And Last But Certainly Not Least Is Darla!! 💜⚡️

𝒲𝐸𝐿𝒞𝒪𝑀𝐸

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Hello to the uninitiated, my name is Grimm and I'm currently working on a couple new projects right now, so here is my FAQ!

What project are you working on now?

Currently I'm working on writing my own version of Shazam to post here to tumblr.

The current title is Shazam: City of Brotherly Love or as I like to tag it Shazam:CoBL.

What's your version of the story gonna be about?

I have plans to outline Billy Baton's origin story and his new life at the Vasquez house. If you enjoy the new52 version of Shazam, or the 2019 movie you will see similar themes and character progressions.

You can read my sample here.

Will you be making your version of the story into a comic?

Right now I currently don't have plans to make the entire story into a comic. However, I do plan on translating a handful of my personal favorite moments into small mini-comics. :)

Do you have a master list?

Yesss. Here you go. [ Master List ]

Do you post any other art?

Yea, if you wanna see my non-shazam related stuff I have an art account on Instagram username is @/grimmbitty.

Lalala making a post with a background because I never do that and it’s Billy and Darla so yeah,,, ⚡️💜

Neurodiversity strikes again with my Shazam! Hyper-fixation,,,,

Here’s my take on the character of Billy Batson. It’s kinda mostly based off of the 2019 film but also a little bit on the new52 comics soo yeah >_> ⚡️

Lol this is actually my first time drawing a superhero so it’s kinda outside of my normal comfort zone

Another sketch for tonight! ❤️⚡️🪄

It feels like I’ve been only finishing sketches lately,,, but I’ve been kinda busy so whoopsies. Maybe when I color this one I can also include my whole “living lighting” concept thingy I made up a while ago on an old post with some blueish glow-y type battle marks idk. ~✨

Felt like drawing some expressions/ light angst kinda art so ye. Maybe if I get around to it I can do expression sheets next since I’ve never really done those before.

Anyways thanks 4 reading okay byeeee! ~ ✨✨✨

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐌! 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍𝐄

[ Chapter Index | S!CoBL Index ]

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NOTE: Hello all! Just wanted to update you with my current writing progress so far. I just finished writing my first chapter of S!CoBL and I’m posting it here to tumblr!

I don’t currently have a schedule for when I’m going to release this series, cause this is my first project of this scale so I’m just kinda writing as I go along. I already have all the major story beats planned out, it’s just a matter of turning plot points into actual writing lol.

But I also just wanted to say that I actually formatted this story in a strange way… You see my writing sample is written in first person pov however, this story I originally wrote in screenplay format and translated into third person. So hopefully you all will like this style of writing too, as it comes a lot more natural to me than trying to force myself into first person pov writing.

Anyways, enjoy~ ✨

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INT. SUPERSTORE - NIGHT (YEARS AGO)

A young Billy, no older than four, walks alongside a shopping cart. His mother, Marilyn, an exasperated woman in her early twenties, fumbles through her purse as her shopping cart comes to a full stop. She glances over at Billy.

"Stay right here, baby. I'll be back in a minute."

Unbeknownst to Billy, Marilyn was a local dealer who was currently low on cash as a young mother. She had reluctantly brought Billy along for a late-night "meetup," uneasy about leaving him home alone at his age.

As Marilyn hurried away, Billy's attention was lured by the laughter of two children engrossed in play with action figures and dolls. Their voices echoed through the aisles.

"Woah! What toy is that?"

"It's Star Commander Ultra! He's the bravest hero in the galaxy.”

The child's younger sister chimed in, trying to brag about her doll as well, in hopes of getting some attention from Billy and her brother.

"Well, my doll is Princess Butterfly Sparkle Glitter, and she's the bravest and the coolest in all twelve galaxies!”

"There's only one galaxy, Macy." He said, as his eyebrows dropped. Seemingly familiar with his sister's need to be the center of attention in every situation.

Amidst their banter, they agree to let Billy in on their game as they go back to running around the store shouting and having fun.

Suddenly, a mother's voice pierced through the aisles, in an attempt to round-up her children. She shouted across the aisle that she was done shopping, and they were leaving. The children hastily said goodbye to Billy as they ran off to catch up with their mother.

Now left completely alone, Billy's anxiety surged. He realized he wasn't able to find the shopping cart his mother had told him to wait by.

Roaming a handful of aisles, his confusion and panic grew as he felt every second scrape by.

As Billy hastily rounded a corner, he collided with the legs of a police officer, falling to the ground, stopping his search completely. A tall blonde woman who was looking down at him in surprise.

"Oh, whoopsies! Haha, that's alright bud. You okay?"

Although Billy didn't respond, he read the name that was sewn into her uniform, Lindsay.

Officer Lindsay helped him to his feet. Her concern deepens as she looks around the store, realizing this child is unattended. She takes it upon herself to help Billy find his mother.

As Billy and Officer Lindsay roam the store looking for Marilyn, they eventually find her in a heated discussion with some of the employees at the store. Marilyn's face drops. She is suddenly pale with shock as she realizes her son is being escorted by a police officer.

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EXT. SUPERSTORE - NIGHT

Marilyn was led away, leaving Officer Lindsay to return to Billy. She knelt down to his level.

"Hey bud, how do you feel about coloring books? If you want we could color together in this book that I brought with me.”

Billy doesn’t reply. He just stands in silence looking around, seemingly confused about the situation, not sure where his mother is.

“I could really use your help with coloring these tigers, if you wanted to help me out.” Officer Lindsay continued.

Billy agreed, oblivious to the chaos around him. He followed Officer Lindsay's lead, as she was a calming distraction from the situation.

The last thing Billy remembers is Officer Lindsay taking his hand and leading him away from the arrest of his mother.

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INT. SOCIAL WORKER'S OFFICE - DAY ( PRESENT DAY )

The sounds of the night slowly start to fade into the background. Blending together until they make a voice. The voice of Mrs.Kelly, Billy’s social worker.

“Billy…Billy”

A now teenage Billy lightly flinches as he snaps back into reality, realizing he is being called.

"Come on in, Let's talk." Mrs.Kelly said as she beckoned him into her office with her hand.

Her office was well-worn, a place Billy had been countless times. The room filled with a light clutter everywhere. Filled to the brim with books,binders and paperwork she was in the middle of sorting through.

Billy enters the room and tosses his backpack onto one of the open seats in her office, and with a few stretches, made himself comfortable. It was clear he was in no rush to sit down.

"Ah, how could I forget, ol' reliable. Billy said as he gestured towards the chairs in front of Mrs.Kelly's desk as he looked over at her with a slight grin. "You know, instead of you guys spending all this time and money trying to put me into a foster home, I could just live here instead."

The air grew charged as they faced each other.

Mrs.Kelly's patience was wearing thin, worn down by Billy's snarky tone.

"Billy, you know we're running out of options here. I’m really gonna need you to get your act together."

Billy's eyes narrowed, a touch of bitterness seeping into his voice.

"Uh-huh."

"You already know why you’re here," she continued.

"I do."

"And you already know what I’m gonna say."

"True."

With a casual crossing of his arms, he settled further into his chair, poised to mimic Mrs.Kelly as they spoke in unison.

"That I brought you in here today to tell you that you’ve been assigned to a new foster home," they synchronized.

She let out a sigh, clearly accustomed to Billy’s attitude.

"Look, I know it's been a tough year for you. But this time has to be different."

She locked eyes with Billy, her authoritative gaze cutting through his playful exterior.

"This time, you've got to give them a chance."

Billy's gaze hardened, his frustration simmering beneath the surface.

"A chance? How many chances do I have to give? How many 'homes' will I go through before you guys actually start listening to me? I don’t need a fake family to play pretend with. I have a family, I have a mom, they’re out there, looking for me."

Mrs.Kelly’s expression softened, a mix of empathy and weariness.

"Billy, we’re not going to have this discussion again, we’ve been over this. You can do whatever you want when you’re 18, but for now the state is responsible for you. Which means I’m responsible for you, and I need you to try and play along, just a little longer."

Billy's guard wavered for a moment, temporarily exposing his feelings of rejection and hopelessness that lie beneath his sarcastic tone.

"But I’m tired of it. I just wanna make my own decisions instead of you guys and your 'agency' shoving fake families and broken homes onto me like I’m some sort of charity case."

Mrs.Kelly leaned back, letting out a sigh. She knew she was dealing with a determined young man who’d clearly had a rough start to life.

"You’re not a charity case, you’re a young man. A young man with a bright future ahead of you, and we’re just trying to do what’s best for you."

She paused, ensuring she had Billy’s attention despite his sudden drop in bravado.

"I’m trying to do what’s best for you."

Billy nodded, a hint of reluctant acknowledgment. Then, with a sharp scoff, he adds,

"Yeah, I've heard that one before too."

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[ Master List | S!CoBL Index ]

🌧️✨ My version of the Whiz Radio station :)

This is where my version of Billy eventually ends up interning at when he’s older.

It’s also the family owned company of the Sommerly’s. With Samara being Billy’s first introduction to doing radio broadcasting.

I was originally gonna add some characters to this scene but I think I prefer this version where it’s just kinda more of a lofi-chill beats background lol.

𝑮𝑹𝑰𝑴𝑴’𝑺 𝑫𝑹𝑨𝑾𝑰𝑵𝑮/𝑨𝑹𝑻 𝑰𝑵𝑫𝑬𝑿

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➸ Comic Related Drawings

- Comic Drawings

- TBA

➸ Character Drawings

- Billy Batson

- Freddy Freeman

- Darla Dudley

- Mary Bromfield

- Samara Sommerly

- The Wizard

- Tawny

- Victor/Rosa Vasquez

- Black Adam

- Other

➸ Location Drawings

- Fawcett High

- The Rock of Eternity

- Vasquez Home

- Whiz Radio Station

- City of Fawcett

- Other Locations

➸ Lore-related Drawings

- Powers of Shazam

- The Magic Realm

- Rules of Magic

- Story Mechanics

- Other Lore

➸ Miscellaneous Drawings

- TBA

[ Master List | Introduction Post ]

A slightly aged up version of my Billy Batson design‼️⚡️

In my first story where I go over his origins he’s 14 just a couple months out from turning 15. But after I’m done with that I would like to do a continuation story where there is a small time jump where we follow the siblings about two years after the events of their origin stories.

Although, with this new design I realize I’m gonna have to take another swing at my Freddy design and update him to be more aligned with this version of Billy.

But yeah I figured as time passes he probably ends up giving up his side bang fringe situation for more of a “pushed back” hairstyle that he just lets kinda fall off the side of his head, and also I gave him a varsity jacket! Some might assume he got his from playing sports however, I like to think it would be a gift from one of the Vasquez’s siblings! :D

I realize to some this new look might kinda fit the vibe of the “high school bully/jock” stereotype character, but rest assured he is NOT. When he is older he’s been doing his Captain Marvel/Shazam thing for a couple years now, and those years of experience have helped him grow both more compassionate and protective of those around him. He’s grown a lot more comfortable in his own skin and in his home as well, making him more expressive and playful as he picks up on some of his siblings quirks.

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐌! 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘

[ Chapter Index | S!CoBL Index ]

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NOTE: Just wanted to upload the screenplay in it’s interned formatting of this story for those who would prefer to read this version! :D

Enjoy!~✨

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INT. SUPERSTORE - NIGHT (YEARS AGO)

A young BILLY, no older than four, stands near a shopping cart. His mother, MARILYN, a tired woman in her early 20s, rummages through her purse as she stops pushing her cart. She glances at Billy.

MARILYN

Stay right here, baby. I'll be back in a sec.

Unbeknownst to Billy, Marilyn is a local weed dealer within her community. She begrudgingly brought Billy along for a late night “meetup” since she wasn’t comfortable leaving him home alone at his young age.

As Marilyn rushes away, Billy's attention wavers, captivated by two young children playing with action figures and dolls. Their laughter fills the aisles as they run around, screaming and cheering.

Billy walks away from his mother’s shopping cart and approaches them with wide eyes.

BILLY

Woah! What toy is that?

CHILD 1

It’s Star Commander Ultra! He’s the bravest hero in the galaxy.

The younger of the two children chime into the conversation to brag about their toy as well.

CHILD 2

Well my doll is Princess Butterfly Sparkle Glitter, and she’s the bravest and the coolest in all twelve galaxies!

CHILD 1

There’s only one galaxy, Macy.

CHILD 2

You don’t know that.

As the two children settle their differences, they agree to let Billy in on their game as they run around the store shouting and having fun.

Suddenly a mother rounds the corner and shouts for her children to come. She makes a vague comment that she’s done shopping and they’re leaving the store now. The children hurriedly say bye to Billy as they run off to go catch up with their mother.

Billy is suddenly left alone. Anxious, confused, and unable to find the shopping cart where his mother told him to stay.

Billy frantically looks around. Panic sets in as he realizes he's lost.

Billy hurriedly rounds a corner, running face first into the legs of a police officer. A young blonde woman, OFFICER LINDSAY as he falls onto the floor.

OFFICER LINDSAY

Oh, whoopsies! Haha, that’s alright bud. You okay?

Although Billy is too stunned to reply, Officer Lindsay helps Billy off the ground. Her concern deepens as she looks around the store, realizing this child is unattended. She takes it upon herself to help Billy find his mother.

As Billy and Officer Lindsay roam the store looking for Marilyn, they eventually find her in a heated discussion with some of the employees at the store, supposedly about her suspicious activities. Marilyn’s face drops, as she realizes her son is being escorted by a police officer.

As Billy runs up to his mother to give her a hug Officer Lindsay is giving Marlyn a deep, powerful scowl as they are locked eye-to-eye.

EXT. SUPERSTORE - NIGHT

As MARILYN is led away by other police officers, OFFICER LINSDAY returns to BILLY, kneeling down to his level.

OFFICER LINDSAY

Hey bud, how do you feel about coloring books? If you want we could color together in this book that I brought with me.

She pauses for a moment as Billy looks around kind of confused, supposedly unsure of where his mother is.

OFFICER LINDSAY (CON’T)

I could really use your help with coloring these tigers, if you wanted to help me out.

Billy agrees, as is unaware of the circumstances that are going on around him, but he follows Officer Lindsay’s lead as she distracts him from the situation at hand.

Officer Lindsay takes Billy's hand, leading him away from the arrest of his mother. The shouts of the night slowly blend together as we fade to the next scene. Between scenes we timeskip to ‘current day’.

INT. SOCIAL WORKER'S OFFICE - DAY

As we transition scenes the sounds of the night slowly blend together into the sound of Billy’s social worker’s voice, MRS.KELLY. She is calling Billy’s name, trying to get his attention. BILLY (14) sits in a worn office chair outside of Mrs.Kelly’s office. Arms folded, staring off into space.

MRS.KELLY

(echoing during scene transition)

Billy… Billy.

Billy lightly flinches as he snaps back into reality, realizing he is being called.

MRS. KELLY

Come on in, let's talk.

Billy haphazardly tosses his backpack onto the open chair next to him as he does some light stretching, making himself comfortable, as he is evidently in no rush to sit down.

BILLY

Ah, how could I forget, ol’ reliable. You know, instead of you guys spending all this time and money trying to put me into a foster home, I could just live here instead.

They sit across from each other, the atmosphere charged. Mrs.Kelly is clearly annoyed with his snarky tone.

MRS.KELLY

Billy, you know we're running out of options here. I’m really gonna need you to get your act together.

BILLY's eyes narrow, a trace of bitterness in his tone.

BILLY

Uh-huh.

MRS.KELLY

You already know why you’re here.

BILLY

I do.

MRS.KELLY

And you already know what I’m gonna say.

BILLY

True.

Billy loosely crosses his arms as he settles in his chair, getting ready to imitate Mrs.Kelly as they speak over each other.

BOTH

(synchronized)

That I brought you in here today to tell you that you’ve been assigned to a new foster home.

Mrs.Kelly sighs, clearly familiar with Billy’s tone.

MRS.KELLY

Look, I know it's been a tough year for you. But this time has to be different.

Mrs.Kelly shoots Billy a serious look, piercing through his playful demeanor with an authoritative gaze.

MRS.KELLY (CON’T)

This time, you've got to give them a chance.

Billy's gaze hardens, his frustration bubbling beneath the surface.

BILLY

(challenging)

A chance? How many chances do I have to give? How many "homes" will I go through before you guys actually start listening to me? I don’t need a fake family to play pretend with. I have a family, I have a mom, they’re out there, looking for me.

Mrs.Kelly's expression softens, a mix of empathy and weariness.

MRS.KELLY

Billy, We’re not going to have this discussion again, we’ve been over this. You can do whatever you want when you’re 18, but for now the state is responsible for you. Which means I’m responsible for you, and I need you to try and play along, just a little longer.

Billy's guard waivers for a moment, feeling frustrated and unheard. His snarky attitude now takes a backseat to his more quiet exterior as he momentarily exposes his feelings of rejection and helplessness.

BILLY

But I’m tired of it. I just wanna make my own decisions instead of you guys and your “agency” shoving fake families and broken homes onto me like I’m some sort of charity case.

Mrs.Kelly leans back, sighing. She knows she's dealing with a determined young man who’s clearly had a rough start to life.

MRS. KELLY

You’re not a charity case, you’re a young man. A young man with a bright future ahead of you, and we’re just trying to do what’s best for you.

Mrs.Kelly pauses to make sure she has Billy's attention despite his sudden drop in bravado.

MRS.KELLY (CON’T)

I’m trying to do what’s best for you.

Billy nods, a hint of a reluctant acknowledgment. He lets out a sharp scoff.

BILLY

Yeah, I've heard that one before too.

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You know despite not even drawing Shazam for a year yet, my character designs still go through constant little tweaks and edits. I’m trying really hard on trying to draw form & 3D shapes right now though, and that’s causing some technical issues when I draw Billy’s hair,,, I’ll have to study up on some comics or something haha,,,

Anyways, enjoy! ~✨❤️⚡️