{"product_id":"superman-shazam-first-thunder-1-2005-nm","title":"Superman\/Shazam!: First Thunder # 1 2005 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperman\/Shazam!: First Thunder #1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by DC Comics on September 7, 2005, is the spectacular launch of a 4-issue limited series. Written by Judd Winick with lush, highly evocative artwork by Joshua Middleton, this miniseries serves as the definitive retelling of the very first historical meeting between the Man of Steel and Captain Marvel (Shazam) within Post-Crisis continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChronologically, the narrative is set early in their respective superhero careers—after the debuts of Superman, Batman, and Captain Marvel, but right before the emergence of heroes like Wonder Woman or the Flash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Plot \u0026amp; Synopsis: \"Two Worlds Collide\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe debut issue expertly balances the unique atmospheres of Metropolis and Fawcett City before weaving their plotlines together:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Metropolis Museum Heist: The issue opens in Metropolis, where Superman is forced to intervene when an ancient, mystical cult breaks into the Natural History Museum to steal a powerful occult artifact. During the skirmish, the thieves catch Superman off-guard by casting a magic spell against him—waking him up to the reality that he is highly vulnerable to supernatural forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Fawcett City Rampage: Meanwhile, in Fawcett City, a young Billy Batson transforms into Captain Marvel to battle a horde of giant, destructive robots terrorizing the city streets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Team-Up: The plotlines merge when the very same mystical cult surfaces at a museum in Fawcett City to steal another artifact. Sensing a broader pattern and tracking the magical signature, Superman flies into Fawcett City. He drops in to assist Captain Marvel, and the two heavy-hitters stand side-by-side for the first time, establishing an alliance against a brand-new, emerging threat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWhile previous DC timelines had them interact on a purely professional level, Judd Winick’s script treats this series as a profound meditation on identity and mentorship. Because Captain Marvel possesses godlike physical strength that perfectly matches Superman's, Clark initially assumes he is dealing with a seasoned, adult peer. The emotional core of the overarching miniseries relies on the eventual, heartbreaking revelation where Superman discovers that this towering champion of magic is secretly just an orphaned, homeless young boy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49231335489636,"sku":"BW315","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_20_11_53_49_557.jpg?v=1789923317","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/superman-shazam-first-thunder-1-2005-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}