![]() ![]() While Billy Batson's ultimate fate is still TBD, Mary taking the role is an exciting new direction for the underrated hero. It's going to be a lot of fun to see Mary Marvel become the new Shazam. But nothing is ever truly normal for this young hero, because she’s just been chosen as the new champion of Shazam! (At least according to a talking rabbit sent by her estranged brother Billy.) Will she embrace the power? Or will it die alongside this world’s hope of survival against the mysterious magical forces waiting to take control? It’s finally time for a voyage of self-discovery as she prepares for her freshman year of college and a civilian life. Most heroes would be distraught, but not Mary. Mary Bromfield has always struggled to determine who she is outside her family … kinda hard to do when you’re all superheroes! Now, after Billy Batson’s heroic sacrifice, the power of Shazam has vanished, and she’s been left powerless. Mary Bromfield made her live-action debut in 2019's Shazam, where Grace Fulton and Michelle Borth played her.Ĭheck out a synopsis of the series below. The character has continued to play a crucial part in Shazam's stories. Like Shazam/Captain Marvel, she didn't appear in comics for nearly 20 years before DC acquired the rights to the formerly Fawcett heroes in the early 1970s. Mary Bromfield would become one of the sidekicks to Shazam and gain similar powers to become Mary Marvel. Mary Marvel is one of the oldest heroes in comic books, first appearing in Captain Marvel Adventures #18 by Otto Binder and Marc Swayze in 1942. DC Comics revealed on Friday that Mary Marvel would become Shazam in a brand new four-issue miniseries called The Champion of Shazam, which will be written by Josie Campbell and feature art from Evan "Doc" Shaner. With Billy Batson officially stepping out of the role as Shazam in the DC Universe, his sister Mary Bromfield aka Mary Marvel will take the moniker in a brand new miniseries. Overall, it's highly forgettable, but kids will enjoy it, assuming they won't be affected by the CG monsters.Warning! Spoilers for The New Champion of Shazam #1 by DC Comics Billy has probably less than 10 minutes shown interacting with the fosters that him eventually accepting them as family is a giant, unsatisfying leap. And except for Freddy, everyone is entirely one-dimensional and stereotypical: overly enthusiastic foster parents, the tech-wizard gamer Asian, the sweet 16-type daughter going off to college, bullies, etc. I'd be pretty stoked too if I suddenly gained superpowers, but neither character is a natural extension. That's pretty much the bar of humor throughout, besides the numerous "Look what I can do!" moments of discovery for the powers.) There's a large disconnect between the ever-brooding Billy and the upbeat Shazam, almost like a reverse Jekyll/Hyde. ![]() Later on he uses his adult form to buy beer and visit a strip club like every teenage boy's wishes. The comparisons to a kid-friendly Deadpool are apt, but without the wackiness that "seals the deal" as most of the jokes are simple/cheesy/cheap (At the very beginning, Billy steals a cop's lunch bag while he pleads against it. If the trailers didn't exactly make you LOL, then you'd probably won't within the full movie. Sure I had a few smirks and chuckles now and then, but there wasn't anything roaringly hilarious. Maybe I'm just cynical, but I didn't find it very funny. ![]() ![]() I didn't mind the villain being one-note, but I wish they did something better than the old "7 deadly sins," or at the very least been more creative with the designs (which look like clay concept models of generic gargoyles and you couldn't even tell which sin was which). The special FX are good, but there aren't any mindblowing scenes (no real fighting or magic other than smoke and lightning). The little drama with Billy searching for his long-lost mom, while being unable to accept companionship from others, is alright. Story-wise, it does its job without much surprise or imagination. I can honestly say it was a fun movie, but I just don't see where the glowing praise is coming from. I'm not familiar with the comics so I had no special expectations. Technically a 6.5, but definitely not anything to be thrilled about, as there isn't much novelty. Shazam: But you're welcome for not getting robbed! We still don't know if the suit is bulletproof, or if you are. Go to town.įreddy Freeman: Wait, wait, wait. You have bullet immunity!įreddy Freeman: Today is December 8th, and this video proof of authenticity. Shazam: Gentlemen, why use guns when we can handle this like real men?įreddy Freeman: Bullet immunity. ![]()
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