Shazam(2018) Issue #13
It’s a shame that the Seven Magiclands haven’t at least been referenced outside of the 2018 run. It’s one of the only new things I liked from the series. The concept of Billy as the champion having to watch over all of these lands and maintain balance is so interesting to me. I wish it was more explored outside of his solos.
Justice League Unlimited(2024) Issue #17
Ever since he first started having lines in JLU, I’ve noticed they’ve been doing wonders for Captain Marvel’s personality and heroic charisma. Usually writers will overdo the whole “kid in an adult body” thing and it gets exhausting. Usually because it leads to ppl asking “why was Billy chosen and not so and so hero?”
But JLU has found such a great balance that allows Billy to quip and joke, while also holding his own no problem alongside other heavy hitters. Issue 23 in particular is my favorite for its characterization of our boy. His “heart of a child” is a strength and not a weakness.
Not only is he having banter without being put down, other heroes are bantering with him. They’re not these cold, stuck up people some writers characterize them as. Captain Marvel feels like he did in the 80s-90s, with that perfect balance I’ve been hoping dc would find again. If you were to tell me in 2024 that I would find good writing for Cap in JLU of all things, with such a bloated cast, I would not believe you. But, here we are.