Shazam! #13
In "The Case of the Charming Crook!", Billy Batson and his friends Freddy and Mary team up with a curious newcomer, Sterling Morris, when a magical bottle leads them on a treasure hunt that takes a surprising turn. What starts as an adventure in search of gold quickly spirals when the group unwittingly frees the notorious Barbary Pirates. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life with dynamic art by C. C. Beck, this 1974 DC classic blends whimsy and danger, with Bob Oksner’s cover capturing the swashbuckling intrigue.
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Sterling Morris finds a magic bottle that leads him, along with Billy, Freddy and Mary, to what they hope is a buried treasure. Unfortunately there is no treasure, but they manage to release the Barbary Pirates.
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