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This is a great series and long overdue for collections. Probably the definitive modern Shazam book (after the golden age stuff). The only thing holding it back is DC’s constant event tie-ins from the 90s. There were two different events during this series’ first 12 issues that pulled Captain Marvel out of his own series, forcing the reader to play catch up and fill in gaps in the story. Otherwise, the art is consistent, the writing is solid, and best of all, it maintains the spirit of Captain M...
Oh, how good it is to revisit these stories by Jerry Ordway, Peter Krause, Mike Manley, and the rest! This is my second favorite Shazam! era, after the late '70s/early '80s run that started in SHAZAM! #34-35, continued in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS, and concluded in ADVENTURE COMICS (digest) #492. So happy to see DC finally collecting the wonderful POWER OF SHAZAM! series.
The Power of Shazam! - In the Beginning collects the Power of Shazam graphic novel, a story from Superman & Batman magazine #4, and issues #1-12 of the Power of Shazam monthly series.I read the painted Power of Shazam graphic novel sometime in the past but never read any of the regular series. I found this on InstockTrades for 19.99, marked down from 49.99, so it seemed like a good time.The Power of Shazam graphic novel is written, drawn, and painted by Jerry Ordway and is a retelling of Captain...
Nice collection of the Captain Marvel series by Jerry Ordway, Peter Krause, Mike Manley and more! It was great to read the Marvel Family treated with respect. This series reintroduced the Shazam! mythos in an exciting, enjoyable fashion. Solid superhero work by creators at the top of their game. Fun stuff!