Podcasts about Whiz Comics

Talking about the Capt. Marvel story from Whiz Comics 5 (1940) with some background on the Golden Arrow strip

Billy Batson catches a rocket trip to Venus and meets Queen Beautia, who is now determined to become empress of America, and the Earth! Can Captain Marvel stop her? From Whiz Comics 3 (1940)!

Sivana tries to become emperor of the United States, and only Captain Marvel can stop him, in Whiz Comics 2 (1940)!

Jon begins a journey through the original adventures of Captain Marvel with Whiz Comics 1 (1939)!

A bit late, but we finally bring the thunder down and examine Billy Batson/Captain Marvel/Shazam! And for some reason, Matchbox 20 factors in. It makes sense in context, trust us… Intro Apologies for delay on episode Belated 5th anniversary celebration! Background (2:20) Shazam/Captain Marvel, Billy Batson, created by Bill Parker and CC Beck in Whiz Comics #2 (Feb. 1940) Originally designed as six superheroes, each with the power of a mythical figure, they were combined into one hero as Captain Marvel Billy Batson is a 12 year old orphan who can transform into a superhero called Captain Marvel by speaking the word SHAZAM, an acronym of the six immortal elders/gods who gave him his power: Solomon (wisdom), Hercules (strength), Atlas (stamina), Zeus (power), Achilles (courage), and Mercury (speed) Later issues introduced members of the extended Marvel family, who shared Billy's powers - Captain Marvel Jr. (Freddy Freeman), Mary Marvel (Billy's twin sister Mary), and others, as well as his nemeses Black Adam, Doctor Sivana, Mister Mind, and more In the 1940s, Captain Marvel was more popular than Superman, and at one point was selling over a million copies per issue In 1941, the precursor to DC Comics (National Comics) sued Fawcett Comics for copyright infringement, claiming Captain Marvel was too similar to Superman - although losing the initial claim, DC won an appeal, and in 1953 Fawcett settled monetarily with DC, because by this point the Captain Marvel books weren't selling nearly as well, agreeing to cease publication In 1967 Marvel Comics created their own character named Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell), and secured the trademark In 1972, DC Comics licensed the characters from Fawcett, but was unable to name the book Captain Marvel due to Marvel's trademark - the characters could retain their names, however, so the new book was called Shazam! The 1970s saw the Marvel family established on Earth-S in the DC multiverse, with occasional crossovers, until Crisis, where they were fully integrated into the streamlined DC New Earth 1994 - The Power of Shazam! retconned his backstory - his parents were archaeologists killed by their associate Theo Adam, who steals a magic scarab - Theo becomes Black Adam, who realizes who Billy is after determining he looks just like his father Played a critical role in Kingdom Come, where he famously squares off against Superman Joined the JSA in the early 2000s to keep Black Adam in check In the New 52, he was officially renamed Shazam, since the book couldn't be called Captain Marvel anyway, and the Marvel family was renamed the Shazam family - all the children were other foster kids alongside Billy, who retained his youthful nature but was more cynical than previously written New series coming in June written by Mark Waid Issues - more than you think you are (13:02) Shazam picks a child to be the world's greatest hero - heavy burden on such young shoulders No parents to help him with this burden - so he created his own found family Serves as functional avatar of six gods across various pantheons (23:15) Break (28:44) Plugs for Hops Geek, Frigay the 13th, and Phillip Kennedy Johnson Treatment (30:55) In-universe - sessions with Billy & Shazam, and then compare notes Out of universe - foster kid (36:38) Skit (44:18) DOC: Hello Shazam, I'm Dr. Issues. BILLY: Oh please, just call me Billy. DOC: Hi, Billy! Wassup. Hi five!  BILLY: Ok, you're trying too hard. DOC: What?  BILLY: I can tell you think I'm cool, but Just call me Billy…and you can put your hand down. DOC: Crash and burn. *muttering* Nice one, doc. *normal voice* So Billy, what can I do for you?  BILLY: Are you the one that writes prescriptions and stuff? I don't really need that. DOC: Yes…but I don't tend to write many for kids unless it's absolutely necessary. Are you having trouble with school?  BILLY: No. DOC: At home?  BILLY: Nope. DOC: With friends?  BILLY: It's complicated.  DOC: Aha! Now we're getting somewhere. So what's going on with your friends?  BILLY: Not much. DOC:*pause* Sooooo…it's not a problem, really?  BILLY: Not anything you can do about it. DOC:Try me.  BILLY: Can you make them younger? DOC:No.  BILLY: Can you make them understand me? DOC:Ummm…not directly  BILLY: See? Waste of time. DOC:Hold it! I'm not giving up yet.  BILLY: Cool. DOC:*pause, desperate* Uhhhhh…what games do you like?  BILLY: Not any you'd care about. DOC:Whoa dude. I'm used to being shut out but you're a ninja at cutting people off.  BILLY: It's a gift, I guess. DOC:Really? What other gifts you got? I don't get to hang around aliens or gods or any of that stuff, so I know I'm *clearly sarcastic* OUT OF MY LEAGUE HAHAHA BILLY: *pause* What is wrong with you? DOC:*run-on* An intense level of sarcasm that acts as a veneer to cover plenty of deep caring for the world at large even when I want to be left alone. And you?  BILLY: Same. whoa…WHOA…nobody says that. No DOCTOR says that. DOC:No doctor admits it, you mean. I'm probably not supposed to say it like that. But honesty in myself helps me sleep at night even when nothing else goes my way. I try to match the room. If I can't ,I just shut down.  BILLY: TMI my man. DOC:Is it? I'm filling time. Usually I'll stay silent for a whole session, but that's no fun. I'm trying something different. There must be something about you. I don't open up to just anyone, so you must have some sort of connection even if you don't admit it. But then again, there's this theory that  BILLY: *interrupting* Do you ever shut up? DOC:Always. BILLY: *awkward silence* What, you want me to talk now? DOC:You don't have to.  BILLY: *more awkward silence* So we're really going to sit here forever until I say something? DOC:No, just until the end of the session….or you do the thing.  BILLY: What thing? DOC:You know the thing.  BILLY: No DOC:Come on, do the thing! Say it! Please?  BILLY: Are you just a fanboy? DOC:Not really. I just wonder if you're different when you say it. I bet you are  BILLY: No. DOC:I'll make the session free  BILLY: No DOC:I'll make the next session free  BILLY: I don't want another session DOC:I'll cancel the next session  BILLY: Fine. SHA-wait, I could just no-show the next session DOC:I have a cancellation fee  BILLY: I don't care! You're just trying to use me like everyone else. DOC:*hurt* Ouch. Look. I'm bad at jokes like this, and it's obvious I'm throwing a lot of stuff at the wall to see what sticks. First I tried to treat you like a typical patient, but that was selling you short. Then I tried to relate to you with something that you admit hit you personally, and you didn't go for it. Then I tried flattery, and you felt insulted. I don't know what works for you, but this ain't it. If you want somebody else to see you, fine. But I'm not giving up. Somebody can help if you have things to talk through.  BILLY: Why would you talk to someone that doesn't want to talk to you? DOC:Have you ever had to deal with somebody that didn't want to deal with you?  BILLY: Yeah. DOC:And you did it anyway?  BILLY: Yeah. DOC:Why?  BILLY: That's different. I'm trying to save people. DOC:So am I, in a much different way. I can't do it the way you do. But I don't give up on lost causes.  BILLY: You sound like some people I know. DOC:Is that a good thing?  BILLY: Knowing them, yeah. But they keep getting in more and more trouble, and they keep fighting, and then they talk about it all the time. What if I don't want to do that? What If I want to have fun? Or quit? Or hang out? I want to do what I want. They want me to be like Superman or Batman  DOC:Then find a way to do it with your own style. Who cares if it's not just like them? Don't be a copy.  BILLY: Nobody told me that before.  DOC:*sarcastic clapping* Hooray, I did something. Yaaaay. Is there anything else?  BILLY: You're still strange, you know that?  DOC:Not for copyright purposes  BILLY: What? DOC:Nothing. Now, for giving you one talking point  BILLY: *interrupting* fine SHAZAM! *sound effects* See? No big deal, I'm still Billy.  DOC:*sobbing*  BILLY: Are you crying? DOC:THAT WAS THE GREATEST THING EVER THANK YOU SO MUCH I AM MAKING YOU A FREE PATIENT FOR LIFE OH MY GOD OH MY GOD  BILLY: Most people just ask for an autograph. Ending (50:43) Recommended reading: The Power of Shazam! Next episodes: The Penguin, Arcade, Jonah Hex Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord

This week, we're sharing a coveted listener-submitted grail tale, but not just any grail tale, this one covers the absolute oldest grail we've featured yet! We also drop a few clues on how we intend to celebrate some podcast milestones we've got coming up. And you know we couldn't forget some groundbreaking comic speculation too. You're going to love it. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Subscribe to our Patreon to gain exclusive bonus content, join our private discord conversations and, of course, help Spec Tales grow. REACH OUT TO US! Share a grail tale of your own, give us some feedback, or tell us a topic you want us to discuss. Follow us on Twitter and on Instagram. You can also shoot us a message anytime at spectalespodcast@gmail.comIf you're enjoying what you're listening to, do us a favor and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Positive reviews make the podcast easier to be found by other grail chasers like us. As always — thank you for listening.Spec Tales Artwork Created by Bartels Creative CoSupport the show

We learn that DC Comics actually beat Marvel to the punch and created a villain called Spider Man ten years before Peter Parker made his debut. For some reason, a sad old man with fuzzy feelers and a sack of goo wasn't as much of a hit... Spider Man first appeared in WHIZ Comics #89 -- Sponsor: Get climbing with Plungies at https://plungies.limousine and let them know we sent you. Please. Please let them know we sent you.

W. H. Fawcett (1885 - 1940) "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of American wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue is packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett's success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued "Whiz Comics" and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the song “Trouble” from Meredith Wilson's “The Music Man.” Genre(s): Humorous Fiction --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3daudiobooks0/support

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W. H. Fawcett (1885 - 1940) "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang" was an iconic magazine of American wit and humor launched by W.H. Fawcett in 1919. Each 64-page issue is packed with jokes, quips, and humorous bits of writing. Each year it grew in popularity, and Fawcett's success lead to the formation of the well-known Fawcett Publications, which issued "Whiz Comics" and introduced Captain Marvel. The magazine was immortalized in a line in the song “Trouble” from Meredith Wilson's “The Music Man.” Genre(s): Humorous Fiction --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3daudiobooks0/support

Join me as I take a look at the first appearance of Captain Marvel Jr from Whiz Comics #25 dated December of 1941. How does Captain Marvel Jr get his powers? Check it out to find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shazamcast/message

This episode is all about Whiz Comics #2. The first appearance of Captain Marvel along with his origin story. Take a listen while Austin reads through one of the biggest comic in history.

Prices for key comics have reached insane prices almost as bad as the speculative 90s Rob discusses his impressive comics collection includong FF #1 Whiz Comics #2 and talks about the current craze

Whiz Comics #2 (cover-dated Feb. 1940) was published in late 1939. Captain Marvel, the comic's lead feature, introduced audiences to Billy Batson, an orphaned 12-year-old boy who, by speaking the name of the ancient wizard Shazam, is struck by a magic lightning bolt and transformed into the adult superhero Captain Marvel. Shazam's name was an acronym derived from the six immortal elders who grant Captain Marvel his superpowers: Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury.

Episode Notes This is the episode in which I dip back into the old episode bin and play something from April of 2019.Ever wondered how Shazam started? Did you know that there's more than one origin story?Well, here's two.This week I talk through two of Shazam's origin stories: Whiz Comics #2 from 1940 and Shazam: The New Beginning from 1987.Links:Kirby Krackle (Music used with permission) - kirbykracklemusic.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .More stuff:The theme song used in each episode is Night Drive by The Oldfield Victory. Find them and their music at theoldfieldvictory.bandcamp.comWant to help support the show? You can do that in a number of ways:First, just spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, and even the guy or girl who cuts your hair.Beyond that you can support Steeven and the show for as little as a dollar a month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/steevenrorrOr, if the idea of a monthly payment doesn't appeal to you and you just want to throw the show a one time payment, visit ko-fi.com/steevenrorr and buy Steeven and the show a coffee for as little as $3, but as high as you want to go.Ask me questions, tell me stories, lie to me, speak your truth, make suggestions, or even complain right here: feedback@steevenorrelse.comCheck out Steeven's blog at steevenrorr.comJust Another Fanboy is a proud member of the Comics Podcast Network. Find it and more great comic book podcasts at comicspodcasts.com

168: Just Another Fanboy - The Origin of Shazam This is the episode in which I dip back into the old episode bin and play something from April of 2019.Ever wondered how Shazam started? Did you know that there's more than one origin story?Well, here's two.This week I talk through two of Shazam's origin stories: Whiz Comics #2 from 1940 and Shazam: The New Beginning from 1987.Links:Kirby Krackle (Music used with permission) - kirbykracklemusic.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .More stuff:The theme song used in each episode is Night Drive by The Oldfield Victory. Find them and their music at theoldfieldvictory.bandcamp.comWant to help support the show? You can do that in a number of ways:First, just spread the word. Tell a friend, tell two friends, tell your father, mother, sister, brother, neighbor, coworker, plumber, and even the guy or girl who cuts your hair.Beyond that you can support Steeven and the show for as little as a dollar a month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/steevenrorrOr, if the idea of a monthly payment doesn't appeal to you and you just want to throw the show a one time payment, visit ko-fi.com/steevenrorr and buy Steeven and the show a coffee for as little as $3, but as high as you want to go.Ask me questions, tell me stories, lie to me, speak your truth, make suggestions, or even complain right here: feedback@steevenorrelse.comCheck out Steeven's blog at steevenrorr.comJust Another Fanboy is a proud member of the Comics Podcast Network. Find it and more great comic book podcasts at comicspodcasts.com

Welcome to the second episode of the Superman & Captain Marvel Power Hour Podcast, the podcast devoted to exploring the publishing history & adventures of both the Last Son of Krypton and the World’s Mightiest Mortal. I am your host Kyle Benning, and thank you for joining me on this journey to explore the evolution of my 2 favorite DC Characters, Superman & Captain Marvel. This time out, I tackle the Golden Age origin stories of both characters, taking a look at Superman’s enhanced, more fleshed out origin as it was retold in Superman #1 from May 1939, and Captain Marvel’s origin from Whiz Comics #2 that went on sale in December 1939. This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. Superman, Captain Marvel & Shazam are copyright of DC Comics, a part of Warner Bros entertainment. These characters are discussed under fair use, and no infringement is intended.

Welcome to the third episode of the Superman & Captain Marvel Power Hour Podcast, the podcast devoted to exploring the publishing history & adventures of both the Last Son of Krypton and the World’s Mightiest Mortal. I am your host Kyle Benning, and thank you for joining me on this journey to explore the evolution of my 2 favorite DC Characters, Superman & Captain Marvel.   This time out, I continue my trek through the Superman From the 30's to the 70's and SHAZAM! From the 40's to the 70's hardcovers, and cover the Superman story "The War in San Monte" originally published in Action Comics #2 from June 1938 and the Captain Marvel story "The Origin of Sivana" from Whiz Comics #15 that went on sale in February 1941.   This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. Superman, Captain Marvel & Shazam are copyright of DC Comics, a part of Warner Bros entertainment. These characters are discussed under fair use, and no infringement is intended.

86 Billy Batson Today we talk about Billy Batson, a 12-year-old boy who runs into a wizard who gives him powers whenever he yells SHAZAM! which also turns him into an adult man. Originally published as Captain Marvel, he eventually switched to Shazam! to avoid confusion. Media specifically mentioned in today's episode: -Whiz Comics (1940) #2 -Marvelman (wiki) -android Captain Marvel (wiki) -Shazam! Vol. 1 (New 52) -Shazam! (2018) -Shazam! (film) -Justice League Unlimited Clip -Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (2015) #47 -Gwenpool Strikes Back (2019) #1 Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jarFind out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Captain Marvel — the one who shouts “Shazam!” to change from little boy to adult super hero — first appeared in Whiz Comics #2, dated February 1940, almost immediately prompting comparisons to Superman and outrage at DC. Yet the “Big Red Cheese” actually outsold Supes in the ’40s. Why has the most popular hero of … Continue reading #630 A Celebration of “SHAZAM!”

044: The Steeven Orr Else Podcast #35 - Origins: Shazam Ever wondered how Shazam started? Did you know that there's more than one origin story?Well, here's two.This week I talk through two of Shazam's origin stories: Whiz Comics #2 from 1940 and Shazam: The New Beginning from 1987.LINKS:Kirby Krackle - kirbykracklemusic.com Find more comic book podcasts at The Comics Podcast Network - comicspodcasts.com Trinity-X: https://atomiczombierecords.bandcamp.com/ Steeven's Patreon: www.patreon.com/steevenrorr

Shazam! The Movie - https://www.dccomics.com/movies/shazam The heart of the story is one that we can all relate to as children and adults who remember being children or might not have grown up at all. The heartbeat? It’s hard to do the right thing. Hard for superheroes and the rest of us. But, even if you don’t have a family or find yourself making a new one, when you open your heart to people who want to help you be your best you are stronger than you could ever be on your own. Oh and, the mid-credits scene is one that fans of the classic Shazam adventures will enjoy wondering over in anticipation of the sure-to-follow sequel. Shazam has Four Origins - https://www.cbr.com/shazam-comic-book-origin-stories/ Whiz Comics #2 (1939): "Introducing Captain Marvel" What's immediately noticeable about the first appearance of the original Captain Marvel is how brusque and brief the story is. At fewer than 12 pages, it's so economical that it becomes unintentionally funny. Shazam! #1 (1973) Two decades later, DC licensed the characters (before buying them outright in 1991), and set them up on their own parallel world of Earth-S, with their own monthly comic. The Power of Shazam! (1994) Written, drawn and painted by Jerry Ordway, this original graphic novel superseded New Beginning. It was also followed by an ongoing series of the same name, published from 1995 to 1999. Shazam! (2011) Written by Geoff Johns, drawn by Gary Frank, and originally running as a backup in Justice League, this version of the story is on what the upcoming film is largely based. We have photographic proof of a Black Hole - https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/chandra/news/black-hole-image-makes-history "From now on we live in a world where man has walked on the Moon. It's not a miracle; we just decided to go." Jim Lovell The Rise of Skywalker trailer - https://www.starwars.com The trailer for Rise of the Skywalker is sharp, exciting, and filled with heroic, terrifying, and puzzling images that only heighten the anticipation and speculation surrounding its arrival. DC Comics News Spinner Rack - https://dccomicsnews.com/2019/04/06/the-spinner-rack-3-week-of-4-3-19/ The Spinner Rack has returned, and your host, Seth Singleton is back to spotlight his top 5 releases for the week of April 3rd. To hear the full episode visit DC Comics News * Find me On Social Media Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seththewriter/ Twitter https://twitter.com/1MoreSingleton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SethSingletonStoryteller/ #Shazam #ShazamMovie #ShazamCaptainMarvel #ShazamOrigins #BlackHole #TheRiseofSkywalker #StarWars #SpinnerRack #DCComicsNews #DCComics #Comics #Movie #Science #NASA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seth-the-storyteller/support

Shazam! Shazam dates all the way back to 1939 when he first appeared in Whiz Comics number two and throughout the 50s he would be more popular than Superman. After some legal issues, DC Comics would obtain the rights tot eh character in 1972 and since that time he's been apart of the DC universe, sporadically. In this episode of The 602 Club hosts Matthew Rushing and Christy Morris welcome Brandi Jackola to talk about Shazam!. We discuss our experiences with the character, wish fulfillment, a tale of two boys, all hands on deck, the cast, the parents, not about the action, music tracks and Tawny, wrapping up with our ratings. Chapters Say His Name (00:04:44) Wish Fulfillment (00:12:03) A Tale of Two Boys (00:18:44) All Hands on Deck (00:30:33) Darla (00:36:12) Playing Billy (00:38:14) Jack Dylan Grazer (00:46:24) Mark Strong (00:52:11) The Parents (00:57:34) Not About the Action (01:01:51) Music Tracks and Tawny (01:07:13) Ratings (01:09:00) Host Matthew Rushing Co-Host Christy Morris Guest Brandi Jackola Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Daniel Noa (Associate Producer) Ryan Maillet (Associate Producer)

T'was the week before Shazam, and all was quiet in Melbourne, so our beloved Nerds decided to review the history the latest upcoming DC movie, SHAZAM. But they couldn't do it alone, oh no not at all. So they decided to go directly to the source of their power, Incognito Comics. At their hidden secret base which also fronted as a comic book store (located in Cheltenham Victoria, right around the corner from Southland) our friends gather around to discuss the character of Shazam. What are his powers? What are his weaknesses? Who are his notable villains? What are some books to read? The boys also give away a comic book.. a must read Shazam comic book! Oh this appears to good to be true! Be sure to listen to the episode, and find this post on Facebook to find out how to enter!  Not only are Incognito Comics the source of Shaken Not Nerds power.. but they're also the source OF YOURS! Thats right.. you too can gain super powers just like our beloved Nerds. head over to www.incognitocomics.com.au to not only get some amazing books, but also some rare comics, action figures, and even some outstanding art books Shaken Not Nerd also have a live show coming up with even more chances for give aways and prizes! That's right, more giveaways, more prizes, more live shows! *Narrated by Morgan Freeman

It’s the original Captain Marvel! Ed O’Hare from THE DC TV REPORT podcast talks to Mike D. & TL about the Captain and Jack Kirby and Joe Simon’s singular work on the character in 1941’s Whiz Comics, as well as a whole bunch more comic book and DC tv show fun leading up to the release of the Shazam! movie! Shout outs and good clean laughs are also included in our 49th episode! Tell yer friends!   •Music- “Shazam! Rap” by Daddyphatsnaps 

Sorry for the delay folks but we're finally back to wrap up *checks notes* Captain Marvel Part 3? Or is this Shazam? Yeah we waste no time in this episode addressing the elephant in the room: What the heck do we call this character? Kriss & Dpalm have varying opinions but one thing that is agreed upon is that this is all DC's fault. They destroyed Fawcett because the "Superman Clone" was more popular than Superman, then tried to resurrect the character 20 years later after the name had already been registered by Marvel. So we're covering the ups and downs of the "Original Captain Marvel". We cover the Whiz Comics years, the DC relaunch, Roy Thomas' interesting yet unfinished attempt at the character, Jerry Ordway's Power of Shazam and the struggle of DC trying to figure out what to do with the character that once outsold Superman Also...one of you asked for this so Dpalm also does a quick explanation of Marvelman. Just know it involves Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison. Buckle in folks. You're in for a ride. Issues: Early Fawcett Years: Whiz Comics #2 - First appearance of Billy Batson/Captain Marvel, Shazam (the Wizard) and Dr. Sivana Captain Marvel Adventures #18 - First Appearance of Mary Bromfield/Batson Whiz Comics #25 - First Appearance of Freddy Freeman Master Comics #21 - First Appearance of Captain Nazi Captain Marvel Adventures #26 - First Appearance of Mister Mind The Marvel Family #1 - First Appearance of Black Adam Shazam! A Celebration of 75 Years - Contains more than the Fawcett comics but is a good catch-all The Shazam!  Archives Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 The Shazam! Family Archives The DC Relaunch Shazam! - The 1972 relaunch under DC Crisis on Infinite Earths - Brings Shazam/Captain Marvel and the Family into the same earth as othe rDC Characters Shazam! The New Beginning The Power of Shazam! Graphic Novel The Power of Shazam! series Issues 1 - 47 Geoff Johns JSA Series We cover this more in our Black Adam,  JSA and Hawkman Character Corners Issues 26 - 8 JSA: Fair Play Book 4 JSA: Stealing Thunder Book 5 JSA: Mixed Signals Superman/Shazam: First Thunder Days of Vengeance #6 - The Wizard is killed Infinite Crisis 52 We cover this a lot in our Black Adam Character Corner The Trials of Shazam Flashpoint New 52 Shazam! Volume 1 - Not a solo series. Collects the back pages of Justice League #7 - 10, #0, #14-16 and #18-21 Rebirth Shazam and the Magic Lands Tickets are now on sale for our Avengers: Endgame private screenings in L.A. and D.C. Get them now! D.C.: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4192275 L.A.: https://endgame-la.brownpapertickets.com/   Our new Endgame Shirt is now on TeePublic:   https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/4464932-mtr-network-thanos-snap   Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!   Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  

In this episode, Curt and Kevin wrap up their series on comics' Captains Marvel (and prepare for the April 5 release of Shazam!) with a look at the Big Red Cheese himself, the original Captain Marvel, aka Shazam, in 1940's Whiz Comics #2 and 2007's Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil, written and drawn by Jeff Smith and published by DC Comics! In Bill Parker and C.C. Beck's charming origin story, homeless young orphan Billy Batson boards a crazy train to the subterranean lair of an ancient wizard who grants him magical superpowers seconds before dying a gruesome death! That fateful moment set the stage for one of the most popular comics of its day, a kid's wish-fulfillment epic filled with talking tigers, evil worms, mad scientists, and a whole family of super-powered siblings! Almost 70 years later, Jeff Smith, award-winning creator of Bone, tries his hand at Earth's Mightiest Mortal, adding elements of Arabic folklore and post-9/11 sociopolitical commentary in a four-part story featuring giant robots, talking alligators, and lots and lots of roaches! Can 1940s Billy Batson and his strapping alter ego stop the evil Dr. Sivana from ridding the world of terrestrial radio? Can their 21st-century counterparts stop him and Mr. Mind from destroying all of humanity? And can they make it into that Rock of Eternity known as … The Comics Canon? Things Discussed in This Episode: What Shazam stands for Shazam's connection to The Music Man The Seven Deadly Enemies of Man Geoff Johns and Gary Frank's Shazam! The Power of Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil Our Kingdom Come and Flashpoint episodes A horrible name for a circus act Sivana vs. Phoney Bone JSA: Black Reign The Chronoliths by Robert Charles Wilson Miracleman Astro City #43 and the origin of the Gentleman Join us in two weeks as prepare for the April 12 release of Hellboy with a look at the story that started it all: Hellboy: Seed of Destruction! Until then, don't forget our snazzy Comics Canon merchandise and the King Krackle digital brushes from our friends at Category 4! Last but not least, please be so kind as to rate us on iTunes, send us an email, or hit us up on Twitter or Facebook, and we may read your comments in an upcoming episode. And as always, thanks for listening!

In this episode, Curt and Kevin look toward the March 8 debut of Captain Marvel with a look at two key stories featuring Carol Danvers:  In Pursuit of Flight (Captain Marvel Vol. 7, #1-6) and 1977's Ms. Marvel #1, published by Marvel Comics! The former Air Force pilot has come a long way since her first outing as a superhero, which sees her flying into action against the backdrop of the women's liberation movement to … save bigoted magazine publisher J. Jonah Jameson??! Thirty-five years later, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick charts a new course for Carol Danvers: Now an Avenger and one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe, she  finally takes the mantel of the late Captain Marvel, just in time to embark on a high-flying adventure featuring time travel, alien technology and some of the toughest woman pilots to ever take to the skies! Can Ms. Marvel defeat a supervillain with a very phallic appendage? Will Earth's Mightiest Hero change the course of history … and lose her powers in the process? And has this Top Gun got The Right Stuff to join that elite squadron known as … The Comics Canon?   Things Discussed in This Episode: Ms. Marvel's original costume Avengers #200 Captain Marvel: The Ms. Marvel Years The real-life Mercury 13 Captain Marvel: Higher, Further, Faster, More The Life of Captain Marvel Section Zero 1959 on Kickstarter Join us in two weeks as our series on comics' various Captains Marvel concludes with a look at the Fawcett/DC Comics hero also known as Shazam! -- as seen in Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil and his origin in Whiz Comics #2. Until then, don't forget our snazzy Comics Canon merchandise and the King Krackle digital brushes from our friends at Category 4! Last but not least, please be so kind as to rate us on iTunes, send us an email, or hit us up on Twitter or Facebook, and we may read your comments in an upcoming episode. And as always, thanks for listening!

Halloween-style coverage begins with an Ibis the Invincible story from Whiz Comics #88. Find us on Twitter @CoffeeComicsBlg or email coffeeandcomicspodcast@gmail.com Website is... A podcast covering comics and related media in the span of a coffee break.

Mike discusses Fawcett's Spy Smasher!

TREASURYCAST #13: FAMOUS FIRST EDITION: WHIZ COMICS #2 Shazam! Rob welcomes podcaster Michael Lane (COMICS IN THE GOLDEN AGE PODCAST) to discuss FAMOUS FIRST EDITION #F-4, DC's treasury-sized reprint of WHIZ COMICS #2, the first appearance of Captain Marvel! Check out images from this comic by clicking here! E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Michael Lane - http://comicsinthegoldenage.com Follow TREASURYCAST on Twitter: @TreasuryComics Subscribe to TREASURYCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/treasurycast/id1166726594 Opening theme by Luke Daab: http://daabcreative.com This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Thanks for listening! Go big or go home!

This week we're doing an all-new segment for you that we hope to continue on as a regular monthly special. Today we bring you the first edition of: Talking Comics Radio Theatre! Thaaat's right! The whole gang (Bobby, Steve, Bob and Stephanie) read you a couple of comics from the good ol' days. They started things off with Whiz Comics #2 (and you'll get a history lesson from Bob too!) and then work our way into Captain Marvel Adventures #18... the first appearance of Mary Marvel! HOLY MOLEY! If you want to follow along with the comics as we read them (voice acting and all!), make sure you visit the awesome folks over at Comic Book Plus. This is the  link for Whiz Comics #2 and this is the  link for Captain Marvel Adventures #18.

You're not here to hear Dan and Mike compare Captain America Comics #7 to Captain America #16, The Arrow #3 to Hawkeye #1, and Whiz Comics #22 to Captain Marvel #2. No! You're here for the pot of gold that is The Rainbow!

You're not here to hear Dan and Mike compare Captain America Comics #7 to Captain America #16, The Arrow #3 to Hawkeye #1, and Whiz Comics #22 to Captain Marvel #2. No! You're here for the pot of gold that is The Rainbow!

You're not here to hear Dan and Mike compare Captain America Comics #7 to Captain America #16, The Arrow #3 to Hawkeye #1, and Whiz Comics #22 to Captain Marvel #2. No! You're here for the pot of gold that is The Rainbow!

You're not here to hear Dan and Mike compare Captain America Comics #7 to Captain America #16, The Arrow #3 to Hawkeye #1, and Whiz Comics #22 to Captain Marvel #2. No! You're here for the pot of gold that is The Rainbow!