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A lawsuit from National Comics (not yet DC in name) which began in 1941, alleging that Captain Marvel infringed on the Superman copyright as a mere copy, lasted for years. In 1952, the court finally found in favor of National, Fawcett settled, and Captain Marvel was retired in 1953. In 1972, DC bought all of Fawcett's characters, including the captain, but in the intervening years, [[Marvel Comics]] had copyrighted the name "Captain Marvel" for their own character. Thus DC typically used ''Shazam!'' (the name of the word of power, and of the ancient wizard who bestowed it on Billy) as the title for the comics, and in media adaptations (including a 1974-1976 live-action series). |
A lawsuit from National Comics (not yet DC in name) which began in 1941, alleging that Captain Marvel infringed on the Superman copyright as a mere copy, lasted for years. In 1952, the court finally found in favor of National, Fawcett settled, and Captain Marvel was retired in 1953. In 1972, DC bought all of Fawcett's characters, including the captain, but in the intervening years, [[Marvel Comics]] had copyrighted the name "Captain Marvel" for their own character. Thus DC typically used ''Shazam!'' (the name of the word of power, and of the ancient wizard who bestowed it on Billy) as the title for the comics, and in media adaptations (including a 1974-1976 live-action series). |
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| − | In 1985, [[Jim Henson]] cited Captain Marvel as one of his favorite comic book characters: "I've always been interested in comic books as an art form, and when I was younger I was addicted to them. I read Superman and Superboy, but |
+ | In 1985, [[Jim Henson]] cited Captain Marvel as one of his favorite comic book characters: "I've always been interested in comic books as an art form, and when I was younger I was addicted to them. I read Superman and Superboy, but Captain Marvel was probably my favorite of the super-heroes.<ref>''Fifty Who Made DC Great'', 1985</ref> |
==References== |
==References== |
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| − | *On ''[[Sesame Street]]'', in a cast insert, [[Luis]] plays Captain Cooperation, with a booming voice and an ornate costume modeled after that of Captain Marvel (particularly as seen in Filmation's 1974 live-action series ''Shazam!'') He stands heroically, speaks |
+ | *On ''[[Sesame Street]]'', in a cast insert, [[Luis]] plays Captain Cooperation, with a booming voice and an ornate costume modeled after that of Captain Marvel (particularly as seen in Filmation's 1974 live-action series ''Shazam!'') He stands heroically, speaks with an enhanced booming voiced (echoing the way the series enhanced the utterance of "Shazam"), and teaches [[Bob]] and [[Maria]] about the power of cooperation. {{eka|1957}} |
*In the ''[[Farscape]]'' episode "[[Episode 207: Home on the Remains|Home on the Remains]]," [[John Crichton]] utters the word "Shazam!" However, whether he's quoting Billy Batson or [[Jim Nabors|Gomer Pyle]] is uncertain. |
*In the ''[[Farscape]]'' episode "[[Episode 207: Home on the Remains|Home on the Remains]]," [[John Crichton]] utters the word "Shazam!" However, whether he's quoting Billy Batson or [[Jim Nabors|Gomer Pyle]] is uncertain. |
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==Connections== |
==Connections== |
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| + | *[[Ruth Buzzi]] played Aunt Minerva in the "roast" half of the TV special ''Legends of the Superheroes'' (1979) |
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| + | *[[Howard Morris]] played Dr. Sivana in the TV special ''Legends of the Superheroes'' (1979) |
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*[[Jerry O'Connell]] voiced Captain Marvel in the ''Justice League'' episode "Clash" (2005) and the direct-to-DVD release ''DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam'' (2010) |
*[[Jerry O'Connell]] voiced Captain Marvel in the ''Justice League'' episode "Clash" (2005) and the direct-to-DVD release ''DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam'' (2010) |
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| − | *[[Kevin Michael Richardson]] voiced Mister Tawky Tawny in ''''DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam'' (2010) |
+ | *[[Kevin Michael Richardson]] voiced Mister Tawky Tawny in ''''DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam'' (2010) |
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Revision as of 17:04, 25 April 2012
Captain Cooperation deafens Maria
Captain Marvel is a comic book superhero originally created by C. C. Beck and Bill Parker for Fawcett Publications, and currently owned by DC Comics. Whenever young boy Billy Batson utters the word "Shazam!" he turns unto the World's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel. He debuted in 1940 and soon sold more comics than Superman.
A lawsuit from National Comics (not yet DC in name) which began in 1941, alleging that Captain Marvel infringed on the Superman copyright as a mere copy, lasted for years. In 1952, the court finally found in favor of National, Fawcett settled, and Captain Marvel was retired in 1953. In 1972, DC bought all of Fawcett's characters, including the captain, but in the intervening years, Marvel Comics had copyrighted the name "Captain Marvel" for their own character. Thus DC typically used Shazam! (the name of the word of power, and of the ancient wizard who bestowed it on Billy) as the title for the comics, and in media adaptations (including a 1974-1976 live-action series).
In 1985, Jim Henson cited Captain Marvel as one of his favorite comic book characters: "I've always been interested in comic books as an art form, and when I was younger I was addicted to them. I read Superman and Superboy, but Captain Marvel was probably my favorite of the super-heroes.[1]
References
- On Sesame Street, in a cast insert, Luis plays Captain Cooperation, with a booming voice and an ornate costume modeled after that of Captain Marvel (particularly as seen in Filmation's 1974 live-action series Shazam!) He stands heroically, speaks with an enhanced booming voiced (echoing the way the series enhanced the utterance of "Shazam"), and teaches Bob and Maria about the power of cooperation. (EKA: Episode 1957)
- In the Farscape episode "Home on the Remains," John Crichton utters the word "Shazam!" However, whether he's quoting Billy Batson or Gomer Pyle is uncertain.
Connections
- Ruth Buzzi played Aunt Minerva in the "roast" half of the TV special Legends of the Superheroes (1979)
- Howard Morris played Dr. Sivana in the TV special Legends of the Superheroes (1979)
- Jerry O'Connell voiced Captain Marvel in the Justice League episode "Clash" (2005) and the direct-to-DVD release DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010)
- Kevin Michael Richardson voiced Mister Tawky Tawny in ''DC Showcase: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010)
Sources
- ↑ Fifty Who Made DC Great, 1985