Captain Marvel is a comic book superhero, originally published by Fawcett Comics and now owned by DC Comics. Created in 1939 by artist C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (Feb, 1940). With a premise that taps into adolescent fantasy, Captain Marvel is the alter ego of Billy Batson, a youth who works as a radio news reporter and was chosen to be a champion of good by the wizard Shazam. Whenever Billy speaks the wizard's name, he is instantly struck by a magic lightning bolt that transforms him into an adult Superman-like hero empowered with the abilities of six mythological figures. Several friends and family members, most notably Marvel Family cohorts Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel, Jr., can share Billy's power and become "Marvels" themselves.
Hailed as "The World's Mightiest Mortal" in his adventures (and nicknamed "The Big Red Cheese" by archvillain Doctor Sivana, an epithet adopted by fans as a nickname for their hero), Captain Marvel was, based on sales, the most popular superhero of the 1940s, since the Captain Marvel Adventures comic book series sold more copies than Superman and other competing superhero books during the mid-1940s 12. Captain Marvel was also the first superhero to be adapted into film in 1941 (The Adventures of Captain Marvel). Fawcett ceased publishing Captain Marvel and Marvel Family comics in 1953. This was due to both a general decline in the popularity of superheroes and a copyright infringement suit from DC Comics alleging that Captain Marvel was an illegal infringment of Superman. DC licensed the Marvel Family characters and returned them to publication in 1972, and acquired all rights to the characters in 1980. Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family have been integrated into the "DC Universe", and DC has attempted a few revivals. Despite their efforts, Captain Marvel has not regained widespread appeal with new generations, although a 1970s Shazam! live action television series featuring the character was very popular.
Due to the fact that Marvel Comics trademarked their Captain Marvel comic book during the interim between the original Captain Marvel's Fawcett years and DC years, DC Comics is unable to promote and market their Captain Marvel/Marvel Family properties under that name. Since 1972, DC has instead used the trademark Shazam! as the title of their comic books and thus the name under which they market and promote the character. As a result, Captain Marvel himself is sometimes erroneously referred to as "Shazam".
Hailed as "The World's Mightiest Mortal" in his adventures (and nicknamed "The Big Red Cheese" by archvillain Doctor Sivana, an epithet adopted by fans as a nickname for their hero), Captain Marvel was, based on sales, the most popular superhero of the 1940s, since the Captain Marvel Adventures comic book series sold more copies than Superman and other competing superhero books during the mid-1940s 12. Captain Marvel was also the first superhero to be adapted into film in 1941 (The Adventures of Captain Marvel). Fawcett ceased publishing Captain Marvel and Marvel Family comics in 1953. This was due to both a general decline in the popularity of superheroes and a copyright infringement suit from DC Comics alleging that Captain Marvel was an illegal infringment of Superman. DC licensed the Marvel Family characters and returned them to publication in 1972, and acquired all rights to the characters in 1980. Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family have been integrated into the "DC Universe", and DC has attempted a few revivals. Despite their efforts, Captain Marvel has not regained widespread appeal with new generations, although a 1970s Shazam! live action television series featuring the character was very popular.
Due to the fact that Marvel Comics trademarked their Captain Marvel comic book during the interim between the original Captain Marvel's Fawcett years and DC years, DC Comics is unable to promote and market their Captain Marvel/Marvel Family properties under that name. Since 1972, DC has instead used the trademark Shazam! as the title of their comic books and thus the name under which they market and promote the character. As a result, Captain Marvel himself is sometimes erroneously referred to as "Shazam".
by That Nerd KID!!! August 28, 2006
Captain Marvel is a comic book superhero, originally published by Fawcett Comics and now owned by DC Comics. Created in 1939 by artist C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (Feb, 1940).
A movie was made March 8, 2019 and it was horrible. The entire movie gave off fake-feminism energy and entitled critics to say:
“It’s hard to remember Captain Marvel because it was boring.” -A.S. Hamrah, August 15, 2019
“Women and fans of female heroes deserved better than Captain Marvel (a mediocre entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe).” -Nathaniel Rogers, August 8, 2019
“Awful, worst marvel movie yet.” -Valeria T.
“Bland and soul-less movie.” -Ian B.
“Wannabe Superman/Green Lantern/ Wonder women.” -Ashraful M.
“Definitely the saltine cracker of the Marvel industry. In summary, it sucked.” -Kayliana Scott
If you were planning to see this movie, good luck! It had a 53% audience rate. It was more of a filler for the next movie anyway.
A movie was made March 8, 2019 and it was horrible. The entire movie gave off fake-feminism energy and entitled critics to say:
“It’s hard to remember Captain Marvel because it was boring.” -A.S. Hamrah, August 15, 2019
“Women and fans of female heroes deserved better than Captain Marvel (a mediocre entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe).” -Nathaniel Rogers, August 8, 2019
“Awful, worst marvel movie yet.” -Valeria T.
“Bland and soul-less movie.” -Ian B.
“Wannabe Superman/Green Lantern/ Wonder women.” -Ashraful M.
“Definitely the saltine cracker of the Marvel industry. In summary, it sucked.” -Kayliana Scott
If you were planning to see this movie, good luck! It had a 53% audience rate. It was more of a filler for the next movie anyway.
Sam: Did you see Captain Marvel, the movie?
Alex: I was going to because I’m in love with all of the Marvel Comic Universe’s movies, but I just saw the trailer and change my mind.
Sam: Good thinking. You didn’t even need to see it to understand the Marvel Finale anyway.
Alex: I was going to because I’m in love with all of the Marvel Comic Universe’s movies, but I just saw the trailer and change my mind.
Sam: Good thinking. You didn’t even need to see it to understand the Marvel Finale anyway.
by (***AnonymouslyAnonymous***) November 1, 2019
A sexual act where the the male positions his asshole over a female's face where she begins to tongue said asshole as the male pleasures himself simultaneously. As the male reaches climax he will usually yell, "SHAZAM!" This move is sometimes referred to as "The Billy Batson."
by jtchiefs83 February 6, 2009
by natsdanvers January 9, 2022
Captain Marvel is a comic book superhero, originally published by Fawcett Comics and now owned by DC Comics. Created in 1939 by artist C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (Feb, 1940).
A movie was made March 8, 2019 and it was horrible. The entire movie gave off fake-feminism energy and entitled critics to say:
“It’s hard to remember Captain Marvel because it was boring.” -A.S. Hamrah, August 15, 2019
“Women and fans of female heroes deserved better than Captain Marvel (a mediocre entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe).” -Nathaniel Rogers, August 8, 2019
“Awful, worst marvel movie yet.” -Valeria T.
“Bland and soul-less movie.” -Ian B.
“Wannabe Superman/Green Lantern/ Wonder women.” -Ashraful M.
“Definitely the saltine cracker of the Marvel industry. In summary, it sucked.” -Kayliana Scott
If you were planning to see this movie, good luck! It had a 53% audience rate. It was more of a filler for the next movie anyway.
A movie was made March 8, 2019 and it was horrible. The entire movie gave off fake-feminism energy and entitled critics to say:
“It’s hard to remember Captain Marvel because it was boring.” -A.S. Hamrah, August 15, 2019
“Women and fans of female heroes deserved better than Captain Marvel (a mediocre entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe).” -Nathaniel Rogers, August 8, 2019
“Awful, worst marvel movie yet.” -Valeria T.
“Bland and soul-less movie.” -Ian B.
“Wannabe Superman/Green Lantern/ Wonder women.” -Ashraful M.
“Definitely the saltine cracker of the Marvel industry. In summary, it sucked.” -Kayliana Scott
If you were planning to see this movie, good luck! It had a 53% audience rate. It was more of a filler for the next movie anyway.
Sam: Hey, have you seen Captain Marvel, the movie, yet?
Alex: I was going to because I love all of Marvel Comic Universe’s Movies, but I just saw the trailer and change my mind.
Sam: Good thinking. You don’t even need to see it to understand the Marvel finale anyway.
Alex: I was going to because I love all of Marvel Comic Universe’s Movies, but I just saw the trailer and change my mind.
Sam: Good thinking. You don’t even need to see it to understand the Marvel finale anyway.
by (***AnonymouslyAnonymous***) November 1, 2019
by DanielJJ December 16, 2019
by Black people are funny (sike) September 13, 2022