Shazam! #12

Shazam #12 was a nice relaxing break from the regular story line that has been playing out in this title. And while I have been enjoying the story Geoff Johns has been giving us, I think this is the type of story I would prefer to be reading each month. Read Full Review

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Im not the biggest fan of standalone issues especially tossed in the middle of an ongoing arc but this was a really enjoyable issue and a welcome diversion from the real world kind of story. Read Full Review

This is without a doubt a fun one-shot style tale. Pick this up to get some positive escapism in your life. A strong contender for the most fun you'll have with superhero comics this week. Read Full Review

The Scarecrow is a clever choice for a Bat-villain to throw up against Earth's Mightiest Mortal as his fear gas is capable of bringing any hero's attack to a halt, even that of the Big Red Cheese. Read Full Review

SHAZAM #12 (Loveness, Peterson) is a stand alone fill-in issue that at first feels unwelcome but actually turns out to be a lovely tale in the greater story of Billy Batson. Read Full Review

As Geoff Johns gets ready to wrap up his Shazam run, we get a preview of the next creative team in this one-shot by Jeff Loveness and Brandon Peterson. It's not a full look at their status quo"it takes place before the main run and only features Billy and Freddie in a supporting role. But it's a compelling first look that establishes Loveness' voice for Billy nicely. Read Full Review

This self-contained story may have long-term ramifications for Shazam, and the art strongly complements the story. Read Full Review

A great single issue story for superhero fans. Read Full Review

Shazam #12 is not a throw away stand alone issue. This is a book that sheds some insight and adds some character to Billy. Jeff Loveness reels us in with his words and Peterson and Atiyeh amaze us with the art. This is an issue that shouldn't be missed. Read Full Review

While I'm sure this interlude is going to piss a bunch of people off, who were hoping for the finale to the story we've been dealing with, this interlude actually came off as a lot of fun and gives me hope for what kind of stories we'll get when Jeff Loveness takes over the book after Geoff Johns.  The art was great throughout and the idea of Billy taking on the Scarecrow while having a sort of team up with Batman is just something that rubs me the right way.   Read Full Review

"Shazam!" #12 is a solid interlude bridging readers into the next era of the title. Read Full Review

M1sf1r3

Jul 19, 2020

Prelude: I guess it's time for an interlude for Shazam. The Good: I enjoyed the art weirdly enough. Really well written Batman here. The Bad: I wish that we had this after Seven Magiclands or that it didn't interrupt it. Also continuity is ever so slightly screwed since this is before Shazam #1 but Billy mentions Mr. Mind who he doesn't know currently. Conclusion: It's a good story but I'm annoyed that this happened so close to the end of Shazam.

Psycamorean

Jun 08, 2020

This was fun, and since I'm not really interested in the story we have been getting, I didn't mind the interruption.

Spacey Medicine

Jun 09, 2020

This was a pleasant diversion.

Swift Planet

Oct 11, 2020

It was pretty fun. Liked seeing Shazam! interact with Gotham.

Maud Benjamin

Jun 03, 2020

We don't buy a Shazam book to see Batman being sucked. The writer treat Billy as a robin instead of an independent teen hero.