Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #611642 in Books
• Published on: 1995-05-01
• Released on: 1995-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781563891533
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Fully painted, Great story
This is by far the best modern Captain Marvel comic, and one of the best original graphic novels I have read. It is nice to see an artist/writer who really cares about what they are doing. The story has all of the elements of a great Captain Marvel story and Fawcett City has never looked better. Jerry Ordway has gone for a mix of classic art-deco and modern buildings, lending a necessary air of nostalgia. The new origin of Black Adam is a little odd, but we finally get to see who the mysterious stranger is that lures Billy Batson into the train tunnel. Lots of great "in-jokes," and even a small guest appearance from Mr. Tawky-Tawny!

CAPTAIN MARVEL FLIES AGAIN
"The Power of Shazam!" is a fun revitalization of the ORGINAL Captain Marvel, among the greatest of all Golden Age superheroes but one who has had a hard time finding his niche in the world of contemporary comics. Jerry Ordway's interpretation of The World's Mightiest Mortal is perhaps DC's best, preserving (for the most part) the classic flavor of the old Fawcett stories while grounding "Cap" firmly in contemporary America. Ordway's artwork is stylized and appealing, and if his script doesn't qualify as great literature, it at least deserves credit for some clever touches. One of the best is Ordway's depiction of Fawcett City, almost a giant movie set from film noir and the perfect breeding ground for pulp adventure. Billy's reaction to the Old Wizard's gift of power and the ensuing mental struggles are a neat twist to the character's origin, and Ordway's incarnation of Black Adam may be the most ruthless and believable ever. Finally, the ultimate slugfest between Cap and Black Adam is a real bone-cruncher that effectively mixes action and comedy. Though not really one of the great classics of comic storytelling, "The Power of Shazam!" is definitely a worthy addition to Shazam lore.

THE POWER OF JERRY ORDWAY!
Hello , My name is Jose' Roberto Mesarina and I have some good things to say about the return of Captain Marvel (SHAZAM TO NON COMIC BOOK FANS) . The story and the artwork are both beyond superb! For those of you who are not comic book fans , I think this book will grab your attention. If you saw the movie " The Mummy " , this book is very similar to it. It has excitement, suspense ,and also lots of humor. Jerry Ordway is a very talented artist and his attention to detail really makes this book seem less childish. It actually moves pretty fast. You begin to see his true love for the charater when you see the love he put into the making of the book. I especially liked the way the opening of the book resembles the opening of an old Captain Marvel serial. This book is definitely worth your time and money and who knows , you just might end up becoming a fan of both comic books and Jerry Ordway. Jose' Roberto Mesarina.