The style of Captain Marvel’s adventures soon grew distinctly different, though, with a touch of whimsy Supes didn’t have. Like the Man of Steel, he worked as a reporter in his daily life, and battled an evil, bald scientist, Dr. At the sound of “Shazam!” a lightning bolt transformed Billy into an adult with 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.Ĭaptain Marvel’s powers were roughly equivalent to Superman’s. The magus Shazam granted the homeless orphan the power to become Captain Marvel, World's Mightiest Mortal, whenever he said the wizard’s name. Years before Mar-Vell, Monica Rambeau, or Carol Danvers became known as Captain Marvel, the name belonged to boy reporter Billy Batson.
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