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Shazam!
Issue #2: "Strength"
Written by Aaron Martel
Co-plotted with David Charlton
Cover by DrDread

Captain Marvel, Dr. Sivana (c) DC Comics

Billy Batson was in quite a fix.

He and his good friend Mary Bromfield were being abducted by a couple of rough-hewn goons who were dragging them towards the back of a large delivery truck, right out in broad daylight. Why they were being kidnapped Billy didn’t know, but it didn’t take a genius to realize that the reason couldn’t be a very good one. Billy caught sight of Mary’s wide, terrified eyes and felt a surge of dread but also, oddly, a tinge of excitement.

Because Billy had a secret.

By speaking the name of the ancient wizard Shazam, Billy would be magically transformed into Captain Marvel, the World’s Mightiest Mortal!

However, there were two problems Billy had to contend with in this situation. First, his mouth was covered by his kidnapper’s hand, preventing him from speaking; and second, if he did say the magic word Mary would learn that he was, in fact, a superhero.

But one more glance at his friend’s petrified face was all the convincing Billy needed. Frantically wiggling his head, Billy was able to get his mouth in the webbing between the thug’s thumb and forefinger, biting down hard on the goon’s hand and causing him to shriek in pain and release Billy’s face.

Billy instantly shouted, “Sha---.”

And a tremendous burst of light exploded out of nowhere directly behind the thugs’ truck, blinding Billy and forcing his abductor to drop him to the ground. Squinting painfully and rubbing his eyes Billy heard a great booming voice issue a stern command.

“BEGONE!”

Billy, slowly recovering, crawled over to Mary, who had also been let loose and was similarly beginning to regain her sight. Hearing the sound of an engine starting, the kids were shocked to see the delivery truck pull out and speed away from them.

“What happened?” Mary wondered as Billy shrugged his shoulders.

“Hello, children. I trust you are unharmed?” a warm, rich voice intoned behind them.

The kids turned around to see a tall, dark-skinned man dressed in a sharp black suit and wearing a red turban on his head, holding a short ornate staff and smiling pleasantly. The young investigators recognized him at once.

“Mr. Ibis!” Billy exclaimed. Ibis was the curator of the Fawcett City Museum and well liked by the youth of the community.

“Yes, William. Mary. You must have had quite a scare. Come to the museum and calm your nerves.” Ibis invited reassuringly, leading the shaken children away.

To read more go to [link]

Description
Shazam!
Issue #2: "Strength"
Written by Aaron Martel
Co-plotted with David Charlton
Cover by DrDread

Captain Marvel, Dr. Sivana (c) DC Comics

Billy Batson was in quite a fix.

He and his good friend Mary Bromfield were being abducted by a couple of rough-hewn goons who were dragging them towards the back of a large delivery truck, right out in broad daylight. Why they were being kidnapped Billy didn’t know, but it didn’t take a genius to realize that the reason couldn’t be a very good one. Billy caught sight of Mary’s wide, terrified eyes and felt a surge of dread but also, oddly, a tinge of excitement.

Because Billy had a secret.

By speaking the name of the ancient wizard Shazam, Billy would be magically transformed into Captain Marvel, the World’s Mightiest Mortal!

However, there were two problems Billy had to contend with in this situation. First, his mouth was covered by his kidnapper’s hand, preventing him from speaking; and second, if he did say the magic word Mary would learn that he was, in fact, a superhero.

But one more glance at his friend’s petrified face was all the convincing Billy needed. Frantically wiggling his head, Billy was able to get his mouth in the webbing between the thug’s thumb and forefinger, biting down hard on the goon’s hand and causing him to shriek in pain and release Billy’s face.

Billy instantly shouted, “Sha---.”

And a tremendous burst of light exploded out of nowhere directly behind the thugs’ truck, blinding Billy and forcing his abductor to drop him to the ground. Squinting painfully and rubbing his eyes Billy heard a great booming voice issue a stern command.

“BEGONE!”

Billy, slowly recovering, crawled over to Mary, who had also been let loose and was similarly beginning to regain her sight. Hearing the sound of an engine starting, the kids were shocked to see the delivery truck pull out and speed away from them.

“What happened?” Mary wondered as Billy shrugged his shoulders.

“Hello, children. I trust you are unharmed?” a warm, rich voice intoned behind them.

The kids turned around to see a tall, dark-skinned man dressed in a sharp black suit and wearing a red turban on his head, holding a short ornate staff and smiling pleasantly. The young investigators recognized him at once.

“Mr. Ibis!” Billy exclaimed. Ibis was the curator of the Fawcett City Museum and well liked by the youth of the community.

“Yes, William. Mary. You must have had quite a scare. Come to the museum and calm your nerves.” Ibis invited reassuringly, leading the shaken children away.

To read more go to [link]