Shazam!
The world ofShazam!is change in DC ’s comic universe , with his raw series bring out what may be the true purpose of the wizard champion . Well , presume that the new recruit toThe Shazam Familyis in reality tell the truth , and not secretly Billy Batson ’s New enemy .
Our exclusive preview ofShazam # 3begins by parent that very query , after the late proceeds drop the bombshell reveal of " King Kid , " ruler of one of the antecedently unknown magical realms of DC ’s reality . That equipment is just the latest in Geoff Johns ' follow - up to his 2011Shazamorigin tale , currently beingadapted for the DCEU’sShazam!movie . Which lift the interrogative sentence : if Shazam ’s true purpose has been disclose in the comics … is it also his true function in themovies , too ?
That enquiry will be impossible to answer for now , only revealedif and when aShazam 2is greenlit . But for now , fans are going to require the explanation for themselves . Because the Shazam Family has not only discovered a wizard train station connecting Earth to magical fantasy lands , but the ruler of one such imperium , snub off from the earthly concern for centuries . His name ? King Kid . His realm ? The Funlands . His postulation ? That Billy Batson teach him the witching parole that unlock his tycoon so that there may once again be Seven Champions to protect each of the Seven Magical Realms , as was their ancient obligation .
To see the reveal for yourselves , take a look at the trailer pages forShazam ! # 3embedded below :
Until now , the exact purpose of the Seven wizards and sorceress of the Council of Eternity was up for some debate . Their mission was to manage legerdemain and its users , but the question of their champions was less clear . Was Billy Batson chosen as Shazam , Champion of Magic … or just the Champion of the Wizard Shazam , the last unexpended Council fellow member ? That last description was the one most fans take on , but King Kid has revealed the duty held by the quietus of the Champions . Even though most of the Seven Realms have yet to be revealed , the significance are clear . Billy may be the protector of Earth , but he could – possiblyshould – be just one of Seven Champions safeguarding realms , powers , and even unknownpeoplein the other realms , disconnected from Earth when the Wizard Shazam seal all the door .
Of of course , the arrival of King Kid is too good to be true , and any suspicion reader may have had are essentially confirm by his urgency to develop the power of the Shazam Family . Will his true need be expose before issue ’s end , or will he succeed in dividing the six members of Billy ’s adopted kin first ? DC fans will necessitate to pluck up the full issue on Wednesday to be intimate for indisputable , but until then , read on for the full synopsis and detail below :
Shazam ! # 3will be available on February 20th , fromDC Comics .
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