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☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis deluxe hardcover collects the 2019 Shazam! series, following Billy Batson and his foster siblings—Darla, Eugene, Freddy, Mary, and Pedro—as they navigate their newfound powers and the responsibilities of being Earth's Mightiest Mortals. The story pits them against classic foes like Dr. Sivana and the ancient threat of Black Adam, while exploring the magical legacy of the wizard Shazam. Featuring Geoff Johns' writing and Dale Eaglesham's art, this edition includes behind-the-scenes material and a complete narrative arc from the series' debut issues.
In "Chapter 1" of Shazam!: The Deluxe Edition, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank launch a bold new era for the Shazam family, spotlighting Billy Batson’s secret nighttime visits to the zoo and his growing bond with a tiger named Tawny. When Freddy catches on, the two brothers team up to outwit the cruel Bryers, while a dangerous new threat emerges as Sivana begins to unravel the mysteries of ancient magic—leading him straight to Black Adam’s forgotten tomb. Gary Frank’s dynamic artwork, rendered in bold, expressive lines and rich colors by Brad Anderson, brings this high-stakes, heartfelt story to life, with a cover by Frank that captures the series’ electric energy.
In "Chapter 1" of Shazam!: The Deluxe Edition, Sivana closes in on those touched by the Wizard Shazam’s power, while Rosa and Victor Vasquez take a bold step by agreeing to foster Billy. The tension builds as past and present collide in a world where destiny isn’t just chosen—it’s tested.
In "Chapter 4" of Shazam!: The Deluxe Edition, Freddy follows Billy one night to the zoo, where he discovers Billy’s secret visits to a tiger named Tawny. The two boys team up on a plan to outwit the Bryers, while Sivana, now able to see magic, tracks down the hidden tomb of Black Adam.
In "Chapter 5" of Shazam!: The Deluxe Edition, Black Adam awakens under Sivana’s command, his fury directed at the wizard’s whereabouts, while Billy Batson, caught in the fallout of a failed revenge scheme with Freddy, escapes into the subway—only to stumble upon a place that defies explanation.
In "Chapter 6" of Shazam!: The Deluxe Edition, Billy Batson meets the Wizard Shazam, who bestows upon him the power to become the superhero Shazam and warns of an impending danger. Now wielding his new abilities, Billy—alongside his friend Freddy—begins to navigate the challenges and wonders of his transformed life on Earth.
In "Chapter 7" of Shazam!: The Deluxe Edition, Black Adam’s return to the modern world is marked by a tense alliance with Sivana, who seeks to harness his power. When Adam tries to claim the Rock of Eternity for himself, he’s met with a shocking barrier—someone else has been chosen as the new champion, and the magic no longer answers to him.
In "Chapter 10" of Shazam!: The Deluxe Edition, Billy is on the run, hiding as Black Adam hunts for Shazam, while Freddy takes the foster siblings on a mission to find him. With Sivana now in possession of the Seven Deadly Sins, he unites them with Black Adam, setting the stage for a dangerous confrontation.
In "Chapter 11" from Shazam!: The Deluxe Edition, Billy and his siblings race toward the Rock of Eternity in search of the Wizard, guided by the weight of urgency and the echoes of their shared past. As they journey, Francesca shares the haunting story of Black Adam’s origins, sparking a revelation in Billy that may hold the key to facing the threat ahead.
In "Chapter 12" from Shazam!: The Deluxe Edition, Black Adam confronts Billy with a chilling confession—his ruthless decision to kill his own nephew to claim the Shazam power for himself—while Mary, Freddy, and the foster siblings race against time to free Billy before it’s too late.
In "Conclusion," Billy Batson makes a bold choice to share his Shazam powers with his foster siblings, uniting them as champions of magic to face a terrifying threat: Black Adam and the Seven Deadly Sins, who have taken control of Mr. Bryer, twisting him into a monstrous force. The story builds toward a high-stakes clash where family, power, and magic collide.
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