Although he was “born” over 60 years ago, Captain Marvel's appeal remains strong today. Presented here are some of the
most popular questions regarding Cap and his family of characters.
This is probably the most asked question of all since it frequently shows up in trivia games.
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Captain Marvel
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Mary Marvel
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Black Adam
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When Billy Batson says the magic word, “Shazam,” and is transformed into the World's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel,
he gains his powers from these six immortal elders:
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When Mary Batson speaks the name “Shazam,” she is transformed into the World's Mightiest Girl, Mary Marvel and is
granted the powers of six different elders:
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When Teth-Adam speaks the name of the ancient wizard, Shazam, he is transformed into the powerful Black Adam and is granted the
powers of the following Egyptian gods:
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Solomon
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wisdom
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Hercules
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strength
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Atlas
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stamina
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Zeus
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power
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Achilles
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courage
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Mercury
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speed
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Selena
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grace
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Hippolyta
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strength
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Ariadne
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skill
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Zephyrus
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fleetness
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Aurora
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beauty
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Minerva
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wisdom
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Mary now draws her powers from the same elders as her brother although that seems to be in flux. Both Billy and Mary share their
powers with Freddy Freeman... Captain Marvel Junior!
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Shu
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stamina
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Hershef
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strength
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Amon
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power
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Zehuti
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wisdom
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Anpu
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speed
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Menthu
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courage
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The powers above were detailed in Shazam #28
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Shazam!
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Before he was know as the mighty Shazam — he was... The Champion and he had his own pantheon of elders that he drew his powers from.
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Black Adam's power based changed in Shazam!: The New Beginning #3 and continue on in The Power of Shazam! and beyond.
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Voldar
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strength
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Lumium
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wisdom
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Arel
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speed
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Ribalvei
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power
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Elbiam
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courage
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Marzosh
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stamina
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Shu
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stamina
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Heru
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swiftness
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Amon
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strength
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Zehuti
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wisdom
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Aton
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power
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Mehen
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courage
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Were Captain Marvel and his cast of characters based on real people?
There have been numerous interviews and stories over the years, that state that the look of Cap and his friends were, in fact,
based on real people. Check it out by reading the
Marvel Family Inspiration page.