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Fans of theShazamfamily are give way to have to wait just a flake longer to see the premiere of a brand new champion — Mary Marvel . DC Comicsannounced that a miniseries set to star Billy Batson ’s sister , Mary Bromfield , has been push back to August of next year . The eagerly anticipated laughable will have the once - Mary Marvel as the Modern Shazam .
Announced in November , The Champion of Shazamwill come from author Josie Campbell with art by Evan " Doc " Shaner . After a " grand forfeit " by Billy Batson , the Shazam family line ’s business leader disappear , entrust Mary to her own devices in college . But her life will be change forever once more when she ’s opt to be young wiz diagnose Shazam . The comedian will beMary ’s first pleasure trip as the title heroand was previously coiffure to debut in February of 2022 .
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Reported byGamesRadar , it was harbinger that DC initially informed retailer thatThe Champion of Shazamwas delayed indefinitely , before clarify that the comic is in reality being detain by six month to August of next year . The late change in plans came as news show to begin with in the week to series ' artist Evan " Doc " Shaner whotweetedabout it . Despite the delay , Shaner remains optimistic on the future release of the serial publication . He followed up his reaction to the news by saying " We ’re continuing on as though it were still come in out in February , you all will just be dumbfound it later than we ’d in the beginning remember . Everything else is the same and I ’m still very emotional about this book . "
The timing is unusual , but not exactly uncommon . Books can and have been delay in the months pass up to their release . In some rare pillow slip , comics have gotten canceled indefinitelymere weeks out from their solicit date . Shanerbelievesthe case here is actually concentrate around cause the serial closer to the premiere of the upcomingShazam ! Fury of the Godsmovie . There ’s also theBlack Adammovie set to hit screen next July . With the alteration in plans , Campbell and Shaner ’s comic now fits right in between the two movies , allowing the miniseries to run and potentially be pick up in the calendar month between , hold get to the champions of Shazam in the public eye .
The holdup ofThe Champion of Shazamis probably a disappointment to anyone go for to witness Marytaking on the part of Shazam . However , it seems as though there ’s still an stake in making sure her time as the raw champion is seen . By shift her solo comedian a few months down the line , DC could be counting on theBlack AdamandShazammovies to take in readers excited to see more narration connect to the on - screen heroes . In any case , fan will just have to acceptDC Comics’delay ofMary Marvel ’s long - awaited ascent to the role ofShazam .
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