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Jan 29, 2018 · DC Comics' Shazam! officially starts filming, with director David F. Sandberg sharing the first photo from the movie's set. Following the release of both Wonder Woman and Justice League in 2017, director James Wan's Aquaman will be the only DC Film to hit theaters in 2018.
Dec 5, 2023 · “Meet the Captain!” reaches its action-packed finale when Billy is forced to battle the very six gods who give him his magic abilities-a fight he can’t possibly hope to win! Once the dust settles…who will possess the power of Shazam?
Mar 15, 2023 · Originally known as Captain Marvel, the character began his comic career at Fawcett Comics, which provided serious competition for DC Comics's resident powerhouse, Superman. After years of adventures on his own and with the superpowered Marvel Family , DC Comics purchased the licensing rights to Billy Batson and respective world in 1972 ...
Shazam's original name was "Captain Marvel", but was changed due to Marvel Comics owning the trademark to the name. Regular use of "Shazam" in the titles of DC comic books and related media and merchandise caused confusion in the general public, leading DC to eventually change his name officially.
Oct 7, 2021 · Say it with us—SHAZAM! It’s the exclamation that makes heroes out of the young and young at heart, and always precedes a new fantastic adventure. It’s long since escaped the realm of comics, pervading 20th century pop culture as a favorite remark of surprise or excitement among readers of Billy Batson’s earliest adventures.
Welcome to the Official Site for DC comics. DC is home to the "World's Greatest Super Heroes," including SUPERMAN, BATMAN, WONDER WOMAN, GREEN LANTERN, THE FLASH, AQUAMAN and more.
David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation) directs New Line Cinema’s Shazam!, the origin story that stars Zachary Levi (TV’s Chuck) as the titular DC Super Hero, along with Asher Angel (TV’s Andi Mack) as Billy Batson, and Mark Strong (the Kingsman movies) in the role of Super-Villain Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.
