"Shazam and the Seven Magiclands" continues as the shocking new member of the Shazam family is revealed! This mystery person will send shock waves through the entire cast!
RATED T
Despite the problems, Shazam is still a fun title to read. If Johns can just get it back on a regular schedule and simplify the plotline a bit, then Shazam could be the great title that the former Captain Marvel deserves. Read Full Review
With future solicitations seeming to have this series back on track, the next issue of Doomsday Clock still remains nearly three months away. While hope continues to wane for Johns getting out his scripts on time. As only one chapter remains on the title above, hopefully, the finale will allow for more time between Johns and the Big Red Cheese. Eaglesham and Kolins continue to bring excellent work to this title and help to bring the heart truly to life. Albeit incredibly late, the series continues to bring the heart and fun to the market. Read Full Review
The only real snaffu in the issue when it comes to color is when Darla and Freddie are making their way to the Darklands, she explains that her dress is losing color… yet it’s the same color as previous panels. Small little error, but noticeable. Read Full Review
The shift from Dale Eaglesham to Scott Kolins in the back half of the issue is pretty glaring, and while both are talented artists, it breaks up the flow of the issue. Read Full Review
Although the future of this book is up in the air, Geoff Johns continues to write a tantalizing tale while Eaglesham and Kolins work their magic on the page. If Johns doesn't get to close out this arc, it would be a shame. Read Full Review
With Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind at the wheel, all roads lead to the Darklands Read Full Review
In a universe full of darkness and drama, Shazam #7 is a breath of fresh air and fun. Read Full Review
Shazam is always a quality read, but the real question is how long the wait will be for next installment. Read Full Review
Jumping back into the fray, Billy ends up in the Darklands which seems appropriately named and likely where the family may gather together to face their next test. Worth a look. Read Full Review
As it is, this is still a solid series, but I do wish it's release schedule was more reliable and that it retained a single artist. Read Full Review
There's still far more good than bad overall and what Shazam! #7 may lack in consistency, it makes up with sincerity. Read Full Review
SHAZAM #7 (Johns, Eaglesham, Kolins) is finally here but was it worth the wait? The jury remains out. Read Full Review
Dale Eaglesham's art is amazing this issue, I just wish he would have done the entire thing. Jumping around with artists and even aspects to this story seems to be this series' thing though and sadly, it's starting to work against it. I'm not saying that this issue is bad by any means, I just wish it could be more focused because there's not enough time to really enjoy all that Geoff Johns wants to give us. Read Full Review
Prelude:
Well, the four month wait is over. Let's get back into this, shall we?
The Good:
Loved the Vasquez's reactions this issue, especially Victor. Happy and accepting but concerned over where the kids are.
Captain Marvel!
Art is solid as well.
Tawny was also great, glad to see him getting more involved in the plot.
The Bad:
The four month delay has hurt the book quite a bit.
Also the art changed halfway so that was weird.
Conclusion:
A good solid issue that is Shazam. However, the delays and art change did hurt this issue.
I missed this book, it is a lot of fun. Very interested to see where the cliffhanger goes.
Love the story, and how its so separated from the rest of DC. Art feels really rushed though unfortunately, idk what happened there with that and delays
" Do you see that ?! HA HA HA HA."
-Victor Vasquez
Good, but it doesn't feel like a Geoff Johns book.
The story moves at a snail's pace (for me at least), and guess I miss the high-stakes no-stopping action and world building that I was used to in his recent Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Justice League runs.
Yes, I understand that he is obviously occupied with Doomsday Clock and Three Jokers, but I can't help feel like he wrote an outline for 3-4 issues, and stretched it out to fit 7.
This will definitely read a lot better in trade.
Eh, this was fine.
Felt a little disconnected to me?