Superhero fiction
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Superhero fiction is a subgenre of speculative fiction showcasing the adventures of costumed crime-fighters known as superheroes, who often possess superhuman powers and battle similarly powered crimi
DC Entertainment's Captain Marvel / Shazam, an iconic and influential example of the genre
An early example of a superhero crossover: Captain Marvel and Bulletman join forces to battle Captain Nazi.
The first Phantom Sunday strip (May 28, 1939). Art by Ray Moore.
The 1941 film Adventures of Captain Marvel, Republic Pictures
Shazam (DC Comics)
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Shazam, also known as Captain Marvel and The Captain, is a superhero appearing in American comic books originally published by Fawcett Comics and currently published by DC Comics. Artist C. C. Beck an
Cover of Shazam! #1 (Feb. 1973), the first key appearance of Captain Marvel in a DC publication, and his first in 20 years following the cancellation of the Fawcett Comics line. Art by C. C. Beck with Nick Cardy and Murphy Anderson
Captain Marvel first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (Feb. 1940). Art by C. C. Beck
Whiz Comics #22 (Oct. 1941), featuring Captain Marvel and his young alter-ego, Billy Batson. Art by C. C. Beck
Captain Marvel co-creator C. C. Beck was the chief artist on the character throughout its Golden Age run at Fawcett, and illustrated stories for the first 10 issues of DC Comics' 1970s Shazam! revival series.