SHAZAM! I'd love if everyone posted facts amd and comics to read for shazam, so i can get some background on him before watching the movie. thanks!

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Anything would help!

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@Supesbaby A link to DC Database (includes bio, recommended reading): https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Captain_Marvel

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Great idea

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I would highly suggest reading Geoff Johns’ and Gary Frank’s “Origins” arc, if you haven’t already. It’s here on DCU as part of the 2011 Justice League series as a backup feature. Based on everything I’ve seen from the trailers, it’s probably the single most influential Shazam story. Jerry Ordway’s Power of Shazam is also on here. I haven’t gotten to read that series yet, but I’ve heard it’s good.

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If you go to the comics section, look for HubCityQuestion post. If you put in a character you’re interested in, he’ll search & recommend all the comics on DC Universe for you to check out. That’s pretty awesome!

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I also posted a “recommended Shazam reads” thread that had some useful info.

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@supesbaby, Here is the links to both @HubCityQuestion and @Vroom posts that can help you start your journey to Shazam!

@HubCityQuestion’s post: https://www.dcuniverse.com/community/boards/comics/character-chronologies

@Vroom’s post: https://www.dcuniverse.com/community/boards/comics/recommended-shazam-titles

There’s also a great article about the Shazam! TV series, that can be found here: https://www.dcuniverse.com/community/boards/watchtower/a-beginners-guide-to-the-s

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Thanks PPB! Great timing as I was just about to bump my thread.

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The Johns arc in the Justice League book is recommended reading for sure. The movie draws a LOT from that arc in particular.

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Thanks guys! Got some digging to do!

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The Superman/Shazam: Return of Black Adam animated feature on here is also worth a look.

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