Los Angeles Comic Con returns to the L.A. Convention Center this weekend, and I’m excited to attend for the very first time! With over 120,000 fans in attendance, 250+ panel discussions, and over 800 artists and exhibitors present last year, this year is sure to be a blast. Read on to see what you can expect from L.A. Comic Con starting on
Read MoreJoin host Ayla Ruby and fellow writers Brian Kitson and Wiktor Reinfuss as they discuss Shazam: Fury of the Gods. The trio talks about what worked for them and what didn’t in this latest DC Studios adaption. They discuss cameos, post-credit scenes, and even the somewhat controversial product placement. And if that wasn’t enough, the writers also answer questions from the Cosmic Circus community and more. Ep. 24:
Read MoreThe New Champion of Shazam! is a brand-new miniseries from Josie Campbell and Doc Shaner. Set in the main DC Universe, the four-issue comic features Mary Bromfield (Mary Marvel) assuming the mantle of Shazam. The historic series is Mary’s first solo comic since 1948, and the first time she has had the same hero name as Billy Batson since 1999. The
Read MoreShazam! Fury of the Gods places its focus on what it does best, which is the family dynamic, and to my surprise elevates it from the first film, Shazam! What puts this film right alongside the first is the new inclusions to the cast, specifically with the addition of two of movie royalty – Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren. While their
Read MoreThe latest DC film Shazam! Fury of the Gods is heading to theaters very soon! So buckle up and check out what you can expect from this project below. The first Shazam! movie is all about family Shazam’s story is not that complicated. Billy Batson (Asher Angel) was just an ordinary kid who wandered from one foster family to another. When
Read MoreHello everyone and welcome to the Holiday Specials comics reading guide! We’ve scoured over 80 years of stories to bring you some of the greatest holiday comics from Marvel, DC, Image, Boom Studios, and more! Covering Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, and general joy, I hope these comics bring a smile to your face this holiday season. If you have more recommendations we
Read More2019’s Shazam! met with some mixed reception from DC fans who were used to I’d say darker fare in their DC superhero movies, (tho this girl loved it). One of the darker aspects of an otherwise comparatively light-hearted DC film was the portrayal of the twisted and troubled Dr. Sivana by the very talented Mark Strong. I have learned late last
Read MoreAfter COVID-19 delayed the start of production ofShazam! Fury of the Gods, principal photography finally began on May 26, 2021. After 3 full months of filming, the film wrapped production on August 31, 2021. The wrap on filming was announced on Instagram and Twitter by director David F. Sandberg. The film’s young Billy Batson, Asher Angel, also celebrated the official wrap
Read MoreNote: this article was originally published at Murphy’s Multiverse on June 3, 2021. Around three months ago, it was confirmed that West Side Story‘sRachel Zegler has joined the upcoming Shazam sequel. Originally, there were theories that she might be part of Greek myth’s Three Sisters alongside Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu’s, who are playing Hespera and Kalypso, but her role remained under wraps until now.
Read MoreNote: this article was originally published at Murphy’s Multiverse on May 17, 2021. That’s right, you read that headline correctly. Djimon Hounsou and his character, the ancient Wizard Shazam, will return in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. While I’m sure the Shazam-Fam will welcome the return, this does come as a bit of a shock based on the fact that the Wizard disintegrated to dust
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