First Appearance Whiz Comics #1 (Feb 1940)
Status Hero
Real Name William Joseph "Billy" Batson
Occupation Radio Personality; super hero
Base Fawcett City
Height (as Billy) 5ft 4in; (as Captain Marvel) 6ft 2in
Weigth (as Billy) 110 lbs; (as Captain Marvel) 215 lbs
Eyes Blue
Hair Black
Special Powers/Abilities
Virtually invulnerable and able to fly; possesses 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.
Key Storylines
- The Power of Zhazam (H/B, 1994): The legend of Captain Marverl is retold in this novel as Billy Batson is given great power by uttering one magic word: Shazam!
- Underworld Unleashed #1-3 (Nov-Dec 1995): The super-villains bargain with the devil Neron for greater powers, but the ultimate prize in this Mephistophelian epic is Captain Marvel's incorruptible soul.
- The Power of Shazam #38-41 (May-Aug 1998): The big Red Cheese battles the Monster Society of Evil. He learns that the wicked worm, Mr. Mind, was first imprisoned on the planet Venus by Green Lantern Abin Sur.
