The Power of Shazam! #[nn]

Feb 1994 · DC · 9.95 USD; 13.95 CAD

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“The Power of Shazam”

About this Collection

This 1994 collection from DC reprints the first story arc of The Power of Shazam!, the ongoing series that followed the acclaimed graphic novel of the same name by Jerry Ordway. It follows the adventures of Billy Batson, the young boy who can transform into the adult superhero Captain Marvel by speaking the magic word 'Shazam!', as he battles classic foes like Dr. Sivana and Black Adam in the modernized Fawcett City setting.

In "The Power of Shazam," Jerry Ordway's dynamic artwork and storytelling bring to life a pivotal moment in the Shazam mythos: Billy Batson’s journey from ordinary boy to Captain Marvel, guided by the wizard Shazam himself. When a mysterious stranger leads Billy to the wizard’s realm, he gains the power to transform with a single word—only to face the chilling return of Theo Adam, who claims the scarab of Teth-Adam and becomes Black Adam. With Ordway handling every aspect of the interior art and inks, and his own bold cover design, this 1994 issue captures the raw intensity of a hero’s origin and the dark shadow of a corrupted power.

artist, writer, inker, colorist Jerry Ordway · letterer John Costanza · cover Jerry Ordway