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Summary: CAPTAIN MARVEL FLIES AGAIN
Review: "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.
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Summary: Fantastic Update!
Review: Fantastically painted, The Power of Shazam updates this underused character with both respect for his tradition and modern story telling techniques. Captain Marvel has not been this good for 40 years. Jerry Ordway really raises the watermark with this one. Welcome back CM, nice to see the real you again. It's been a long time.
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Summary: THE POWER OF JERRY ORDWAY!
Review: Hello , My name is Jose' Roberto Mesarina and I have some good things to say about the return of Captain Marvel (SHAZAM TO NON COMIC BOOK FANS) . The story and the artwork are both beyond superb! For those of you who are not comic book fans , I think this book will grab your attention. If you saw the movie " The Mummy " , this book is very similar to it. It has excitement, suspense ,and also lots of humor. Jerry Ordway is a very talented artist and his attention to detail really makes this book seem less childish. It actually moves pretty fast. You begin to see his true love for the charater when you see the love he put into the making of the book. I especially liked the way the opening of the book resembles the opening of an old Captain Marvel serial. This book is definitely worth your time and money and who knows , you just might end up becoming a fan of both comic books and Jerry Ordway. Jose' Roberto Mesarina.
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Summary: Guy wears a cape and flys, sounds familar
Review: I've always regarded Captain Marvel has a weak version of Superman and this new book does not change my views on him. The story is poorly written and the artwork looks like someone with a coloring book drew it. A typical DC book when you look at it.
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Summary: Makes you a kid again....
Review: Jerry Ordway's four part story that tells the origin of Shazam, recaptures the magic and wonder of the CC Beck/Otto Binder stories, while the artwork makes the story appealing for both classic and modern readers. A Must Buy for any fan.
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Summary: This Isn't A Saturday Morning Kids Show
Review: My first real exposure to the exploits of Captain Marvel, was the live action Saturday morning series that ran on CBS, when I was pre teen. Having been taken by the first Superman film, I always thought of Shazam as a look alike, with a different origin, but similar powers and abilities.While going through different comic book graphic novels recently, deciding what to buy next, I came across The Power Of Shazam, written and drawn by one of my favorites Jerry Ordway. I have always enjoyed his stuff over the years. His cover for the book is enough to draw you in to see what it's all about whether you are a fan or not. The story traces the origin of how a young boy, named Billy Batson, gains the powers and wisdom of the Gods to become Captain Marvel. The tale also chronicles his first encounter with his nemesis Black Adam. It is a great read that reintroduced me to the mythos of the character. Ordway's art for the book is outstanding. It is rich in detail and texture The illustations almost "leap" off the page and there's not a bad panel in the entire book. Highly recommended read for any super hero fan. The book has 96 pages
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Summary: Lightning strikes with the return of Captain Marvel!
Review: The Power of Shazam! is the return of one of comics' greatest superheroes, the original Captain Marvel. Former Superman writer/artist Jerry Ordway recaptures the magic of what made the character work while also adding some modern twists for the 1990s. A well written story with beautifully painted artwork, The Power of Shazam! is a terrific updating of a classic hero who has been away for far too long.
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Summary: Captain Marvel returns again in The Power of Shazam!
Review: 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.
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Summary: The World's Mightiest Mortal Strikes Back!
Review: The Power of Shazam!, originally a hardcover graphic novel written and painted by former Superman scribe and artist, Jerry Ordway, is a fun and surprisingly dramatic re-boot of the classic character, Captain Marvel. Ordway incorporates all incarnations of the character and his alter ego, young Billy Batson, and builds a stable base for the lightning of Shazam to strike upon. While not a masterpiece, The Power of Shazam! is a great book, and should be able to unite older fans of Captain Marvel and new comic readers into a core of followers.
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Summary: Fully painted, Great story
Review: 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!
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