Well, Art Baltazar & Franco are still on this book . . they do the story, but Stephen DeStefano does the art this issue. Will he be the regular artist? Some of you may know him from the 'Mazing Man book. It's from quite a while ago, actually. I liked his take on this character though. I like this book, because . . even though it's aimed at kids, it really stays in the same tradition as previous titles of this character's. They've all been a bit 'cartoonish' and sophomoric, but . . that seems to be the trademark of this character. He never really takes himself to seriously. This issue Billy and Mary are trying to find Dr. Sivana. He's recently escaped from prison. But, in the meantime, Billy runs across what looks like a giant caveman, but . . he calls himself King Kull. I'm not sure what his story is, we don't really get in to it, but . . he seems to have some kind of matter-changing technology. He has this remote type looking device that he can use to turn wood into steel. I'm sure there's other applications also, but . . that's what he uses it for most of this issue. Anyways, in the end, Billy uses his device against him. SHAZAM! covers Kull in sand, and then turns it all to metal . . putting the guy in a body sized cage. However, they don't re-apprehend Sivana and he finds the Kings statue and takes it for himself. I'm not sure why, but I'm sure we'll find out more next issue. I like this book. It's fun. Plus SHAZAM! is one of my favorite characters. Keep up the good work, guys.Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Billy Batson and the Magic of SHAZAM! #6 - DC
Well, Art Baltazar & Franco are still on this book . . they do the story, but Stephen DeStefano does the art this issue. Will he be the regular artist? Some of you may know him from the 'Mazing Man book. It's from quite a while ago, actually. I liked his take on this character though. I like this book, because . . even though it's aimed at kids, it really stays in the same tradition as previous titles of this character's. They've all been a bit 'cartoonish' and sophomoric, but . . that seems to be the trademark of this character. He never really takes himself to seriously. This issue Billy and Mary are trying to find Dr. Sivana. He's recently escaped from prison. But, in the meantime, Billy runs across what looks like a giant caveman, but . . he calls himself King Kull. I'm not sure what his story is, we don't really get in to it, but . . he seems to have some kind of matter-changing technology. He has this remote type looking device that he can use to turn wood into steel. I'm sure there's other applications also, but . . that's what he uses it for most of this issue. Anyways, in the end, Billy uses his device against him. SHAZAM! covers Kull in sand, and then turns it all to metal . . putting the guy in a body sized cage. However, they don't re-apprehend Sivana and he finds the Kings statue and takes it for himself. I'm not sure why, but I'm sure we'll find out more next issue. I like this book. It's fun. Plus SHAZAM! is one of my favorite characters. Keep up the good work, guys.
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Great review; I love the book as well.
ReplyDeleteIt's just a fun book to read. Plus, Billy is a great character.
ReplyDeleteIt is not Shazam, it is Captain Marvel.
ReplyDeleteYes, you are correct. Shazam is actually the wizard.
ReplyDeleteWell, do you know?
ReplyDeleteLong time ago, Fawcett comics lost company because DC comic made to believe Capt. Marvel was copying from Superman.
Bad news, in 1960's Marvel comics already to put on "Capt. Marvel"
In 1970's DC comics bought Fawcett comic and then they can't put on "Capt. Marvel" on comics but they already to choose name "Shazam!" on comics It's meaning Billy Batson or Capt. Marvel yelled "Shazam!" for lighting bolt. It was striking to Billy.