Brian Norton UNITED STATES
Member Since May 2006
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The Power of Shazam cover 7

Location: The Keif Fromm gallery
Artist: Jerry Ordway (All)

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Location: The Keif Fromm gallery
Title: The Power of Shazam cover 7
Artist:  Jerry Ordway (All)
Media Type: Paint - Acrylic
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 278
Likes on CAF: 20
Comments: 26
Added to Site: 11/18/2025

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This beautiful cover from the Series The power of Shazam 7 was a recent auction win from the October 17, 2025, The Keif Fromm collection. Like most people I was saddened to hear of the passing of Keith Fromm. As Mant CAF members knew Keif had a love for olden age superheroes and built a collection over the years carefully adding pieces to his collection. Like many I was in awe of some of the pieces he had Like The master Comics 22 and 33. also of interest was this cover to The Power of Shazam &. as many who know me, I have a fondness for Captain Marvel and the members of his family. When this series came out in 1995, I found my heaven on earth. Each month I got to live the adventures of the good Captain. What was even better was the fact that Jerry Ordway was doing painted covers for the series. Jerry also has a love of the Shazam universe, and it showed in the work he put into each cover. But when this cover came out, he hit the high-water mark in my opinion. He captured the essence of the captain Marvel mythos. Here you have Captain and Mary Marvel before the wizard shazam in the rock of Eternity with the name Shazam name spelled out with each god power they gained. It tells the story of Shazam masterfully By Jerry. To me this was on my grail list of pieces that I would love to have one day but I knew Keif wouldn't part with this, so I didn't ask him. In some of the emails exchanged between us. I threw in the customary line "if you ever want to move the cover contact me." time went by and I like many discovered he had passed on and that his collection of artwork would go up for auction. the biding was brisk on this, but I wouldn't be denied and was able to win this and another piece of artwork during the auction. To say the I am overjoyed to gain this grail is an understatement. I finally have the piece I have wanted. I wish the circumstances were different and that Keif was still with us. In honor of Keif this piece will reside in the Keif Fromm gallery on this site. rest well my friend.

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Paul Roach Member Since 2014
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Posted On 11/18/2025

Many congratulations for grabbing this piece! The colouring is so nice on this, and the expression and lighting on Shazam's face is great. Nice to see those additional images as well, providing some interesting context. Great cover!

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/18/2025

Paul Roach wrote:
"  Many congratulations for grabbing this piece! The colouring is so nice on this, and the expression and lighting on Shazam's face is great. Nice to see those additional images as well, providing some interesting context. Great cover!
 "

Thanks Paul,. it's a real beauty.

John C Member Since 2014
1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

David Hasselhoff approves of this pose.
Brian Norton Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

John C wrote:
"  David Hasselhoff approves of this pose.  "

well said John.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

A magnificently illustrated cover by the amazing Jerry Ordway, and if Captain Marvel is anyone's primary interest in getting covers from this series, I dare say this is likely the best cover from the run! Congratulations on landing it, Brian, it's a killer piece to own.

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

Ruben DaCollector wrote:
"  A magnificently illustrated cover by the amazing Jerry Ordway, and if Captain Marvel is anyone's primary interest in getting covers from this series, I dare say this is likely the best cover from the run! Congratulations on landing it, Brian, it's a killer piece to own.
 "

Thank You Ruben. it's always a good day when you can find your grail piece.

Kavi H Member Since 2018
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Posted On 11/18/2025

This is a really great Shazam cover and has so much meaning behind it coming from Keif's collection whose collecting certainly aligned with your interests in many ways (two great collectors!). While bitersweet with his passing, other collectors are now enjoying the art Keif took care of and enjoyed for so many years. Looking forward to seeing what the other piece you won was - congrats!

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

Kavi H wrote:
"  This is a really great Shazam cover and has so much meaning behind it coming from Keif's collection whose collecting certainly aligned with your interests in many ways (two great collectors!). While bitersweet with his passing, other collectors are now enjoying the art Keif took care of and enjoyed for so many years. Looking forward to seeing what the other piece you won was - congrats!
 "

Thank you Kavi. we will all continue what Keif started

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

A great one for Shazam! fans as it bridges the past to the present!  Something that Ordway was so good at for DC to renew the spirit of the characters for modern fans.  For a character from the golden age to have resonance and still inpsire in the modern age, Ordway had to keep the majesty and wonder alive.

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

Marcus Wai wrote:
"  A great one for Shazam! fans as it bridges the past to the present!  Something that Ordway was so good at for DC to renew the spirit of the characters for modern fans.  For a character from the golden age to have resonance and still inpsire in the modern age, Ordway had to keep the majesty and wonder alive.
 "

Jerrry did such a great job with this title. he has a love for the characters

* bronze-is-gold Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

Such a great cover! The image brings heroic images of good to life. 

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/18/2025

* bronze-is-gold wrote:
"  Such a great cover! The image brings heroic images of good to life. 
 "

yes it captures the spirit of Shazam.

Miki Annamanthadoo Member Since 2003
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Posted On 11/18/2025

A well remember cover! Congrats on picking it up!

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/18/2025

Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:
"  A well remember cover! Congrats on picking it up!
 "

thank you Miki

Duke  Fleed Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

Love the happy expressions here! Terrific color work too!

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/18/2025

Duke Fleed wrote:
"  Love the happy expressions here! Terrific color work too!
 "

Yes he captured  te moment perfectly.

1    
Posted On 11/18/2025

GORGEOUS! Beautiful!  AMAZING!  Stunning! Historic!!!!!! Congrats!

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/18/2025

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
"  GORGEOUS! Beautiful!  AMAZING!  Stunning! Historic!!!!!! Congrats!
 "

Thank you nick.

 Shemp Member Since 2003
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

Absolutely stunning cover! Jerry always delivered on Power of Shazam covers. This one is no exception and may be the best of the run. Instant Classic! Congratulations.

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 11/19/2025

Shemp wrote:
"  Absolutely stunning cover! Jerry always delivered on Power of Shazam covers. This one is no exception and may be the best of the run. Instant Classic! Congratulations.
 "

Thanks. It was always my favorite  cover and happy to get it. .

Ryan Wilson Member Since 2012
1    
Posted On 11/24/2025

In the words of Billy Batson: "Holy moley!"

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/24/2025

Ryan Wilson wrote:
"  In the words of Billy Batson: "Holy moley!"
 "

yes that covers it.

Ken Lomas Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 11/25/2025

Congrats. Love this cover. You outbid me.

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/26/2025

Ken Lomas wrote:
"  Congrats. Love this cover. You outbid me.
 "

Thanks. I have been trying to get this for many years.

robert frey Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 1/2/2026

i am definitely a marvel guy but jerry did just an outstanding job on this cover!

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/2/2026

robert frey wrote:
"  i am definitely a marvel guy but jerry did just an outstanding job on this cover!
 "
  • He did a run if great covers for this series. I still think this was the best one.
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