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by **LOLtron** » Fri May 18, 2012 6:52 pm

The trend of rebooting old characters to boost sales goes a step too far with the new Captain Marvel from Marvel Comics.

Originally a Fawcett Comics hero, Billy Batson, a youth, is chosen by the lecherous wizard Shazam to become a champion for the forces of good. Whenever Batson says the wizard's name, he is struck by a magical lightning bolt that transform in into the adult Captain Marvel, a magical superhero imbued with the powers of super strength, super speed, super stamina, super smarts, lightning bolts, flight, and invulnerability. The character became a part of the DC Universe in 1972, where he remained until the nu52 reboot last year. However, while a character named Shazam does appear in nuDCU titles, he obviously bears no resemblance to the original, leading the Outhouse to believe that the rights to Captain Marvel have been sold to rival Marvel Comics to make way for this reboot.

Marvel's new version of the character is different from the old in every way. First of all, the new character is a woman, lending credence to the recent outcries of sexism in the comic industry from websites such as Bleeding Cool (the comic is written by a woman as well - Kelly Sue Deconnick - deepening concerns). Further, the new Captain Marvel's costume is nothing like the old, as you can see in the pictures below, and neither are her powers. Worse, "Carol Danvers" is a full-grown adult with military experience, a far cry from Batson, the innocent youth. In truth, it appears the only similarities between the characters is that both have a handsome, masculine haircut.

The Outhouse understands that comics need to make money, and it appreciates any creative attempts to do so, but the trend of rebooting comics and characters has gone too far this time.

This is The Outhouse, home of news that is serious, Jude Terror reporting.

Original Press Release:

Introducing The All-New CAPTAIN MARVEL!

This July, take flight as Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Captain Marvel #1! From the creative team of fan-favorite writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and rising star artist Dexter Soy, Carol Danvers suits up to tackle a threat only she can handle. Earth's Mightiest Hero has a new name, a new mission and all the power she needs to make her life a living hell. With Captain America guest starring, and covers by Ed McGuinness & Adi Granov – no fan can miss this explosive new ongoing that will send shockwaves throughout the Marvel Universe. So what are you waiting for? Go tell your local retailer to hold you a copy – that's an order! Captain Marvel #1 flies into comic shops everywhere, the Marvel Comics app and the Marvel Digital Comics Shop this July.

CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 (MAY120693)
Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK
Art by DEXTER SOY
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Variant Cover by ADI GRANOV
FOC – 6/25/12, ON-SALE 7/18/12

Source: Press Release
Written or Contributed by: Jude Terror

http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/news/comics-news/19486-captain-marvel-reboot-goes-too-far.html/

by **ReturnoftheMack** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:02 pm

The new look is awful. I think it's the hair.

by **Victorian Squid** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:02 pm

I heard Mitt Romney has his old school chums hold her down while he did that to her hair with a rusty pair of dull, left-handed scissors in a first-issue flashback.

by **Juan Cena** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:04 pm

McDarkseid wrote:I heard Mitt Romney had his old school chums hold her down while he did that to her hair with a rusty pair of dull, left-handed scissors.

Then stuck her in a kennel on the top of his station wagon.

by **Victorian Squid** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:07 pm

by **avengingtitan** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:45 pm

I hate you Jude. I hate you oh so very much.

by **doyourhomework** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:56 pm

I'm new to this website, so maybe this article is tongue-in-cheek and I completely missed the point :smt102

However, if this is serious, you really need to do your homework. Carol Danvers is a Marvel Comics character dating back to the 70s who has had a long superhero career as Ms. Marvel (a name she took from MARVEL COMICS character Captain Marvel). Neither of these characters have anything to do with the DC character Captain Marvel (Billy Batson, who yells Shazam and all that).

Is this a comic book website? Did i just take the bait? :oops:

by **Victorian Squid** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:57 pm

doyourhomework wrote:I'm new to this website, so maybe this article is tongue-in-cheek and I completely missed the point

However, if this is serious, you really need to do your homework. Carol Danvers is a Marvel Comics character dating back to the 70s who has had a long superhero career as Ms. Marvel (a name she took from MARVEL COMICS character Captain Marvel). Neither of these characters have anything to do with the DC character Captain Marvel (Billy Batson, who yells Shazam and all that).

Is this a comic book website? Did i just take the bait?

by **Stephen Day** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:58 pm

doyourhomework wrote:I'm new to this website, so maybe this article is tongue-in-cheek and I completely missed the point

However, if this is serious, you really need to do your homework. Carol Danvers is a Marvel Comics character dating back to the 70s who has had a long superhero career as Ms. Marvel (a name she took from MARVEL COMICS character Captain Marvel). Neither of these characters have anything to do with the DC character Captain Marvel (Billy Batson, who yells Shazam and all that).

Is this a comic book website? Did i just take the bait?

I do believe that you should have gone with your first thought.

By the way, welcome, I hope you enjoy posting here if you decide to stay -- just don't take anything too seriously here.

by **Victorian Squid** » Fri May 18, 2012 7:59 pm

And plus, after nine more posts you can try to sell us anything you like!

by **BlueStreak** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:01 pm

doyourhomework wrote:I'm new to this website, so maybe this article is tongue-in-cheek and I completely missed the point

However, if this is serious, you really need to do your homework. Carol Danvers is a Marvel Comics character dating back to the 70s who has had a long superhero career as Ms. Marvel (a name she took from MARVEL COMICS character Captain Marvel). Neither of these characters have anything to do with the DC character Captain Marvel (Billy Batson, who yells Shazam and all that).

Is this a comic book website? Did i just take the bait?

Welcome to the Outhouse, though! We hope you survive the experience.

by **doyourhomework** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:06 pm

just read this: http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/ ... 19484.html

Yep, now i get it. Thanks guys, now i'll go hide and think about what i've done... :outhouse:

by **HNutz** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:07 pm

What's up with her automatic mask?

It'd be one thing if it helped her breathe or protect her from the rigors of outer space, but that's clearly not the case.

by **BlueStreak** » Fri May 18, 2012 8:08 pm

doyourhomework wrote:just read this: http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/ ... 19484.html

Yep, now i get it. Thanks guys, now i'll go hide and think about what i've done...

Damnit, I knew I shouldn't have posted that article... :-(