Captain Marvel (DC Comics) facts for kids
Captain Marvel, also known as Shazam, is a popular superhero from American comic books. He is published by DC Comics. Artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker created him in 1939. His main enemies are Doctor Sivana and Black Adam.
Captain Marvel first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 in February 1940. This comic was published by Fawcett Comics. Captain Marvel is actually a boy named Billy Batson. When Billy says the magic word "SHAZAM", he changes into a strong, costumed adult.
The word "SHAZAM" is special. Each letter stands for a powerful figure:
- S for Solomon (wisdom)
- H for Hercules (strength)
- A for Atlas (stamina)
- Z for Zeus (power)
- A for Achilles (courage)
- M for Mercury (speed)
As Captain Marvel, Billy gains amazing powers. These include superhuman strength, incredible speed, and the ability to fly. He also has other special abilities.
In the 1940s, Captain Marvel was very popular. His comic books sold more copies than even Superman's!
The actor Zachary Levi played Shazam! in the 2019 movie Shazam!. This film is part of the DC Extended Universe.
See also
In Spanish: Shazam (DC Comics) para niños
Images for kids
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Whiz Comics #22 (October 1941), showing Captain Marvel and Billy Batson. Art by C. C. Beck.
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Captain Marvel co-creator C. C. Beck was the main artist for the character. He worked on the Golden Age comics and the 1970s Shazam! series.
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Alternate cover for Justice League (vol. 2) #0 (November 2012). It shows Shazam!, Eugene Choi, Darla Dudley, Pedro Peña, Freddy Freeman, Mary Bromfield, Tawny, Black Adam, and Doctor Sivana. Art by Ivan Reis.
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Jackson Bostwick as Captain Marvel in the CBS Shazam! TV series.
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Captain Marvel fighting Superman in the "Clash" episode of Justice League Unlimited.
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Captain Marvel versus Superman on the cover of Superman Giant #4 (2018). Art by Andy Kubert.
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