Shazam: The New Beginning #3

In "Shazam! The New Beginning Part Three: 'A' Is for Stamina... 'Z' Is for Power...", Billy Batson returns to San Francisco with Uncle Dudley, determined to warn radio host Emily Thickert about the looming danger posed by Black Adam. When her loyalty is tested and she turns against him, Billy transforms into Captain Marvel and ventures into a forgotten subway station, where he encounters the spirit of Shazam—learning the ancient truth behind Black Adam’s origins. Written by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, with dynamic art by Tom Mandrake and colors by Carl Gafford, this 1987 issue delivers a pivotal moment in the Shazam mythos, all wrapped in a striking cover by Mandrake.