Who is Shazam's rival?

Since DC Comics licensed and acquired Fawcett's characters in the 1970s, Black Adam has endured as one of the archenemies of the superhero Captain Marvel / Shazam and the Marvel Family (a.k.a.
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Who is Shazam's main enemy?

Shazam's sworn archenemy, Doctor Sivana uses both science and magic to carry out his evil schemes. Shazam may be the World's Mightiest Mortal, but there's one villain who has consistently given him a run for his money—the evil genius known as Doctor Thaddeus Sivana.
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Who defeated Black Adam?

Black Adam is primarily engaged in battle with Green Lantern seemingly killing him and the Flash (Also Harley Quinn) when he calls down his lightning bolt and triggers an explosion, however he is ultimately defeated by Superman.
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Who is Marvel's equivalent to Shazam?

Captain Marvel first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (cover-dated Feb. 1940), published by Fawcett Comics. He is the alter ego of Billy Batson, a boy who, by speaking the magic word "Shazam!"
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Who is stronger Black Adam or Shazam?

In short, Black Adam should be Shazam's equal, but some of his powers are beyond Billy Batson's abilities. Black Adam also has allies that help him overcome entire squads of superheroes. Then, Black Adam has a lot of combat experience, while Shazam is, in fact, a child.
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Who is DC's most powerful superhero?

There is no contest here and no way to go around it; Superman is the most powerful character in the DCEU, and although he hasn't been around the big screen since 2017, his reputation is safe, at least until Darkseid makes his debut — if that ever happens.
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Who is strongest in DC?

The 18 Most Powerful DC Characters, Ranked
  • Eclipso. Image via DC Comics.
  • Superman. Image via HBO Max/Warner Bros. ...
  • Lex Luthor. Image via DC Comics. ...
  • Darkseid. Image via HBO Max. ...
  • Black Adam. Image via Warner Bros. ...
  • Wonder Woman. Image via Warner Bros. ...
  • Shazam. Image via DC Comics. ...
  • Doctor Fate. Image via DC Comics. ...
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What are the 7 Shazams?

In current continuity, the Shazam Family comprises the superpowered alter egos of Billy Batson (teenaged alter-ego of Shazam/Captain Marvel) and his foster siblings: Mary Bromfield (formerly Mary Marvel), Freddy Freeman (formerly Captain Marvel Jr.), Darla Dudley, Pedro Peña, and Eugene Choi.
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Who is stronger Shazam or Thor?

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.
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Who is Spider Man DC equivalent?

To date, there are no direct equivalents of Spider-Man in DC Comics. While there are iterations similar to Marvel Comics' wallcrawler, they're hardly “equivalents.” One example is John Law or Tarantula, a crime novelist by day and vigilante at night.
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Why does Black Adam say Shazam?

Adam gains his powers from a council of wizards who empower him with abilities from the Egyptian pantheon of gods. Whenever Adam speaks the word "Shazam!" he is granted godlike powers including superhuman strength and durability, flight, and the ability to generate lightning.
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Why did Black Adam become evil?

The Mighty Adam serves as Egypt's champion for many centuries but becomes corrupted by the charms of a mysterious woman, revealed to be Shazam's evil daughter Blaze in disguise. The bewitched Adam is convinced that he and his mistress should rule Egypt, so he kills the Pharaoh and appoints himself ruler.
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Who is faster Superman or Black Adam?

In the DC Comics, Superman was faster than both Shazam and Black Adam.
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Who is Shazam most powerful villain?

With Black Adam hitting theaters and leading the DC Extended Universe into an unknown future, all eyes are on the mercurial antihero. Mostly known as Shazam's main villain, Black Adam really came into his own in the DC crossover event 52.
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Who is Shazam's weakness?

17 Weakness: Electricity

It may seem strange, but despite his reliance on lightning for his power, Billy is highly susceptible to electricity. This means that if he is hit with a powerful enough blast of electricity, Shazam will be transformed back into Billy Batson.
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Who kills Shazam in injustice?

Later, when a now completely unhinged Superman decides to exact vengeance on Metropolis and Gotham City, Shazam objects, only for Superman to then murder him on the spot after Billy pushes him too far.
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Can Shazam lift Thor hammer?

He's on Superman's level, though Shazam's powers are derived from magic. However, being powerful is not what makes Shazam worthy of Mjolnir. In fact, Shazam is not the one who is worthy of the hammer; Billy Batson is.
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Can Ironman beat Shazam?

Can Ironman beat Shazam? Stark just doesn't have the power to take on Shazam. Even if he was using his Hulkbuster armor, which in the comics has never even phased the Hulk, he still wouldn't be able to hurt Shazam.
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Can Hulk defeat Shazam?

Shazam is just one of many DC heroes the Hulk could defeat.

Hulk hits hard and gets mad when he gets hit. That means he gets stronger. Shazam can take some shots, but even if he tries to get some separation or use his superspeed or flight, the Hulk is still extremely hard to hurt.
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Which Shazam is the strongest?

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods: 6 Strongest Members Of The Shazam Family In DC's Comics, Ranked
  1. 1 Billy Batson.
  2. 2 Mary Bromfield. ...
  3. 3 Freddy Freeman. ...
  4. 4 Darla Dudley. ...
  5. 5 Eugene Choi. ...
  6. 6 Pedro Peña. All members of the Shazam family are equally important. ...
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How many gods is Shazam?

Powers. Divine Empowerment: Billy gains his powers from six different heroes and deities: Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury. He activates these powers by saying the magical word "Shazam" which is the first letter of each of the gods' names combined.
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Is Shazam a god or Wizard?

Originally, Shazam was a powerful wizard whose original name was Jebediah. He originated from Canaan and was bestowed the powers of gods based upon a fictional depiction of Canaanite religion.
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Who is DC biggest villain?

Darkseid. You get Darkseid. Darkseid isn't only the sworn enemy of the Justice League and New Gods…he's the sworn enemy of any who steps in his way. He is the ruler of Apokolips and Apokolips is home to some of the most loyal and evil beings in DC.
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Who is the strongest DC villain ever?

These are the most powerful DC villains to be adapted into live-action.
  • 8 The Reverse-Flash.
  • 7 Ares.
  • 6 General Zod.
  • 5 Steppenwolf.
  • 4 Starro.
  • 3 Doomsday.
  • 2 Darkseid.
  • 1 The Anti-Monitor.
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Who is overpowered in DC?

10 Most Overpowered Heroes In DC Comics, Ranked
  1. 1 The Spectre. The Spectre is the agent of The Presence, the literal assassin of God and the embodiment of the Spirit of Vengeance.
  2. 2 Superman. ...
  3. 3 Martian Manhunter. ...
  4. 4 Wonder Woman. ...
  5. 5 Supergirl. ...
  6. 6 Shazam. ...
  7. 7 Aquaman. ...
  8. 8 Superboy. ...
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