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Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil #[nn]
In "Billy Has a Secret!", Billy Batson investigates a strange connection between the alligator men he encountered and the mysterious footprints haunting the circus, while Dr. Sivana closes in on the truth. With the help of his talking tiger friend Talky Tawny, Billy steps into danger—only to face a towering new threat: Mr. Mind, who declares his intent to destroy humanity with a powerful ally on the way. When the first companion arrives, Billy transforms into Captain Marvel, but Mary’s fate takes an unexpected turn as lightning strikes. Written and illustrated by Jeff Smith, with colors by Steve Hamaker and lettering by Jeff Smith, this 2009 issue features a cover by Jeff Smith that captures the moment of revelation.
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Billy checks the circus to see if the alligators in the Monster Society are connected to the alligator men he met. Meanwhile, Dr. Sivana vows to get to the bottom of the mysterious footprints. At the circus, Billy saves his sister from the alligator men with the help of his new friend Talky Tawny, just as a giant humanoid appears at the site of the footprints. It announces itself as Mr. Mind and declares that when two companions join him, they will destroy the human race. When the first companion appears, Billy changes to Captain Marvel, but Mary is also hit by the lightning and given powers.
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