Billy Batson - A New Adventure Fan Fics

I've run out of good Billy Batson fan fics to read. I've read all I could find on the internet and am hungry for more. So I started writing Billy Batson is Captain Marvel fanfics to satisfy my appetite.

Over time, I realised it's no fun writing if I'm the only one reading my own fics.

New Poll

What to write.

There doesn't seem to be much interest in Billy Batson as Captain Marvel out there since the poor reception of Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which I thought was a pretty good movie. Disclaimer: I'm no fan of the New 52 take on Billy which the movie follows. That said, I want more original Captain Marvel fan fics and was wondering whether there's any one out there who'd still be interested in reading these.

So I did this poll.

First, anyone interested in Billy?

Next, what do readers want to read?

I've got a few story arcs I'd like to explore. In between writing my own books, I have time to do just one series/story and asked you guys on AO3 and Tumblr.

From the poll on my Tumblr blog, World of Stories and Dreams (yeah, I know it's a mouthful), an idea reveal where Captain Marvel is really a tiny little boy is the most popular storyline. Delightfulwhispersgalaxy suggested combining the story ideas.

I like that!

The identity reveal would go very well with A villian captures Billy and is humiliated because no one believes that is Cap. I want to thank everyone for your suggestions on AO3 and Tumblr and for taking the time to vote!

Here's the first chapter of my new Billy Batson Fan Fic series - Super Reporters. I'm posting it on my blog first. I'll put it up on AO3 when I've written more chapters and decided how I want to organise it.

Shazam Power of Hope

Comics Canon:

In Shazam Power of Hope, you'd see a day in the life of Billy Batson. This is the Billy I want to write. His pure character - his selflessness. That's something so lacking in modern day Shazam. Here he brings hope to children in the hospital in spite of his busy schedule.

My Fanfic:

Billy Batson

For my fic, Billy has only been Captain Marvel for less than a year. He's still an itty bitty little kid but with maturity that puts some grown ups to shame. He's nothing like the jerk New 52 depicts Billy to be.

Alex Ross Billy Batson

Comics Canon:

In Power of Hope, Billy juggles being Captain Marvel, a radio job and school with barely any time for himself. He's perpetually exhausted yet he doesn't hesitate to spend his entire weekend cheering up kids at the hospital.

My Fanfic:

That's the spirit I want Billy to have in my fan fic. Call that boring but that's what makes the original Captain Marvel so special.

Justice

Comics Canon:

In Justice by Alex Ross, Captain Marvel is not on the main roster of the Justice League, but when the League's down, he's the backup that's called in.

My Fanfic:

Since this is going to be an identity reveal tale, no one knows Captain Marvel's real identity. It's set soon after his first appearance. He's new to this and not yet a member of the Justice League.

Captain Marvel Alex Ross version

Captain Marvel Alex Ross version

Comics Canon:

In Justice, Captain Marvel is responsible and heroic. He has a very strong sense of responsibility and carries himself well. He exudes power. Golden age Captain Marvel has unlimited strength, unlimited speed and the keenest mind in the universe. That's what I'd like to see in my fanfic, though that's going to be really tough to write.

My Fanfic:

Other than following the poll results and taking some of the suggestions readers have been kind enough to offer, I haven't written the plot for this new series yet. I write as inspiration hits and once the story is complete, vetted and ready for readers, I'll publish it on AO3. I'll update you here and on my Tumblr blog too.

Billy Batson Reporter

Comics Canon:

Whiz Radio is a huge part of Billy Batson's life. He's their star reporter in spite of his young age. Celebrity, holding on a job to support himself, playing the role of an adult and a school going kid at the same time, together with his responsibilities as a hero, leads to his maturity way beyond his age.

My Fanfic:

In my fan fics, Billy supports himself in his job as a reporter in Whiz Network. The latest chapter of my new fan fic Super Reporter Billy Batson, Daily Planet and Whiz Network collaborate to expose a crime ring that spans Metropolis and Fawcett. Reporters Clark Kent and Billy Batson are sent by their bosses to work together on the story.

Professor Stein Firestorm
Ronnie Raymond Firestorm

Comics Canon:

Thanks to a freak accident, Professor Martin Stein fuses with his student Ronnie Raymond to become Firestorm. As the Professor was unconscious when the accident happened, Ronnie Raymond is in control when they are merged to form Firestorm.

My Fanfic:

In this AU, Justice League includes Firestorm (the original Ronnie Raymond + Professor Martin Stein fusion, Wonder Twins, Hawkwomans as well as the usual, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash (Barry Allen) and Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) who are staples in all my AUs.

Captain Marvel keeps his real identity secret, but being closer in age to Wonder Twins and Ronnie Raymond than the rest of the League, he's closer to them.

I hope you like my other books too, with my own characters which are not fan fiction.


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