Captain Marvel, also known as Shazam (/ ʃəˈzæm /), is a superhero in American comic books originally published by Fawcett Comics and currently published by DC Comics. Artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker created the character in 1939. Captain Marvel first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (cover-dated Feb. 1940), published by Fawcett Comics.

Apr 3, 2019 · When Shazam made his first appearance in 1940, he was called Captain Marvel. Here's how Marvel got the brand and forced DC's hand.

Sep 30, 2021 · Drawing a name from both the wizard that gave Captain Marvel his powers and the magic word he speaks to become a hero, DC began using 'Shazam!' as the title of their …

Shazam (formerly known as captain marvel, sometimes stylized as SHAZAM! And known in the current comics as "The captain") is a superhero in the DC Comics Universe, and the protector of Fawcett City.

Captain Marvel (real name Billy Batson) was a cheerful and helpful superhero who protected Fawcett City, and a former member of the Justice League. Billy Batson was a young boy who, by saying the magic word "SHAZAM!", became the powerful …

Mar 5, 2023 · Here is an explanation of why these two characters have the name Captain Marvel, how Billy Batson became known as the hero Shazam!, and how Marvel Comics acquired the name, Captain Marvel.

Billy Batson, the champion of magic known as Captain Marvel and Shazam, has had a consistent origin since his creation in 1941: he is a boy granted powers by a wizard. Details of his life, family and supporting cast have changed but still include the same characters.

Captain Marvel is known as the world's mightiest mortal, a super-hero with magic origins. He was chosen to be a champion for good by the powerful Wizard Shazam, and gains incredible powers whenever he speaks the wizard's name.

Feb 21, 2023 · Ultimately, Shazam is technically and is originally Captain Marvel, but DC Comics cannot use the name anymore. We will discuss this topic by explaining if Shazam is Marvel or DC, why Shazam is called Captain Marvel, and which Captain Marvel has …

Apr 5, 2019 · But Shazam!, the latest DC Extended Universe release, is about a superhero (played by Zachary Levi) who used to be called Captain Marvel, at least in the comic books.