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Warning ! plunderer ahead for Shazam # 12!EvenShazamis finally saying what his biggest critics have been saying this whole prison term : A child is not fit to have god - level power . A divide has grown between Billy Batson and his superhero alter self-importance and their feud is arrive at a simmering power point .
Batson was warn that a rise to one of his amazing sense could have drastic leg for both himself and his more powerful half . That warning has proved dependable as Billy and the Earth ’s Mightiest Mortal pass on a pivotal percentage point in their family relationship , putting the futureof Shazam ’s bequest in question .
Shazam Doesn’t Think Billy Batson is Worthy of Powers
In a preview forShazam # 12by Josie Campbell , Mike Norton , Emanuela Lupacchino , Trish Mulvihill , and Troy Peteri , Billy Batson ’s world has begun to dilapidate around him . Billy ’s mother Marilyn has returnedand brought the Shazam Family ’s health assay to a grinding stay , putting the kids ' adoption by Victor and Rosa Vasquez in jeopardy . Billy look inwards and substantiate that something has gone amiss with his memories thanks to the changes of the illusion within him . To get response , Billy face the Captain ( aka Shazam ) in the Rock of Eternity .
Shazam instantly tells Billy that he does n’t recall Batson is worthy of the Champion ’s power …
Billy and the Captain discuss the late modification they ’ve been through in the place that one of the entity inhabits when the other is in controller . Shazam distinguish Billy that in this place they can always see through the other ’s eyes , make Billy to accuse the Captain of sabotaging Batson ’s retentiveness . Shazam apologizes , saying that his recent encouragement in wisdom provided by Solomon has caused the Captain to think severally . The Captain also admits thathe believes Billy was forced into the Shazam use and never should have been given the Wizard ’s baron .
Shazam outright differentiate Billy that he does n’t imagine Batson is suitable of the Champion ’s ability due to Billy ’s eld . Billy is savage , both at Shazam ’s judgment and at his decision to keep Billy separated from his female parent and pass over his memory . Shazam contend that he ’s merely hear to protect Billy , but the hero refuses to separate the boy why . Billy attempt to bequeath the Rock of Eternity andfights back against Shazam ’s attempt to get Batson to speak their magical Bible .
Why Shazam is Turning on Billy Batson
In the wake of Lazarus Planet , things changed big - time for Billy Batson and his household . exempt from his imprisonment on the Rock of Eternity , Billy resumed his duties as the Champion of Shazam . While most of his foster siblings remained powerless , the Captain still had Mary Marvel by his side to shell out with any magic threats to the DC Universe . Unfortunately , while in his wizardly hero form , Billy found himself play in fashion that Shazam ordinarily would n’t , yelling at civilian and acting like a veridical jerking .
… whenever Shazam was in control , he would refer to Billy and himself as separate people …
Unbeknownst to Billy , the mythological physical body whom Billy borrow his power from ( Solomon , Hercules , Atlas , Zeus , Achilles , and Mercury ) determine to compete for control of the Captain . While in his Shazam form , the various gods began to tempt Billy ’s honorable half . However , Billy appealed to Solomon , who agreed to make the Captain wise to enough to resist sorcerous influence . But Solomonwarned Billy that increase Shazam ’s wisdom could wind up creating a schismbetween the two halves . Regardless , Billy agreed and the Captain broke costless from the god ’ control .
Things between the two seemed fine . That is until Billy originate experiencing gap in his memory that he could n’t explain . Not only that , but whenever Shazam was in control , he would refer to Billy and himself as disjoined people rather than two half of the same person . Billy ’s sister Darla alsonoticed how odd Shazam was behaving when she caught him burn letters that were addressed to Billy , letters that Billy subsequently ground out were being get off to him by his long - fall back mother .
Shazam is Changing His Dynamic With Billy Batson For Good
Shazam is n’t the first person in the DC Universe to knock the Wizard for choosing a shaver to be his Champion . Superman was furious when he come across that the Captain ’s alter ego was a child and even traveled to the Rock of Eternity to masticate the Wizard out . While Billy is far from the only unseasoned person with powers in the DC Universe , Shazam ’s abilities did n’t come up from an accident or coincidence . They come from an adult who made an pass to an impressionable youth .
Superman epically calls out the Wizard for his handling of Billy inSuperman / Shazam ! First Thunder ( 2006 ) !
Billy , of course , has always be intimate having power and his thoughts were reflected by his other half , even with the wisdom of Solomon . However , Shazam is far more wise than he was before and it ’s finally penetrate on him that a Kyd who has live a toilsome living like Billy should n’t also have to bear the exercising weight of being the DC Universe ’s outstanding charming champion . Now that Shazam is thinking for himself , he ’s likely about to make some major changesto his and Billy ’s life .
The real question is what is Shazam going to do ? His desire to protect Billy seems genuine , so he ’s likely not going to take over Billy ’s soundbox for good . But he ’s also likely not going to sit back and waste the Wizard ’s tycoon either . The likeliest route is that Shazam may taste to separate himself from Billyaltogether . That path the Captain get to proceed serving in his purpose as Champion while Billy is finally dislodge from his duties and can simply be a normal kid .
Billy and Shazam’s Days are Numbered
Shazam has already come up this far trying to drive a wedge heel between himself and Billy . Solicitations for future issue have also hint that the war halves ’ feud wo n’t be terminate anytime soon . While Billy may require to retain onto his king , the Captain ’s not going to let that befall as long as he still has his increased wisdom . have two distinct persona like that in one body is n’t well-founded , and it might not be foresighted beforeShazamfinds a way to absent himself and de - mogul Billy for in force .
Shazam # 12is available on June 4th from DC Comics .
Shazam # 12 ( 2024 )
