Shazam! (Special Edition)
DC · 2018 · 1 issue
About the series
A single-issue special from DC that reimagines the origin of the World’s Mightiest Mortal, Shazam! (Special Edition) (2018) pairs writer Geoff Johns with artist Gary Frank for a fresh take on Billy Batson’s transformation into the hero powered by ancient gods. This oversized one-shot distills the core of the character’s mythos into a standalone story, serving as both a jumping-on point and a showcase of Frank’s dynamic, expressive artwork. It matters as a concise, modernized reintroduction of a classic DC icon, emphasizing the wonder and heart of the magic-fueled hero.