Tag Captain Marvel
Major Spoilers #380: A Long Time Ago…
This week on the show: Galaxies are far, far, away… Dark Horse and Marvel (and BOOM!, and Image, and DC, too), Spawn vs. Gaiman… SHAZAM! Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Show Notes after the Jump! NEWS Spawn Lawsuit … Continue re... [read more]
Major Spoilers Poll of the Week (POW!): What’s in a Name Edition
A lot has already been said about Geoff Johns announcement that DC is changing Captain Marvel’s name to Shazam. But, we like to draw things out… Captain Marvel is a fictional comic book superhero, originally published by Fawcett Comics and ... [read more]
Meanwhile, at ComicsAlliance…
Hey, did you guys hear DC is officially changing Captain Marvel's name from his name, Captain Marvel, to his catchphrase, "Shazam", as part of Geoff Johns and Gary Franks' New 52-ization of the character in the upcoming "Curse of Shazam" strip? Well th... [read more]
TIGHTS: Batman Strikes, ‘Avengers’ Sees 3-D
A new merchandise snap proves not every "Dark Knight Rises" item is cool. We get yet another update on the "Powers" TV series. And your prayers for 3D glasses that look vaguely like your favorite Marvel superheroes are answered.
Strap on your Tights and get all of today's comic book mini-news [read more]
DC’s Captain Marvel Officially Changing His Name to the Non-Trademark Infringing "Shazam"
Filed under: DC, News
When Captain Marvel finally makes his belated entry into DC's September-launched New 52 iverse, he'll do so with one rather big change: He'll no longer be Captain Marvel, but Shazam. Writer and DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Jo... [read more]
DC RELAUNCH: Captain Marvel gets name change to Shazam!
In an interview with Newsarama, Geoff Johns revealed that DC’s Captain Marvel will no longer be called Captain Marvel. Goeff Johns is currently writing The Curse of Shazam! that will appear as a back-up story in Justice League, and …... [read more]
The Classics – The Death of Captain Marvel
In 1982 Marvel Comics decided to get into the Graphic Novel business, which promised to be the next big thing. In the years that followed they published some great stories and some not-so-great ones, but none was better than the first one - The Deat... [read more]
Moment of the Day – Save the Day, Eat Some Ice Cream
The Power of Shazam #18, by Jerry Ordway and Mike Manley
What
better way to end a day than by enjoying a tasty treat? Sarge Steel
needs to relax and switch his hand to an ice cream scoop and try the
Rocky Road.
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NYCC’11: SHAZAM! joins the New 52
DC Comics has announced that Captain Marvel and Billy Batson will be returning to the DC Universe as part of the New 52. During the New York Comic Con, it was announced that Geoff Johns will take on the writing … Continue reading → [read more]
Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Teaming for ‘Shazam!’ Backups in ‘Justice League’ [NYCC 2011]
Filed under: DC
The Big Red Cheese's "New 52" flavor is set to be revealed in the near future in "The Curse of Shazam!," an upcoming series of Justice League backup stories from creators Geoff Johns and Gary Frank. DC's The Source blog doesn't repor... [read more]
DC’s Justice League Panel: News On Captain Marvel, Darkseid And Wally West [NYCC 2011]
Filed under: DC, Conventions, News
DC Comics kicked off Saturday at New York Comic Con with a discussion of all of the publisher's Justice League titles. Topics included the future of Captain Marvel, the new take on Darkseid, Ann Nocenti's status as... [read more]
ART APPRECIATION MOMENT OF THE DAY: Evan “Doc” Shaner
What If… Evan Shaner was given free run with Captain Marvel and allowed to create a Power of Shazam monthly series for DC Comics? The artist has posted the results and even pitched the idea at Comic Twart. This is … Continue reading → [read more]
Captain Marvel Explains It All In One-Page Nate Cosby & Evan Shaner Comic
Filed under: DC, Art
Remember the one-page Batgirl/Supergirl comic by Mike Maihack that we all loved and thought was the greatest thing ever? What we neglected to mention at the time was that it was inspired by a similarly awesome one-page, six-pane... [read more]
RETRO REVIEW: Captain Marvel Adventures #18 (December 1942)
Or – “Her SHAZAM Was Different…” One of the great shames of the last decade of comics is the seeming compulsion to break all the traditional taboos. Resurrecting Bucky, getting Aunt May some action, even the fate of poor Sue &... [read more]
Six DC Comics Projects We Want To See On TV
By Matt Adler
The past few weeks have seen a shrinking presence for DC Comics in the live-action television world. "Smallville" concluded its 10-year run with a two-hour series finale on The CW, Fox canceled "Human Target," and NBC passed on the "Wonder Woman" series.
However, comics seem more popular than [read more]
SNEAK PEEK: Captain America #1
Marvel has released an early sneak peek of Captain America #1 that sees Steve Rogers return to the old costume. CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 (MAY110617) Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Variant Cover … Continue [read more]
Moment of the Day – Handshake of the Titans
Action Comics #768, by Joe Kelly & Duncan Rouleau
Superman and Captain Marvel try to be manly men with their handshakes. Their rematch will be arm wrestling like in Over the Top.
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Dwayne Johnson Says ‘Captain Marvel’ Movie Is ‘In Development Hell,’ Denies ‘Superman’ Rumors
At this point, it seems like it will take the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, and all of the other abilities that power Captain Marvel to make a movie about the "Shazam!"-shouting superhero actually happen.
MTV News sat down for a chat with wrestler/actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson [read more]
HERO HISTORY: Captain Marvel
Or – “Bahamut says ‘WHAT?’ “ In the 8 or so decades since Siegel and Shuster got shafted over the rights for the guy in the blue tights, there have been literally THOUSANDS of heroes from hundreds of companies, ranging … Continue reading [read more]
REVIEW: Shazam! #1
