Black Adam
Creation & Design
Black Adam was created as a villain for Captain Marvel (now known as Shazam) and was designed to be a dark reflection of the hero.Early Years
Initially introduced as a villain in the 1940s, Black Adam's character evolved over the decades, transitioning from a straightforward antagonist to a more complex anti-hero.Character Development
Over the years, Black Adam has evolved from a mere villain to a character with depth, often portrayed as a ruler with a strong sense of justice for his homeland, Kahndaq.Cultural Reception
Black Adam has received a mixed to positive reception, with fans appreciating his complexity and moral ambiguity.Character Details
Real Name:
Teth-Adam
Aliases:
Black Adam, Mister Adam
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Injustice Society, Justice Society of America, Legion of Doom
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Speed, Flight, Magic manipulation
Equipment:
Magic lightning bolt
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
black
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Marvel Family #1
Fawcett
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1945
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Black Adam, an Egyptian prince named Teth-Adam who was first granted powers by the wizard Shazam though it corrupted him
Origin of The Marvel Family: Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Junior, Mary Marvel and Uncle Marvel
1st appearance and origin of Black Adam, an Egyptian prince named Teth-Adam who was first granted powers by the wizard Shazam though it corrupted him
Origin of The Marvel Family: Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Junior, Mary Marvel and Uncle Marvel
Alter Ego #7
Alter Ego
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1964
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Vol. 1
Unofficial cover appearance of Black Adam and the Marvel Family with a text article about the characters’ history by Roy Thomas, one year prior to his first published comic written for Marvel
eBay listings refer to this issue as Black Adam's first appearance since the Golden Age but this publication was a fan-made magazine (fanzine)
Unofficial cover appearance of Black Adam and the Marvel Family with a text article about the characters’ history by Roy Thomas, one year prior to his first published comic written for Marvel
eBay listings refer to this issue as Black Adam's first appearance since the Golden Age but this publication was a fan-made magazine (fanzine)
Shazam #8
DC
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Reprint of The Marvel Family #1 (1945), the first appearance of Black Adam
Reprint of The Marvel Family #1 (1945), the first appearance of Black Adam
Shazam #28
DC
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Black Adam in an original story
There was a fanzine published prior to this issue called Alter Ego where Black Adam appears on the cover but the interior is a text article recapping the Marvel Family and Black Adam written by prominent Marvel architect Roy Thomas before his tenure at Marvel began
2nd appearance of Black Adam in an original story
There was a fanzine published prior to this issue called Alter Ego where Black Adam appears on the cover but the interior is a text article recapping the Marvel Family and Black Adam written by prominent Marvel architect Roy Thomas before his tenure at Marvel began
All-New Collectors' Edition #58
DC
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1978
•
Vol. 1
First battle of Superman vs Shazam
First meeting and battle of Superman vs Black Adam - Black Adam disguised as Shazam
First battle of Superman vs Shazam
First meeting and battle of Superman vs Black Adam - Black Adam disguised as Shazam
World's Finest Comics #264
DC
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
4th appearance of Black Adam in an original story
DC Comics Presents #49
DC
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Team-up of Superman and Shazam vs Black Adam
JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1
DC
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders
Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher
Debut of Mr. Terrific design with Fair Play jacket
1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders
Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds
Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher
Debut of Mr. Terrific design with Fair Play jacket
JSA #44
DC
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Black Adam's family, as ghosts: Shiruta (wife), Gon and Hurut (sons)
1st appearance of Black Adam's family, as ghosts: Shiruta (wife), Gon and Hurut (sons)
52 #3
DC
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Adrianna Tomaz, later becomes Isis, Black Adam's wife
1st appearance of Adrianna Tomaz, later becomes Isis, Black Adam's wife
52 #12
DC
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the second Isis, becomes Black Adam's wife and part of the Black Marvel Family
1st appearance of the second Isis, becomes Black Adam's wife and part of the Black Marvel Family
Justice Society of America #1
DC
•
2007
•
Vol. 3
1st appearance of Cyclone, Maxine Hunkel, previously Red Tornado
1st appearance of Jesse Chambers as Liberty Belle
1st cameo appearance of Tomcat the son of Wildcat, Ted Grant
1st cover appearance of Citizen Steel, Nathan Heywood, on the cover only
1st appearance of Cyclone, Maxine Hunkel, previously Red Tornado
1st appearance of Jesse Chambers as Liberty Belle
1st cameo appearance of Tomcat the son of Wildcat, Ted Grant
1st cover appearance of Citizen Steel, Nathan Heywood, on the cover only
Black Adam: The Dark Age #1
DC
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2007
•
Vol. 1
First solo series featuring Black Adam
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
Black Adam: The Dark Age #3
DC
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Doug Mahnke depicting Black Adam versus Hawkman
Part three of Black Adam: The Dark Age
Cover art by Doug Mahnke depicting Black Adam versus Hawkman
Part three of Black Adam: The Dark Age
Justice Society of America #23
DC
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2009
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Vol. 3
1st cameo appearance of Mary Marvel as a member of the Black Marvel family
1st cameo appearance of Mary Marvel as a member of the Black Marvel family
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz featuring Black Adam
Justice League #19
DC
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2013
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Vol. 2
Origin of Black Adam
Justice League #59
DC
•
2021
•
Vol. 4
1st appearance of Brutus, a cosmic-powered threat from Naomi's homeworld
New roster Justice League: Superman, Batman, Black Adam, Hawkgirl, Naomi, Hippolyta, Black Canary, Green Arrow, Aquaman
1st appearance of Brutus, a cosmic-powered threat from Naomi's homeworld
New roster Justice League: Superman, Batman, Black Adam, Hawkgirl, Naomi, Hippolyta, Black Canary, Green Arrow, Aquaman
Black Adam #1
DC
•
2022
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st appearance of Malik, later becomes White Adam, successor to Black Adam
1st appearance of Malik, later becomes White Adam, successor to Black Adam
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