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Warning : contain spoilers forShazam#11 !
Mary Marvelis integral to the lore ofShazam , but a recent evolution on her part threaten to upend it all . The Shazam Family is one of the first such radical to appear in comic , and Mary Marvel has long been one of its pillars . Now , inShazam#11,Mary ’s late birthday has lead to a massive variety in her status quo , and could have implications for the Shazam Family .
Shazam#11 is written by Jose Campbell and draw by Emanuela Lupacchino . Billy Batson ’s foster category , including Mary , are preparing for a visit from Child Protective Services ( CPS ) , and they are getting the house in ordination . The CPS representative get , and tell the surrogate parent they must hold off outside as the children are interviewed . Mary walks out to recognize the agent , who then tells Mary she too must await outside . Mary had just turned 18 , and in the Book of the factor , she was “ no longer my concern . ”
A stunned Mary just search on .
Mary Marvel Occupies a Special Place in Comic Book History
Mary Marvel Beat Supergirl to the Punch
The runaway success of Shazam / Captain Marvel in the forties invigorate his then - publisher Fawcett to create a whole family of eccentric found on him . Within a few years , both Captain Marvel Junior andMary Marvel made their debuts . While the exact nature of Mary ’s origination has changed over sentence , she is ordinarily depict as Billy ’s sister , who receive her force from the Wizard as well . Mary is the coolheaded and reasoning extremity of the Shazam Family , and was even the primary genius of the Wizard at one point .
Mary Marvel first appeared in 1942’sCaptain Marvel Adventures#18 .
Now , however , changes are on the horizon for the Shazam Family . As the CPS interpreter channelise out , Mary is now , technically , an grownup . This sets her apartfrom the relief of the Shazam Family , who are still nonaged . In some cases , such as Darla , they are still quite vernal . While Mary is not much old than Billy or Freddy , she is now “ grown - up ” in the center of the law , and this sets her apart from her foster sib . Whether this leads to feelings of closing off in Mary remains to be seen , but her chemical reaction inShazam#11 is telling .
An Adult Shazam Family Could Be An Awesome Thing for the DC Universe
The Adult Shazam Family Could be Great Heroes
This could have larger branching for the rest of the Shazam Family as well . As Billy , Freddy , Pedro , Darla and Eugene continue to maturate , and become adults themselves , their position on life will no doubt change and maturate . This will impact their heroic careers , maybe for the good . The knowledge and life experiences they will gain in the years ahead could deepen their signified of compassion and empathy . When this is pair off with their powers , it makes for a dandy hero . Mary Marvel’sentrance into maturity does not necessarily need to spell doomsday for theShazamFamily .
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Shazam#11 ( 2024 )
