Shazam!: The World's Mightiest Mortal #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis third volume of DC's comprehensive reprint series continues collecting the classic 1970s adventures of Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) and the Marvel Family, originally published in the pages of Shazam! and World's Finest Comics. Featuring the work of writers and artists from the original run, this collection includes battles against familiar foes like Dr. Sivana, Mr. Mind, and Black Adam, as well as encounters with Captain Nazi and the monstrous Ibac. The volume also spotlights supporting characters such as Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., Uncle Dudley, and the talking tiger Mr. Tawky Tawny, preserving the whimsical yet heroic tone of the Golden Age-inspired stories.
In "The Captain and the King!", Billy is taken by criminals who believe they can force Captain Marvel to aid them—unaware that the hero and the boy are one and the same. With Billy in danger, Junior enlists the help of the cunning Magnificus Sivana to impersonate the mighty Captain Marvel in a high-stakes rescue mission. Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and brought to life by Don Newton’s dynamic art, with Dan Adkins’ inks, Adrienne Roy’s colors, and Todd Klein’s precise lettering, this 2021 issue delivers a clever twist on identity and heroism. The cover, a striking collaboration by Michael Cho and Don Newton, captures the tension with bold, expressive detail.
When Billy Batson is snatched by criminals aiming to force Captain Marvel into aiding their schemes, the real hero faces a twist: the villains don’t know Billy and Captain Marvel are the same person. With time running out, Jo enlists the help of Magnificus Sivana to impersonate the superhero and stage a rescue.
In "The Confederation of Hell," the Marvel Family teams up with Kid Eternity to face off against Ibac, Sabbac, and Darkling—only to be overwhelmed when Master Man calls forth four ancient gods of evil, turning the tide in a battle that’s far from over.
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