Tag Shazam
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]
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]
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]
SHAZAM! joining DC COMICS-THE NEW 52
Big news out of New York Comic Con: Shazam is coming to DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. Written by NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Geoff Johns and illustrated by acclaimed artist Gary Frank, THE CURSE OF SHAZAM will unfold as a back-up adventure that will appe... [read more]
Bizarro Back Issues: Captain Marvel and the Peace Ray (1946)
Filed under: Humor
So yeah. That happened.
Oh, relax. Despite the unfortunate modern-day subtext of that panel, the crook here only means it in the sense of generally harming. Point is, I've been reading through a lot of Golden Age Captain Marv... [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]
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]
REVIEW: Shazam! #1
HOLY CRAP! Evan Shaner needs to work on Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel And Black Adam Get Animated For ‘Superman/Shazam!’ DC Showcase Collection
We're all big fans of DC's series of animated shorts that have accompanied their feature-length animated films lately, and since we're definitely not alone in digging the "DC Showcase" offerings, it's no surprise that all of the shorts will be collected on DVD and Blu-Ray later this year.
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DC Showcase original shorts getting collected edition
Art Appreciation Moment of the Day: Evan “Doc” Shaner
Art Appreciation Moment of the Day: Mike Norton
‘Batman: The Brave and the Bold’ Game Clip Shows Off Captain Marvel and Aquaman
Thanks to this week's San Diego Comic-Con, we've been hearing all sorts of rumors and assorted hype regarding games like "DC Universe Online" and "Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions," but not as much about the super-fun looking, kid-friendly DS ad Wii [read more]