Shazam!: The Original Captain Marvel Vol. 2, No. 11
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Before the world knew the name of every Marvel Cinematic Universe hero, there was one word — just one — that transformed an ordinary boy into the World's Mightiest Mortal: Shazam! DC Comics' landmark series resurrects the Golden Age legend of Captain Marvel, the caped champion who first graced newsstands in 1939, bringing his thunderous power and wholesome heroism to a new generation of readers in this early-1974 issue priced at a nostalgic 20 cents. This iconic comic series, revived by DC in 1973 after a decades-long hiatus, champions classic superhero storytelling with a bright, optimistic tone that stands in vivid contrast to the darker heroes of its era. Writer Denny O'Neil and artist C.C. Beck — the character's original co-creator — infuse the series with Silver Age charm and retro wit, presenting a hero whose power derives not from science or tragedy, but from the ancient magic of six legendary figures. This New Year-themed issue, with its jubilant cover saluting 1974, is a rare and collectible piece of comic book history that captures a singular moment of revival for one of DC's most beloved and enduring icons.
Author: -
Format: Paperback
Published: 1974, DC Comics
Genre: Cartoons & comic strips
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Before the world knew the name of every Marvel Cinematic Universe hero, there was one word — just one — that transformed an ordinary boy into the World's Mightiest Mortal: Shazam! DC Comics' landmark series resurrects the Golden Age legend of Captain Marvel, the caped champion who first graced newsstands in 1939, bringing his thunderous power and wholesome heroism to a new generation of readers in this early-1974 issue priced at a nostalgic 20 cents. This iconic comic series, revived by DC in 1973 after a decades-long hiatus, champions classic superhero storytelling with a bright, optimistic tone that stands in vivid contrast to the darker heroes of its era. Writer Denny O'Neil and artist C.C. Beck — the character's original co-creator — infuse the series with Silver Age charm and retro wit, presenting a hero whose power derives not from science or tragedy, but from the ancient magic of six legendary figures. This New Year-themed issue, with its jubilant cover saluting 1974, is a rare and collectible piece of comic book history that captures a singular moment of revival for one of DC's most beloved and enduring icons.