History of Captain Marvel (DC Comics) in Timeline
Captain Marvel, now known as Shazam, is a superhero created in 1939 by C.C. Beck and Bill Parker. His alter ego is Billy Batson, a young boy who transforms into a powerful adult superhero by uttering the magic word "SHAZAM!" This word grants him powers derived from six immortal elders: Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury. He fights villains like Black Adam, Doctor Sivana, and Mister Mind, often alongside his sister Mary Batson and friend Freddy Freeman, who also gain powers. Captain Marvel has been a member of superhero teams like the Justice League, Justice Society of America and Teen Titans.
1939: Captain Marvel Created
In 1939, C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker created Captain Marvel, a superhero who would later be published by Fawcett Comics and DC Comics.
1939: Fawcett Comics Division Starts
In 1939, after the success of Superman and Batman, Fawcett Publications started its own comics division, recruiting Bill Parker to create hero characters.
1939: Whiz Comics #2 Published
In late 1939, Whiz Comics #2 was published, featuring the origin of Captain Marvel and Billy Batson.
1939: Comic Book Renamed Whiz Comics
In the fall of 1939, the comic book initially printed as Flash Comics #1 and Thrill Comics #1 was renamed Whiz Comics, and Captain Thunder's name was changed to Captain Marvel.
1940: Introduction of Billy Batson and Captain Marvel
In 1940, Whiz Comics #2 introduced Billy Batson, a homeless newsboy, who becomes Captain Marvel after meeting the wizard Shazam. Shazam grants Billy the powers of Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury.
1940: First Appearance in Whiz Comics #2
In February 1940, Captain Marvel made his debut in Whiz Comics #2, published by Fawcett Comics. This issue introduced Billy Batson, who transforms into Captain Marvel by saying "SHAZAM!".
1940: Whiz Comics #2 Published
In late 1939, Whiz Comics #2 (cover-dated February 1940) was published. It introduced Billy Batson and his transformation into Captain Marvel.
March 1941: Captain Marvel Adventures Series Debut
In March 1941, Captain Marvel Adventures, Captain Marvel's solo series, debuted with issue #1, written and drawn by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby.
1941: First Film Adaptation
In 1941, Captain Marvel became the first comic book superhero adapted to film in the Republic Pictures serial, Adventures of Captain Marvel, starring Tom Tyler as Captain Marvel.
1941: Captain Marvel Saves Freddy Freeman
In 1941, Captain Marvel saved Freddy Freeman in Whiz Comics #25, granting him the power to become Captain Marvel Jr. by saying "Captain Marvel."
1941: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
In 1941, Detective Comics (DC Comics) sued Fawcett Comics and Republic Pictures for copyright infringement, claiming Captain Marvel was based on Superman.
1941: Introduction of the Lieutenant Marvels
In 1941, Whiz Comics #21 introduced the Lieutenant Marvels, three other boys named "Billy Batson" who can also become adult superheroes by saying "Shazam!" in unison, forming a team with Captain Marvel.
1942: Otto Binder Takes Over Writing Duties
By 1942, Otto Binder became the chief writer for Captain Marvel-related comics stories after Bill Parker was drafted into World War II.
1942: Introduction of Mary Marvel
In 1942, Captain Marvel Adventures #18 introduced Mary Bromfield, Billy's long-lost twin sister, who becomes Mary Marvel by saying "Shazam."
1943: Captain Marvel Radio Serial Broadcast
Around 1943, a Captain Marvel radio serial was briefly broadcast, possibly by Mutual or NBC, with Burt Boyar as Billy Batson.
1943: Comic Strip Sample Installments Prepared
In 1943, C. C. Beck and writer Rod Reed prepared seven sample installments of a Captain Marvel comic strip, but syndicates expressed no interest.
1945: Steamboat Removed from Comics
In 1945, Steamboat, an African-American valet character, was removed from the comics due to protests over racial stereotyping.
1947: Introduction of Mr. Tawky Tawny
From 1947 forward, Billy/Marvel's sidekick was Mr. Tawky Tawny, an anthropomorphic talking tiger who works as a museum curator and seeks integration into human society.
1948: Copyright Infringement Trial
In 1948, the copyright infringement case, National Comics Publications, Inc. v. Fawcett Publications, Inc., went to trial after seven years of litigation.
1951: Initial Verdict Favors Fawcett
In 1951, the initial verdict in the copyright infringement case favored Fawcett, as DC was found negligent in copyrighting Superman newspaper strips.
May 1953: "Superduperman" Parody in Mad
In May 1953, the National Comics/Fawcett Comics rivalry was parodied in "Superduperman", a satirical comic book story in Mad issue #4.
August 14, 1953: Fawcett Agrees to Cease Publication
On August 14, 1953, Fawcett agreed to permanently cease publication of comics with Captain Marvel-related characters and pay National $400,000 in damages.
1953: Fawcett Ceases Publication
In 1953, Fawcett Comics ceased publishing Captain Marvel-related comics due to a copyright infringement suit from DC Comics.
1953: Fawcett Settlement
In 1953, Fawcett agreed to never publish Captain Marvel again as part of their settlement, preventing a revival during the Silver Age of Comic Books.
1954: Binder and Schaffenberger Join DC
From 1954, Otto Binder and Kurt Schaffenberger, formerly of Fawcett, became prominent members of the creative team for Superman-related comics at DC.
1955: Time Spell on Fawcett City
In 1955, the Wizard Shazam placed a spell on Fawcett City that slowed time to a crawl, later broken in later issues.
1963: Captain Marvel Cameo in Lois Lane
In 1963, Kurt Schaffenberger snuck an unauthorized cameo by Captain Marvel into a story in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #42.
1963: Marvelman Ceases Publication
In 1963, Marvelman ceased publication.
1966: M. F. Enterprises' Captain Marvel
In 1966, M. F. Enterprises produced their own Captain Marvel, an android superhero, whose main characteristic was the ability to split his body into several parts.
1967: Marvel Comics' Captain Marvel
In 1967, Marvel Comics created and first published their own Captain Marvel character, establishing a comic book trademark.
1969: Bill Black's Captain Marvel Revival Attempt
In 1969, Bill Black attempted to revive Captain Marvel for his fanzine, but fearing legal issues with Fawcett Publications, he destroyed the print run, saving only two copies. He then rewrote the story with his own hero, Captain Paragon.
1970: Rocket's Blast Comicollector Special Issue
In 1970, Rocket's Blast Comicollector published a special issue, The Rocket's Blast Special 8, focusing on Captain Marvel's origins and creation, featuring columns by C.C. Beck, Don Newton, Robert Kline, and Gene Arnold. It also included an opinion piece criticizing Detective Comics' copyright infringement lawsuit.
June 16, 1972: DC Licenses Captain Marvel
On June 16, 1972, DC Comics entered an agreement with Fawcett to license the Captain Marvel and Marvel Family characters.
1972: DC Licenses Character Rights
In 1972, Fawcett licensed the rights to Captain Marvel to DC Comics, who began integrating the character into their universe.
1973: Shazam! Comic Series Begins
In 1973, the Shazam! comic series began with Shazam! #1, featuring both new stories and reprints from the 1940s and 1950s. Dennis O'Neil was the primary writer, later replaced by Elliot S. Maggin and E. Nelson Bridwell. C. C. Beck drew the first 10 issues.
June 1974: Superman vs. Captain Thunder in Superman #276
In June 1974, DC Comics published a story in Superman #276 featuring a battle between Superman and Captain Thunder, a thinly disguised version of Captain Marvel.
December 1974: Shazam! Subtitle Change
In December 1974, due to a cease and desist letter from Marvel Comics, DC changed the subtitle of Shazam! to "The World's Mightiest Mortal" starting with Shazam! #15.
December 1974: Captain Marvel meets Lex Luthor
In December 1974, the real Captain Marvel met Lex Luthor in Shazam! #15.
1974: Shazam! TV Series Premieres
In 1974, Filmation's live-action Shazam! series premiered on CBS.
1974: Captain Thunder Inspiration
In 1974, the Captain Thunder character was used as inspiration for the updated Captain Marvel proposal.
1975: The Shazam!/Isis Hour
From 1975 until the end of its run, Shazam! aired as one-half of The Shazam!/Isis Hour alongside The Secrets of Isis.
1976: Shazam! TV Series Ends
The Shazam! live-action series ended its run in 1976.
1977: Licensing Fee to CBS Publications
After 1977, DC paid CBS Publications, as Fawcett's successor, a licensing fee per issue, per page for each of the Fawcett characters who appeared in Shazam! or crossovers.
1977: Dr. Sivana Creates Superman Robot
In 1977, Dr. Sivana creates a Superman robot made of a super-steel to destroy Captain Marvel in Shazam! #30.
April 1978: Shazam! Rewritten
As of April 1978, starting with issue #34, Shazam! was heavily rewritten with more realistic stories and art, with Alan Weiss and Joe Rubinstein drawing the first issue. Subsequently Don Newton and Kurt Schaffenberger took over.
April 1978: Limited Collectors' Edition #C-58
In April 1978, Limited Collectors' Edition #C-58 featured a "Superman vs. Shazam!" story by writer Gerry Conway and artists Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.
October 1978: Shazam! as Back-up in World's Finest Comics
Starting in October/November 1978 with issue #253, the Shazam! feature was kept alive as a back-up in World's Finest Comics.
1978: Superman/Captain Marvel Battle in All-New Collectors' Edition #C-58
In 1978, a notable Superman/Captain Marvel battle occurred in All-New Collectors' Edition #C-58.
1979: Legends of the Superheroes Specials
In 1979, Captain Marvel appeared in a pair of low-budget, live-action comedy specials, Legends of the Superheroes, produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions.
1981: Roy Thomas Joins DC Comics
In 1981, Roy Thomas was lured from Marvel Comics to DC with the contractual obligation to become the main writer of Shazam! and the Justice Society of America characters.
August 1982: End of Shazam! in World's Finest Comics
In August 1982, the Shazam! feature ended its run in World's Finest Comics with issue #282.
October 1982: Shazam! Material in Adventure Comics
In September and October 1982, leftover Shazam! material saw publication in Adventure Comics #491–492.
1982: Marvelman Revived
In 1982, Marvelman was revived by writer Alan Moore in Warrior Magazine.
1983: Updated Captain Marvel Proposal
In 1983, a proposal for an updated Captain Marvel, an African-American "Willie Fawcett" who becomes Captain Thunder, was submitted to DC but never used.
1985: Marvelman Reprinted as Miracleman
In 1985, Moore's Marvelman adventures were reprinted in color by Eclipse Comics as Miracleman due to trademark issues.
1985: Pre-1985 Story Influences
Jeff Smith's Shazam! miniseries featured Billy Batson and Captain Marvel as separate personalities, as they were in the pre-1985 stories.
1985: Marvel Family before Crisis on Infinite Earths
Prior to DC's Crisis on Infinite Earths comic book miniseries in 1985, the Marvel Family included part-time members such as Uncle Marvel and the Lieutenant Marvels.
1985: Crisis on Infinite Earths Integration
With their 1985 Crisis on Infinite Earths miniseries, DC fully integrated Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family characters into the DC Universe.
1986: John Byrne's Reboot Project
Around 1986, John Byrne initiated a Shazam! reboot project, following his work on Legends and The Man of Steel.
1986: First Post-Crisis Appearance
In 1986, Captain Marvel made his first Post-Crisis appearance in the Legends miniseries.
1986: Mary Marvel's Character Change
Prior to 1986, Mary remained a teenager in Marvel form, but Ordway's 1990s Power of Shazam! series made her superpowered form an adult like Billy's.
1986: Billy Batson's Personality Retained
Starting around 1986 in the Legends miniseries, the personality of young Billy Batson began to be retained when he transformed into Captain Marvel in most future depictions.
1987: Captain Marvel Joins Justice League
In 1987, Captain Marvel became a member of the Justice League in Keith Giffen's and J. M. DeMatteis' relaunch of that title.
1987: Shazam! The New Beginning
In 1987, Roy & Dann Thomas's miniseries Shazam! The New Beginning had a 15-year-old Billy being forced to move in with Doctor Sivana, who in this version is the cruel uncle who throws Billy out into the street.
October 25, 1988: Action Comics Weekly Story Arc
From October 25, 1988 to November 15, 1988, a revised version of Captain Marvel appeared in Action Comics Weekly #623–626, introducing a Neo-Nazi version of Captain Marvel.
November 15, 1988: Shazam! Ongoing Series Announcement
On November 15, 1988, at the end of the Action Comics Weekly story arc, it was announced that a new Shazam! ongoing series would be launched.
1989: Roy Thomas Departs DC
In 1989, Roy Thomas departed DC after his removal from the Shazam! project, leading to the cancellation of his intended Marvel Family revival.
1991: DC Acquires Full Rights
In 1991, DC Comics acquired all rights to Captain Marvel and the entire family of related characters.
1991: Jerry Ordway's Shazam! Assignment
In 1991, Jerry Ordway was given the Shazam! assignment and pitched it as a painted graphic novel that would lead into a series.
1994: Power of Shazam! Graphic Novel
In 1994, Jerry Ordway's Power of Shazam! graphic novel, which became the character's definite origin through 2011, featured a ten-year-old Billy being chosen as the Wizard Shazam's champion.
1995: Superman/Captain Marvel Battle in Superman vol. 2, #102
In 1995, a notable Superman/Captain Marvel battle occurred in Superman vol. 2, #102.
1995: The Power of Shazam! Publication
In 1995, the DC publication "The Power of Shazam!" depicted the Shazam power as a finite source, divided among Marvel Family members, weakening them accordingly.
1995: Power of Shazam! Ongoing Series Begins
In 1995, the Power of Shazam! ongoing series began, following the success of the graphic novel. It reintroduced the Marvel Family into the modern DC Universe.
1996: Kingdom Come Miniseries Appearance
In 1996, Captain Marvel appeared in Mark Waid and Alex Ross's Kingdom Come alternate universe Elseworlds miniseries, playing a significant role as a mind-controlled pawn.
1996: Kingdom Come
In 1996, the Kingdom Come comic depicted Billy Batson as an adult, brainwashed servant of Lex Luthor.
1996: Superman/Captain Marvel Battle in Kingdom Come #4
In 1996, the Superman/Captain Marvel battle depicted in Kingdom Come #4 serves as the climax of that miniseries, with Marvel having been brainwashed.
1998: Elseworld's Finest: Supergirl & Batgirl
In 1998, the Elseworld's Finest: Supergirl & Batgirl comic depicted Captain Marvel as a bald African-American man.
1998: Superman: Distant Fires
In 1998, the Elseworlds comic Superman: Distant Fires depicted an adult Billy Batson obsessed with Wonder Woman and provoking his transformation into Captain Marvel.
1999: Cancellation of Power of Shazam!
After the cancellation of the Power of Shazam! title in 1999, the Marvel Family made appearances in other DC comic books.
1999: Power of Shazam! Series Ends
In 1999, the Power of Shazam! ongoing series was cancelled.
2000: Shazam! Power of Hope Graphic Novel
In 2000, Captain Marvel starred in the Shazam! Power of Hope oversized special graphic novel, written by Paul Dini and painted by Alex Ross.
2001: Just Imagine... Comics Line
In 2001, an alternate take on Shazam! was published as part of the Just Imagine... comics line, reimagined by Stan Lee.
2001: The Dark Knight Strikes Again
In 2001, the comic miniseries The Dark Knight Strikes Again featured an aged Captain Marvel whose alter ego Billy Batson died eight years prior.
2002: "Shazam!" Yelled in Spider-Man
In 2002, Peter Parker yells "Shazam!" while trying to get his powers working in Spider-Man.
2002: The Dark Knight Strikes Again
In 2002, the comic miniseries The Dark Knight Strikes Again featured an aged Captain Marvel whose alter ego Billy Batson died eight years prior.
2003: Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil Development
In 2003, work began on Jeff Smith's Shazam! miniseries, a more traditional take on the character.
September 2005: Superman/Shazam: First Thunder
In September 2005, the Superman/Shazam: First Thunder miniseries, written by Judd Winick and drawn by Josh Middleton, was published, depicting the first post-Crisis meeting between Superman and Captain Marvel.
2005: Marvel Family in Infinite Crisis
In 2005, the Marvel Family played an integral part in DC's Infinite Crisis crossover. The wizard Shazam is killed by the Spectre in the Day of Vengeance miniseries, and Captain Marvel assumes the wizard's place.
March 2006: Completion of Superman/Shazam: First Thunder
In March 2006, the Superman/Shazam: First Thunder miniseries concluded publication.
2006: The Trials of Shazam! Published
In 2006, The Trials of Shazam!, a 12-issue maxiseries written by Judd Winick and illustrated by Howard Porter and Mauro Cascioli, was published. Captain Marvel took over the role of the wizard Shazam.
2006: Isis Introduced into DC Comics
In 2006, an adapted version of Isis, the heroine of The Secrets of Isis, was introduced into DC Comics as Black Adam's wife.
2006: Marvel Family in 52
In 2006, the Marvel Family made guest appearances in the year-long weekly maxi-series 52, which featured Black Adam and introduced his "Black Marvel Family."
May 2, 2007: New Multiverse Revealed
On May 2, 2007, 52 #52 revealed a new Multiverse with Earth-5 having visual aspects similar to the pre-Crisis Earth-S, including the Marvel Family characters.
July 2007: Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil Publication
In July 2007, the Captain Marvel miniseries, Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil, written and illustrated by Jeff Smith, was published in four 48-page installments.
2007: Justice Maxi-Series
From 2005 to 2007, the Marvel Family appeared frequently in the 12-issue Justice maxi-series by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, and Doug Braithwaite.
2007: Black Adam Gives Mary Batson His Powers
In 2007, during Countdown to Final Crisis, Black Adam gave the powerless Mary Batson his powers, transforming her into a more aggressive super-powered figure.
July 2008: Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! Debut
In July 2008, the all-ages Captain Marvel comic, Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam!, debuted under DC's Johnny DC imprint.
2008: The Trials of Shazam! Concludes
In 2008, The Trials of Shazam!, a 12-issue maxiseries, concluded publication.
2008: Mary Marvel becomes a villainess
In 2008, as well as in DC's 2008–2009 Final Crisis limited series, Mary Marvel, now black-costumed and possessed by DeSaad, became a villainess.
2009: Marvel Comics Obtains Marvelman Rights
In 2009, Marvel Comics obtained the rights to the original 1950s Marvelman characters and stories.
2009: Mary Marvel's Villainous Turn
In 2009, during Final Crisis, Mary Marvel, possessed by DeSaad, joined forces with Darkseid and fought Supergirl and Freddy Freeman/Shazam.
2009: Blackest Night Appearance
In 2009-2010, Billy and Mary Batson made a brief appearance during DC's Blackest Night saga in The Power of Shazam! #48.
December 2010: Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! Ends
In December 2010, the monthly comic, Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam!, ended its publication.
2010: Blackest Night Saga
In 2009-2010, Billy and Mary Batson made a brief appearance during DC's Blackest Night saga in The Power of Shazam! #48.
2010: Justice League: Generation Lost
In 2010, Justice League: Generation Lost featured a female Captain Marvel, Sahar Shazeen, as a member of an alternate-future Justice League.
2011: Burt Boyar Interview
In 2011, Burt Boyar recalled his experience as Billy Batson in a 1943 radio show in an interview.
2011: The New 52 Relaunch and Flashpoint
In 2011, DC Comics relaunched their entire comic book lineup with The New 52, starting with the Flashpoint miniseries. This featured an alternate timeline where Billy, Mary, and Freddy Batson were joined by three new kids as the "S! H! A! Z! A! M! Family," transforming into Captain Thunder. While the continuity changed, the new kids were reintroduced later.
2011: Shazam! One-Shot Story
In 2011, DC published a one-shot Shazam! story written by Eric Wallace, featuring Billy and Mary helping Freddy/Shazam in a battle with Blaze.
2011: Character Renamed Shazam
In 2011, DC relaunched its comic book properties and renamed the mainline version of Captain Marvel to "Shazam", and his associates became the "Shazam Family".
2011: Power of Shazam! Graphic Novel as definite origin.
In 2011, Jerry Ordway's Power of Shazam! graphic novel, which became the character's definite origin.
2011: Rebooted Magic Word Rules
In 2011, the Captain Marvel reboot changed the rules so that he could speak the magic word "Shazam" without transforming.
2011: Flashpoint Comics Miniseries
In 2011, the Flashpoint comics miniseries featured an alternate Captain Thunder with six alter-egos and a scarred face.
2011: Billy and Mary owning a apartment.
In 2011, the Shazam! one-shot depicts Billy and Mary owning a apartment legitimately, implying the character of being eighteen.
March 2012: Shazam! Backup Story in Justice League
In March 2012, Justice League (vol. 2) #7 featured a Shazam! backup story by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, introducing Billy Batson and his supporting cast into the New DC Universe. Captain Marvel received a redesigned costume and was officially renamed "Shazam."
2012: New 52 Origin Revision and Name Change
In 2012, Geoff Johns revised Billy Batson's origin for DC's New 52 universe, renaming the character's alter-ego as "Shazam" and introducing new foster siblings and a revised storyline involving Black Adam and the Seven Deadly Sins.
2012: Introduction of Shazam Family Members
In 2012, Pedro Peña, Eugene Choi, and Darla Dudley were introduced into regular DC continuity with Justice League (vol. 2) #8 as three of the six children sharing the powers of "Captain Thunder".
2012: Elements of the Billy Batson's origin remain.
In 2012, basic elements of Billy Batson's and Captain Marvel's origin story remained more or less intact, with minor alterations over the years.
2013: Injustice: Gods Among Us Prequel Comic
In 2013, in the prequel comic to the video game Injustice: Gods Among Us, Shazam joins Superman's Regime.
2013: Forever Evil DC Comics Crossover
In 2013, the Forever Evil DC Comics crossover event introduced Mazahs, a corrupted alternate-universe version of Shazam.
Feb 2015: The Multiversity: Thunderworld #1
In Feb 2015, The Multiversity: Thunderworld #1, a modernized take on the classic Fawcett Captain Marvel stories, was released.
2015: Convergence: Shazam!
In 2015, a spin-off to the Convergence crossover event, Convergence: Shazam!, took place on the parallel world of Earth-S, featuring new takes on the classic Fawcett versions of Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family.
2017: Black Adam Battles Wonder Woman
In 2017, Black Adam appeared in Dark Nights: Metal #4–5 to battle Wonder Woman.
December 5, 2018: First Issue of New Shazam! Series Published
On December 5, 2018, the first issue of the new Shazam! series was published, featuring a manga backup story focused on Mary and her pet rabbit Hoppy.
2018: New Shazam! Series Launch
In late 2018, with the Shazam! movie in production, DC began publishing a new ongoing Shazam! series written by Geoff Johns, featuring an older Billy Batson and his foster siblings exploring their powers.
2018: Billy age after New 52 reboot.
In the 2018 Shazam series, although Billy would be sixteen years old due to the series taking place a year after the events of Geoff John's Shazam! backup in Justice League, he was remarked to also be fifteen.
2018: Tawny in The Wildlands
In the 2018 ongoing Shazam! series, a more traditional version of Tawny is a resident of The Wildlands, a magical realm inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
2019: Shazam! Origins Trade Paperback Re-release
In 2019, Shazam! Origins trade paperback was re-released with a photo cover from the New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. film Shazam! starring Zachary Levi.
2019: Shazam! Film Release
In 2019, the New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. film Shazam!, an entry in the DC Extended Universe, was released, starring Zachary Levi as Shazam and Asher Angel as Billy Batson.
2019: Shazam! Thundercrack story placement
In 2019, the Shazam! movie provided the storyline for the Shazam! Thundercrack graphic novel.
November 2020: Cancellation of Shazam! Series
In November 2020, the Shazam! series was cancelled with issue #15, due to publishing delays, the COVID-19 pandemic, and artist Dale Eaglesham's desire for a break.
2020: Hardcover Deluxe Edition Published
In 2020, a hardcover Deluxe Edition (ISBN 978-1779506849, 208 pgs) was published.
2020: Kidnapping of Billy Batson/Shazam in Dear Becky
In 2020, the Boys are depicted as kidnapping their universe's version of Billy Batson/Shazam and cutting out his tongue to prevent him from using his powers in Dear Becky.
May 27, 2021: Shazam! Thundercrack Graphic Novel Announcement
On May 27, 2021, it was announced that Yehudi Mercado would write and draw a middle-grade graphic novel titled Shazam! Thundercrack.
2021: 2021 Shazam! Edition Release
In 2021, a new edition was released including previous issues plus Kingdom Come #1 and 4, The Power of Shazam! #46, and Superman (vol. 2) #216.
June 7, 2022: Shazam! Thundercrack Graphic Novel Release Date
On June 7, 2022, Shazam! Thundercrack was set for both online and print release.
November 2022: Announcement of New Shazam! Ongoing Series
In November 2022, it was announced that a new Shazam! ongoing series would begin publication in May 2023, written by Mark Waid and with art by Dan Mora.
May 2023: Publication of New Shazam! Ongoing Series
In May 2023, a new Shazam! ongoing series began publication, written by Mark Waid and with art by Dan Mora. During this series, Billy becomes known as "The Captain" and his foster siblings lose their powers.
2023: Lazarus Planet Reversal
In 2023, the comic event Lazarus Planet reverted the rule, so speaking the word "Shazam" triggers the lightning again.
2024: Marilyn reappears
In the 2024 Shazam! series, Marilyn reappears, revealing to Billy a half-brother and intents to reclaim custody of him.
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