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Shazam! (1973)

by E. Nelson Bridwell Writer Eando Binder Writer +52 more

1973–1978 35 issues Completed

Regular Series

Overview Discussion

This 1970s DC Comics series spotlights the hero known as Shazam, who transforms from a young boy into a powerful champion by uttering a magic word. The title avoids the original name Captain Marvel due to trademark issues, focusing instead on the hero's mystical powers and adventures. The series blends superhero action with lighthearted moments across 35 issues, capturing a Silver Age style with vibrant art and classic storytelling.

Publisher

DC Comics

Genre

Superhero

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

C. C. Beck

C. C. Beck

Artist, Penciller, Inker, Letterer, Cover Artist

Dennis O'Neil

Dennis O'Neil

Writer

E. Nelson Bridwell

E. Nelson Bridwell

Writer, Other

Eando Binder

Writer

Elliot S! Maggin

Elliot S! Maggin

Writer

Jack Binder

Jack Binder

Artist, Penciller, Inker

Jenette Kahn

Jenette Kahn

Writer

Joe Millard

Writer

Kurt Schaffenberger

Kurt Schaffenberger

Artist, Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

Mike Gold

Mike Gold

Writer

Pete Costanza

Pete Costanza

Artist, Penciller, Inker

Wan Chang O'Shaugnessy

Writer

Issues

...In the Beginning.../The Worlds Wickedest Plan/The Endless String

#1

...In the Beginning.../The Worlds Wickedest Plan/The Endless String

Dec 14, 1972

The Astonishing Arch Enemy/The Nicest Guy in the World/The Original Captain Marvel Fights Niatpac Levram

#2

The Astonishing Arch Enemy/The Nicest Guy in the World/The Original Captain Marvel Fights Niatpac Levram

Feb 15, 1973

A Switch in Time/The Wizard of Phonograph Hill/The Witches Tale

#3

A Switch in Time/The Wizard of Phonograph Hill/The Witches Tale

Mar 15, 1973

Ibac the Cursed/The Mirrors that Predicted the Future/The Ownerless Diamond!

#4

Ibac the Cursed/The Mirrors that Predicted the Future/The Ownerless Diamond!

Apr 17, 1973

The Man Who Wasn't!/The World's Toughest Guy!/Battle Of Any Century

#5

The Man Who Wasn't!/The World's Toughest Guy!/Battle Of Any Century

Jun 19, 1973

Better Late Than Never / Dexter Knox and His Electric Grandmother

#6

Better Late Than Never / Dexter Knox and His Electric Grandmother

Jul 19, 1973

The Troubles of the Talking Tiger / What's In A Name? Doomsday!

#7

The Troubles of the Talking Tiger / What's In A Name? Doomsday!

Aug 16, 1973

Issue #8

#8

Issue #8

Sep 11, 1973

Worms of the World, Unite! / The Mystery of the Missing Newsstand! / The Day Captain Marvel went Ape!

#9

Worms of the World, Unite! / The Mystery of the Missing Newsstand! / The Day Captain Marvel went Ape!

Oct 18, 1973

Invasion of the Salad Men! / The Thanksgiving Thieves! / The Prize Catch of the Year

#10

Invasion of the Salad Men! / The Thanksgiving Thieves! / The Prize Catch of the Year

Nov 22, 1973

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