--- product_id: 151077699 title: "The Power of Shazam! Book 1: In the Beginning (The Power of Shazam! by Jerry Ordway)" price: "VT44536" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/151077699-the-power-of-shazam-book-1-in-the-beginning-power store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Power of Shazam! Book 1: In the Beginning (The Power of Shazam! by Jerry Ordway) **Price:** VT44536 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Power of Shazam! Book 1: In the Beginning (The Power of Shazam! by Jerry Ordway) - **How much does it cost?** VT44536 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/151077699-the-power-of-shazam-book-1-in-the-beginning-power) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A word is spoken, lightning strikes and out emerges young Billy Batson with the powers of Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury. The wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury with the sound of one word, SHAZAM! After a series of terrible events with no guidance left behind, Billy Batson was headed down a dark path until a new path magically appeared... a path that would change his life forever. Review: Ordway's Power of Shazam gets it's deluxe treatment - I am so glad DC finally got around to publishing this fine first collection of Jerry Ordway's Power of Shazam. Been waiting for this awhile actually. The binding appears to be stitched and opens nicely. The printing is vibrant retaining it's original Glenn Whitmore coloring along with Ordway's, Krause and Manley's crisp, clear line work. What you get here is the original Power of Shazam graphic novel, the Power of Shazam 1-12 & "The Scarab Necklace" short story from Superman & Batman magazine #4 reprinted here for the first time and bonus material such as promotional poster art, notes for the original Power of Shazam graphic novel and a all new introduction written by Jerry Ordway. The stories here maintain a fine balance between light and dark. Read the secret origins of the Marvel Family, Black Adam & yes, even Mr. Tawny the talking tiger. Incredibly fun reading hard to put down. Thank you Mr. Ordway & Co. And thank you DC. Looking forward to volume 2 coming out next April. Review: An edition worthy of the history of "SHAZAM!" - To sum up this collection, re-establishes "Captain Marvel", before Marvel took over the name completely, as one of the forefront heroes of the DC Universe back in the 1990's. Considering the material was brought to the present with respect to the past, the stories themselves were very enjoyable and having the graphic novel from the same time incorporated into it was just the icing on the cake. The painted covers and artwork were beautifully rendered with so much respect to what came before in the 1940s and the 1970s. It is totally worth reading and collecting! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,324,919 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,694 in DC Comics & Graphic Novels #16,102 in Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 168 Reviews | ## Images ![The Power of Shazam! Book 1: In the Beginning (The Power of Shazam! by Jerry Ordway) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9197w2iBfbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ordway's Power of Shazam gets it's deluxe treatment *by J***S on August 30, 2020* I am so glad DC finally got around to publishing this fine first collection of Jerry Ordway's Power of Shazam. Been waiting for this awhile actually. The binding appears to be stitched and opens nicely. The printing is vibrant retaining it's original Glenn Whitmore coloring along with Ordway's, Krause and Manley's crisp, clear line work. What you get here is the original Power of Shazam graphic novel, the Power of Shazam 1-12 & "The Scarab Necklace" short story from Superman & Batman magazine #4 reprinted here for the first time and bonus material such as promotional poster art, notes for the original Power of Shazam graphic novel and a all new introduction written by Jerry Ordway. The stories here maintain a fine balance between light and dark. Read the secret origins of the Marvel Family, Black Adam & yes, even Mr. Tawny the talking tiger. Incredibly fun reading hard to put down. Thank you Mr. Ordway & Co. And thank you DC. Looking forward to volume 2 coming out next April. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An edition worthy of the history of "SHAZAM!" *by R***E on May 20, 2022* To sum up this collection, re-establishes "Captain Marvel", before Marvel took over the name completely, as one of the forefront heroes of the DC Universe back in the 1990's. Considering the material was brought to the present with respect to the past, the stories themselves were very enjoyable and having the graphic novel from the same time incorporated into it was just the icing on the cake. The painted covers and artwork were beautifully rendered with so much respect to what came before in the 1940s and the 1970s. It is totally worth reading and collecting! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Updating the Classic Hero the Right Way *by C***C on April 18, 2021* Writer/artist Jerry Ordway is, in my opinion, the only person at DCComics who has been able to update the classic Fawcett Comics hero, Captain Marvel (which he will always be to me, no matter how many characters Marvel Comics publish under the name). "Power of Shazam!" was the best modern version because it remained true to the original characters, while even retaining that sense of whimsy that made the Marvel Family stories so unique. Beautifully reproduced in hardbound format, this is the real deal for fans of Cap, Mary and Junior. Holy Moley!! I can hardly wait for volume two!!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/151077699-the-power-of-shazam-book-1-in-the-beginning-power](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/151077699-the-power-of-shazam-book-1-in-the-beginning-power) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*