I have noticed that Andy is a big fan of the DC Comics line of young readers graphic novels. I lve that he enjoys reading them and whenever I hear of novels coming out I want to share them with my readers and also get ready to review them for you as well. I just learned about a new graphic novel starring Billy Batson, aka Shazam! More details below.

BILLY BATSON SCORES A TOUCHDOWN IN SHAZAM! THUNDERCRACK

Set Within the Shazam! Movie Timeline and Written & Illustrated by Yehudi Mercado, Young Readers will Enjoy this Original Story Showcasing Billy Batson as a Football All-Star

From DC’s Books for Young Readers Line, the Middle-Grade Title will be Available Digitally and at Participating Bookstores on June 7, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 2 2021 – Go! Fight! Win! DC announced today that middle-grade readers can prepare for an all-new graphic novel from DC’s Books for Young Readers line with Shazam! Thundercrack, available on June 7, 2022. From acclaimed writer and illustrator Yehudi Mercado (Chunky, Hero Hotel), this original story is set within the Shazam! movie timeline, featuring Billy Batson as the newest player on the Fawcett Tigers’ football team. Super-heroics are dangerous but joining the football team is an even bigger problem!

Billy Batson has never been a team player and becoming the superhero Shazam didn’t seem to change that much, but his new strength and stamina will make football a breeze. After skipping school one too many times, Billy is offered a choice: football or detention. The Fawcett Tigers need a new champion—their last quarterback ended up in the hospital and the coach is pretty sure rival team the Fishtown Atoms are to blame. Continue reading New Shazam! Graphic Novel for Young Readers Coming June 7, 2022 →