Gone & Forgotten

Hoppy the Captain Marvel Bunny Created by Chad Grothkopf Appears in Fawcett’s Funny Animals #1-68 (except 49, 54), Hoppy the Marvel Bunny #1-15 In the 1940s, Captain Marvel – now typically referred to as Shazam – was one of the best-selling superheroes on the market. In no small way, the secret to his success wasn’t just the breeziness of his adventures or the charm of the characters , but how easily Cap could expand his franchise. The Golden Age’s other big player, Superman , was the product of a long-demolished alien world. It would later take a decent amount of contrivance and explanation to justify adding his cousin or pet dog into the picture.  Conversely, for The Marvel Family, expanding the roster was as easy as sharing a Netflix password . Speak the right word and practically anyone in Cap’s universe could sport the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, and the rest of abilities from Shazam’s acronymic catalog of superpowered sponsors. Honestly, it's less a Family ...