I had the pleasure of speaking to Dr Brian Cremins on all things Shazam for Deconstructing Comics.
This is my second interview with Cremins, having previously discussed his excellent book Captain Marvel and the Art of Nostalgia (which we briefly touch on in the latest interview – and yes, I do think it is a far better book than Morrison’s Supergods).
This podcast covers:
Shazam! and adapting the character for contemporary audiences
David Sandberg’s blend of comedy and horror
80’s movie nostalgia
some thoughts on Geoff Johns’ work with the character
and a teaser of Cremins’ next book, The Other 1980s: Reframing Comics’ Crucial Decade.
Dr Brian Cremins