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Shazam's Mind Is His Greatest Weakness
With his own magical abilities, there is very little that the Captain cannot overcome through raw power or even sheer force of will. Unfortunately, despite the vaunted Wisdom of Solomon, one repeated obstacle with which Billy Batson has struggled has been mind-control.
What is the name of the hero in Shazam? ›
Zachary Levi and Asher Angel as Billy Batson / Shazam: A 14-year-old boy and the champion of the wizard with whom he shares his name and the superhero alter-ego of Billy Batson, who possesses "the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the ...
How did Shazam get his powers in the movie? ›
After saying the magic word, Billy is struck by a bolt of lightning which transforms him into Shazam, a super-powered being possessing super-strength and flight. The Wizard then passes away and transports Shazam back to Earth.
Who created Shazam? ›
The original UK developer of the app, Shazam Entertainment Limited, was founded in 1999 by Chris Barton, Philip Inghelbrecht, Avery Wang, and Dhiraj Mukherjee. On 24 September 2018, the company was acquired by Apple for a reported $400 million.
Who can defeat Shazam? ›
Shazam would put up a good fight for a bit, but Thor would be able to overpower him and take him out. Even without his enhanced abilities, Thor's ability to command the lightning with Mjolnir could even disrupt Billy Batson's transformation into Shazam.
Is Shazam more powerful than Superman? ›
Shazam is in a similar strength class as Superman, but he can also command lightning. Shazam's magical powers give him a clear advantage over Superman whenever they meet in battle. The two heroes have fought several times, and Shazam almost always takes the win unless outside forces are at play.
Who is the 7th Shazam? ›
One year later, on the anniversary of Billy's adoption, C.C. Batson returned to his life, looking to reunite the Batson family. This creates a conflict in Billy's heart, which becomes apparent when he casts the Sharing Spell on his father to mint him as the seventh Champion of Magic.
Is Black Adam a Shazam? ›
In fact, he's many times treated in classic comics as being more optimistic than Superman himself. Thus, while they share the same symbol, similar costumes, and even have identical superpowers, Black Adam and Shazam are not the same.
Who is Shazam's greatest enemy? ›
Sivana. Archenemy of Shazam in Fawcett Comics.
Who is stronger, Shazam or Black Adam? ›
Shazam acknowledges that he is unsure if he is stronger than Black Adam, despite his confidence in his mortal form. Both Shazam and Black Adam possess the same strengths endowed by the Wizard and have never been able to triumph over each other.
Despite Black Adam's challenge, Superman's Kryptonian physiology ultimately makes him stronger, as confirmed in the issue. Fans eagerly anticipate a future showdown between Superman and Black Adam, with potential for an epic battle in various mediums.
Why does Black Adam say Shazam? ›
Like Captain Marvel/Shazam, Black Adam possesses the ability to undergo a transformation by uttering the word "SHAZAM." Through this transformation, he gains the powers and attributes of six divine entities.
Who was first Black Adam or Shazam? ›
In the Comics
Originally imagined as an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, Teth-Adam (Black Adam's original alter ego) was the first mortal being to be granted the powers of Shazam, long before the teenaged Billy Batson was chosen as the ancient wizard's champion.
Who is older, Shazam or Superman? ›
Captain Marvel, aka Shazam, first appeared in 1939 in Whiz Comics #2 (fun fact: there is no #1) from Fawcett Comics, a year after Superman exploded onto the scene.
Is Black Adam a hero or villain? ›
Black Adam is seen as a superhero in the new movie but is still a menacing anti-hero in the comics. With the introduction of Black Adam to the cinematics, some superheroes both from DC and Marvel finally have a worthy foe.
How many weaknesses does Shazam have? ›
Unlike most heroes in the DC Universe, Shazam really doesn't have a weakness — until one Crisis event exposed a flaw in the Champion's power.
Is Shazam weak against Superman? ›
Even though Superman is often considered the most powerful character in the DC Universe, Shazam definitely comes close, and he can even beat the Man of Steel. And with a massive power upgrade, there's no question that Shazam can meet Superman blow for blow—despite the upgrade's terrible side effects.
Is Shazam weak to Eternium? ›
On the flip side, Eternium is an element that both Black Adam and Shazam have to steer clear of, with its effects weakening them and nullifying their powers, much in the way that kryptonite counteracts Superman's superpowers.
