![]() But nothing is ever truly normal for this young hero because she’s just been chosen as the new champion of Shazam! (At least according to a talking rabbit sent by her estranged brother Billy. Mary Bromfield is the sister of Billy Batson and a similarly powered superheroine under the name Mary Marvel. It’s finally time for a voyage of self-discovery as she prepares for her freshman year of college and a civilian life. As Mary Marvel, she became an important sidekick and member of the Shazam family, often joining the popular DC Comics hero in some of his greatest battles. Most heroes would be distraught, but not Mary. Mary Marvel (real name Mary Bromfield) has been a part of Shazams adventures since the 1940s when the hero still used the moniker Captain Marvel. Mary Bromfield has always struggled to determine who she is outside her family…kinda hard to do when you’re all superheroes! Now, after Billy Batson’s heroic sacrifice, the power of Shazam has vanished, and she’s been left powerless. Shazam, formerly known as Captain Marvel, was the man who started it all and is the most powerful member of the Marvel Family without question.As part of the new solicitation, DC Comics revealed stunning new cover art from Joshua Middleton that captures Mary Marvel's version of Shazam in a beautiful portrait that blurs the line between comic book art and realism.Ĭheck out the full solicit for The New Champion of Shazam #1 by DC Comics, which hints at Mary Marvel becoming Shazam's new champion as she learns to deal with her incredible new powers and responsibility. Initially solicited for this past February, the miniseries will finally drop in August - a few months before the newest Shazam DCEU film, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, arrives in theaters. ![]() Related: DC's New Shazam Stuns in Comics Accurate CosplayĭC Comics recently revealed the new release date for the Mary Marvel-starring The New Champion of Shazam #1 by Campbell and Shaner. However, a new miniseries from DC Comics will give Mary the spotlight, as she becomes DC's new Shazam in a series from Josie Campbell and Evan "Doc" Shaner, as she'll take on the role after Billy Batson's hero makes a sacrifice resulting in a new champion needed. Mary Marvel (real name Mary Bromfield) has been a part of Shazam's adventures since the 1940s when the hero still used the moniker Captain Marvel. Despite her prior intentions to go to college at Caltech, Shazam Fury of the Gods confirms that Mary chose to stay home and put off her academic plan in light of her new powers and those of her foster siblings. ![]()
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