Black Adam is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Otto Binder and C. C. Beck, the character is one of the archenemies of the superhero Captain Marvel and the nemesis of the Marvel Family. Black Adam first appeared as a one-time villain for the first issue of Fawcett Comics' The Marvel Family comic book. However, Black Adam was revived as a recurring character after DC Comics first licensed and then acquired the Fawcett characters and began publishing Shazam Family stories under the title Shazam! in the 1970s. As originally depicted, Black Adam was a corrupted, ancient Egyptian predecessor of Captain Marvel, who fought his way to modern times to challenge the hero and his Marvel Family associates. Since the turn of the 21st century, however, Black Adam has been re-defined by DC Comics writers Jerry Ordway, Geoff Johns, and David S. Goyer as a corrupted antihero attempting to clear his name and reputation.
| Publisher | Fawcett Comics (1945), DC Comics (1973–present) |
| First appearance | The Marvel Family #1 (December 1945) |
| Created by | Otto Binder, C. C. Beck |
| Alter ego | Teth-Adam (original form), Theo Adam, Tethon |
| Place of origin | Kahndaq |
| Team affiliations | Injustice League, Legion of Doom, Secret Society of Super Villains, Black Marvel Family, Monster Society of Evil, Injustice Society, Justice League, Justice Society of America, Suicide Squad |
| Notable aliases | Mighty Adam, Khem-Adam |
| Abilities | The Stamina of Shu: superhuman stamina and invulnerability, The Swiftness of Horus: superhuman speed and flight, The Strength of Amon: superhuman strength, The Wisdom of Zehuti: genius-level intellect, The Power of Aten: control and emission of magical lightning and thunder, The Courage of Mehen: courage and proficient hand-to-hand combatant, Longevity |
About Black Adam
DC Comics film serving as a spin-off of the hit 2019 feature Shazam!. The film's plot revolves around the titular anti-hero. The film is led by director Jaume Collet-Serra.
Achievement of Black Adam
The movie is based on C.C. Beck's original characters and comic stories.
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Latest information about Black Adam updated on July 28 2021.
