Captain Marvel Jr.
Creation & Design
Captain Marvel Jr. was created as a counterpart to Captain Marvel, designed to appeal to younger audiences with his youthful persona and relatable backstory.Early Years
Freddy Freeman was introduced as a young boy who, after a near-fatal accident, was granted powers by the wizard Shazam, allowing him to transform into Captain Marvel Jr. when he says the magic word 'Shazam'.Character Development
Over the years, Captain Marvel Jr. has evolved from a sidekick character to a fully-fledged hero in his own right, often grappling with the responsibilities that come with his powers and his place within the Marvel family.Cultural Reception
Captain Marvel Jr. has been well-received, particularly during the Golden Age of comics, and has maintained a loyal fanbase through various adaptations.Character Details
Real Name:
Freddy Freeman
Aliases:
Shazam, Captain Marvel
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, Marvel Family
Abilities:
Super strength, Flight, Speed, Invulnerability
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Whiz Comics #25
Fawcett
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1941
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Captain Marvel Jr., Freddy Freeman, a boy who Billy Bastion shared his power with in order to save his life
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1st appearance and origin of Captain Marvel Jr., Freddy Freeman, a boy who Billy Bastion shared his power with in order to save his life
Master Comics #22
Fawcett
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1942
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Vol. 1
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1st cover appearance of Captain Marvel Jr.
Master Comics #23
Fawcett
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1942
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Vol. 1
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First solo Captain Marvel Jr. story
Master Comics #27
Fawcett
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1942
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Vol. 1
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Iconic cover art featuring Captain Marvel Jr. flashing the V is for Victory sign, a gesture that originated from Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II
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Iconic cover art featuring Captain Marvel Jr. flashing the V is for Victory sign, a gesture that originated from Prime Minister Winston Churchill during World War II
Captain Marvel Jr. #1
Fawcett
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1942
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Vol. 1
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Origin of Captain Marvel Jr. retold
Captain Marvel Adventures #18
Fawcett
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1942
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Mary Marvel
1st appearance of the Marvel Family together in one issue: Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr.
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1st appearance and origin of Mary Marvel
1st appearance of the Marvel Family together in one issue: Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr.
Captain Marvel Jr. #2
Fawcett
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1942
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Vol. 1
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Battle Captain Marvel Jr. vs. Captain Nazi
1st appearance and origin of Captain Nippon
1st appearance of Sherlock Holmes in a standard U.S. comic book story, unnamed but alluded to throughout - previously appeared briefly in a one-page activity game in Dynamic Comics #3 (1942)
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Battle Captain Marvel Jr. vs. Captain Nazi
1st appearance and origin of Captain Nippon
1st appearance of Sherlock Holmes in a standard U.S. comic book story, unnamed but alluded to throughout - previously appeared briefly in a one-page activity game in Dynamic Comics #3 (1942)
Master Comics #40
Fawcett
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1943
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Vol. 1
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Cover art depicts Captain Marvel Jr. saluting the American flag
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Cover art depicts Captain Marvel Jr. saluting the American flag
Captain Marvel Jr. #13
Fawcett
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1943
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Mac Raboy featuring Hitler
Marvel Family #1
Fawcett
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1945
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Vol. 1
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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
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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
Captain Marvel Jr. #115
Fawcett
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1952
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Vol. 1
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Eye injury cover
Shazam #1
DC
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1973
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Vol. 1
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DC begins publishing Shazam after licensing the Captain Marvel character from Fawcett who they had successfully sued 20 years earlier for copyright infringement due to the character's similarities to Superman
1st appearance of Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr. and Mary Marvel since the Golden Age
1st appearance of Doctor Sivana and family since the Golden Age
Origin of Captain Marvel retold
Key Facts
DC begins publishing Shazam after licensing the Captain Marvel character from Fawcett who they had successfully sued 20 years earlier for copyright infringement due to the character's similarities to Superman
1st appearance of Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr. and Mary Marvel since the Golden Age
1st appearance of Doctor Sivana and family since the Golden Age
Origin of Captain Marvel retold
Shazam #3
DC
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1973
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Vol. 1
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1st cover appearance of Captain Marvel Jr and Mary Marvel since the Golden Age
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1st cover appearance of Captain Marvel Jr and Mary Marvel since the Golden Age
Justice League #21
DC
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2013
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Vol. 2
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1st team appearance of the modern Marvel Family, now known as the Shazam Family, in costume
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1st team appearance of the modern Marvel Family, now known as the Shazam Family, in costume
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