Showcase Presents: Shazam #1

In "The World's Wickedest Plan," Captain Marvel awakens from a two-decade-long slumber, breaking free from the elaborate trap Dr. Sivana devised to freeze the Marvel Family in suspended animation. The story picks up with the hero’s return, setting the stage for a long-overdue reckoning.

In "The Astonishing Arch Enemy," Mr. Mind unleashes chaos by targeting the Saint Louis Arch to reclaim his lost glasses, setting off a bizarre threat to the United States. With the help of the iconic landmark, Captain Marvel springs into action, using the Arch as a tuning fork to expose a hidden worm infestation beneath the city.

In "A Switch in Time," Shagg Nasté's desperate bid for a spot on Sterling Morris's station takes a dark turn when his demands spiral into violence, culminating in Freddy Freeman being turned to stone. With Shazam stepping in to stop the chaos, the story unfolds as a tense clash of ambition and power, where one man's obsession threatens to shatter the balance of control.

In "The Man Who Wasn't," Slip Kelly’s reckless wish to become invisible sets off a chaotic crime spree—until Captain Marvel steps in with a clever trap. Written by a team known for their playful takes on superhero tropes, this eight-page tale explores the trouble that comes with power and the unexpected cost of getting exactly what you wish for.

In a quiet moment of recycling runs and sibling antics, Billy Batson, Sunny Sparkle, and Rowdy Sparkle stumble upon a mysterious magic book. Rowdy’s sudden transformation into the "world's toughest guy" doesn’t quite prepare him for the real challenge when Captain Marvel shows up.

In "Dexter Knox and His Electric Grandmother!", young inventor Dexter Knox accidentally electrifies his grandmother while cleaning one of his gadgets—setting off a chain of events that unexpectedly powers the city of Miami during a blackout. The story follows the quirky, heartfelt ripple of a single spark, turning a household mishap into something far bigger than anyone imagined.

In "The Troubles of the Talking Tiger," Mr. Tawky, a tiger with the rare gift of speech, stumbles upon a jewel smuggling ring while chatting with his feline companions. When he loses his voice and the smugglers set their sights on devouring Billy Batson, Mr. Tawky must find a way to expose the crime—before it’s too late.

When a mysterious jewel twists the magic lightning, Billy Batson’s transformation into Captain Marvel goes wildly off-script—sending the power surging into unexpected recipients, including Bonzo the Chimp. The result? A very confused superhero, a primate with super strength, and a whole lot of chaos in the streets of Fawcett City.

When Doc Quartz’s experimental Cherry Gelatin starts expanding uncontrollably, it quickly becomes more than just a sticky surprise—it’s a city-sized problem. With the gelatin spreading faster than anyone can contain, Jo must find a way to stop it before it’s too late.

In "The Haunted Clubhouse!" from Showcase Presents: Shazam #1, Mary and her friends pour their hearts into building a clubhouse for their Mary Marvel Fan Club—only to be startled when ghostly figures begin haunting the space. With her powers and quick thinking, Mary Marvel steps in to uncover the mystery behind the spirits, diving into a secret tied to the very place they call their own.

In "The Evil Return of the Monster Society," Mr. Mind teams up with the ever-villainous Sivana to resurrect the Monster Society of Evil, only to be swiftly thwarted by the Marvel Family. With a desperate escape, Sivana captures Uncle Dudley and taps into his dreams of mythological creators, unleashing a new, terrifying version of the Society made of real monsters.

In a wild crossover that defies dimensions, Lex Luthor’s ill-fated magic accumulator sends him crashing into Captain Marvel’s world, where he teams up with the cunning Mr. Mind. Now stranded and desperate, Luthor plots to destroy Captain Marvel by trapping Billy Batson in a water tank with a hammerhead shark—only time will tell if even the mightiest villain can outsmart the mightiest hero.

In "The Man in the Paper Armor!", Rip-Off Riggs steals Professor Edgewise's revolutionary formula that turns newspaper into a super-strong material, unleashing a bizarre crime spree that defies ordinary heroes. Only Captain Marvel Jr. can stop the paper-powered menace before the city is wrapped in chaos.

When the statue of Justice outside the courthouse is replaced by one of Injustice, Judge Matthew Pleasant starts overturning verdicts—freing the guilty and punishing the innocent. As the city’s legal system unravels, the line between right and wrong begins to blur in ways no one could have predicted.

In "The Pied Un-Piper," Jo faces off against a trio of bizarre alien invaders—all drawn to the strange music of Allegro Scruff, whose melodies unintentionally summon them to Earth. As each extraterrestrial race arrives, stealing pollution, chocolate, and then the color green, Jo must find a way to stop the chaos before the city is left in disarray.

In "The Coin-Operated Caper!", Sivana Jr. unleashes a devious device: a coin that plants thoughts directly into someone’s mind. With a sinister twist, he uses it to trap Freddy Freeman, silencing the one word that could summon Captain Marvel Jr. — leaving the hero’s power in jeopardy.

In "The Case of the Kidnapped Congress," Billy Batson and Uncle Dudley—posing as the Mentor—hit the road for a nationwide youth series, only to find their first stop in Washington, DC, plunged into chaos when the Capitol building vanishes without a trace. With the city in disarray and the nation's leaders gone, the duo must unravel the mystery before the entire government collapses.

In this 2007 tale from *Showcase Presents: Shazam #1*, the ancient villain Black Adam is resurrected by Sivana’s machine, driven by a thirst for vengeance against the Marvel Family. Reuniting with his past self during the Boston Tea Party, Adam returns to the present to confront his old foes—only to be once again stopped by Uncle Dudley.

In "Mr. Tawny's Big Game," the bizarre spectacle of alien baseball players led by Mr. Mind takes the field against the Detroit Tigers, with Earth's fate hanging on the outcome. When the odds seem impossible, Shazam steps in to help turn the tide in the final inning.