Shazam!: Origins #[nn]
"Shazam! [Chapter 1]" kicks off Geoff Johns’ reimagining of the Shazam mythos with a grounded, heartfelt look at Billy Batson and his foster brother Freddy as they navigate their lives in the city. When Freddy follows Billy to the zoo and discovers his secret visits to a tiger named Tawny, the two bond over their shared sense of being outsiders—leading them to plot a clever act of revenge against the Bryers. Meanwhile, Sivana, now wielding a newfound ability to perceive magic, sets his sights on a long-lost tomb, drawing him closer to the dark legacy of Black Adam. Gary Frank’s dynamic artwork brings emotional weight and kinetic energy to every page, while Brad Anderson’s colors and Nick J. Napolitano’s crisp lettering complete the immersive experience.
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Freddy follows Billy when he sneaks out at night, and finds that he goes to the zoo to visit a tiger named Tawny. Freddy and Billy plot revenge on the Bryers. Sivana uses his new ability to see magic to find the tomb of Black Adam.
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