The Power of Shazam! [Hardcover]

Jerry Ordway (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Dc Comics (January 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563890852
• ISBN-13: 978-1563890857
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,411,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fully painted, Great story, March 15, 2000

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Zack Davisson "japanreviewed" (Seattle, WA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power of Shazam (Paperback)

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!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CAPTAIN MARVEL FLIES AGAIN, September 9, 2001

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K. Jump (Corbin, KY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power of Shazam (Paperback)

"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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captain Marvel returns again in The Power of Shazam!, July 30, 2002

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B. Mah "Bill" (Edmonton, AB, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Power of Shazam (Paperback)

The Power of Shazam! is the updated origin on one of comics' greatest superheroes, the original Captain Marvel. Writer/artist Jerry Ordway recaptures the magic of what made this character work, while also adding some modern twists.
A beautifully painted story, The Power of Shazam! is a terrific updating of a classic hero who was once so much popular (and even outsold) Superman back in the Golden Age of comic books. Highly recommended to all Captain Marvel fans.