Sunday, April 27, 2008
Eagle-eared Marvel Family Fan, Daniel Smith, alerted me to this raucous song from singer/songwriter Wally Pleasant! Not only does Wally sing about the World's Mightiest Mortal and his nefarious foe, Mr. Mind -- but he gets it right! That means that Wally is an official Marvel Family fan. You can check out Wally's "Captain Marvel" at Amazon or iTunes and then go ahead and purchase it. It's only 99¢, for cryin' out loud!
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Saturday, April 19, 2008
It's finally on the schedule! This July sees the debut of Mike Kunkel's long-awaited BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC SHAZAM!, the last title in DC's first wave of new Johnny DC books. Mike has been hard at work on the series, as can be seen at his Billy Batson Blog, and it looks like a winner! Be sure to reserve a copy at your local comics shop!
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM! #1
Written by Mike Kunkel
Art and covers by Mike Kunkel
Welcome to the brand-new, all-fun adventures of Billy Batson as the World's Mightiest Mortal — Captain Marvel, from acclaimed writer/artist Mike Kunkel (Herobear)!
Thanks to a magical rift created when Captain Marvel battled Mr. Mind’s monsters, 14-year-old Theo Adam has been returned to Earth from banishment. For Theo, there’s just one problem: He can’t remember the magic word that gives him the powers of Black Adam. There’s only one solution: follow Captain Marvel and get the word out of his alter ego, 11-year-old Billy Batson.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Mike Kunkel), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with black and white art by Kunkel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US
WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU DON'T FORGET TO ORDER A COPY?Download this reminder, fill it in and turn it in to your local comics retailer! 
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Director Peter Segal revealed to IESB the new title SHAZAM! movie: Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam! Sounds like a winner, although I heard that it was going to be Billy Batson and the Secret of Shazam! Now I'm not so sure! In either case, the title should do well to tap into a market that is familiar with long titles: Harry Potter, anyone? With The Rock's rumored role as Black Adam, BBATLOS is shaping up to be a winner! |
Sunday, February 03, 2008
If you haven't heard, Alex Ross pitched a SHAZAM! series to DC Comics and it was rejected! Hard to believe but you can read all about in ALTER EGO #75. Alex writes up his pitch and includes several pieces of art showcasing his update of the Marvel Family. FCA editor P.C. Hamerlinck is also onboard for a critical overview of DC's many attempts at reviving te character. Each issue, ALTER EGO features a SHAZAM-related section, so if you haven't picked up an issue yet, #75 would be a good starting point. ALTER EGO #75 is available at finer comics shops as well as from the TwoMorrows website .
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Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Well, it looks like its finally official, that's for sure. After longs months of keeping mum, Dwayne Johnson has confirmed that he has the role of Black Adam in the upcoming SHAZAM! movie directed by Peter Segal and written by John August. It's been a long time coming yet it's still exciting news for fans of The Big Red Cheese. And now that the part of the villainous Adam has been cast, who's in line for the World's Mightiest Mortal and everyone's favorite orphan newsboy?
Here are some links out to Johnson's announcement...
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MTV Movie Blogs:
Charged last month with helping The Rock choose the role he would play in the upcoming “Shazam,” MTV Movies Blog visiters overwhelming suggested Black Adam, the treacherous and corrupt former champion who fights Captain Marvel.
Now the Rock is back to tell MTV that he agrees ... Read more
- MTV News:
Approached about two roles in the upcoming superhero movie "Shazam," Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson last month issued a challenge to fans of the comic: Should he play the heroic Captain Marvel, wielder of vast magical powers, or the villainous Black Adam, enemy to all that is good and pure? ...
Read more
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SCI-FI WIRE:
Dwayne Johnson, the actor formerly known as "The Rock," confirmed to SCI FI Wire that he will play the villainous Black Adam in the upcoming Shazam! movie, and not the superhero Captain Marvel—a choice he made at the urging of fans at Comic-Con and elsewhere. ... Read more
- Blogs@Newsarama:
Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, has confirmed to Sci Fi Wire that he’ll play Black Adam in Peter Segal’s big-screen version of Shazam! ...
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- Film Peek:
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is in talks, and almost certain, for the role as Black Adam in the Captain Marvel movie Shazam! ...
Read more
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Saturday, September 08, 2007
Whew! I've been incredibly remiss in spotlighting Mike Kunkel's upcoming SHAZAM oriented kids' comic book, BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM!. But you'd have to be living under a rock or not be a Captain Marvel fan to have not heard of it by now. Mike's the creator of the wonderful HEROBEAR & THE KID published by the Astonish Factory and it looks like he'll be bringing that same sensibility to the world of Billy & Mary Batson when the new book launches. When is that going to happen? One way to find out is to keep monitoring Mike's new blog. kunkelshazam.blogspot.com. Mike promises to keep fans up date on the progress of this exciting new kids' series.
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