Shazam ! #5

Name: Shazam ! #5
Brand: Arédit-Artima

Apr 1975 · Arédit-Artima · 2 FRF

“L'homme invisible”

In "L'homme invisible," Billy Batson, Sunny Sparkle, and Rowdy Sparkle stumble upon a mysterious magic book while recycling paper—setting off a chain of events that turns Rowdy into the "world's toughest guy." Written by Elliot Maggin and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by C. C. Beck (pencils and inks), this 1975 French release features a cover by Beck that captures the story’s playful yet potent energy.

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writer Elliot Maggin · artist, inker C. C. Beck · cover C. C. Beck

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writer Elliot Maggin

artist, inker C. C. Beck

cover pencils, inks C. C. Beck

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While collecting paper for recycling, Billy Batson, Sunny Sparkle and Rowdy Sparkle find a magic book. Rowdy uses it to become the "world's toughest guy". But he's still no match for Captain Marvel.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).