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Read up on the latest Shazam! franchise News, Reviews and Features from the team at CBR.

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Shazam's Most Powerful Benefactors Have Now Become His Worst Enemies

DC has finally revealed the villains working against Shazam from the shadows, and the truth is further proof that no one can truly be trusted.

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10 DC Heroes Who Created Their Own Worst Enemies

DC heroes like Batman, Superman and the Flash ultimately created their greatest villains, Joker, Luthor, and Reverse Flash, through their own actions.

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Shazam Has a Surprising Resistance to the Powers of a Classic DC Villain

Shazam #2 revealed that Earth's Mightiest Mortal has a surprising resistance to the abilities of a classic (and powerful) DC villain.

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Shazam: Billy Batson May Be Done Being a Superhero

Billy Batson vows to never say the word "Shazam!" again following some mysterious events in the latest chapter of DC Comics' Shazam! series.

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10 Best Supernatural DC Heroes

Sci-fi dominated the Silver Age, but DC Comics also houses plenty of supernatural heroes who gained popularity thanks to Vertigo books and more.

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10 Indie Comic Heroes Stronger Than They Look

While the heroes of Marvel and DC are usually heralded as some of the strongest comic characters, these indie icons are more than meets the eye.

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DC’s Version of the First Superhero Was a Shazam Ally

Mandrake the Magician was one of the first superheroes, and served as the inspiration for one of the Shazam Family's most trusted allies.

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Justice League Unlimited's Long-Awaited Superman vs. Shazam 'Clash!'

After years of anticipation and a rivalry dating to 1939, the DCAU finally got its knock-down, drag-out fight between Superman & Captain Marvel.

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EXCLUSIVE: Mark Waid Checks in for the DC Spoiler Showcase

In an extensive interview with CBR, Mark Waid dishes on everything from the big developments in World's Finest and Shazam! to what he has coming next.

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How Mark Waid and Dan Mora's Shazam Lays a Roadmap For The Perfect First Issue

The new Shazam series begins with the world's mightiest first issue, perfectly encapsulating the hero's long history in a way that doesn't feel stale.

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DC's New Shazam Series Returns the Powerful Hero to His Golden Age Roots

The new Shazam series brings more than just the character's rank and name back, with classic concepts formally reestablished.

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REVIEW: DC's Shazam #1

Billy Batson is determined to inspire hope as Shazam, but someone isn't satisfied with how he's handled his powers. Here's CBR's review of Shazam #1.

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A Shazam Family Member Just Got a Long Overdue Power Boost

A major member of the Shazam family is getting a unique power set - and it's a long overdue power boost for the character.

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Mark Waid’s Shazam Series Can Finally Restore Billy Batson's True Heroic Legacy

Recent comics have been rather harsh to Billy Batson, but Mark Waid's upcoming Shazam run can build him back up into a premiere superhero.

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Best DCEU Cameos, Ranked

From Henry Cavill and Lynda Carter to Taiki Waititi, Jai Courtney, and others, discover the best cameos in the DC Extended Universe so far.

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Wonder Woman's Power Upgrade and Costume Makes Her Part of the Shazam Family

Diana Prince becomes part of the Shazam family after receiving a power upgrade and a new costume from an unexpected source in Wonder Woman #798.

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The New Source of Shazam's Powers Has a Surprising Justice League Connection

After losing his powers in Lazarus Planet, Billy Batson (aka Shazam) has a new source of powers that connects him to the Justice League.

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10 DC Heroes Who Should Never Fight Darkseid

Darkseid is one of the most powerful gods in the DC Universe and even some of DC's strongest heroes should never challenge him one-on-one.

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EXCLUSIVE: Why Shazam Had to Change His Name For His New Series

Shazam! writer Mark Waid tells CBR about why Billy Batson's superhero name had to change to "The Captain" for his and Dan Mora's upcoming DC series.

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10 Best Shazam Comics On DC Universe Infinite Right Now

From Trials of Shazam! and Shazam! Monster Society of Evil, to Day of Vengeance, discover the best Shazam! comics on DC Universe Infinite right now.

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