Shazam!: The World's Mightiest Mortal #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the earliest stories from DC's 2019 series Shazam!: The World's Mightiest Mortal, reprinting the adventures of Billy Batson as the hero Captain Marvel (now known as Shazam). It features classic tales from the Golden Age, showcasing the character's origins and his battles against a rogues' gallery of villains. The collection highlights the work of original creators like Bill Parker and C.C. Beck, presenting these foundational stories in a modern format.
In "...In the Beginning ...", the original Monster Society of Evil returns with a vengeance, as Mr. Mind teams up with Sivana to resurrect their ancient scheme—only this time, the threat is more monstrous than ever. With Uncle Dudley trapped in a nightmare realm of mythic creators, the Marvel Family must face a new, terrifying version of the Society, born from dreams and ancient legends. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, this pivotal issue features a cover by Michael Cho and Bob Oksner, with inks by Cho and Tex Blaisdell.
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Mr. Mind convinces Sivana to help him rebuild the Monster Society of Evil but they are easily stopped by the Marvel Family. Sivana escapes by capturing Uncle Dudley and uses his dreams about mythological creators to form another Monster Society of Evil made up of real monsters.
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