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Shazam
Shazam () may refer to: Comic book franchise * Captain Marvel (DC Comics), also known as Shazam, a superhero character published by Fawcett Comics and DC Comics ** Shazam (wizard), a character from the ''Shazam!/Captain Marvel'' comics, who gives the superhero and his associates their powers ** ''Shazam!'', a scrambler-style theme park ride based on DC's Shazam character, located at Six Flags St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. ** ''Shazam!'' (TV series), 1974-77 live-action television series based on the comic book franchise ** ''The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!'' a 1981 Saturday morning cartoon series segment based on the comic book franchise ** '' Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil'', a 2007 limited-edition DC Comics series ** ''Shazam!'' (film), 2019 superhero film based on the comic book franchise ** '' Shazam! Fury of the Gods,'' 2023 superhero film and sequel to the 2019 film Other uses in arts and media * "Shazam!" (Duane Eddy song), a 1960 song by Duane Eddy * ''Shazam' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Marvel (DC Comics)
Captain Marvel, also known as Shazam, is a superhero appearing in American comic books originally published by Fawcett Comics and currently published by DC Comics. Artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker (comics), Bill Parker created the character in 1939. 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!" (acronym of six "immortal elders": Solomon, Hercules (DC Comics), Hercules, Atlas (mythology), Atlas, Zeus (DC Comics), Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury (mythology), Mercury), 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 Archenemy, archenemies Black Adam, Doctor Sivana and Mister Mind. Billy often shares his powers with other children, pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
