With this issue, we are back to our regularly scheduled (?) arc, after last issue's fill-in. It begins with the Family looking over Black Adam's unconscious body, as Daddy Shazam, who is under the control of Mr. Mind, leads the Monster Society to take over the Magiclands. Capt. Shazam starts fighting Daddy Shazam, ordering Mr. Mind to leave his body, while the rest of the Family take on the Monster Society. Capt. Shazam tries to reason with Daddy Shazam, but Mr. Mind tells him how he took control of C.C. Batson's body, revealing that C.C. has never given Billy a second thought in his life. Mr Mind then gives his demands: he wants to be the most most powerful magical being in all the realms. Capt. Shazam unsuccessfully tries to take the power away from Daddy Shazam. Mr. Tawny attempts to capture Sivana, but Daddy Shazam turns him into a kitten. With the foster parents in Daddy Shazam's grip, Sivana conjures up the Book of Champions, and Daddy Shazam/Mr. Mind orders Capt. Shazam to read one of the spells, or else the foster parents will die. Capt. Shazam does and the realms are merged together into a single earth. Capt. Shazam then reads a spell that shrinks him, and he enters Daddy Shazam's ear to fight Mr. Mind one-on-one. To be continued.
Geoff Johns' script is basic. One long fight scene with lots of introspective monologues between punches. Dale Eaglesham handles the art solo, and it's a bit better than his previous efforts. This issue earns a C+.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Monday, July 13, 2020
Benjamin Keough, R.I.P
The Presley family has confirmed that Elvis' grandson, Benjamin Keough, died on July 12, 2020 at the age of 27. Long time readers of this blog may know in the early years of the Shazam movie development, Ben was my pick to play Freddy Freeman/Captain Marvel Jr.
Condolences to the Presley family.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord,
Let perpetual light shine upon him,
May he rest in peace.
Condolences to the Presley family.
Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord,
Let perpetual light shine upon him,
May he rest in peace.
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