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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 .
Tuesday, November 06, 2007
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
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...
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 -
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! ... Read more - 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
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.
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.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Whew! I've been away on holiday as well as starting a new job and the Marvel Family Web became a little stagnant -- even with the news of a new series! Look for a story on BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM soon! In the meantime, listen to me rattle on about Captain Marvel as I talk to PodCast host and all around great guy James VanOsdol! James has a great PodCast site called Stun! James has interviewed some of the greats in the comic book industry and you can listen to him interview Alex Ross, Norm Breyfogle, Marv Wolfman, Darwyn Cooke and many more. For some reason, James thought I'd be a good interview, so you'll get to hear me talk about all things Captain Marvel and th Marvel Family! While I try to keep the Marvel Family Web a safe haven for those who like all the different incarnations of Captain Marvel, I did go off a little bit on the versions I didn't like as I chatted with James. Prepare to get Stunned!
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
One of the nice things about running this website is that I sometimes get some cool gifts from the folks who frequent this place. Case in point: Captain Marvel Crunch!
Multi-talented Marvel Family fan, Paul Batz, came up with the concept of CAPTAIN MARVEL CRUNCH -- a very neat breakfast cereal idea and created a hand-made box to go along with it.
So, a few months ago, Paul was kind enough to send me my very own box! But unfortunately, because I'm stuck in Marvel Family Web time, it took me a while to get it up on the website. Here are some nice shots of the box and you can see all the hard work Paul put into it.
Paul also is an accomplished Pysanky egg artist and sent me a very nice Captain Marvel-oriented egg for Christmas! And when next Christmas rolls around, I'll be featuring that egg on the site.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Friday, March 09, 2007
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
DC has released its September 2007 solicitations. Marvel Family Mania continues without TRIALS OF SHAZAM as issue 10 does not ship in September. Black Adam mini heats up in BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #2, an eight-issue mini-series by Peter Tomasi and Doug Mahnke. Mary Marvel meets Eclipso in COUNTDOWN. Dr. Sivana and Black Adam pop up on the covers to JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #13. OUTSIDERS ends with #50, but could that be the All-New Shazam's arm on the cover? And the Titans of the future return in in TEEN TITANS #51. Could the adult Captain Marvel, Freddy Freeman, make an appearance?
BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #2
Written by Peter Tomasi; Art by Doug Mahnke, Norm Rapmund & Christian Alamy; Cover by Mahnke;
As Teth-Adam's epic journey to resurrect the love of his life and find the magic word that will transform him back to Black Adam continues, the Justice Society of America, along with Batman and Superman, are hot on Adam's trail as the world's most wanted villain is pursued at all costs!
On sale August 8, 2007 • 2 of 8 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US • Edited by Michael Siglain
COUNTDOWN #34-31
Story by Paul Dini;
34 written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by Jesús Saiz
33 written by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno
32 written by Tony Bedard; art by Al Barrionuevo
31 written by Sean McKeever; art by Manuel Garcia
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen;
Covers by 34-31 by Talent Caldwell
The Countdown to the end is on! Karate Kid battles Equus! Jimmy Olsen visits Infinity Inc. for answers! Mary Marvel falls under the spell of Eclipso! Kyle Rayner joins the Challengers from Beyond! Piper and Trickster encounter the villainy of Poison Ivy and Deathstroke!
Plus, Black Canary's bachelorette party! Guest-starring Steel, Starlight, the Flash, Zatanna, the Atom, Buddy Blank and more! Plus, more DC VILLAINS backup origin stories by Scott Beatty!
COUNTDOWN 34 on sale September 5
COUNTDOWN 33 on sale September 12
COUNTDOWN 32 on sale September 19
COUNTDOWN 31 on sale September 26
DC Universe • 32pg. • Color • $2.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #13
Written by Dwayne McDuffie; Art by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas; Cover by Ian Churchill
Don't miss the debut of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA creative team! The "Injustice League Unlimited" story continues from the JLA WEDDING SPECIAL as a hero is severely beaten by the new Injustice League, forcing the JLA to fight back!
Retailers please note: this issue features two covers that may be ordered separately. Cover A features the left half of the art above; Cover B features the right half of the art above.
On sale September 26, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS #50
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Matthew Clark; Cover by Manuel Garcia
A new era dawns for the Outsiders! Batman makes a stunning last-minute change to the Outsiders' new roster - but there's a bigger surprise in store as the team uncovers a worldwide upheaval within the supervillain community!
On sale September 5, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE
TEEN TITANS #51
Written by Sean McKeever; Art by Alé Garza & Marlo Alquiza; Cover by Alé Garza & Scott Williams
The Titans of Tomorrow are here today! The super-popular future Titans are arrive in our present time , and they've already taken out the Justice League. What crucial historical event are they here to stop - or contribute to?
On sale September 26, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #2
Written by Peter Tomasi; Art by Doug Mahnke, Norm Rapmund & Christian Alamy; Cover by Mahnke;
As Teth-Adam's epic journey to resurrect the love of his life and find the magic word that will transform him back to Black Adam continues, the Justice Society of America, along with Batman and Superman, are hot on Adam's trail as the world's most wanted villain is pursued at all costs!
On sale August 8, 2007 • 2 of 8 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US • Edited by Michael Siglain
COUNTDOWN #34-31
Story by Paul Dini;
34 written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by Jesús Saiz
33 written by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno
32 written by Tony Bedard; art by Al Barrionuevo
31 written by Sean McKeever; art by Manuel Garcia
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen;
Covers by 34-31 by Talent Caldwell
The Countdown to the end is on! Karate Kid battles Equus! Jimmy Olsen visits Infinity Inc. for answers! Mary Marvel falls under the spell of Eclipso! Kyle Rayner joins the Challengers from Beyond! Piper and Trickster encounter the villainy of Poison Ivy and Deathstroke!
Plus, Black Canary's bachelorette party! Guest-starring Steel, Starlight, the Flash, Zatanna, the Atom, Buddy Blank and more! Plus, more DC VILLAINS backup origin stories by Scott Beatty!
COUNTDOWN 34 on sale September 5
COUNTDOWN 33 on sale September 12
COUNTDOWN 32 on sale September 19
COUNTDOWN 31 on sale September 26
DC Universe • 32pg. • Color • $2.99 US
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #13
Written by Dwayne McDuffie; Art by Joe Benitez & Victor Llamas; Cover by Ian Churchill
Don't miss the debut of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA creative team! The "Injustice League Unlimited" story continues from the JLA WEDDING SPECIAL as a hero is severely beaten by the new Injustice League, forcing the JLA to fight back!
Retailers please note: this issue features two covers that may be ordered separately. Cover A features the left half of the art above; Cover B features the right half of the art above.
On sale September 26, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS #50
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Matthew Clark; Cover by Manuel Garcia
A new era dawns for the Outsiders! Batman makes a stunning last-minute change to the Outsiders' new roster - but there's a bigger surprise in store as the team uncovers a worldwide upheaval within the supervillain community!
On sale September 5, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US • FINAL ISSUE
TEEN TITANS #51
Written by Sean McKeever; Art by Alé Garza & Marlo Alquiza; Cover by Alé Garza & Scott Williams
The Titans of Tomorrow are here today! The super-popular future Titans are arrive in our present time , and they've already taken out the Justice League. What crucial historical event are they here to stop - or contribute to?
On sale September 26, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Friday, June 22, 2007
DC has released its August 2007 solicitations. More Marvel Family to enjoy. DC's uber-villain Black Adam goes solo in BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE, an eight-issue mini-series by Peter Tomasi and Doug Mahnke. TRIALS OF SHAZAM continues with issue #9. Mary Marvel gets cover-featured on COUNTDOWN #36. Marvel and Katana vie for membership in the Outsiders in OUTSIDERS: 5 OF A KIND - WEEK 2: KATANA/SHAZAM #1 (that's a mouthful). Booster Gold gets another shot as he travels through time and the multiverse (Mr. Mind is on the cover) in ALL-NEW BOOSTER GOLD. And Jeff Smith's SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL mini-series gets collected in DC's Deluxe hardcover format for October.
BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #1
Written by Peter Tomasi; Art by Doug Mahnke, Norm Rapmund & Christian Alamy; Cover by Mahnke; Variant Cover by Alex Ross
Spinning out of the weekly series 52 comes an epic 8-issue mini-series that follows Black Adam, the new über-villain of the DCU!
With the power of the gods stripped from him, Teth-Adam is on a quest to find not only the magical word that will restore him as Black Adam, but also the one thing that always kept his heart from turning completely black with rage.
Black Adam is a man responsible for the deaths of thousands of Bialyan citizens and wide spread destruction across the globe. He is a man on the run from Earth's heroes, who want to see him brought to justice. Some want him tried before a world court, while others want retribution; to exact a pound of flesh for the lives he has snuffed out. And some simply want him dead as quickly and as quietly as possible.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke) ordered, retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale August 8, 2007 • 1 of 8 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US • Edited by Michael Siglain
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #9
Written by Judd Winick; Art and Cover by Howard Porter
It's the new Shazam versus a god as Freedy Freeman's trials have him going toe-to-toe with Apollo!
On sale August 29, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
COUNTDOWN #39-35
Story by Paul Dini;
39 written by Sean McKeever; art by J. Calafiore;
38 written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by Jesus Saiz;
37 written by Adam Beechen; art by David Lopez;
36 written by Tony Bedard; art by J. Calafiore;
35 written by Sean McKeever; art by Manuel Garcia;
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen;
Covers by 39-36 by Shane Davis & Matt Banning; Cover 35 by J.G. Jones
The action ratchets up across five issues in August guest-starring Zatanna, the Teen Titans, the JLA, Poison Ivy, the Penguin, the Atom and more! Karate Kid ventures to Oracle for answers. Jimmy Olsen attempts to join not one but two exclusive clubs. Mary Marvel falls deeper into temptation. And Donna Troy and Jason Todd journey into the Nanoverse!
Plus, starting in COUNTDOWN 38, a series of backup stories recounting the origins of DC's greatest villians, written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE)!
COUNTDOWN 39 on sale August 1
COUNTDOWN 38 on sale August 8
COUNTDOWN 37 on sale August 15
COUNTDOWN 36 on sale August 22
COUNTDOWN 35 on sale August 29
DC Universe • 32pg. • Color • $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS: FIVE OF A KIND — WEEK 2: KATANA/SHAZAM #1
Written by Mike W. Barr; Art by Kevin Sharpe & Robin Riggs; Cover by Cliff Chiang
Batman's Week 2 vote! The souls of long-dead criminals roam the earth, forcing Tatsu Yamashiro to risk her own life by entering the realm to which she condemned them with her Soulsword! She'll need the help of the DCU's most powerful magical guardian - but can the power of Shazam prevail while confined to the Rock of Eternity?
On sale August 8, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
ALL-NEW BOOSTER GOLD #1
Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz; Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
Exploding from the pages of 52 and exploring the timeline of the DC Universe comes a new monthly book featuring the greatest super-hero history will never know: Booster Gold!
Following the universe altering conclusion of 52, Booster Gold wants what's due to him - a spot on the Justice League of America! But the time stream's in trouble, and Booster Gold is in the center of it! Now he must make a choice: reclaim his former glory or do the right thing, forgoing the credit.
ALL-NEW Booster Gold will take you through time and space, to the greatest moments of the DCU that have happened and will happen.
"52 Pick-Up" begins in this extra-sized issue #1! Someone is exploiting the ravaged time stream, hoping to eliminate the world's greatest heroes - and only Booster Gold can stop them. But, really - Booster Gold? Why him? What does Rip Hunter truly want? And what shocking figure is behind it all?
And coming up in the months ahead in DC's time spanning monthly: the world's greatest Green Lantern - Sinestro, Jonah Hex, Barbara "Batgirl" Gordon, Flash and Kid Flash, and plenty more of DC's super stars from throughout its past and future!
On sale August 15, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US • Edited by Michael Siglain
SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and Cover by Smith
Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, tells the story of young orphan Billy Batson who finds himself transformed into the World's Mightiest Mortal whenever he says the magic word "Shazam!" after being granted the magical powers of the gods by an ancient wizard. In this hardcover collecting the acclaimed 4-issue miniseries, Billy must use these extraordinary abilities to face an invasion of alien creatures as well as stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 17, 2007 • 7.0625" x 10.875" • 240 pg • Color • $29.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #1
Written by Peter Tomasi; Art by Doug Mahnke, Norm Rapmund & Christian Alamy; Cover by Mahnke; Variant Cover by Alex Ross
Spinning out of the weekly series 52 comes an epic 8-issue mini-series that follows Black Adam, the new über-villain of the DCU!
With the power of the gods stripped from him, Teth-Adam is on a quest to find not only the magical word that will restore him as Black Adam, but also the one thing that always kept his heart from turning completely black with rage.
Black Adam is a man responsible for the deaths of thousands of Bialyan citizens and wide spread destruction across the globe. He is a man on the run from Earth's heroes, who want to see him brought to justice. Some want him tried before a world court, while others want retribution; to exact a pound of flesh for the lives he has snuffed out. And some simply want him dead as quickly and as quietly as possible.
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers that may be ordered separately. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Doug Mahnke) ordered, retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale August 8, 2007 • 1 of 8 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US • Edited by Michael Siglain
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #9
Written by Judd Winick; Art and Cover by Howard Porter
It's the new Shazam versus a god as Freedy Freeman's trials have him going toe-to-toe with Apollo!
On sale August 29, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
COUNTDOWN #39-35
Story by Paul Dini;
39 written by Sean McKeever; art by J. Calafiore;
38 written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by Jesus Saiz;
37 written by Adam Beechen; art by David Lopez;
36 written by Tony Bedard; art by J. Calafiore;
35 written by Sean McKeever; art by Manuel Garcia;
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen;
Covers by 39-36 by Shane Davis & Matt Banning; Cover 35 by J.G. Jones
The action ratchets up across five issues in August guest-starring Zatanna, the Teen Titans, the JLA, Poison Ivy, the Penguin, the Atom and more! Karate Kid ventures to Oracle for answers. Jimmy Olsen attempts to join not one but two exclusive clubs. Mary Marvel falls deeper into temptation. And Donna Troy and Jason Todd journey into the Nanoverse!
Plus, starting in COUNTDOWN 38, a series of backup stories recounting the origins of DC's greatest villians, written by Scott Beatty (BATGIRL: YEAR ONE)!
COUNTDOWN 39 on sale August 1
COUNTDOWN 38 on sale August 8
COUNTDOWN 37 on sale August 15
COUNTDOWN 36 on sale August 22
COUNTDOWN 35 on sale August 29
DC Universe • 32pg. • Color • $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS: FIVE OF A KIND — WEEK 2: KATANA/SHAZAM #1
Written by Mike W. Barr; Art by Kevin Sharpe & Robin Riggs; Cover by Cliff Chiang
Batman's Week 2 vote! The souls of long-dead criminals roam the earth, forcing Tatsu Yamashiro to risk her own life by entering the realm to which she condemned them with her Soulsword! She'll need the help of the DCU's most powerful magical guardian - but can the power of Shazam prevail while confined to the Rock of Eternity?
On sale August 8, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
ALL-NEW BOOSTER GOLD #1
Written by Geoff Johns & Jeff Katz; Art and Cover by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund
Exploding from the pages of 52 and exploring the timeline of the DC Universe comes a new monthly book featuring the greatest super-hero history will never know: Booster Gold!
Following the universe altering conclusion of 52, Booster Gold wants what's due to him - a spot on the Justice League of America! But the time stream's in trouble, and Booster Gold is in the center of it! Now he must make a choice: reclaim his former glory or do the right thing, forgoing the credit.
ALL-NEW Booster Gold will take you through time and space, to the greatest moments of the DCU that have happened and will happen.
"52 Pick-Up" begins in this extra-sized issue #1! Someone is exploiting the ravaged time stream, hoping to eliminate the world's greatest heroes - and only Booster Gold can stop them. But, really - Booster Gold? Why him? What does Rip Hunter truly want? And what shocking figure is behind it all?
And coming up in the months ahead in DC's time spanning monthly: the world's greatest Green Lantern - Sinestro, Jonah Hex, Barbara "Batgirl" Gordon, Flash and Kid Flash, and plenty more of DC's super stars from throughout its past and future!
On sale August 15, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US • Edited by Michael Siglain
SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and Cover by Smith
Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, tells the story of young orphan Billy Batson who finds himself transformed into the World's Mightiest Mortal whenever he says the magic word "Shazam!" after being granted the magical powers of the gods by an ancient wizard. In this hardcover collecting the acclaimed 4-issue miniseries, Billy must use these extraordinary abilities to face an invasion of alien creatures as well as stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world!
Advance-solicited; on sale October 17, 2007 • 7.0625" x 10.875" • 240 pg • Color • $29.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
O Mighty Isis! Yep, it's finally going to happen … The legendary Isis TV show from the 1970s will hit stores on July 24, 2007 from BCI Entertainment! TVShowsOnDVD.Com released the box art earlier today!
And don't forget HERO HIGH out on May 22! It's supposed to contain the two cross-over episodes with Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel and the crossover episode with Isis!
And don't forget HERO HIGH out on May 22! It's supposed to contain the two cross-over episodes with Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel and the crossover episode with Isis!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Looking to pick up some C.C. Beck or Kurt Schaffenberger original art? Check out the FCA-SOB sub site for some interesting finds. But hurry as the art offers are going bye-bye on June 1st.
Sunday, April 22, 2007
One of the nice things about running this website is that I sometimes get some cool gifts from the folks who frequent this place. Case in point: Captain Marvel Crunch!Multi-talented Marvel Family fan, Paul Batz, came up with the concept of CAPTAIN MARVEL CRUNCH -- a very neat breakfast cereal idea and created a hand-made box to go along with it.
So, a few months ago, Paul was kind enough to send me my very own box! But unfortunately, because I'm stuck in Marvel Family Web time, it took me a while to get it up on the website. Here are some nice shots of the box and you can see all the hard work Paul put into it.
Paul also is an accomplished Pysanky egg artist and sent me a very nice Captain Marvel-oriented egg for Christmas! And when next Christmas rolls around, I'll be featuring that egg on the site.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
DC has released itsJune 2007 solicitations. Lots of Marvel Family to go around this time. SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL finishes up and TRIALS OF SHAZAM hits the two-thirds mark with issues #8. A dark version of Mary Marvel graces the cover of COUNTDOWN and JUSTICE also finishes up its run. The Marvel Family go plastic in an advance solicitation for their action figures and Jeff Smith's cover for SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL gets posterized. And the new Spy Smasher once again graces the pages of BIRDS OF PREY.
SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #4
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and Cover by Smith
The final installment of the acclaimed miniseries by Jeff Smith throws the Marvel family against the Monster Society of Evil itself! Their only hope of surviving and saving the world as we know it is that they’re too young to realize what they're really up against!
On sale Jun 6, 2007 • Prestige Format • DC Universe • 48 pg • Color • $5.99 US
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #8
Written by Judd Winick; Art and Cover by Howard Porter
The trials continue as Freddy finds Atlas, his next godly benefactor. But the Council of Merlin has other plans for the two!
On sale Jun 20, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
COUNTDOWN #47-44
Story by Paul Dini;
47 written by Sean McKeever; art by Al Barrionuevo;
46 written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by Jesus Saiz;
45 written by Tony Bedard; art by Jim Calafiore;
44 written by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno;
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen;
Covers by Ed Benes
This year-long weekly series featuring a cast of hundreds kicks into high gear in its second month, under the watchful eye of head writer Paul Dini! See Mary Marvel undergo a surprising transformation! Learn why Donna Troy and Jason Todd are integral players in a cosmic chess game! And see Jimmy Olsen as you’ve never seen him before!
The COUNTDOWN is on…so begins the end!
COUNTDOWN 47 on sale June 6
COUNTDOWN 46 on sale June 13
COUNTDOWN 45 on sale June 20
COUNTDOWN 44 on sale June 27
DC Universe • 32pg. • Color • $2.99 US
JUSTICE #12
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross; Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross; Cover by Ross
A few twists and turns remain in this amazing tale of the alliance of the world’s most fearsome villains! And against the wild landscape of hundreds of heroes and their foes, smaller, more intimate human dramas are played out. Don’t miss the remarkable conclusion to the remarkable 12-issue maxiseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite!
On sale Jun 13, 2007 • DC Universe • 48 pg • Color • $3.99 US
BIRDS OF PREY #107
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood; Cover by Stephane Roux
A final confrontation pits Spy Smasher’s Birds of Prey against Catman's Secret Six in Russia for the soul of one of DC’s most beloved heroines! Oh, and Oracle hasn’t given up on getting her team back either!
On sale Jun 6, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
SHAZAM! #1 POSTER
Art by Jeff Smith
Featuring art from the first issue cover of the hot new 4–issue miniseries SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL by Jeff Smith!
On sale Nov 28, 2007 • POSTER • $7.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #4
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and Cover by Smith
The final installment of the acclaimed miniseries by Jeff Smith throws the Marvel family against the Monster Society of Evil itself! Their only hope of surviving and saving the world as we know it is that they’re too young to realize what they're really up against!
On sale Jun 6, 2007 • Prestige Format • DC Universe • 48 pg • Color • $5.99 US
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #8
Written by Judd Winick; Art and Cover by Howard Porter
The trials continue as Freddy finds Atlas, his next godly benefactor. But the Council of Merlin has other plans for the two!
On sale Jun 20, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
COUNTDOWN #47-44
Story by Paul Dini;
47 written by Sean McKeever; art by Al Barrionuevo;
46 written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; art by Jesus Saiz;
45 written by Tony Bedard; art by Jim Calafiore;
44 written by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno;
Breakdowns by Keith Giffen;
Covers by Ed Benes
This year-long weekly series featuring a cast of hundreds kicks into high gear in its second month, under the watchful eye of head writer Paul Dini! See Mary Marvel undergo a surprising transformation! Learn why Donna Troy and Jason Todd are integral players in a cosmic chess game! And see Jimmy Olsen as you’ve never seen him before!
The COUNTDOWN is on…so begins the end!
COUNTDOWN 47 on sale June 6
COUNTDOWN 46 on sale June 13
COUNTDOWN 45 on sale June 20
COUNTDOWN 44 on sale June 27
DC Universe • 32pg. • Color • $2.99 US
JUSTICE #12
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross; Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross; Cover by Ross
A few twists and turns remain in this amazing tale of the alliance of the world’s most fearsome villains! And against the wild landscape of hundreds of heroes and their foes, smaller, more intimate human dramas are played out. Don’t miss the remarkable conclusion to the remarkable 12-issue maxiseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite!
On sale Jun 13, 2007 • DC Universe • 48 pg • Color • $3.99 US
BIRDS OF PREY #107
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood; Cover by Stephane Roux
A final confrontation pits Spy Smasher’s Birds of Prey against Catman's Secret Six in Russia for the soul of one of DC’s most beloved heroines! Oh, and Oracle hasn’t given up on getting her team back either!
On sale Jun 6, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
SHAZAM! Action Figures
Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. There will also be a Shazam!: Mary variant figure (presumably in her white outfit).
Advance Solicited • On sale November 28, 2007 • Action Figure • Please inquire
Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base. There will also be a Shazam!: Mary variant figure (presumably in her white outfit).
Advance Solicited • On sale November 28, 2007 • Action Figure • Please inquire
SHAZAM! #1 POSTER
Art by Jeff Smith
Featuring art from the first issue cover of the hot new 4–issue miniseries SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL by Jeff Smith!
On sale Nov 28, 2007 • POSTER • $7.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Friday, March 09, 2007
From The Hollywood Reporter...
"It's a unique opportunity to do a comic book movie where the character in it actually read comic books," said August, who has started writing the script. "What's terrific about the character is that he looks like this superstudly superhero but is really a 13-year-old boy. And to approach everything that is great about a superhero movie from a 13-year-old boy's perspective was a unique way in."
August sat down with noted DC Comics writer Geoff Johns for "idiot checking," making sure the filmmakers' approach to the character was consistent with what fans love about him. "I think we're going to be able to be really faithful to the mythology and yet make it completely transparent for people who have no idea who the character is," August said.
Chris Godsick and Michael Uslan ("Constantine") are executive producing.
Gregory Noveck is overseeing for DC Comics. Mark Kaufman and Daryl Freimark are overseeing for New Line.
You can read more about August's thoughts on Captain Marvel and the movie over at his blog... http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/the-big-red-cheese
"It's a unique opportunity to do a comic book movie where the character in it actually read comic books," said August, who has started writing the script. "What's terrific about the character is that he looks like this superstudly superhero but is really a 13-year-old boy. And to approach everything that is great about a superhero movie from a 13-year-old boy's perspective was a unique way in."
August sat down with noted DC Comics writer Geoff Johns for "idiot checking," making sure the filmmakers' approach to the character was consistent with what fans love about him. "I think we're going to be able to be really faithful to the mythology and yet make it completely transparent for people who have no idea who the character is," August said.
Chris Godsick and Michael Uslan ("Constantine") are executive producing.
Gregory Noveck is overseeing for DC Comics. Mark Kaufman and Daryl Freimark are overseeing for New Line.
You can read more about August's thoughts on Captain Marvel and the movie over at his blog... http://johnaugust.com/archives/2007/the-big-red-cheese
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Could more classic SHAZAM be coming from DC? The MFW hasn't seen the preorder numbers yet from Diamond on the first issue of SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL but the online reviews of Jeff Smith's first issue have been near-universally positive.
The second issue of SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL hit stores today and if you liked the first issue, the second issue didn't disappoint. So could the reports of the death of the BIG RED CHEESE be greatly exaggerated? A couple of retailers just might think so.
Over the course of the last week, the MFW has heard from two retailers, both directly and indirectly, that DC is gearing up for more classic Cap. What this means is anyone's guess but it would be hard to believe that DC would scrap their current DCU plans for the TRIALS OF SHAZAM's ghostly white and "Captain"-less Marvel and upcoming Shazam II — especially with Marvel making a big splash on the cover of COUNTDOWN. So could the retailers I heard from be wrong? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, enjoy this wallpaper combination of the backcovers of SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #1 and 2.
Also Note: TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6 will now be released on April 4, 2007 the same day as SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #3.
The second issue of SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL hit stores today and if you liked the first issue, the second issue didn't disappoint. So could the reports of the death of the BIG RED CHEESE be greatly exaggerated? A couple of retailers just might think so.
Over the course of the last week, the MFW has heard from two retailers, both directly and indirectly, that DC is gearing up for more classic Cap. What this means is anyone's guess but it would be hard to believe that DC would scrap their current DCU plans for the TRIALS OF SHAZAM's ghostly white and "Captain"-less Marvel and upcoming Shazam II — especially with Marvel making a big splash on the cover of COUNTDOWN. So could the retailers I heard from be wrong? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, enjoy this wallpaper combination of the backcovers of SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #1 and 2.
Also Note: TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6 will now be released on April 4, 2007 the same day as SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #3.
Saturday, March 03, 2007
If you haven't made out to Brian Humphreys' Mary Marvel or SuperBrits web sites, then you're in for a treat. Brian has lovingly put together two wonderful tributes … one to everybody's favorite World's Mightiest Girl and the other to the British super-heroes of yore. Check them both out at http://www.marymarvel.co.uk and http://www.superbrits.co.uk. You'll be glad you did!
Saturday, February 24, 2007
DC has released its May 2007 solicitations but held off on announcing COUNTDOWN until this week! DC's COUNTDOWN is a new weekly series and promises to feature Mary Marvel. Also, AMAZONS ATTACK #2 comes out in May and features Captain Marvel (or is that the New Shazam) on the cover. Jeff Smith's SHAZAM!: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #4 and Winick & Porter's TRIALS OF SHAZAM #8 take a publishing break this month although I'm sure both Jeff Smith and Howard Porter are busily working away on those upcoming issues!
COUNTDOWN #51-48
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Jesus Saiz; Covers by Andy Kubert and Tim Townshend
The event of the year is here! This brand-new, year-long weekly series features a cast of hundreds where anything goes! With head writer Paul Dini and a rotating team of some of the industry's best writers and artists, COUNTDOWN will serve as the backbone of the DCU in 2007.
When a character dies in COUNTDOWN 51, it sets off an unexpected ripple that will touch virtually every character in the DC Universe.
The COUNTDOWN is on…so begins the end!
On Sale May 9, 2007 • DC Universe • 32pg. • Color • $2.99 US
AMAZONS ATTACK #2
Written by Will Pfeifer; Art and Cover by Pete Woods
The heroes of the DCU join the battle as the miniseries event explodes!
When the Justice League and members of the Teen Titans arrive in Washington, it's just the shot in the arm the U.S. military needs, and what was a one-sided affair becomes a devastating stalemate. But the war takes a terrifying turn as military strikes start occurring on the other side of the country, plunging the rest of the country into chaos. With the heroes' attention split between the two coasts, the Amazons press forward with a daring assault, and it's up to the heroes to save thousands of innocent lives!
Plus, don't miss the AMAZONS ATTACK tie-ins in TEEN TITANS #47 and WONDER WOMAN #9, also this month!
On sale May 30, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
TRIALS OF SHAZAM Vol. 1
Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Collecting the first 6 issues of the new maxiseries by writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) and artist Howard Porter (JLA)! Freddie Freeman, also known as Captain Marvel Jr., has been left powerless, but is given the opportunity to take over the mantle of his mentor, Captain Marvel…if he can pass tests administered by the gods!
On sale June 27, 2007 • 160 pg. • Color • Softcover • $14.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
COUNTDOWN #51-48
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Jesus Saiz; Covers by Andy Kubert and Tim Townshend
The event of the year is here! This brand-new, year-long weekly series features a cast of hundreds where anything goes! With head writer Paul Dini and a rotating team of some of the industry's best writers and artists, COUNTDOWN will serve as the backbone of the DCU in 2007.
When a character dies in COUNTDOWN 51, it sets off an unexpected ripple that will touch virtually every character in the DC Universe.
The COUNTDOWN is on…so begins the end!
On Sale May 9, 2007 • DC Universe • 32pg. • Color • $2.99 US
AMAZONS ATTACK #2
Written by Will Pfeifer; Art and Cover by Pete Woods
The heroes of the DCU join the battle as the miniseries event explodes!
When the Justice League and members of the Teen Titans arrive in Washington, it's just the shot in the arm the U.S. military needs, and what was a one-sided affair becomes a devastating stalemate. But the war takes a terrifying turn as military strikes start occurring on the other side of the country, plunging the rest of the country into chaos. With the heroes' attention split between the two coasts, the Amazons press forward with a daring assault, and it's up to the heroes to save thousands of innocent lives!
Plus, don't miss the AMAZONS ATTACK tie-ins in TEEN TITANS #47 and WONDER WOMAN #9, also this month!
On sale May 30, 2007 • DC Universe • 32 pg • Color • $2.99 US
TRIALS OF SHAZAM Vol. 1
Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Collecting the first 6 issues of the new maxiseries by writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) and artist Howard Porter (JLA)! Freddie Freeman, also known as Captain Marvel Jr., has been left powerless, but is given the opportunity to take over the mantle of his mentor, Captain Marvel…if he can pass tests administered by the gods!
On sale June 27, 2007 • 160 pg. • Color • Softcover • $14.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Saturday, February 10, 2007
There have been many Captain Marvel action figures over the years but fans have been long awaiting the other members of the Marvel Family. Well, wait no longer! DC Direct unveiled prototypes of the first wave of SHAZAM! actions to hit retail shops this November! Shazam! (aka Captain Marvel), Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind, and Billy Batson and Hoppy! The Marvelous month these figures will hit retail shops? November 2007!
See close-ups of the figures over at SuperHero Times site in the Shazam! section!
See close-ups of the figures over at SuperHero Times site in the Shazam! section!
Thursday, February 08, 2007
TwoMorrows' Tune-In Podcast talks with Jeff Smith about SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL. Host Christopher Irving interviews Jeff Smith and Smith reveals some behind the scenes info on SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL and how it came to be.
So, what are you waiting for? Scoot on over to the TwoMorrows website!
Friday, February 02, 2007
DC Comics is now displaying the full cover (with logo) for SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL as well as a SHAZAM Interactive Secret Code Decoder over at the DC Comics Web site. MLD GSRH RH XZKGZRM NZIEVO! XSVXP RG LFG ZG... http://www.dccomics.com/comics/?cm=6829
Friday, February 02, 2007
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JUSTICE #9
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross; Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross; Cover by Ross
The breath-taking miniseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Alex Ross continues with plenty of surprises! Black Adam! The Marvel Family! And the Justice League’s plan to storm their adversaries’ stronghold!
On sale December 27 • 9 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
DCU INFINITE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1
Written by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne and Ian Boothby; Art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez; Cover by Howard Porter
Time to celebrate the holidays with the greatest heroes and rising stars of the DCU! Join Superman, Supergirl, Batwoman, Shazam, Green Lantern, Flash and Shadowpact as they spread the joy of the new season in their own special ways. This giant sized 80-page Special features stories by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne and Ian Boothby and art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez.
On sale December6 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US
OUTSIDERS #43
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Ron Randall & Art Thibert; Cover by Matthew Clark
What’s the only way to stop Sivana’s worldwide high-tech assault on science? How about the ancient way of the warrior?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP
Written by Various; Art and cover by Various
Reoffered in time for the holidays, this book features DC’s heroes and villains alike enjoying the Christmas season. Collecting 17 tales from the last 60 years, this timeless tome allows the reader to experience how the yuletide season affects Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman and more!
On sale December 6 • 154 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Graphitti Designs has released a really cool WHIZ BROADCASTING T-Shirt and you can get yours over at the Graphitti Designs web site.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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Friday, May 12, 2006
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
This risky move by DC features a hooded Captain Marvel in a redesigned white uniform, a possibly promoted Captain Marvel, Jr.also in a redesigned uniform (lifting Captain Marvel's traditional red and gold color scheme and abandoning his own traditional blue) and a slightly redesigned Mary Marvel. Rumors are also swirling that one of the characters will be renamed Shazam.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Newsarama posted a six page preview of June's BRAVE NEW WORLD $1 comic. Each feature received a one page preview with Cap's page presented here. THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM! is to debut in July and is written by Judd Winick and draw by Howard Porter. To see the other previewed pages, read the Newsarama article
WIZARD #175 contained a blurb about some of the new costumes sported by The Atom, Captain Marvel and The Freedom Fighters -- all characters previewed in June's BRAVE NEW WORLD. The WIZARD issue contained a small drawing of an updated Captain Marvel costume by THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM! artist Howard Porter -- which can be seen here. WIZARD #175 is available at your local comics retailer or at better book stores.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
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Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Captain Marvel has guested on JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED in the highly-regarded episode "CLASH." Now two other Fawcett super-stars the heroic Spy Smasher and the villainous Captain Nazi are about to make their debut.
The episode has already run in Canada and will show up soon in the US! Check your local listings and the JLU Cartoon Network website so you don't miss this thrilling episode of JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED!
Monday, November 28, 2005
Sunday, November 13, 2005
SHAZAM! DELUXE STATUE
Designed by Jerry Ordway
Sculpted by Ruben Procopio
Fan-favorite artist Jerry Ordway (THE POWER OF SHAZAM!, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) designs a classic statue displaying the transformation of young Billy Batson into the World's Mightiest Mortal! The Shazam! Deluxe Statue includes a "light-up" lightning bolt, and at the touch of a button thunder will sound! This deluxe hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue includes a Certificate of Authenticity and measures approximately 16.5" high x 7.5" wide x 7.5 " deep. Packaged in a black gift box with gold foil stamping.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 o Statue o $295.00 US
Friday, July 08, 2005
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Sunday, February 27, 2005
Sunday, February 27, 2005
So, what are you waiting for? Scoot on over to the TwoMorrows website!
Friday, February 02, 2007
DC Comics is now displaying the full cover (with logo) for SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL as well as a SHAZAM Interactive Secret Code Decoder over at the DC Comics Web site. MLD GSRH RH XZKGZRM NZIEVO! XSVXP RG LFG ZG... http://www.dccomics.com/comics/?cm=6829Friday, February 02, 2007
DC has updated its web site with some adjusted release dates for SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL and TRIALS OF SHAZAM. As it stands now TRIALS OF SHAZAM is roughly a month and a half behind its publishing schedule. Issue #5 should have been out originally at the end of December had a monthly schedule been adhered to. Howard Porter's new art style seems to be what's causing the late arrival as he is pencilling, inking, and coloring each issue using computer-based graphics programs. So it's certainly understandable that some issues will be late.
DC also announced today that the first TRIALS OF SHAZAM trade paperback collecting the first 6 issues of the series as well as the BRAVE NEW WORLD lead-in story will be released in June. So according to DC's web site, here's the expected release dates for SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL and TRIALS OF SHAZAM:
- February 7:
SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #1 - February 14:
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #5 - February 28:
SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #2 - March 28:
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6 - April 4:
SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #3 - April 28:
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #7
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
DC released its March 2007 solicitations earlier in the month but I'm late getting them up! SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL continues with the villainy of several Captain Marvel villains. Black Adam starts his fall from grace in 52 and Spy Smasher continues to heat things up in BIRDS OF PREY. Winick & Porter's TRIALS OF SHAZAM takes a publishing break this month although I'm sure Howard Porter is working away on the next issue!
SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #3
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and cover by Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith’s amazing Shazam miniseries continues! Billy and Mary have been captured by Sivana... so Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel may not be able to stop Mr. Mind's Monster Society from taking over the world.
On sale April 4 • Prestige Format • 3 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin
JUSTICE #11
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross ; Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross; Cover by Ross
Witness the triumphant return of Green Lantern and his showdown with Sinestro in the penultimate issue of JUSTICE! Captain Marvel’s incredible victory! The challenge of Aquaman! But will the super-villains still maintain the upper hand if they have Aquaman’s son and a world in their grasp?
On sale April 25 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #7
Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Freddy must find Hercules for his next trial, which is considerably more difficult than he expected, since Herc is behind bars!
On sale April 25 • 7 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
DC MINIMATES WAVE 5
The DC Universe just got smaller — and more collectible! DC Direct and Art Asylum team up to deliver your favorite super-heroes with a MiniMates makeover! These figures range in size from 2.125” – 2.5” tall. Each 2 pack is blister-carded on a 4-color card. Collect them all! IN STORES 9/19/07
CAPTAIN MARVEL WITH MARY MARVEL
RED TORNADO WITH MA HUNKEL
HAWKMAN WITH HAWKGIRL
GUY GARDNER WITH KILOWOG
Advance-solicited • On sale Semptember 19, 2007
THE ORIGINAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COMIC BOOK HEROES VOLUME 1: BATMAN TP
Written by Michael Fleischer; Artby various
Everything you ever wanted to know about DC’s Dark Knight — and so much more — can be found in this amazing volume, brought back into print for the first time in 30 years! Originally published in 1976, this extensive volume — the first in a series — includes everything you could want to know about Batman, his allies and enemies, weapons in his war on crime and his adventures from the 1930s to the 1970s!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 23 • 416 pg, B&W, $19.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #3
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and cover by Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith’s amazing Shazam miniseries continues! Billy and Mary have been captured by Sivana... so Captain Marvel and Mary Marvel may not be able to stop Mr. Mind's Monster Society from taking over the world.
On sale April 4 • Prestige Format • 3 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin
JUSTICE #11
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross ; Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross; Cover by Ross
Witness the triumphant return of Green Lantern and his showdown with Sinestro in the penultimate issue of JUSTICE! Captain Marvel’s incredible victory! The challenge of Aquaman! But will the super-villains still maintain the upper hand if they have Aquaman’s son and a world in their grasp?
On sale April 25 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #7
Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Freddy must find Hercules for his next trial, which is considerably more difficult than he expected, since Herc is behind bars!
On sale April 25 • 7 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Note: DC Comics announces that TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6 (DEC060246), scheduled to reach stores on February 28, will arrive in stores with a different cover than the one shown in the December Previews (Vol. XVI #12).
The new cover for issue #6 depicts Hercules, who is introduced into the series in this issue, in a jail cell. The cover shown with the solicitation of issue #6 will instead appear on issue #7.
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6 (DEC060246) is solicited in the December Previews (Vol. XVI #12) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on February 28.
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #7 will be solicited in the February Previews (Vol. XVII #2) to arrive in stores in April.
Because of this change, DC will make TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6 returnable at a later date.
The new cover for issue #6 depicts Hercules, who is introduced into the series in this issue, in a jail cell. The cover shown with the solicitation of issue #6 will instead appear on issue #7.
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6 (DEC060246) is solicited in the December Previews (Vol. XVI #12) and is scheduled to arrive in stores on February 28.
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #7 will be solicited in the February Previews (Vol. XVII #2) to arrive in stores in April.
Because of this change, DC will make TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6 returnable at a later date.
DC MINIMATES WAVE 5
The DC Universe just got smaller — and more collectible! DC Direct and Art Asylum team up to deliver your favorite super-heroes with a MiniMates makeover! These figures range in size from 2.125” – 2.5” tall. Each 2 pack is blister-carded on a 4-color card. Collect them all! IN STORES 9/19/07
CAPTAIN MARVEL WITH MARY MARVEL
RED TORNADO WITH MA HUNKEL
HAWKMAN WITH HAWKGIRL
GUY GARDNER WITH KILOWOG
Advance-solicited • On sale Semptember 19, 2007
THE ORIGINAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COMIC BOOK HEROES VOLUME 1: BATMAN TP
Written by Michael Fleischer; Artby various
Everything you ever wanted to know about DC’s Dark Knight — and so much more — can be found in this amazing volume, brought back into print for the first time in 30 years! Originally published in 1976, this extensive volume — the first in a series — includes everything you could want to know about Batman, his allies and enemies, weapons in his war on crime and his adventures from the 1930s to the 1970s!
Advance-solicited; on sale May 23 • 416 pg, B&W, $19.99 US
Note: What's this one doing in a Marvel Family solcitation list? Well, there were three DC volumes of the encyclopedia in the 70s ... Vol. 1: BATMAN, Vol. 2: WONDER WOMAN, & THE GREAT SUPERMAN BOOK (which was to have been Vol. 7). The other proposed DC-oriented volumes were:
Vol. III: Captain Marvel, Plastic Man, & The Spirit
Vol. IV: Green Lantern
Vol. V: The Flash
Vol VIII: Doctor Fate, the Hawkman, Starman, and the Spectre
Here's hoping this volume does well and DC publishes those that never made it into publication!
Vol. III: Captain Marvel, Plastic Man, & The Spirit
Vol. IV: Green Lantern
Vol. V: The Flash
Vol VIII: Doctor Fate, the Hawkman, Starman, and the Spectre
Here's hoping this volume does well and DC publishes those that never made it into publication!
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Saturday, January 13, 2007
DC released its March 2007 solicitations earlier in the month but I'm late getting them up! SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL continues with the villainy of several Captain Marvel villains. Black Adam starts his fall from grace in 52 and Spy Smasher continues to heat things up in BIRDS OF PREY. Winick & Porter's TRIALS OF SHAZAM takes a publishing break this month although I'm sure Howard Porter is working away on the next issue!
SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #2
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and cover by Jeff Smith
Part 2 of the 4-part miniseries written and illustrated by the award-winning Jeff Smith (Bone)! Not only does Billy Batson have a sister…but when he finds her he shares his newfound magical powers with her! And just in time, as Dr. Sivana, Mr. Mind and the Monster Society make their moves on Captain Marvel and the civilized world!
On sale March 7 • Prestige Format • 2 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin
52 #44-48
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; Art breakdowns by Keith Giffen; Art by various; Covers by J.G. Jones
In the month to come, death and destruction will reign supremein the DCU. Storylines will intersect with horrifying results, a main character will die, another will do something he hasn't done in years, and one will fall from grace. A war is coming, and the end is near.
Week 44: art by Eddy Barrows
Week 45: art by Pat Olliffe and Drew Geraci
Week 46: art by Chris Batista
Week 47: art by Joe Bennett
Plus, more Origins of the DCU!
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman...but not a year without heroes.
Week 44 on sale March 7 • Week 45 on sale March 14 • Week 46 on sale March 21 • Week 47 on sale March 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #104
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood; Cover by Stephane Roux
Guest-starring the Secret Six! The Secret Six cross paths with the Birds of Prey, just as Spy Smasher takes the dismantling of Oracle's operation into her own hands!
On sale March 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #2
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and cover by Jeff Smith
Part 2 of the 4-part miniseries written and illustrated by the award-winning Jeff Smith (Bone)! Not only does Billy Batson have a sister…but when he finds her he shares his newfound magical powers with her! And just in time, as Dr. Sivana, Mr. Mind and the Monster Society make their moves on Captain Marvel and the civilized world!
On sale March 7 • Prestige Format • 2 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin
52 #44-48
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; Art breakdowns by Keith Giffen; Art by various; Covers by J.G. Jones
In the month to come, death and destruction will reign supremein the DCU. Storylines will intersect with horrifying results, a main character will die, another will do something he hasn't done in years, and one will fall from grace. A war is coming, and the end is near.
Week 44: art by Eddy Barrows
Week 45: art by Pat Olliffe and Drew Geraci
Week 46: art by Chris Batista
Week 47: art by Joe Bennett
Plus, more Origins of the DCU!
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman...but not a year without heroes.
Week 44 on sale March 7 • Week 45 on sale March 14 • Week 46 on sale March 21 • Week 47 on sale March 28 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
BIRDS OF PREY #104
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood; Cover by Stephane Roux
Guest-starring the Secret Six! The Secret Six cross paths with the Birds of Prey, just as Spy Smasher takes the dismantling of Oracle's operation into her own hands!
On sale March 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
DC Comics has released a 5 page preview of Jeff Smith's SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL. Check it out right here!
Jeff Smith is also blogging on SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL over at Boneville.com with some exclusive SHAZAM art. Head on over and tell him the Marvel Family Web sent you.
Jeff Smith is also blogging on SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL over at Boneville.com with some exclusive SHAZAM art. Head on over and tell him the Marvel Family Web sent you.
Friday, November 24, 2006
DC has released its February 2007 solicitations. And they lead off with the long-waited SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL 4 issue mini-series. Winick & Porter's TRIALS OF SHAZAM! continues with Freddy taking a break from it all -- in jail! And the new Spy Smasher goes after the BIRDS OF PREY.
SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #1
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and cover by Jeff Smith
The much-anticipated 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries by Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, brings the whimsical world of Earth’s Mightiest Mortal to fully realized life! Young orphan Billy Batson finds himself wielding truly amazing magic powers — just in time to face an invasion of alien and earthly monsters!
On sale February 7 • Prestige Format • 1 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6
Written by Judd Winick; Art & cover by Howard Porter
The Trials continue as Freddy finds himself on the inside of a maximum security prison with only a slim hope of impressing the next Earthbound god whose power he needs to earn. Unfortunately for Freddy, Sabina’s on the attack — and she just may completely disrupt this “trial”!
On sale February 28 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BIRDS OF PREY #103
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood; Cover by Stephane Roux
“Blood & Circuits” concludes, setting up the new Birds of Prey as a formidable espionage unit with a burgeoning roster of super-heroine specialists — which the new Spy Smasher simply cannot allow to continue!
On sale February 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JUSTICE #10
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross; Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross; Cover by Ross
Green Arrow is the front-and-center focus of this issue, which also features the Doom Patrol, the Metal Men, the Titans, Supergirl and others on the battlefield! But whose side are they on? The villains’ plot to to exploit the innocent may even affect the heroes’ comrades, colleagues and co-combatants!
On sale February 28 • 10 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
OUTSIDERS #45
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Carlo Barberi; Cover by Matthew Clark
Part 2 of “Pay as You Go” continues to reveal the Outsiders’ One Year Later secrets! Struggling to cope with two resignations and one death, Arsenal finds himself seriously rethinking his role in the team he re-started.
On sale February 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #1
Written by Jeff Smith; Art and cover by Jeff Smith
The much-anticipated 4-issue Prestige Format miniseries by Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, brings the whimsical world of Earth’s Mightiest Mortal to fully realized life! Young orphan Billy Batson finds himself wielding truly amazing magic powers — just in time to face an invasion of alien and earthly monsters!
On sale February 7 • Prestige Format • 1 of 4 • 48 pg, FC, $5.99 US Edited by Mike Carlin
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #6
Written by Judd Winick; Art & cover by Howard Porter
The Trials continue as Freddy finds himself on the inside of a maximum security prison with only a slim hope of impressing the next Earthbound god whose power he needs to earn. Unfortunately for Freddy, Sabina’s on the attack — and she just may completely disrupt this “trial”!
On sale February 28 • 6 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BIRDS OF PREY #103
Written by Gail Simone; Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood; Cover by Stephane Roux
“Blood & Circuits” concludes, setting up the new Birds of Prey as a formidable espionage unit with a burgeoning roster of super-heroine specialists — which the new Spy Smasher simply cannot allow to continue!
On sale February 21 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
JUSTICE #10
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross; Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross; Cover by Ross
Green Arrow is the front-and-center focus of this issue, which also features the Doom Patrol, the Metal Men, the Titans, Supergirl and others on the battlefield! But whose side are they on? The villains’ plot to to exploit the innocent may even affect the heroes’ comrades, colleagues and co-combatants!
On sale February 28 • 10 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
OUTSIDERS #45
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Carlo Barberi; Cover by Matthew Clark
Part 2 of “Pay as You Go” continues to reveal the Outsiders’ One Year Later secrets! Struggling to cope with two resignations and one death, Arsenal finds himself seriously rethinking his role in the team he re-started.
On sale February 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Thursday, November 16, 2006
A brand-spankin' new Spy Smasher debuts this week in BIRDS OF PREY #100. The issue, written by Gail Simone with art by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood, features a three-page cameo featuring the new Spy Smasher. She's the apparent grand-daughter of Alan Armstrong -- the original Spy Smasher.
It seems as though this new character will be around for at least a few issues of BIRDS OF PREY as she's mentioned in the solicitation for BIRDS OF PREY #103. Check out BIRDS OF PREY #100 if you can.
Friday, November 03, 2006
As you may already know, we're BIG fans of Fritz the Nite Owl at the Marvel Family Web -- and if you've read the run of THE POWER OF SHAZAM! you know that Fritz popped up in the series quite a few times. What you may not know is that he was a late-night horror host too! The Chillicothe Gazette profiled Friz on Halloween and got the low down on his late night escapades. And don't miss the mention of the ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN MARVEL serial!
Read A Friend in the Darkness — Fritz the Nite Owl: Horror Host of Our Youth over at the Chillicothe Gazette web site!
Read A Friend in the Darkness — Fritz the Nite Owl: Horror Host of Our Youth over at the Chillicothe Gazette web site!
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
DC has released its January 2007 solicitations. Winick & Porter's TRIALS OF SHAZAM! isback this month with issue #5. A new Ibis the Invincible appears in HELMET OF FATE: IBIS THE INVINCIBLE #1, and we learn what happened to Captain Marvel Jr after INFINITE CRISIS in OUTSIDERS #44.
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #5
Written by Judd Winick; Art & cover by Howard Porter
The red-hot maxiseries by Judd Winick and Howard Porter continues! Sabina, the Council of Merlin’s representative in the Middle East steps in and sabotages Freddy’s latest trial — succeeding in taking some power for the evil members who sponsor her!
On sale January 24, 2007 • 5 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HELMET OF FATE: IBIS THE INVINCIBLE #1
Written by Tad Williams; Art and cover by Phil Winslade
Fantasy writer Tad Williams (THE NEXT, Shadowmarch) and artist Phil Winslade (THE MONOLITH) follow the “Helmet of Fate” as it travels around the DCU! The Golden Age mage Ibis the Invincible needs to pass on his mystical wand to a worthy successor — but like him, the young man he’s picked is destined to have a run-in with Dr. Fate’s helmet! The 5-part “Helmet of Fate” saga continues through February and March, leading into the all-new DR. FATE #1!
On saleJanuary 24, 2007 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri
OUTSIDERS #44
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Ron Randall & Art Thibert; Cover by Matthew Clark
One year ago, a fateful meeting between Nightwing and the Red Hood kicked off the events that led to the Outsiders’ “death.” What happened to Arsenal, Shift and Captain Marvel Jr.? Find out as the 3-part flashback “Pay as You Go” begins!
On sale January 3, 2007 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #5
Written by Judd Winick; Art & cover by Howard Porter
The red-hot maxiseries by Judd Winick and Howard Porter continues! Sabina, the Council of Merlin’s representative in the Middle East steps in and sabotages Freddy’s latest trial — succeeding in taking some power for the evil members who sponsor her!
On sale January 24, 2007 • 5 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
HELMET OF FATE: IBIS THE INVINCIBLE #1
Written by Tad Williams; Art and cover by Phil Winslade
Fantasy writer Tad Williams (THE NEXT, Shadowmarch) and artist Phil Winslade (THE MONOLITH) follow the “Helmet of Fate” as it travels around the DCU! The Golden Age mage Ibis the Invincible needs to pass on his mystical wand to a worthy successor — but like him, the young man he’s picked is destined to have a run-in with Dr. Fate’s helmet! The 5-part “Helmet of Fate” saga continues through February and March, leading into the all-new DR. FATE #1!
On saleJanuary 24, 2007 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Joey Cavalieri
OUTSIDERS #44
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Ron Randall & Art Thibert; Cover by Matthew Clark
One year ago, a fateful meeting between Nightwing and the Red Hood kicked off the events that led to the Outsiders’ “death.” What happened to Arsenal, Shift and Captain Marvel Jr.? Find out as the 3-part flashback “Pay as You Go” begins!
On sale January 3, 2007 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Monday, September 18, 2006
DC has released its December solicitations. While Winick & Porter's TRIALS OF SHAZAM! is missing this month,
the Captain Marvel mage does show up in DCU INFINITE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.
Jim Krueger and Alex Ross bring us JUSTICE #9 featuring the good and the bad of the Marvel Family: Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., Black Adam, and Dr. Sivana.
Bad ol' Dr. Sivana also shows up in OUTSIDERS #43.
Jim Krueger and Alex Ross bring us JUSTICE #9 featuring the good and the bad of the Marvel Family: Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr., Black Adam, and Dr. Sivana.
Bad ol' Dr. Sivana also shows up in OUTSIDERS #43.
JUSTICE #9
Written by Jim Krueger & Alex Ross; Art by Doug Braithwaite & Ross; Cover by Ross
The breath-taking miniseries by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Alex Ross continues with plenty of surprises! Black Adam! The Marvel Family! And the Justice League’s plan to storm their adversaries’ stronghold!
On sale December 27 • 9 of 12 • 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US
DCU INFINITE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #1
Written by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne and Ian Boothby; Art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez; Cover by Howard Porter
Time to celebrate the holidays with the greatest heroes and rising stars of the DCU! Join Superman, Supergirl, Batwoman, Shazam, Green Lantern, Flash and Shadowpact as they spread the joy of the new season in their own special ways. This giant sized 80-page Special features stories by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne and Ian Boothby and art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Garza, Giuseppe Camuncoli and David Lopez.
On sale December6 • 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US
OUTSIDERS #43
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Ron Randall & Art Thibert; Cover by Matthew Clark
What’s the only way to stop Sivana’s worldwide high-tech assault on science? How about the ancient way of the warrior?
On sale December 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
A DC UNIVERSE CHRISTMAS TP
Written by Various; Art and cover by Various
Reoffered in time for the holidays, this book features DC’s heroes and villains alike enjoying the Christmas season. Collecting 17 tales from the last 60 years, this timeless tome allows the reader to experience how the yuletide season affects Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman and more!
On sale December 6 • 154 pg, FC, $19.95 US • Relist
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
DC's new Isis character helps lead off the first wave of the 52 series action figure line as revealed by Wizard Universe and Toyfare magazine. Other characters in the first wave include Anima Man, Booster Gold, Super Nova and Batwoman.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Graphitti Designs has released a really cool WHIZ BROADCASTING T-Shirt and you can get yours over at the Graphitti Designs web site.But that's not all! Graphitti also has a full line of Marvel Family-inspired t-shirts for purchase! So get on out to their web site or order them from your local comics retailer and let them know the Marvel Family Web sent you! And who knows once you pop on one of those lightning bolt shirts you're probably going to shout "SHAZAM!" and get struck but the magic lightning. Or maybe not!
Check 'em all out...
Check 'em all out...
- WHIZ BROADCASTING T-Shirt
- SHAZAM! IV by C.C. Beck T-Shirt
- SHAZAM! V by C.C. Beck T-Shirt
- SHAZAM! SYMBOL T-Shirt
- CAPTAIN MARVEL JR. SYMBOL T-Shirt
- MARY MARVEL SYMBOL T-Shirt
- BLACK ADAM SYMBOL T-Shirt
- SHAZAM! I T-Shirt
- SHAZAM! II T-Shirt
- SHAZAM! III by Jeff Smith T-Shirt
- SHAZAM! LOGO T-Shirt
- MARVEL FAMILY T-Shirt
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
DC has released its November solicitations. Winick & Porter's TRIALS OF SHAZAM! #4 releases this month and introduces a new villain to the Marvel Family mythos. November also sees the first volume in the SHOWCASE: SHAZAM! series reprinting all the new stories from SHAZAM! #1-35. Here are the solicits...
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #4
Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Magic hits the Middle East as the trials continue for young Freddy Freeman. Freddie's still striving to earn back the full power of Shazam, while the Counsel of Merlin's own candidate for the power, Sabina, sabotages Freddy at every turn!
On sale November 22 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SHOWCASE: SHAZAM! #1
Written by Dennis O'Neill, E. Nelson Bridwell and Elliott Maggin, art by C.C. Beck, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dave Cockrum, Dick Giordano and others, cover by Bob Oksner.
This edition collects all of the new stories from Shazam! #1-35 (1973-1978)! The Big Red Cheese is joined by the members of the Marvel Family including Mary Marvel and Capt. Marvel Junior, as they battle the menaces of Black Adam, Dr. Sivana and the Monster Society of Evil!
On sale December 6 • 520 pgs, B/W, $16.99 US
52: Weeks 26-30
Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; Breakdowns by Keith Giffen; Art by various; Backup features by Waid and various; Covers by J.G. Jonesr
The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure!
WEEK 26: “How altruistic can you be when you’re funded by LexCorp?” Plus, The Origin of Hawkman by Waid and Joe Bennett.
WEEK 27: “It’s Jean Loring. Sue’s murderer.” Plus, The Origin of Power Girl by Waid and Adam Hughes.
WEEK 28: “Maybe our time here is over. Red Tornado’s gone walkabout.” Plus, The Origin of Catman by Waid and Dale Eaglesham.
WEEK 29: “Th-th-they’re going to kill me. S-S-Supergirl’s going to kill me.” “That's — the BLACK MARVEL FAMILY?” Plus, The Origin of The Joker by Waid and Brian Bolland.
WEEK 30: Get ready for the story you never expected! "Batman...No More” — a full length 22-page adventure featuring Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and...Batwoman?!?
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
Week 26 on sale November 1 • Week 27 on sale November 8
Week 28 on sale November 15 • Week 29 on sale November 22
Week 30 on sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
OUTSIDERS #42
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Matthew Clark, Ron Randall & Art Thibert; Cover by Daniel Acuña
The team gets back on the grid just as Sivana takes an entire city right off it!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEEN TITANS #41
Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Tony Daniels & Kevin Conrad; Cover by Daniels
The explosive “Titans Around the World” story concludes with the team finding Raven! Will she bring back a Titans who died?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Could one of the new members in silhouette be Mary Marvel? That's the buzz on various message boards.
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #4Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Magic hits the Middle East as the trials continue for young Freddy Freeman. Freddie's still striving to earn back the full power of Shazam, while the Counsel of Merlin's own candidate for the power, Sabina, sabotages Freddy at every turn!
On sale November 22 • 4 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SHOWCASE: SHAZAM! #1Written by Dennis O'Neill, E. Nelson Bridwell and Elliott Maggin, art by C.C. Beck, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dave Cockrum, Dick Giordano and others, cover by Bob Oksner.
This edition collects all of the new stories from Shazam! #1-35 (1973-1978)! The Big Red Cheese is joined by the members of the Marvel Family including Mary Marvel and Capt. Marvel Junior, as they battle the menaces of Black Adam, Dr. Sivana and the Monster Society of Evil!
On sale December 6 • 520 pgs, B/W, $16.99 US
52: Weeks 26-30Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid; Breakdowns by Keith Giffen; Art by various; Backup features by Waid and various; Covers by J.G. Jonesr
The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure!
WEEK 26: “How altruistic can you be when you’re funded by LexCorp?” Plus, The Origin of Hawkman by Waid and Joe Bennett.
WEEK 27: “It’s Jean Loring. Sue’s murderer.” Plus, The Origin of Power Girl by Waid and Adam Hughes.
WEEK 28: “Maybe our time here is over. Red Tornado’s gone walkabout.” Plus, The Origin of Catman by Waid and Dale Eaglesham.
WEEK 29: “Th-th-they’re going to kill me. S-S-Supergirl’s going to kill me.” “That's — the BLACK MARVEL FAMILY?” Plus, The Origin of The Joker by Waid and Brian Bolland.
WEEK 30: Get ready for the story you never expected! "Batman...No More” — a full length 22-page adventure featuring Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and...Batwoman?!?
52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman…but not a year without heroes.
Week 26 on sale November 1 • Week 27 on sale November 8
Week 28 on sale November 15 • Week 29 on sale November 22
Week 30 on sale November 29 • 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US
OUTSIDERS #42Written by Judd Winick; Art by Matthew Clark, Ron Randall & Art Thibert; Cover by Daniel Acuña
The team gets back on the grid just as Sivana takes an entire city right off it!
On sale November 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
TEEN TITANS #41Written by Geoff Johns; Art by Tony Daniels & Kevin Conrad; Cover by Daniels
The explosive “Titans Around the World” story concludes with the team finding Raven! Will she bring back a Titans who died?
On sale November 8 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
Could one of the new members in silhouette be Mary Marvel? That's the buzz on various message boards.
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Thursday, August 03, 2006
DC Direct showed off the new Captain Marvel head sculpt (previously revealed at the DC Direct website) for the SHAZAM! Deluxe Collectors Figure at WizardWorld: Chicago today! Whew! It's a much better head sculpt as you can see from the following two photos I shot. And they're even including a little Mr. Mind! Even the coloring of the boots is not too bad
Monday, June 19, 2006
UPDATED
DC has released its September solicitations. It's a lean and expensive month for Captain Marvel fans. Winick & Porter's TRIALS OF SHAZAM! hits a deuce and the Captain Marvel Deluxe Collectors Figure will set you back $70! Here are the solicits...
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #2
Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Enter Freddy Freeman — left powerless by the events of DAY OF VENGENANCE and BRAVE NEW WORLD — who finds his life outside of being Captain Marvel Junior in even worse shape. The good news: Freddy is given the opportunity to regain his abilities…if he can pass a few tests administered by the gods themselves. The bad news is he has to earn each and every ability from scratch!
On sale September 27 • 2 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS #40
Written by Judd Winick; Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert; Cover by Daniel Acuña
A fortieth issue full of shockers! Who's about to blow the Outsiders' deep cover?
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MFW: Could that be Dr. Sivana in shadow?
SHAZAM! 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE
The World's Mightiest Mortal is the newest addition to DC Direct's line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures! This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume, includes a display stand, and is packaged in a deluxe four-color window box with a fifth panel.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 21, 2007 Collector figure o $69.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
DC has released its September solicitations. It's a lean and expensive month for Captain Marvel fans. Winick & Porter's TRIALS OF SHAZAM! hits a deuce and the Captain Marvel Deluxe Collectors Figure will set you back $70! Here are the solicits...
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #2Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Enter Freddy Freeman — left powerless by the events of DAY OF VENGENANCE and BRAVE NEW WORLD — who finds his life outside of being Captain Marvel Junior in even worse shape. The good news: Freddy is given the opportunity to regain his abilities…if he can pass a few tests administered by the gods themselves. The bad news is he has to earn each and every ability from scratch!
On sale September 27 • 2 of 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
OUTSIDERS #40Written by Judd Winick; Art by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert; Cover by Daniel Acuña
A fortieth issue full of shockers! Who's about to blow the Outsiders' deep cover?
On sale September 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MFW: Could that be Dr. Sivana in shadow?
SHAZAM! 13" DELUXE COLLECTOR FIGURE The World's Mightiest Mortal is the newest addition to DC Direct's line of realistically proportioned, super-heroic 1:6 scale figures! This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume, includes a display stand, and is packaged in a deluxe four-color window box with a fifth panel.
Advance-solicited; on sale February 21, 2007 Collector figure o $69.99 US
As always, if you are interested in either of these items, please pre-order them with your local comics retailer. He'll be glad you did!
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Judd Winick and Howard Porter's 12 issue TRIALS OF SHAZAM! mini-series starts this August. Here's the solicitation...
DC has released several preview images for the book and you can see them here...
Judd and Howard have also done several interviews in the press and the following lists several of the highlights from those interviews (which can be read in full by clicking on the links following the list).
TRIALS OF SHAZAM! #1 (OF 12)
Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Acclaimed writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) redefines the mighty Captain Marvel in a 12-issue maxiseries featuring a stunning new art style for fan-favorite illustrator Howard Porter (THE FLASH, JLA)!
The world is in magical turmoil as Captain Marvel tries to keep everything under control in the aftermath of the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE. And with the rest of the Marvel Family powerless, it's all up to him — unless some drastic changes occur fast. Luckily, everything changes by this issue's end!
DC Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale August 30, 2006
Written by Judd Winick; Art and cover by Howard Porter
Acclaimed writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) redefines the mighty Captain Marvel in a 12-issue maxiseries featuring a stunning new art style for fan-favorite illustrator Howard Porter (THE FLASH, JLA)!
The world is in magical turmoil as Captain Marvel tries to keep everything under control in the aftermath of the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE. And with the rest of the Marvel Family powerless, it's all up to him — unless some drastic changes occur fast. Luckily, everything changes by this issue's end!
DC Universe | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale August 30, 2006
DC has released several preview images for the book and you can see them here...
Judd and Howard have also done several interviews in the press and the following lists several of the highlights from those interviews (which can be read in full by clicking on the links following the list).
- Winick: So – long story short, I love Captain Marvel – I’ve wanted to do Captain Marvel for years.
- Winick: He lacks an identity. Part of it is because, like the major characters in the DCU, he’s incredibly old.
- Winick: he’s been another version of Superman. Yes, he says a magic word and gets his powers from the gods, but he still puts on a cape, has dark hair, and is exactly the same height as Superman. He needed his own identity.
- Winick: This will be the new playground of Captain Marvel – the realm of magic.
- Winick: There is going to be a shakeup. Thing will change.
- Winick: My big quote on this is that, “’the big red cheese’ is dead,” meaning that the silliness and the ridiculousness that have surrounded Captain Marvel is gone. We’re not looking at him that way. You keep that in there, and people end up not taking him seriously.
- Winick: We’re cleaning house – no fat guys in red suits with their guts hanging out flying around! There’s only one fat guy in a red suit that flies around, and that’s Santa – not Uncle Marvel.
- Winick: There is something cool about Tawny ... a dandy who’s a talking tiger just doesn’t cut it today. I want to be faithful to the original, but at the same time, make it work now.
- Porter: I think we're hoping this book will attract a diverse group of readers and hopefully this will appeal to the majority of them. With the magical and mystical themes in Trials of Shazam, we hope a Vertigo reader will feel at home because they are generally used to a more experimental looking style of art.
- Porter: Needless to say, I jumped at the chance to work on the Big Red Cheese and then proceeded to do back flips down the hallway out of excitement.
- Porter: I've had a fond feeling for the Big Red Lug for a long time. It all started way back when there was that live action TV series.
- Porter: I don't want to give anything away about the plan for the series so I will just say that there are huge changes for the Marvel family and characters will be redefined.
- Porter: It's 22 pages of escapism and modern day mythology. If you're not familiar with the Marvel Family, then this a great series for you to start with because it's all being redefined. And if you're a veteran Marvel-ite, I promise you that you will be reading work that was created with passion and a respect for the characters.
- Winick: Captain Marvel Jr. is no longer going to be called Captain Marvel Jr.
- Winick: Billy Batson’s upgrade will be another key part of the story, as he takes on the role of the former wizard Shazam ... Billy Batson’s character will remain the same, only “kicked upstairs to management.”
- Winink: “I’m kind of a Goth kid, and I’d like to tap into that.”
- FANBOY RADIO #297 - JUDD WINICK LIVE - Fanboy Radio (16-APR-2006)
http://media.libsyn.com/media/fanboyradio/fbr_297.mp3 - JUDD WINICK AND THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM! - Newsarama (16-May-2006)
http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71004&highlight=Trials+Shazam - HOWARD PORTER: A NEW HERO, A NEW STYLE - Newsarama (30-May-2006)
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/TrialsShazam/HowardPorter.html -
THE EMERGENCE OF FREDDY FREEMAN - Wizard Universe (7-June-2006)
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/000428628.cfm
Friday, May 12, 2006
DC announced plans to release two Marvel Family-oriented collections this fall! Coming to you in September 2006 is the first volume of THE SHAZAM! FAMILY ARCHIVES. November brings SHOWCASE PRESENTS SHAZAM! Volume 1.
Here's the rundown from DC...
SEPTEMBER
SHAZAM FAMILY ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Writer: Unknown
Artists: Mac Raboy, Al Carreno, Marc Swayze; original cover artists: Mac Raboy and C.C. Beck
Collects stories from MASTER COMICS #23-32, CAPTAIN MARVEL JR. #1 and CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #18
$49.99, 228 pages
NOVEMBER
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SHAZAM VOL. 1 TP
Writers: Dennis O'Neil, E. Nelson Bridwell and Elliot S. Maggin Artists: C.C. Beck, Kurt Schaffenberger, Bob Oksner, Dave Cockrum, Alan Weiss, Dick Giordano, Don Newton, Tenny Henson, Bob Wiacek, Vince Colletta, Tex Blaisdell, Bob Smith and Joe Rubinstein
Collects stories from SHAZAM #1-24, 26-35
$16.99, 560 pages
SEPTEMBER
SHAZAM FAMILY ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Writer: Unknown
Artists: Mac Raboy, Al Carreno, Marc Swayze; original cover artists: Mac Raboy and C.C. Beck
Collects stories from MASTER COMICS #23-32, CAPTAIN MARVEL JR. #1 and CAPTAIN MARVEL ADVENTURES #18
$49.99, 228 pages
NOVEMBER
SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SHAZAM VOL. 1 TP
Writers: Dennis O'Neil, E. Nelson Bridwell and Elliot S. Maggin Artists: C.C. Beck, Kurt Schaffenberger, Bob Oksner, Dave Cockrum, Alan Weiss, Dick Giordano, Don Newton, Tenny Henson, Bob Wiacek, Vince Colletta, Tex Blaisdell, Bob Smith and Joe Rubinstein
Collects stories from SHAZAM #1-24, 26-35
$16.99, 560 pages
Note: I did the cover mockups. As soon as DC releases images of the real covers I'll have them here. It'll be interesting to see how close I came.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Pages 46 and 47 of INFINITE CRISIS #7 (released May 3, 2006) features a cornocopia of DC's heroes. It also reveals what can only be presumed to be the Marvel Family of 52 and the OYL title TRIALS OF SHAZAM!
Detail from page 47 of
INFINITE CRISIS #7 (Jun 2006)
INFINITE CRISIS #7 (Jun 2006)
The risk is the alienation of old-time Captain Marvel fans (some of whom have been none too happy with DC's treatment of the Big Red Cheese of late) as well newer fans who have given DC some leeway in the treatment of their hero.
It remains to be seen if writer Judd Winick can turn the tide and lure in new in readers without shedding the old ones. Winick has asked that Captain Marvel fans give the new series a chance. While it's too early to tell what this new series will bring, one thing is for certain as Winick himself mentioned in an online interview, The Big Red Cheese has left the building at DC.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
Fawcett Fan Supreme, Cynthia Finnegan, has launched two new places for Fawcett fans to get together and chat and learn about the original Captain Marvel and the other great Fawcett Heroes!
I've been remiss in promoting The World's Mightiest Mortals -- a Yahoo Group that describes itself as such …
THE place to discuss the Marvel Family: Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr., the other great heroes of Fawcett Comics, and Kid Eternity! (Okay, so he wasn't originally a Fawcett character. But he was Freddy's kid brother Christopher at one point in time.:))
Having fun is the goal here, so leave the drama at the door, kick back, relax and enjoy!
You can join the World's Mightiest Mortals at the following address… http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldsMightiestMortals/
Cynthia's newest venture is The Fawcett Universe Website a site ... devoted to Fawcett's most famous heroes, the Marvel Family, but to all the heroes that came from that hallowed publisher, including Bulletman & Bulletgirl, Ibis the Invincible, Spy Smasher, Minute Man & Mr. Scarlet! Plus some of the heroes from Quality Comics, such as Kid Eternity, Plastic Man and Uncle Sam! You can reach the Fawcett Universe at http://www.fawcettuniverse.ahplace.com/home.html
Cynthia's sites are squarely focused on the Fawcett versions of the characters. There are other boards that talk about all versions of the characters that you can join as well:
Shazam-L: The one, the only, the original Captain Marvel Discussion list continues over at Yahoo Groups! - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shazam-L/
The Marvels of Shazam!: Like Fawcett? Like DC? Like anything in-between -- then this is the group for you! -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Marvels_Of_Shazam/
Captain Marvel Culture: Zorikh Lequidre's Yahoo club that supports his upcoming book Captain Marvel Culture! -- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CaptainMarvelCulture/
DC Comics Official Message Boards: Talk about DC's Cap right here! -- http://dcboards.warnerbros.com/web/forum.jspa?forumID=29209029
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Peter Segal to Direct Shazam!
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
April 12, 2006
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
April 12, 2006
Peter Segal (The Longest Yard, 50 First Dates) has come aboard to direct
Shazam! -- an adaptation of a DC Comics' comic book series featuring Captain
Marvel -- for New Line Cinema. The Hollywood Reporter says Segal also will
produce along with Michael Ewing via their Callahan Filmworks.
The comic series focused on young Billy Batson, who becomes the superhero
known as Captain Marvel when he utters the magic word "Shazam!" The name is
an acronym for six gods and heroes of the ancient world as well as their
attributes: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of
Aries, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury.
Writers on the long-gestating project include William Goldman and Bryan
Goluboff.
Here are some of the movie sites that have been reporting on it....
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Newsarama posted a six page preview of June's BRAVE NEW WORLD $1 comic. Each feature received a one page preview with Cap's page presented here. THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM! is to debut in July and is written by Judd Winick and draw by Howard Porter. To see the other previewed pages, read the Newsarama article
WIZARD #175 contained a blurb about some of the new costumes sported by The Atom, Captain Marvel and The Freedom Fighters -- all characters previewed in June's BRAVE NEW WORLD. The WIZARD issue contained a small drawing of an updated Captain Marvel costume by THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM! artist Howard Porter -- which can be seen here. WIZARD #175 is available at your local comics retailer or at better book stores.
Sunday, March 12, 2006
DC Comics released their solicitaions for June 2006 yesterday. The big book seems to be BRAVE NEW WORLD ... DC's $1 entry point to six new series — one of which is the previously reported TRIALS OF SHAZAM!.
The news sites all received the same solicitations and cover images and Cap was promiently displayed in the center of the cover alongside the Martian Manhunter. DC Comics also released the cover image on its own website but it was slightly different than the one released to the news site. DC's updated version featured a slightly altered image of the Atom and shockingly, for Cap at least, a lightning bolt-shaped white streak in his hair! It may be time for Cap to visit his local pharamacist and ask for a bottle of Grecian Formula! As long as his pharmacist isn't Dr. Sivana.
At any rate here's DC's solicitation for BRAVE NEW WORLD. As always, if you're interested in purchasing this issue, reserve a copy with your local comics retailer. And at a buck, how can you go wrong?
DCU: BRAVE NEW WORLD
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by Ariel Olivetti
In 2005, DC set the stage for INFINITE CRISIS with the unbelievable $1.00 special COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS. Now, DC presents an equally crucial 80-page one-shot specially priced at just $1.00, giving fans the opportunity to sample six new projects set to debut in July and August! BRAVE NEW WORLD includes original stories that act as a preview for the following books:
On sale June 28 • 80 pg, FC, $1.00 US Edited by Matt Idelson
Written and illustrated by various
Cover by Ariel Olivetti
In 2005, DC set the stage for INFINITE CRISIS with the unbelievable $1.00 special COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS. Now, DC presents an equally crucial 80-page one-shot specially priced at just $1.00, giving fans the opportunity to sample six new projects set to debut in July and August! BRAVE NEW WORLD includes original stories that act as a preview for the following books:
- MARTIAN MANHUNTER
by A.J. Lieberman (Harley Quinn, Gotham Knights), with art by Al Barrionuevo & Bit (Gotham Knights) - OMAC
by Bruce Jones (Year One: Batman/Scarecrow, Nightwing, THE Warlord) with art by Renato Guedes (Adventures of Superman) - UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS
by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex, Hawkman) with art by Daniel Acuña (Outsiders, JLA covers) - THE CREEPER
by Steve Niles (BATMAN: GOTHAM COUNTY LINE) with art by Justiniano & Walden Wong ( Day of Vengeance) - THE ALL-NEW ATOM
by Gail Simone (Birds of Prey, Villains United) with art by John Byrne (BLOOD OF THE DEMON) & Trevor Scott (THE AUTHORITY) - THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM!
by Judd Winick (Batman, Green Arrow) with art by Howard Porter (JLA).
On sale June 28 • 80 pg, FC, $1.00 US Edited by Matt Idelson
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Newsarama had the following to say about recent acouncments concerning Captain Marvel...
In June, DC thematically wraps up what began almost a year ago in Countdown to Infinite Crisis. Like then, the publisher will be doing it with an 80-page one-shot with multiple creators involved, and carrying a $1 cover price. However, while Countdown took the DCU and focused it towards one major story (Infinite Crisis), June’s Brave New World will take that single point focus and turn it outward, into the DCU, as it introduces six new series: The All-New Atom, Creeper, Martian Manhunter, OMAC, The Trials of Shazam!, and Uncle Sam & The Freedom Fighters.
THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM! (July) – Written by Judd Winick; Art by Howard Porter
Didio said “Under penalty of death, I have to keep this story a secret, but I can say that Judd has really been able to find a voice for the character, and a direction and tone. This story plays into magic and how it works in the DC Universe, with Captain Marvel being a focal point of all that is magical in the DCU.”
THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM! is a 12 issue mini-series to start in July.
Didio said “Under penalty of death, I have to keep this story a secret, but I can say that Judd has really been able to find a voice for the character, and a direction and tone. This story plays into magic and how it works in the DC Universe, with Captain Marvel being a focal point of all that is magical in the DCU.”
THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM! is a 12 issue mini-series to start in July.
DC had a strong showing at the New York Comic Convention and the following bullet points were taken from several of the panels held at the con:
- Some things they can’t talk about? Justice League of America. Changes in the Martian Manhunter, Billy Batson not being around much anymore, the new Flash, the new Blue Beetle’s impact on the DC Universe, and Hawkgirl replacing Hawkman and that event’s impact on the DC Universe.
- Geoff Johns showed a scene with Captain Marvel and Black Adam from 52 and said there will be tons of Marvel Family stuff in the series.
- Q: Will Black Adam be the main villain in 52? “Maybe”.
Check out the following links over at Newsarama for the complete stories...
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
HeroClix is set to release their latest collection of DC Super-Heroes role-playing miniatures, titled DC HEROCLIX: COLLATERAL DAMAGE, next week.
What's special about this series is the addition of Mary Marvel. Mary will be featured, in her white costume, with the standard assortment of 3 playing pieces: Rookie (079), Experienced (080), and Veteran (081).
Mary is also featured in her red costume as Captain Marvel (215) which will be a unique piece and certainly much harder to get.
Uncle Dudley (B005) gets into the act as well but but not as a figure. Rather Dudley exists as a bystander token.
HeroClix figures come in randomly assorted packages and retail for $7.99.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Captain Marvel has guested on JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED in the highly-regarded episode "CLASH." Now two other Fawcett super-stars the heroic Spy Smasher and the villainous Captain Nazi are about to make their debut.
In a flashback to the 1940s Spy Smasher meets Captain Nazi. The brief segment is in black and white and with stirring music evokes the movie serials of the time.
The episode has already run in Canada and will show up soon in the US! Check your local listings and the JLU Cartoon Network website so you don't miss this thrilling episode of JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED!And a big tip of the MFW hat goes to Julian over at the Shazam Historama
Monday, November 28, 2005
For quite some time I've contemplated starting a bulletin/newsgroup right here on the ol' Marvel Family Web. But every time I think I should do it, I'm reminded that there are not one but two great groups out there for dedicated Marvel Family and Fawcett Publications fans: SHAZAM-L and The MARVELS of SHAZAM!
So if you want to get started trading stories and posting messages about The Big Red Cheese both of these groups are where you need to be! As "Marvelous" Mark Luebker, list-owner of Shazam-L, puts it...
"If you're not members of both groups... you're missing half the fun!"
To join SHAZAM-L, visit...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shazam-l/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shazam-l/
and to gain entry to The MARVELS of SHAZAM head on over to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marvels_of_shazam/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marvels_of_shazam/
Tell 'em that the Marvel Family Web sent you!
Sunday, November 13, 2005
SHAZAM! DELUXE STATUE Designed by Jerry Ordway
Sculpted by Ruben Procopio
Fan-favorite artist Jerry Ordway (THE POWER OF SHAZAM!, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) designs a classic statue displaying the transformation of young Billy Batson into the World's Mightiest Mortal! The Shazam! Deluxe Statue includes a "light-up" lightning bolt, and at the touch of a button thunder will sound! This deluxe hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue includes a Certificate of Authenticity and measures approximately 16.5" high x 7.5" wide x 7.5 " deep. Packaged in a black gift box with gold foil stamping.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 28 o Statue o $295.00 US
And here are two of Jerry's designs for the statue! Who could ask for more?
Friday, July 08, 2005
Holy Moley, this feature has been a long time in coming! Both Kelly Delcambre and Marvel Family fan Tom Crawford have been trying to get me to show off Kelly and Kelly's girlfriend Miriam's marvelous costumes. As you can see, they are spot on and wonderful. Check out a whole bunch more right here!
Friday, July 08, 2005
Marvel Family Webber Dan Collins reports that Norm Prescott, producer of the SHAZAM! and ISIS TV shows, passed away on July 2, 2005.
Mark Evanier, noted comics writer, gives a brief summary of Norm's prestigious output on his NewsFromME blog site.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Artist Josh Middleton released six grand pages of the upcoming SHAZAM!/SUPERMAN: FIRST THUNDER mini-series on his message board (the first issue will go on sale September 7, 2005... that means now would be a good time to preorder it via your local comics retailer) and the fine folks at NEWSARAMA picked up on it!
DC followed up with their own preview WITH lettering!. Check out DC's SHAZAM/SUPERMAN: FIRST THUNDER preview! (You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader) You can also see the pages without lettering by clicking the images below!
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
It's finally happening and with a show date... to boot. The episode you've all been waiting for... “Clash”, featuring the knockdown dragout battle between The World's
Mightiest Mortal and The Man of Steel, will air Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 9PM Eastern (check your local listings) on Cartoon Network! TV's Jerry O'Connell (Crossing Jordan, Sliders) stars as Captain Marvel with Shane Haboucha as Billy Batson!
Special thanks to Marvel Family Webbers Dan Collins, K.J. Kolka, Jose Blanco and, of course, the fine folks at Comics Continuum and TV Tome!
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Check it out Marvel Family Fans! NANCY creators Guy and Brad Gilchrist paid homage to our favoite gal, Mary Marvel this past Sunday! In the strip Nancy imagines herself as "ICE CREAM GIRL."
Nancy's alter-ego is clearly a riff off Mary Marvel even down to her lightning bolt transformation and the Sivana like villain she clobbers. You can check out the entire strip at the Comics.com web site!
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Sufferin' Sappho! TVShowsOnDVD.com is reporting that an episode of of the classic 1974 Saturday morning SHAZAM! TV show will be
included in the WONDER WOMAN: The Complete Third Season DVD Box Set! You can read about it on the TVShowsOnDVD site. This sounds good for SHAZAM! fans who have been waiting for the series to be released on DVD and hopefully this is good news for the movie as well.
Thanks to the many Marvel Family Fans who passed along this information including the amazing Dan Collins, Paul Bisson and Paul George! Thanks guys for keeping me on my toes!
Thanks to the many Marvel Family Fans who passed along this information including the amazing Dan Collins, Paul Bisson and Paul George! Thanks guys for keeping me on my toes!
Note: I can't guarantee that the SHAZAM episode will really be included in the WONDER WOMAN: Complete Season 3 DVD box set (I'm only passing along what TVShowsOnDVD has reported -- go and check their site and decide for yourself). So read that as order at your own risk! That, said... if you're interested in preordering you can do it right here! Season Three is the DVD set in the blue box! I've also included links to the other two seasons.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
From Stately Ross Manor come these great character designs for Alex Ross's upcoming JUSTICE maxi-series.
Alex will be joined by writer Jim Krueger and artist Dougie Braitwaite (whose pencils Ross will paint over). According to Alex's own site, JUSTICE will debut in July 2005! Check out the Alex Ross Art site for more great pieces from this new series!
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Great Caesar's Ghost! It's finally happening! According to WIZARD MAGAZINE #162 (Apr 2005), the rumors of Captain Marvel making an appearance on Cartoon Network's JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED are rock solid! Captain Marvel will appear in an episode titled The Clash! written by J.M. DeMatteis (JUSTICE LEAGUE, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE,JUSTICE LEAGUE: CLASSIFIED) and Dwayne McDuffie. DeMatteis promises a great battle sequence with Captain Marvel knocking Superman ..."twenty miles across the city with one punch!" Although I haven't been able to confirm it, the episode is rumored to air April 30th, 2005! Keep checking the Cartoon Network schedule for more details!
Sunday, February 27, 2005
Holy Moley! The Marvel Family Shockwave continues at DC! Black Adam joins with other evildoers in the DC Universe for the 6 issue mini-series VILLAINS UNITED! Shazam joins Captain Marvel in DAY OF VENGEANCE! Mary Marvel continues in JLA: CLASSIFIED! Paul Dini and Alex Ross's over-sized tributes to the icons of the DC Universe are co