Captain Marvel, now known as Shazam, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comics originally published by Fawcett Comics, and currently published by DC Comics. Artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker created the character in 1939. Shazam first appeared in Whiz Comics #2, published by Fawcett Comics. He is the alter ego of Billy Batson, a boy who, by speaking the magic word "SHAZAM!", can transform himself into a costumed adult with the powers of superhuman strength, speed, flight and other abilities. The character battles an extensive rogues' gallery, most of them working in tandem as the Monster Society of Evil, including primary archenemies Doctor Sivana, Black Adam, and Mister Mind. Billy often shares his powers with other children, primarily his sister Mary Batson and their best friend/foster brother Freddy Freeman, who also transform into superheroes and fight crime with Billy as members of the Marvel Family, also known as the Shazam Family.
| Publisher | Fawcett Comics (1939–1953), DC Comics (1972–present) |
| First appearance | Whiz Comics #2 (cover date February 1940 / release date December 1939) |
| Created by | Bill Parker, C. C. Beck |
| Alter ego | William Joseph "Billy" Batson |
| Team affiliations | Justice League, Justice Society of America, Justice League International, Marvel / Shazam Family, Squadron of Justice, Secret Six |
| Partnerships | Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr, Mister Tawky Tawny, Shazam (wizard) |
| Notable aliases | Captain Thunder, World's Mightiest Mortal, King Shazam |
| Abilities | Wisdom of Solomon, Symbiotic mind Strength of Hercules, Superhuman strength Stamina of Atlas, Superhuman stamina, Superhuman endurance Power of Zeus, Electricity generation and manipulation, Regenerative healing Courage of Achilles, Superhuman courage, Invulnerability Speed of Mercury, Superhuman speed, Superhuman reflexes, Flight |
| Publisher | Fawcett Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly, Every third Friday, Biweekly |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | Superhero/Humor |
| Publication date | March64px |
| Number of issues | 150 |
| Main character(s) | Captain Marvel/Billy Batson, Tawky Tawny, Captain Kid |
| Writer(s) | Otto Binder, William Woolfolk, Ed Herron, Joe Simon |
| Artist(s) | C. C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Jack Kirby |
| Editor(s) | Ed Herron, Wendell Crowley |
About Shazam!
A boy becomes a superhero by simply uttering a single magic word in this DC Comics film. David F. Sandberg was hired to direct.
Achievement of Shazam!
Originally, the film was going to be a meeting between Shazam and Black Adam, however it was decided to give both characters their own movies first.
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