Judy Garland and Mary Marvel
'Dark Mary Marvel' is now seen by cosplay artists Mary Marvel was the first female spin off a male comic book superhero (Captain Marvel), and Mary Marvel predated Supergirl by at least a decade. She is the long lost sister of Billy Batson, and when she utters the word Shazam...she is given powers from the wizard Shazam, although her heroes are different from Billy Batson. Mary Marvel was introduced in Fawcett comics Mary's design and personality was created by artist Marc Swayze. He dramatically embued Mary Marvel's design and personality upon American actress Judy Garland . Judy Garland in a still from the wizard of Oz Over time, Mary's origin, powers, and costume have changed, but the core idea of a woman powered by magic is still a popular one. Mary along with Supergirl, Power girl, and Wonder Woman is a staple with cosplay artists, and comic book conventions worldwide. Alan Moore's legendary 'missing series' twilight of th...