Black Adam is the latest movie project from DC Studios and was released last October.
Even Black Adam is one of the most important characters in the story of the character Shazam in DC Comics.
And now let’s learn a little about the story and secrets of Black Adam!
1. His real name is Teth-Adam and lived since ancient Egypt
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Black Adam’s original name was Teth-Adam, who lived since ancient Egypt.
2. The Fawcett comic book version of Teth-Adam began in December 1945
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Before DC Comics bought the rights to Captain Marvel and its characters including Black Adam, the character had a completely different origin story.
Black Adam first came to the world’s readers through the comic book Marvel Family #1 (1945) published by Fawcett Comics.
Originally, Black Adam was the champion of the wizard Shazam and was given the power to become Mighty Adam.
Ultimately, Mighty Adam’s name was changed to Black Adam and was banished from earth by the wizard Shazam.
3. The story of Black Adam DC Comics New 52 version
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Black Adam in DC Comics is Teth-Adam who also lived in ancient Egypt.
After gaining Shazam’s power, Aman healed Adam and shared some of his power with his uncle Adam.
To carry out the plan smoothly, Adam killed Aman and then absorbed his nephew’s power.
4. Black Adam’s power source is similar but different from Shazam’s
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After Black Adam was freed from his seal in modern times, the source of his power did not come from the magician Shazam but from the six gods of ancient Egypt.
5. Black Adam is Shazam’s biggest rival
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Black Adam is one of the biggest opponents of superhero Shazam in the DC comic universe.
6. Black Adam once offered to share his powers with Batman, but Batman refused
Batman and Black Adam also have their own conflicts, but they both respect each other.
7. Black Adam can defeat and fight Superman
Superman and Black Adam also often fight.
8. Be a member of the JSA to fight the Suicide Squad!
Black Adam was invited to join the heroic group Justice Society of America (JSA) and at the same time joined the rival group Injustice Society.
9. Black Adam is now the leader of Kahndaq
In ancient Egypt, Adam was a slave in Kahndaq.
10. Dwayne `The Rock` Johnson fights for Black Adam to get his own movie
DC decided to make a separate movie about The Rock’s Black Adam before letting the villain appear in Shazam and this is thanks to the efforts of the actor who plays this muscular guy.
In the original idea, the character Black Adam would be introduced in the movie Shazam, which would introduce two characters in one movie.