The most recent issue of Teen Titans Academy pokes fun at an old DCComics controversy, as a character almost refers to Shazam as 'Captain Marvel,' his original name that he is legally prohibited from using anymore.
DC is poking fun at one of their oldest controversies, as they almost referred to Shazam as Captain Marvel in one of their newest stories. Famously, Captain Marvel was forced to change his name following a lawsuit with Marvel Comics. The lawsuit meant Billy Baston's new superhero would become Shazam, while Marvel Comics kept the rights to the Captain Marvel name. However, in Teen Titans Academy #11, DC Comics confirmed the name is still canon - even if it can't be fully spoken.
Shazam has an unlikely history in his path to becoming a full-fledged DC Comics hero. Originally published by Fawcett Comics and known as Captain Marvel, the hero's stories were halted after DC sued the publisher in the '50s for copyright infringement, claiming the character was too close to Superman. In 1972, DC Comics licensed the character from Fawcett before he became their official property in 1991.
So, Shazam and other heroes in canon remember his old name was Captain Marvel, even if it was never fully spoken. While Shazam's newer name is fitting, it's always fun to see DC Comics reference the controversy surrounding the hero's first superhero moniker. Teen Titans Academy #11 is in stores now. .
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