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DC’s Captain Marvel has been turned over to Bill Birch and Geoff Johns to get the screenplay treatment for a future film. This is a movie that has been passed around from writer to writer for seven years before Johns and Birch were tapped to co-write their take on the kid-turned-hero-when-magic-phrase-is-uttered story. No planned release date of actors have been named for this attempt at the film.
AUTHOR NOTE: This article is not an all inclusive study of the Marvelman character. There are issues in the creation and subsequent history of Marvelman that have not been touched on in years, and this is a basic rundown of the evolution of the character from publisher to publisher.
The seeds of Marvelman as a character where planted in 1941, when National Periodical Publications (know today as DC Comics) sued Fawcett Comics for copyright infringement over their publication of the character Captain Marvel, saying it was to close to their own character Superman. The case languished in court for years, and it was not until 1954 that an final decision was announced. During this time, sales of the Captain Marvel titles had begun to decline, McCarthyism was in full swing, and parent groups where beginning to take notice of the content published in their children’s comics. The case was settled out of court with Fawcett agreeing to stop publishing the Captain Marvel characters. The final Golden Age appearance of Captain Marvel and his family was in The Marvel Family #89, January 1954, just months before Dr. Frederic Wertham’s controversial book, Seduction of the Innocent, was released.
Get Smart director Peter Segal has signed a three-year first-look deal with Warner Bros. and the first order of business in the new deal is Captain Marvel. The WB has picked up the John August script, with Segal set to direct the adaptation.
He and [Michael] Ewing began working on the film two years ago at New Line, but the property has moved over to WB. Pic tells the story of teenaged Billy Batson, who transforms into the superhero when he says the word “Shazam!”
Why was this film even at New Line to begin with? DC and Warner Bros. are going to suffer the same growing pains Marvel did when it was signing over its top properties to 20th Century Fox and Sony. Keep it in house guys and you’ll always have something to fall back on.
There’s no start date for shooting set yet, nor has a lead been found.
If you have been listening to the Major Spoilers Podcast, you know I’m not a big Marvel reader, but I sure am excited about the Secret Invasion. The problem is, I didn’t get in on all the lead up issues so I might be missing out on some important plot points.
Take for example, Captain Marvel #4 and #5 and Ms. Marvel #25, which Marvel claims are “crucial tie-ins” to Skrullapalooza 2008. The good news is, instead of reprinting each issue individually, Marvel is collecting the three issues in a single reprint one-shot.
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Rumor floating around the Interwebs is that may be the title of the upcoming Shazam movie, which may or may not feature The Rock as Black Adam.
I really don’t hate that title, in fact I liken it to such great movie titles like Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, and Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. On second thought, I hate the retcon retitle of Raiders – but then again I’m not rich like Lucas and Spielberg, so I’m stuck with it.
Still, Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam! makes me think of the serial features from the 30s and 40s. I just hope they don’t try to retell the original Shazam! Captain Marvel serial.
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I love Terry Dodson’s art, and was disappointed to see him leave Wonder Woman. But Good News Everyone! You can check out Dodson working his magic on the variant covers to Captain Marvel #4 and Ms. Marvel #25.
“We’re excited to offer fans these gorgeous variants by Terry Dodson to highlight two important Secret Invasion tie-ins,” said David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President of Sales & Circulation. “These are the moments fans have been waiting for as Secret Invasion kicks into high gear and takes over 2008.”
I know the variant cover craze should have died in the 90s, but if it has to be around, I’d rather look at these covers than anything else.
I’m sure it is not the case, but you might want to take caution when clicking the link, as there may be a potential spoiler in the cover (but probably not) (but then again maybe).
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Or – “Because NOBODY Demanded It!”
The return of Captain Marvel has bothered me, from the very beginning. The one-shot that brought him back was, frankly, awful, balancing lame art with a rushed plot, and felt like an afterthought. “Oh, wait, let’s bring back this guy so that three years down the line we can do something with him!” This series hasn’t been bad at all, to be honest, although there has been a lot of vaguely whiny self-introspection, and a strange recurring bit about a painting that has been completely impenetrable. But, aside from the novelty of bringing back the guy who has become synonymous with “Capital-D Dead” (something Marvel excels in, these days) and maybe messing with Carol Danvers’ head, what possible reason could there be to bring back Marv? Two words: Skrull. Apalooza.
And if you didn’t get Captain Marvel #3 yesterday, you better hope your LCS has a copy on hold for you as the issue sold out quicker than the Death of Captain America (I now throw in the obligatory – This Just In… Steve Rogers is still dead).
Marvel is going back to press for a second printing as the Secret Invasion gets more interesting.
Don’t forget to discuss this in the SKRULLS! Board at the Major Spoilers Forum!
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Or perhaps you did, if you picked up Captain Marvel #3 that arrived in stores today (Wednesday).
I’m getting rather tired of these headlines. Yes, Captain Marvel #3 sold out before it even hit your local comic shop. Yes, I’m sure you will be able to find a copy at your LCS. And yes, I’m sure a second printing will be coming soon.
So does this mean the Captain Marvel series will have answers to Secret Invasion? Marvel has sent Major Spoilers the covers to issues #3 – #5 along with release dates.
Hulking, meet your father. He’s a Kree warrior that we all know as Captain Marvel. How will Hulkling react? You’ll find out in Young Avengers Presents #2. Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at the issue that arrives February 27.
We’ve been waiting quite some time for Captain America to return, and he will in Captain America #34 arriving in January. But according to Marvel, we won’t be seeing Steve Rogers as Cap – he’s still dead.
To help reimagine the new character and new costume Marvel has Alex Ross stepping up to help out.
The design of the costume moves away from the chain mail design readers have known for years, and while the shield is still the same, look for the new Captain America to carry a gun.
Take the jump for more info and images!
Every time I read one of these, Im struck with the same realization I encounter trying to watch The Honeymooners or a black-and-white movie: Wow. Old things suck.
So says John August, the writer of the upcoming Shazam! movie on recommending older Captain Marvel titles for people to read. Instead August recommends reading many of the newer appearances of the Big Red Cheese over at his blogsite. Before everyone gets all up in arms over August’s comments, remember even recent retellings of Captain Marvel’s adventures (Monster Society of Evil by Jeff Smith for example), re-tell the origins of how Captain Marvel obtained his powers. I have a feeling any movie is going to be able to convey the power and myth of the title character without glossing over any key historical moments.
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