Shazam!
The launch of theShazamfamily ’s fresh book of account , The New Champion of Shazam!has reintroduce a long - forgotten sidekick . Mary Bromfield has moved out of the family home , has assumed the obligation of being the champion of Shazam , and now , has been reunite with Hoppy , the Marvel Bunny .
In the forties , writer Chad Grothkopf first ideate Hoppy the Marvel Bunny , with the character premier inFawcett ’s Funny creature # 1.Originally part of an ensemble of other zany animal superhero character , Hoppy dreamed of being strong like Captain Marvel ( who would after become Shazam ) . One twenty-four hours while trying to simulate his fighter , Hoppy utters “ Shazam ! ” and transformed into a superhero . Outside ofFawcett ’s Funny Animals , Hoppy had a few crossovers with DC continuity . Before theCrisisevents that would mean universe - altering transmutation in continuity , Hoppy would serve save the day a smattering of timesas Shazam ’s sidekick . Outside of the pre - Crisisstories , Hoppy largely remained a shelved character . A few time in the 80s Hoppy teamed up with Captain Carrot and more late reappeared as Mary ’s dearie in theNew 52 .
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InThe New Champion of Shazam!#1 by Josie Campbell and Evan " Doc " Shaner , Hoppy is represent as the pet of one of Mary ’s new college roommate . Since Billy is no longer around , he fascinate the creature near to Mary to return the message that she ’s been prefer as the new champion . The bewitchment provide Hoppy with a few powers that help lead Mary on her raw journeying .
Essentially acting as Mary ’s sidekick , Hoppy not only help to persuade Mary to take over this mantle but also aid her read her newfangled powers . Hoppy explains that there is a unexampled danger face the universe andMary Marvel is the only one capableof wield it . After generate a portal to take Mary to a bank robbery in onward motion , Hoppy excuse that Mary is significantly more powerful now that she is not sharing the conjuration with the other kids in the syndicate . In the absence seizure of her family , namely Billy , Hoppy fills the role of guide into being Shazam ’s raw hotshot .
Now that Mary is truly on her own at college , the first appearance of her sidekick , Hoppy , provides an important dynamic in the story of the book . Mary needs a button to assume the role , even though she likely know that it is her responsibility . Hopefully , Hoppy is a regular sidekick throughout the series , helpingMary on her adventures asShazam .
The New Champion of Shazam!#1is uncommitted now from DC Comics .
