outwit the Bryers—while a darker force, Sivana, uses his newly awakened magic sight to track down the long-lost tomb of Black Adam.
In "Shazam! [Chapter 1]," the sinister Sivana hunts those touched by the Wizard Shazam’s power, while across town, foster parents Rosa and Victor Vasquez take a tentative step toward welcoming Billy into their home—unaware of the storm about to unfold.
In this chapter of *Shazam!*, Freddy shadows Billy on a late-night trip to the zoo, where Billy quietly visits a tiger named Tawny—only to uncover a shared secret that sparks a plan with Freddy to take down the Bryers. Meanwhile, Sivana, now able to perceive magic, closes in on the long-lost tomb of Black Adam, setting a dangerous new course.
In "Shazam! Chapter 5," Black Adam breaks free from Sivana’s grasp, demanding answers about the wizard’s whereabouts, while Billy Batson and Freddy Freeman’s attempt to outwit the Bryers spirals out of control—sending Billy fleeing into the subway, only to stumble upon a place that feels anything but ordinary.
In "Shazam! [Chapter 6]," Billy Batson meets the Wizard Shazam, who bestows upon him the power to become the mighty Shazam and warns of a looming danger. As Shazam, Billy returns to Earth to test his abilities alongside Freddy, discovering what it means to be a hero in a world that still feels unfamiliar.
In "Shazam! Chapter 7," Black Adam’s return to the modern world is orchestrated by Sivana, setting off a clash of power and legacy. When Adam tries to claim the Rock of Eternity for himself, he’s met with a surprising barrier—someone new has been chosen to wield the power, and the magic no longer answers to him.
In "Shazam! Chapter 10," Billy is on the run as Black Adam hunts for Shazam, forcing the foster siblings to go into hiding. Freddy takes charge, rallying the group to track Billy down before it's too late. Meanwhile, Sivana’s dark plan unfolds—he’s gathered the Seven Deadly Sins and brings them to join forces with Black Adam.
In "Shazam! Chapter 11," Billy and his siblings race toward the Rock of Eternity in search of the Wizard, guided by the urgency of their mission. As they journey, Francesca shares the haunting story of Black Adam’s past, sparking a revelation in Billy that may hold the key to confronting the powerful villain.
In "Shazam! Chapter 12," Black Adam confronts Billy with a chilling confession—his own betrayal of family to claim the Shazam power—while Mary, Freddy, and the foster siblings race against time to free him. The weight of legacy and choice hangs heavy as the team’s rescue plan unfolds.
In "Shazam! [Conclusion]," Billy, facing down Black Adam and the Seven Deadly Sins unleashed through the possessed Mr. Bryer, makes a bold choice: he shares his powers with his foster siblings, transforming them all into champions of magic. With the fate of their home hanging in the balance, the family must rise as a united front against a force that’s turned their mentor into a monstrous threat.
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