Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2009 hardcover collects the four-issue miniseries written and illustrated by Jeff Smith, reimagining Captain Marvel's classic 1940s foe Mr. Mind and his Monster Society of Evil. Billy Batson, aided by the wizard Shazam, his sister Mary, and allies like Talky Tawny, must thwart Dr. Sivana's sinister plot while navigating a world of magic and menace. Smith's signature cartooning brings a fresh, all-ages energy to the Golden Age mythos, blending whimsy with genuine stakes.
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.
In "Billy Has a Secret!", a lonely homeless boy named Billy Batson follows a mysterious cloaked figure into a forgotten subway station, where a strange train ushers him into a world beyond belief. There, he meets the ancient wizard Shazam, who bestows upon him the power to become Captain Marvel, setting him on a path that leads back to Earth and a terrifying new threat—giant footprints in the park, and the first signs of Mr. Mind's arrival.
In "Mary Takes the Cake!", Billy investigates strange alligator men at the circus, while Dr. Sivana tracks mysterious footprints. When a giant humanoid named Mr. Mind emerges and declares his plan to destroy humanity, Billy transforms into Captain Marvel—but before he can act, Mary is struck by the lightning and gains powers too.
In "Sivana Comes on Strong!", Billy Batson and Mary Bromfield find themselves caught in a web of deception when the enigmatic Attorney General Sivana forces Billy to aid him in uncovering the truth behind mysterious giant robots. With Sivana’s motives unclear and Mary mysteriously inside one of the machines, Billy must navigate betrayal and danger—turning to his superhero identity to fight back. The story unfolds with sharp tension and unexpected twists, as secrets about the robots and Sivana’s true intentions begin to surface.
In "Mr Mind Makes His Move!", the Monster Society's latest scheme reaches a fever pitch as Sivana corners Mary atop a towering robot, with a third, more deadly machine looming. With Mr. Mind's chilling commands echoing, chaos unfolds as loyalties are tested and the fate of the heroes hangs in the balance.
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