but they already had an existing cartoon deal with Paramount Pictures, which prohibited them from signing another. So Republic Pictures chose "Captain Marvel" instead. DC was obviously not pleased.

The first superhero movie ever was based on a DC character, who years later caused huge legal issues with Marvel, and was ...

Also known as the original Captain Marvel in comic books, Shazam/The Captain is one of DC's most powerful characters. Sadly, he was only a moderate success on the big screen in the DCEU ...

In the comic book movie realm alone, he's starred in Constantine, Guardians of the Galaxy, Aquaman, Captain Marvel, Shazam!, Black Adam, and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. He also received "Best ...