Showcase Presents: Shazam #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive black-and-white volume collects the classic 1970s revival of the original Captain Marvel adventures, reprinting stories from the Shazam! series that reintroduced Billy Batson and his Marvel Family to a new generation. Featuring the full roster of heroes—including Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel, and Captain Marvel Jr.—alongside iconic villains like Dr. Sivana, Black Adam, and Beautia Sivana, the collection showcases the whimsical, family-friendly tone of the Golden Age-inspired tales. It also includes appearances by Kid Eternity and the wizard Shazam himself, offering a comprehensive look at the Marvel Family's early Bronze Age exploits.
A long-dead villain returns in "…In The Beginning…," a pivotal tale from Showcase Presents: Shazam #1 (2007), where Sivana’s resurrection machine brings Black Adam back to life with a thirst for vengeance. Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, this story traces Adam’s violent past through a dramatic clash with Captain Marvel during the Boston Tea Party before his final confrontation with Uncle Dudley in the present. The cover by Bob Oksner captures the intensity of this timeless battle.
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Sivana uses his resurrection machine to return Black Adam to life. Black Adam wants revenge on the Marvel Family for his last defeat. After battling Captain Marvel in the past during the Boston Tea Party, Adam returns to the present where he is once again defeated by Uncle Dudley.
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