What happens when Black Adam says Shazam?

When Teth-Adam says the magic word "Shazam", he is transformed into Mighty Adam, a super-powered being possessing the same powers that Captain Marvel would later be granted; however, Mighty Adam is soon corrupted by the vastness of his powers.
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Does Black Adam also say Shazam?

When Teth-Adam spoke the name "Shazam," instead of gaining the wizard's powers, he was blessed with the power of six Egyptian gods: Shu, Heru, Amon, Zehuti, Aton and Mehen. Thus, though Adam speaks the name "Shazam," he does not draw power from the wizard.
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What does Black Adam have to do with Shazam?

Black Adam's Comic Powers

Well, it's all in the name--and that name is Shazam. Before becoming an evil self-declared Emperor who was banished across the cosmos, Black Adam was granted the powers of the wizard Shazam. By invoking that name, he would become the super-being we all love to hate.
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Who is stronger Shazam or Black Adam?

1 Shazam Is The World's Mightiest Mortal

Some fans might wonder if Black Adam is stronger than Shazam since they basically have the exact same powers. However, Shazam has always been stronger than Adam. Part of that is because he's the Wizard's current champion.
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Is Black Adam a God?

Black Adam's powers

In some versions, this is simply due to the nature of Teth Adam's religion at the time he was empowered, and in others outside forces change the nature of the Wizard's gift. The Egyptian Gods that empower Black Adam are: Shu, who grants him incredible stamina and invulnerability.
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Death Of Black Adam



Is Black Adam the first Shazam?

Black Adam first appeared in 1945 and was created by Otto Binder and the creator of all things Shazam C. C. Beck. In his first story, Adam was established as an ancient pharaoh and the first mortal to be granted the powers of Shazam.
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Who are the 7 Shazams?

Shazam: The 10 Most Powerful Members of The Marvel Family, Ranked
  1. 1 1. BILLY BATSON/SHAZAM.
  2. 2 2. BLACK ADAM. ...
  3. 3 3. FREDDY FREEMAN/SHAZAM JR. ...
  4. 4 4. MARY BROMFIELD/LADY SHAZAM. ...
  5. 5 5. THE WIZARD. ...
  6. 6 6. PEDRO PENA. ...
  7. 7 7. EUGENE CHOI. ...
  8. 8 8. DARLA DUDLEY. ...
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Is Black Adam immortal?

Accelerated Healing: Black Adam can recover from wounds at a much faster pace then regular humans thanks to the blessing of Mehen. He once completely healed a broken jaw in a few hours after it was broken by Ultraman. Immortality: As long as Adam remains in his empowered state, he doesn't age.
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Who can beat Black Adam?

2 Thor Would Be A Great Challenge For Black Adam, But He'd Triumph. Thor has faced down some of the most dangerous foes imaginable. He's as formidable as they come and his variety of powers matches Black Adam's rather well. Mjolnir is a devastating weapon and Thor being a god seemingly gives him an advantage.
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Is Shazam immortal?

Besides being immortal, one thing that defines Shazam has to be his ability to not age. That doesn't mean Billy himself can't age, just his Shazam form. So as Billy Batson ages normally, the body he gets from his Shazam power will remain the same age forever.
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Why is Adam called black?

In The Marvel Family #1, Black Adam is an ancient Egyptian named Teth-Adam (i.e., "Mighty Human"), who is chosen by the wizard Shazam to be his successor due to his presumed moral purity. This story is reprinted in DC's Shazam!
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What was Mary's power in Shazam?

Powers and abilities. As Billy's twin, Mary shared Billy's ability to transform into a superhero by speaking the name of the wizard Shazam.
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Why are there 7 chairs in Shazam?

There's A Missing Seventh Champion In Shazam!

He told Billy that there were seven of them, and that the others were killed over the years by the Seven Deadly Sins. This explains why there are seven thrones at the Rock of Eternity. Each throne is meant for a different Wizard.
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Can the Shazam family transform on their own?

comic series by confirming that it's no longer Billy who plays the hero. Whether it was explicitly agreed upon, or never needed be said aloud, all of the foster family children can now transform by calling upon "Shazam" as a group. But before fans can expect to see Shazam!
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Is Black Adam in Shazam 2?

Even though Black Adam wasn't in Shazam!, the two characters are expected to crossover at some point in the DCEU. It has already been confirmed that this won't happen in either of their upcoming solo films, though.
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What is Black Adam's magic word?

For Black Adam, the magic word of Shazam stands for the Stamina of Shu, the swiftness of Heru, the strength of Amon, the wisdom of Zehuti, the power of Aton, and the courage of Mehen.
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Will Black Adam be a villain?

Black Adam has appeared in a number of animated series like Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Young Justice, and Justice League Action. In 2010, he was the ritual villain in the DC animated short film Superman/Shazam! The Return of Black Adam, which would be one of many face-offs between the villain and the man of steel.
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Does Shazam Family have all his powers?

The Shazam Family is a family of superheroes who were granted the power of the wizard Shazam. They are led by Billy Batson, the wizard's final champion, who ultimately bestowed his abilities to his other siblings, granting them a portion of his powers.
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Who was the worm at the end of Shazam?

One of Shazam/Captain Marvel's primary villains and archenemies, Mister Mind is a two-inch alien worm of high intelligence with telepathic powers. Mind usually carries out his villainous plans through an organization called the Monster Society of Evil.
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What are all of Shazam's powers?

Shazam's Powers and Abilities

He has the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury. In effect, this gives a Shazam a very Superman-like suite of abilities that include super-strength, invulnerability and flight.
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Why does Mary refuse to say Shazam?

(Her original superhero codename had been Sergeant Marvel in the comics.) Mary then tried to explain that she had the power of Shazam, but had to cut herself off again before she said the name of the wizard Shazam and caused herself to lose her powers.
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Does Mary Marvel turn evil?

While Mary would reject Eclipso and Darkseid, she still found herself drawn to the evil New God, with Darkseid augmenting her power and his insidious corruption visibly complete by the start of Final Crisis. As the new Captain Marvel, Freddie manages to restore Mary at the cost of his own powers.
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Is Black Adam evil or good?

One of the world's foremost wielders of magic, Black Adam has been both hero and villain over a life that's spanned thousands of years. Thousands of years before Billy Batson became a magically-empowered hero, the wizard Shazam selected another champion.
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Who is faster Shazam or flash?

Shazam can fly at the speed of light, which makes him faster than almost any other hero, but both Barry Allen and Wally West are able to move at speeds faster than light, meaning that while they would have to push themselves, at least two Flashes are faster than Shazam.
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Who is the most powerful in DC?

The 15 Most Powerful DC Characters, Ranked
  • Doctor Manhattan. Image via Warner Bros.
  • Eclipso. Image via DC Comics. ...
  • Superman. Image via HBO Max/Warner Bros. ...
  • Lex Luthor. Image via DC Comics. ...
  • Darkseid. Image via HBO Max. ...
  • Wonder Woman. Image via Warner Bros. ...
  • Shazam. Image via DC Comics. ...
  • Doctor Fate. Image via DC Comics. ...
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