The Power of SHAZAM! #4
In "Family Values," Billy Batson discovers a shocking truth: Mary is his long-lost sister, but before he can share it, he’s taken by unseen forces. Tawky Tawny appears to Mary and urges her to say the magic word—Shazam!—transforming her into Mary Marvel and setting her on a daring rescue. Written by Jerry Ordway and illustrated by Pete Krause, with inks by Mike Manley and colors by Glenn Whitmore, this 1995 issue delivers emotional stakes and a pivotal moment in the Marvel Family’s story, all brought to life with dynamic art by Jerry Ordway on the cover.
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Billy learns that Mary is his lost sister, but when he goes to reveal the news to her, he is kidnapped. Tawky Tawny appears to Mary and tells her to say the word "Shazam!" which transforms her into Mary Marvel and she is able to free Billy from the kidnappers.
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