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JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE'S SHAZAM
by Tony Whitt (Sat 04-06-2002)
...ersion of SHAZAM, possibly the single one-shot of the series I was least interested in seeing-and one of the few that has the most promise.As usual, Stan the Man includes one major element from the "real" hero being reimagined in his re-vision of the c... The Rock wants to play Black Adam in 'Shazam' (Fri 11-02-2007)
In this video interview with Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), MTV reporter reveals the results of a fan casting poll regarding the 'Shazam!' movie. Fans were asked: If Johnson were to appear in a 'Shazam' movie, should he play Captain Marvel or Black Adam? ...Segal on 'Shazam' delays and the uniqueness of the project
by Jim Harvey (Sun 06-22-2008)
FirstShowing.net chatted up director Peter Segal about his new movie 'Get Smart'. They also got him talking about the comic-to-film 'Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam':
Highlights:
Q: Do you have any updates on Shazam! since we last talked?
Segal... 
The Rock waits for 'Shazam!' (Mon 11-26-2007)
While promoting 'Southland Tales', Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson talked once again about his desire to play Black Adam in the 'Shazam!' movie. However, like so many recent projects, Johnson's super villain plans will have to wait until the wri...Stan Lee's SHAZAM!
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 12-17-2001)
DC Comics has released preview artwork from JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH GARY FRANK CREATING SHAZAM!, which will arrive in March.Series editor Mike Carlin says this installment is a bigger stretch than Lee's earlier revamps in the series."The SHAZAM! book f... Director Peter Segal talks Shazam (Sat 02-02-2008)
IGN.com chatted with director Peter Segal from the editing bay of 'Get Smart'. The director talked about 'Shazam', which may potentially be his next feature. Segal said he's not looking to make the movie into a comedy, but rather remain faithful to the c...Who should the Rock play in 'Shazam!'? You decide
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-24-2007)
In this video interview Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson talks about appearing in the movie 'Shazam!'.
"I'm very excited about 'Shazam!' but nothing nothing is set in concrete yet," the Rock said while promoting his new movie 'Game Plan'.
So would he play... Brandon Molale talks 'Shazam!' rumors (Sat 06-23-2007)
E! Online talks with Brandon Molale who is apparently rumored to be a contender for the lead role in 'Shazam!' There's a lot going on. My name and The Rock are the two names. I had people contact me over a year ago about this. So I said, Hey, you know ...A follow up on the 'Shazam' director situation
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 11-19-2003)
Ain't Cool News checked with anonymous sources who state that 'Shazam!' is still in development at New Line, although William Goldman is no longer the writer on that project. Same anonymous sources talk smack about 'Batman: Dead End' director Sandy Collor... Producer Michael Uslan talks Shazam (Tue 11-25-2003)
Producer Michael Uslan chatted up The Marvel Family Web about plans for New Line Cinema's upcoming "Shazam" movie. Uslan told the big red site to expect announcements as the development effort warrants them and to look for the movie itself some time "A...Shazam and Wonder Woman movies discussed (Wed 09-03-2003)
Announcements from DC Comics at Dragon*Con 2003 confirmed the previously announced 'Shazam' movie from New Line and that work is underway on a 'Wonder Woman' script. Tons of announcements on DC comic books as well...Duo say Shazam! (Mon 02-02-2004)
Fresh off the 20th Century Fox hit "Cheaper by the Dozen," screenwriting team Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow have been tapped for writing duties on New Line Cinema's adaptation of DC Comics' "Shazam!"The Rock talks Black Adam and 'Shazam' (Wed 07-30-2008)
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson told MTV News at Comic-Con that he's still keen to play Black Adam in the upcoming film 'Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam'Segal Says 'SHAZAM!'
by News Editor (Thu 04-13-2006)
New Line Cinema has signed Peter Segal to direct the big screen adaptation of DC Comics' SHAZAM!The story centers on Billy Batson, who becomes the superhero known as Captain Marvel when he utters the magic word "Shazam!" The name is an acronym for six god... Donner not Directing Shazam (Thu 08-21-2003)
IGN Filmforce squashes the recent rumor that claimed Donner commented on Shazam on the BBC.Big red tease: Molale wants to scream Shazam! (Thu 08-30-2007)
Wizard talks to actor and stuntman Brandon Molale who has been rumored to be a contender for the lead role in the 'Shazam' movie. "I just want people to know, 'Hey, I'm honored. I'm flattered they're considering me for this. They want The Rock, they're...'Batman,' 'Superman' and 'Shazam' on TVland (Tue 01-13-2004)
Nostalgia network TV Land has added three superhero shows to its The Kitschen bloc of programming: the Adam West Batman, the George Reeves The Adventures of Superman, and the live-action Filmation series Shazam! The series air on Friday and Saturday night...Michael Uslan says 'Shazam'! (Tue 11-15-2005)
"We've got some very exciting projects coming up like Captain Marvel - 'Shazam' - at New Line. We're doing Will Eisner's 'The Spirit'. We've got several things going with other characters that we've yet to announce officially - a few rumors here and there...The Rock excited for 'Shazam!' (Wed 05-23-2007)
...ation of 'Shazam!' While Johnson has only been rumored to take on the role of Captain Marvel, the actor certainly sounded like the role was his. "The project's really, really exciting. Everybody involved, from the writer [John August] to the produce...Peter Segal's 'Shazam' gets a new title (Sun 02-24-2008)
IESB.net reports that the planned movie of the Fawcette/DC Comics character Captain Marvel may eventually fly under the title of 'Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam'. This comes from the mouth of director Peter Segal himself. To us, the longer title e...The Rock to shout 'Shazam!'? (Thu 05-10-2007)
While promoting 'Get Smart' Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson fielded questions about the possibility of working on 'Shazam!' with 'Get Smart' director Pete Segal. When asked if the director had raised the idea of Rock top-lining the comic cook film, The Rock ...John August talks Shazam! (Fri 03-09-2007)
"I was vaguely aware of the character growing up, but it wasn't until the character's recent resurgence in the DC Comics universe that I started paying attention," says screenwriter John August of 'Shazam!' his attachment to which was announced today. "No...Jake Gyllenhaal: Shazam or Spidey? (Wed 03-14-2007)
Jake Gyllenhaal may soon collect an awfully big paycheck as America's latest superhero. We hear New Line execs are keen to have the "Brokeback Mountain" hunk play Captain Marvel in "Shazam!" Based on the DC comic, the movie is New Line's bid for a franchi...Michael Uslan on Shazam! (Wed 08-10-2005)
"With 'Shazam!' we've got something very special in the works, and we're handling it with kid gloves and developing the script very, very slowly and making sure it's nailed. I think we're going to have some real exciting announcements later this year abou...John August shoots down Gyllenhaal / 'Shazam' rumor (Sun 03-18-2007)
"I can pretty much assure you he's never heard of the project. And we've never discussed him. We've never seriously discussed anyone," says screenwriter John August of rumors that Jake Gyllenhaal is a contender for the lead in 'Shazam!' "After several ...SHAZAM! DELUXE Statue
by News Editor (Tue 10-18-2005)
Jerry Ordway has designed a classic statue displaying the transformation of young Billy Batson into Shazam! for DC Direct.The deluxe statue includes a "light-up" lightning bolt, and at the touch of a button thunder will sound. This deluxe hand-painted, co... Top Maniacal Rumors: Shazam-mess , Avengers Team & Super Survival
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 06-27-2008)
...nia.com.
Shazam Adaptation On Hold?
Rumor: Despite earlier reports that Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam is ready to go with Dwayne Johnson set to lead as the villain, new reports have surfaced suggested a rewrite and WGA issues have stalled the... 'Shazam' Will Be A 'Big' Comic Book Movie (Wed 08-29-2007)
Screenwriter John August told MTV Movies Blog that his vision for 'Shazam' is very different from, "the other flying people in tights movies. It's not 'Spider-Man' plus jokes. There's really good comic potential there." Aside from the comic book roots...Shazam!
by Development Heck (Thu 05-10-2007)
... for it...SHAZAM! The DC Comics character (also known as Captain Marvel) has been around for decades and was even once a live-action Saturday morning series on TV. Goldman's SHAZAM! will still stick with the source material, that being the adventures o... Peter Segal contrasts 'Shazam' with 'Superman'
by Jim Harvey (Wed 06-25-2008)
...Legend of Shazam'.
Q: You're working on an adaptation of Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam. Why depart from comedy?
A: I think superheroes are heroes with flaws, and in their flaws, there is a sense of humor. A few people have asked me if I'm try... Segal Addresses Rumors of SHAZAM
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 03-18-2008)
There have been some rumors flying around on whether Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam will be a straight forward comedy or something a bit darker. Director Peter Segal, who's next project Get Smart arrives this summer, had a chance to address the rum... Team Captain: August writing NL's 'Shazam!' (Fri 03-09-2007)
John August has been hired to pen "Shazam!" New Line Cinema's adaptation of a DC Comics series featuring Captain Marvel. Peter Segal is attached to direct and also is producing with Michael Ewing. The comic book series focuses on Billy Batson, a teenag...Segal works to get 'Shazam' right (Sun 03-02-2008)
Director Peter Segal told SCI FI Wire the WGA strike has thrown his film production cycle out of sync. Normally, he'd hope to be further along on 'Shazam!' while his work on the current film 'Get Smart' winds down. However, the fact that John August has o...Peter Segal to direct "Shazam! (Thu 04-13-2006)
Peter Segal ("The Longest Yard," "50 First Dates") has come aboard to direct "Shazam!" -- an adaptation of a DC Comics' comic book series featuring Captain Marvel -- for New Line Cinema. Segal also will produce along with Michael Ewing via their Callahan ...Jake Gyllenhaal joins "Shazam!"?
by Karl Schneider (Thu 03-15-2007)
According to the NYDailyNews, Jake Gyllenhaal may be in talks to star as Captain Marvel in a big screen adaptation of Shazam!.The NYDailyNews writes:Jake Gyllenhaal may soon collect an awfully big paycheck as America's latest superhero. We hear New Line e... Peter Segal gets 'Smart' and says 'Shazam!'
by Alex Dueben (Tue 09-04-2007)
...upcoming 'Shazam!'
Q: Is this a prequel, a sequel, a remake, what exactly?
Segal: It's a bit of a prequel. We wanted to tell an origin story of how Max became an agent and how he met 99. I talked to Mel Brooks and Leonard Stern about that and t... 'Batman: Dead End' director digs 'Shazam'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 11-18-2003)
Director Sandy Collora, whose 'Batman: Dead End' short made a big splash at Comic-Con and all over the internet this year, muses over the 'Shazam!' movie. Collora says he's enamored with William Goldman's script and would love to get a shot at directing i... SHAZAM! is the word for Oscar winner
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-24-2003)
Superhero movies are all the rage with Hollywood these days, but even so today's news was still unexpected. Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman has been hired by New Line Cinema to write...wait for it...SHAZAM!The DC Comics character (also known a... Richard Donner Directing Shazam? (Wed 08-20-2003)
An unconfirmed repot from a scooper alleges that director Richard Donner ('Superman', 'Timeline') appeared on BBC's 'Talking Movies' and said that New Line has approached him about directing the 'Shazam!' movie."Shazam!" Talking to John August (Sat 07-21-2007)
L.A. Times Blog talks with screenwriter John August, who they say is skipping Comic-Con so he can work on first draft of 'Shazam!' for New Line Cinema. "I've never been to Comic-Con. I'm sure I will be going down the road. I hear it's pretty intense, p...Michael Uslan on 'Shazam' (Tue 02-27-2007)
At the recent New York Comic-Con, producer Michael Uslan commented on the upcoming "Shazam" motion picture, featuring DC comic book character 'Billy Batson', who can magically change into supernaturally powerful 'Captain Marvel'. The property has gone th...August on 'Shazam!': Why mess with a powerful myth?
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 03-16-2007)
"Unlike Superman, most viewers entering the theatre are going to have no idea who the character is. So the challenge -- and opportunity -- is to set up the story in a way that's entertaining and consistent with the established mythology. And I mean 'mytho... William Goldman on 'Shazam', 'Spidey 2' & More.. (Sun 10-19-2003)
Anonymous scooper claims to have heard screenwriter William Goldman speek at the recent Screenwriting Expo 2 in Los Angeles. "When asked about the 'Captain Marvel' movie, he said that he's finished his screenplay, but he has no idea whether the movie will...'Shazam!' Gets a Writer, Doc Ock's Arms Inspection, Oscar, Box Office, More
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 03-24-2003)
New Shazam Writers? (Sat 12-06-2003)
According to reliable sources, the writing team of Joel Cohen & Alec Sokolow are the men for the job. They're the duo behind Toy Story, Money Talks, Goodbye Lover and the forthcoming Cheaper by the Dozen and Garfield.'Green Arrow', 'Shazam!', 'He-Man'. Who will rescue the 'Justice League'? (Tue 06-03-2008)
... of Shazam' is also rumored to be a contender for a franchise launch next year, with director Peter Segal having developed it over the past year, and soon to be clear of 'Get Smart'. Furthermore, IESB hears that 'He-Man and the Masters of the ...August Talks SHAZAM Plot Details
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sat 07-21-2007)
Comic Con 2007 may not begin until next week but we're still getting more details for various "previews" a week early. Today, the LA Times talked to screen writer John August on what we can expect from the story of SHAZAM! (Captai... 'Aquaman,' 'Shazam' Toons on the Way? 'Smallville' gets early pickup. More
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-25-2003)
New SHAZAM scribes?
by Patrick Sauriol (Sat 12-06-2003)
After hearing unconfirmed reports that screenwriter William Goldman (DREAMCATCHER) is now off of New Line Cinema's SHAZAM movie project, IGN Filmforce quotes reliable sources that Goldman's replacements are the writing team of Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow.... Molale Talks SHAZAM Possibility
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 06-24-2007)
For over a year now, there have been two guys in the running for the lead role as Captain Marvel in Shazam. Dwayne Johnson (formerly known as "The Rock) and Brandon Molale. These are the leading contenders for the role and the two go to guy... Scribes sent to SHAZAM!
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 02-02-2004)
Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow have been hired to take the second shot on the SHAZAM! superhero movie script, in development at New Line Cinema. The writing duo are performing a total rewrite of William Goldman's earlier draft.Cohen and Sokalow have some hea... Can you smell what SHAZAM is cooking?
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 06-23-2003)
An interesting albeit unconfirmed scoop submitted to CHUD postulates that suits working at Warner Bros. are thinking about casting WWE wrestler/action movie star The Rock as the superhero SHAZAM.Screenwriter William Goldman was hired to write the screenpl... "The Rock" Discusses SHAZAM!
by News Editor (Thu 05-10-2007)
ComingSoon.net is reporting that Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is having discussions about possibly starring in the big screen version of SHAZAM!
During a set visit for GET SMART, Johnson told CS.net ""Listen, John August is writing the script and ... John August to write "Shazam!"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 03-09-2007)
According to the Hollywood Reporter, John August has been hired to write the upcoming adaptation of the DC comic, Shazam!.The series focuses on Billy Batson, a teenager who becomes the superhero known as Captain Marvel when he utters the magic word "... Halloween Grab Bag
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 10-25-2006)
...Trials Of Shazam #3 (of 12) $2.99
Uncle Sam And The Freedom Fighters #4 (of 8) $2.99Al: Know what'd be cool? If Jon Stewart were on this team. And, like, Tony Snow could be the bad guy. I'd buy that book.Kurt: Are you trying to get people to s... Politics in Comics: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-06-2006)
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Tranquility #1 $2.99 Al: G... Getting Raw with Thomas Jane
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-08-2007)
... 2 Katana Shazam $2.99
Showcase Presents Adam Strange Vol 1 TP $16.99
Stormwatch PHD #10 $2.99
Ben: C’mon Kurt, I know you want to say it.
Kurt: Okay, fine. I was going to get my PhD in Stormwatch, but I want to switch to... How to Make a Monster: The Mechanics of Horror Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-27-2006)
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by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-12-2007)
...Trials Of Shazam #8 (Of 12) $2.99
Un-Men #2 (MR) $2.99
Ben: A bunch a guys who have been married for a few years.
Kurt: That means that we’re…God damn you.
Welcome To Tranquility #10 $2.99
Wonder Girl #1 (Of 6)... Time Out for Torture
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-13-2006)
...Trials Of Shazam #4 (of 12) $2.99
Wildstorm Fine Art Spotlight Jim Lee $3.50
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Battle Pope #12 (MR) $3.50
Fear Agent #9 $2.99
Frank Cho Women Selected Drawings & Illustrations TP (MR) $14.99 ... Comicscape - May 10, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-10-2006)
....Superman Shazam First Thunder TP $12.99Al: A fun little series about the most destructive farting contest in the history of the DC Universe.Kurt: Al, isn't Thundercats on or something?Wildcats Nemesis #9 (of 9) $2.99IMAGEGirls #13 (MR) $2.99Girls Vol ... DAY OF VENGEANCE
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-04-2005)
...he wizard Shazam, who informed him that Big Red was occupied (and we saw a panel of him mixing it up with the Spectre, in a bit of foreshadowing). Presumably, this book's place in the COUNTDOWN tapestry will be made clear soon enough.All in all, this ... Superman/Batman Series 1: Public Enemies
by News Editor (Thu 08-11-2005)
Wizard Universe is offering the Superman/Batman - Public Enemies 1: Action Figures Set along with a Superman as Shazam figure as a bonus when you order the set.The SUPERMAN/BATMAN SERIES 1: PUBLIC ENEMIES set of six contains the following figures:SUPERMAN... Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)
...Trials Of Shazam #10 (Of 12) $2.99
Uncle Sam And The Freedom Fighters #3 (Of 8) $2.99
IMAGE COMICS
Age Of Bronze Vol 3 Betrayal HC $27.99
Ben: I always pick this up and think about buying it because I could... Comicscape - June 28, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-28-2006)
Hail and well met, COMICSCAPE faithful. Welcome to another week in which I provide you, my loyal readers and constant detractors, with a half-hour of free, advertiser-supported comic commentary. And this week, CINESCAPE gives you twice the goodness with... Justice League: (Alex Ross): Series 4
by John Denning (Fri 09-08-2006)
... Adam and Shazam are both fantastic, and the gold sash is highly fashionable, the scowling facial sculpt for Black Adam resembles nothing so much as a caricature of Ronald Reagan. Perhaps Reagan and Leonard Nemoy had an illegitimate superhuman lovechil... Comicscape: Wanted vs. Wanted
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-02-2008)
... Magic Of Shazam #1 $2.25
Blue Beetle #28 $2.99
Countdown Presents Search For Ray Palmer TP $17.99Kurt: DC Presents a Doorstop, or Maybe a Paperweight.
Crayon Shinchan Vol 03 (MR) $7.99
DC Special Raven #5 (of 5) $2.99
Fables #74 (MR) $2.9... Review: 'Aquaman' (Sat 08-05-2006)
"Had it ever aired, let alone been picked up by The CW, this small-screen version of DC Comics' 'Aquaman' might have become a cheesy cult classic along the lines of 'Isis' or 'Shazam!' That it is not as bad as the unaired live-action 'Justice League of Am...Comics2Film Superheroes in Metropolis to honor Superman! (Fri 06-04-2004)
Lou Ferrigno ('The Incredible Hulk'), Jackson Bostwick ('Shazam'), Noel Neill (former Lois Lane) and the 1966 Batmobile are among the guests at the Superman celebration in Metropolis, IL running from June 10-June 13th. Click for details...SHAZAM!
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 12-05-2002)
...rights to Shazam!
(also known as the original Captain Marvel).
"We're
pleased to be developing one of the gems of our library with one of our sister
companies," DC publisher Paul Levitz told Variety.
C2F
readers have long expressed that Shazam! i... DVD Review: Wonder Woman Season 3 (Wed 06-22-2005)
KryptonSite's Craig Byrne takes a look at the Season 3 set of 'Wonder Woman,' which also includes a bonus episode of the 1970's 'Shazam' series. How do they hold up to someone who wasn't around when these shows were originally on? Click to read...No superheroes for Jake Gyllenhaal (Fri 10-12-2007)
Although Jake Gyllenhaal's name comes up frequently in the comics2film casting conversation, the actor told MTV Movies Blog that he's not interested in playing a role in movies like 'Shazam!' or 'Justice League' or 'Spider-Man 4'. "I have definitely wa...Video Interview: 1:1 with John August (Fri 08-31-2007)
John August gives the IESB an update on the upcoming film Shazam! Is the script complete? Do they have casting in mind? All these questions and many more answered in IESB's exclusive!Splitting Superman: The Siegel Victory
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-02-2008)
...avorite.
Shazam The Greatest Stories Ever Told TP $24.99
Stormwatch PHD TP Vol 02 $17.99
Ben: The smartest way to clean up.
Kurt: Dude, having a kid has just given you sh-t on the brain, hasn’t it?
Supergirl #28 $2.99
Superman 3 2 1 Action... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
...arded old Shazam-type tells him he is now a superhero called, yes, Holo-Man. The scientist returns to earth and goes to tell the President what happened (apparently they're buds now), just as the Surrians launch a wave of holographic missiles as the pr... Comicscape: Delving into Dead Souls
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-16-2008)
...Trials Of Shazam TP Vol 02 $14.99
Trinity #7 $2.99
World Of Warcraft #9 $2.99
Kurt: I was really proud of myself when my friend said something about a girl wearing a Hoard t-shirt, and I had no idea what the hell she was talking abou... The Elevator: 'Ghost Zero'
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 03-18-2008)
... created 'SHAZAM', 'Ghost Zero' would be the result.
E :Why do you think 'Ghost Zero' would translate to film/TV/animation?
DF: Although there is plenty of action and supernatural thrills, the core of the story is about a small-town boy in 1947, who ... Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys
by Tim Janson (Tue 12-18-2007)
...tituted a Shazam head to be used for a Peter Parker Montgomery Ward’s exclusive figure. This cannibalizing of the line is what allowed Mego to sell these figures so cheap…usually for around $3 or $4 bucks, and sometimes even less when... Spider-Man: Best Superhero Movie Ever!
by Michael Mason (Fri 04-26-2002)
...way" and "Shazam!" And it works because Raimi
is reminding us, tongue in cheek, that it IS a comic book movie, that the
contrivances and conventions are in place, yet at the same time the world is a
little more "real".
Some people have
problems se... Comicscape - October 5, 2005
by Al Brown (Wed 10-05-2005)
...9Superman Shazam First Thunder #2 (of 4) $3.50Swamp Thing #20 (MR) $2.99Richard Corben (Hellblazer) draws as the Swamp Thing decides to shrink himself down until he can't feel pain anymore, eventually entering a subatomic universe where he parties with... DC Direct Announces New Figures for 2006
by News Editor (Wed 09-21-2005)
...he Joker, Shazam!, The Flash and Green Lantern. In addition, bonus parts included with each character can be combined to form a complete mini-Batmobile! Each figure comes in a "blind" mystery box for added collectibility. (Some minor assembly required.... Comicscape - January 4, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-04-2006)
...9Superman Shazam First Thunder #3 (of 4) $3.50Al: No, Kurt, you can't do a shot for this one. I mean, I guess you can if you want to. But it'll be weird.Kurt: Look, just because you already did yours doesn't mean I'm going to join in to make you feel b... Comicscape - March 15, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-15-2006)
....Superman Shazam First Thunder #4 (of 4) $3.50Al: This has been a fun little series, flying mostly under the radar. Good times.Superman The Daily Planet TP $19.99Swan Vol 6 $9.99Al: Is this that evil Fox reality show, in trade form? Because that would ... Delays and the Fans Who Hate Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-30-2006)
...Trials Of Shazam #1 (of 12) $2.99Al: Judd Winick (Outsiders) and Howard Porter (JLA) set about updating Captain Marvel. Uncle Sam And The Freedom Fighters #2 (of 8) $2.99 IMAGE COMICS Captain Amazing TP $8.99 City Of Heroes #15 $2.99 Cyberforce... League of Extraordinary Witchblade Fans
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-16-2003)
...ro comic. Shazam!(O) THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE (Fox) Acclaimed classic that made a superstar out of Andrew "Dice" Clay in an Academy Award performance. In both wide and fullscreen.(O) ALL NIGHT LONG COLLECTION (Media Blasters) Box set of all ... Unsung Superheroes?
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 01-30-2002)
...in Marvel/Shazam titles and countless old pulp tales. Tom Strong is the ultimate hero in more ways than one, and with his extended family and unending parade of technological gadgets, he cuts a swath through evil in every corner of time and space. With... DC Goes to the Movies (or Doesn’t)
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-31-2007)
...Trials Of Shazam #9 (Of 12) $2.99
Lawyer: What you did to that man is illegal in some states, Mr. Shazam, and this happens to be one of them.
IMAGE COMICS
Accelerate Vol 1 TP $14.99
Bonds #2 (Of 3) $3.99
Ben: Steroids induc... SDCC: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Panel
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 07-25-2008)
...aled that Shazam, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) and The Joker were set to appear as playable characters and models of those characters were displayed. Jax and Liu Kang are newly revealed characters appearing on the MK side.Fans are assured that there were... SUPER STAN!
by Steve Hockinsmith (Fri 08-31-2001)
...ersion of Shazam (not quite the Captain Marvel most people remember), while Chris Bachalo will draw a Catwoman installment, which has been compared to Lee's early work on one of his signature creations: Spider-Man. Lee was quick to agree with tongue fi... Stan Lee Takes on ROBIN
by Rob Allstetter (Wed 11-21-2001)
... Frank on SHAZAM, Walter Simonson on SANDMAN and John Cassaday on CRISIS. "CATWOMAN, to me, is really very evocative of SPIDER-MAN," says Michael Uslan, who coordinated the project and is working with DC editor Mike Carlin. "SANDMAN is very evocative o... What Women Don’t Want
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-14-2007)
...99
Shazam 13 Inch Deluxe Collector Figure $69.99
Showcase Presents Aquaman Vol 1 TP $16.99
Stormwatch Phd #4 $2.99
Stormwatch Phd Var Edition #4 $2.99
Superman Batman Vs Aliens Predators #2 (of 2) $5.99
Kurt: Ne... DC releases Mary Variant Images
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-24-2007)
DC Comics has now released an image of the Mary variant figure for the upcoming DC Direct wave of Shazam figures.Each figure features multiple points of articulation and a base.You can see the image to the left. Figures will be available on November... Rise Up and Hear the Bells: The Return of Captain America
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 01-30-2008)
...Trials Of Shazam #11 (Of 12) $2.99
Y The Last Man #60 (MR) (Note Price) $4.99
Ben: Thanks for sticking with us until the end, that will be $2 extra please.
Kurt: Look for my analysis and commentary next week. Whee!
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Casa... Holy Shitaki, Batgirl
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-17-2008)
... Magic Of Shazam #2 $2.25
Ben:More milk and a little spaghetti.
Birds Of Prey #122 $2.99
Brave And The Bold #17 $2.99
Casey Blue Beyond Tomorrow #5 (Of 6) $2.99
Ben:All the way to…... TOM STRONG #13
by Tony Whitt (Mon 07-02-2001)
...'s even a Shazam stand-in here!The four artists that aid and abet Moore in this exercise also enter into the sense of fun. With the sole exception of Russ Heath, who has mastered the "funny animals" style of comic art but has trouble including human ch... Letting Stan's Imagination Run Wild
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 07-20-2001)
...ter style Shazam, while Chris Bachalo will draw the Catwoman installment, which Michael Uslan compared to Lee's Spider-Man. Lee was quick to agree with tongue firmly in cheek: "She's bitten by a radioactive cat!"Aquaman will swim into view as well, wit... Aquaman The Complete Collection
by Tim Janson (Sun 11-25-2007)
...ve-action Shazam series, The Groovie Goolies, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and Bravestar. Filmation really has an incredible resume. Like rival studio, Hanna Barbera, Filmation perfected a low-cost approach to animation, particular... Offbeat Observations
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-15-2007)
...h’s Shazam: Monster Society of Evil did so well as to merit another, similar series – Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam, by Mike Kunkel. I don’t want anyone to think I’ve turned into a DC-basher or anything. But, th... Hollywood Writers and Mainstream Acceptance
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-11-2007)
...Trials Of Shazam #6 (of 12) $2.99
Ben: We’ll let you off with a fine this time, but remember, just because it’s consensual doesn’t make it legal.
Kurt: Are you sure you really want to lay down the law with Captain Marvel? ... "Crisis Aftermath: The Spectre"
by Tim Janson (Mon 04-30-2007)
...he wizard Shazam and destroying Atlantis. Needing a human host the Spectre offers himself to recently murdered homicide detective Crispus Allen, who was killed by a dirty cop, ironically named Jim Corrigan, the name of the Spectre’s orig... Another Trip to the Buffet
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-13-2007)
...Trials of Shazam #7 (of 12) $2.99
IMAGE COMICS
Agency TP $14.99
Amory Wars #1 (of 5) $2.99
Kurt: Um, like polyamory wars? That’d get ugly.
Death Jr Vol 2 TP $14.99
Kurt: My wife will be thrilled.
... A Fantastic Feud: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-27-2007)
...Trials Of Shazam Vol 1 TP $14.99
Wetworks #10 $2.99
Wonder Woman #10 (AA) $2.99
Wonder Woman: Is that Robin? This is so embarrassing.
Kurt: What the hell am I doing at a meeting with a bunch of con-geeks in costume? Where ... RAPTOR
by JOHN THONEN (Sat 11-10-2001)
...o create Shazam! - instant victims. If you know about the cinematic deceits on screen, you can sometimes spot that the people getting killed are oddly younger, or thinner, in their death scenes than they were a moment earlier in the main film, but the... 
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