Shazam: The New Beginning #2

May 1987 · DC · 0.75 USD; 1.00 CAD; 0.40 GBP

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“Shazam! The New Beginning Part Two "S" Is for Wisdom... "H" Is for Strength...”

In "Shazam! The New Beginning Part Two: 'S' Is for Wisdom... 'H' Is for Strength...", the fate of the Shazam legacy hangs in the balance as Sivana unleashes Black Adam upon Earth, breaking him free from another dimension. Meanwhile, Billy Batson seeks guidance from Uncle Dudley, navigating the weight of his newfound powers and the wisdom they demand. Written by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, with dynamic art by Tom Mandrake and cover by Mandrake, this 1987 issue delivers a pivotal chapter in the Shazam mythos.

writer Roy Thomas · writer Dann Thomas · artist Tom Mandrake · inker Jan Duursema · colorist Carl Gafford · letterer Agustin Más · cover Tom Mandrake

ComicBooks.com’s Estimated Value

Raw (VF) $7

CGC 9.8 · 12 in census $65

CGC 9.6 · 6 in census $31

CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $26

CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $23

CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $21

CGC 8.5 none in existence

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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $20

CGC 7.5 none in existence

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CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20

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Full credits

writer Roy Thomas

writer Dann Thomas

artist Tom Mandrake

inker Jan Duursema

colorist Carl Gafford

letterer Agustin Más

cover pencils, inks Tom Mandrake

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Sivana is able to free Black Adam from his other dimensional prison and bring him to Earth. Meanwhile, Billy travels to meet up with Uncle Dudley to seek his advice about the powers of Shazam.

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