Johns' Shazam vs. Morrison"s Captain Marvel

[maxmcco]

If a Shazam series by Johns and Frank was launched at the same time as a Thunderworld series by Morrison and Stewart, which do you think would sell better?

[Dispenser Of Truth]

In terms of sales? No question, Johns would do better. Johns is the bigger name right now, Shazam is the current 'real' version of the character, making that book more 'important', and for some reason lots and lots of people don't think the New 52 version of him is just awful, while Morrison's Captain Marvel represents everything that could be good about the old approach that the general readership so very much wants to turn their backs on.

[KurtW95]

You already know my answer.

[Slaughter]

We only read a single story from both.
I say we launch both of them together and let the best man win! Its the comics way!

You already know my answer.

Damn telepathy, spoiling life for me since 1999!

[Triple J]

I love both versions, so I would definitively get both of them, if DC decides to do one

As for sales, I think Johns' would get more sales, but I am not sure. There are a lot of folks who don't like Johns' version of Cap Marvel.

[a. non]

*hugs copy of Thunderworld*

But Johns' would get more sales, because that's what the kids want.

[KurtW95]

But Johns' would get more sales, because that's what the kids want.

The kids want a character who's a jerk and takes advantage of his powers to turn into an adult to get beer?

[a. non]

The kids want a character who's a jerk and takes advantage of his powers to turn into an adult to get beer?

It's a debate between wholesomeness vs edginess. Modern kids tend to think wholesomeness is boring, and that being edgy means one is somehow more adult. They'll find the latter more interesting.

And really? Billy did that? *resigned sigh*

[napolid]

The kids want a character who's a jerk and takes advantage of his powers to turn into an adult to get beer?

How is wanting to buy beer a legitimate complaint?

[Deniz Camp]

If you think 'buying beer' to be 'edgey', you need to sincerely re-evaluate your world view.

[deadboy80]

Morrison for sure. Classic Bill/Captain Marvel is far superior to the Nu52 Asshole version.

[a. non]

It's about what the beer represents: kid uses powers for personal gain vs kid uses powers to help others.

[maxmcco]

I don't want this thread to turn into attacks on either version of the character. Just which incarnation you think would sell better, and why.

[a. non]

I don't want this thread to turn into attacks on either version of the character. Just which incarnation you think would sell better, and why.

My apologies. Johns' version will sell more because of demographics. That's all I can say.

[OBrianTallent]

I would definitely buy a Thunderworld series over a Shazam series.