If a superhero can't save his family, he's not much of a hero. 
- — Billy Batson src
Shazam (real name Billy Batson) is the excitable, noble and powerful champion of magic selected by the Wizard. As the leader of the Shazam Family, he uses his powers of flight, super-strength, and manipulation of lightning to protect the world from powerful threats such as Doctor Sivana, the Seven Deadly Sins and Kalypso.
History
Early Life
Billy is the son of C.C. and Marilyn Batson. He was born when his mother was seventeen and married the child's father soon after. It was a rocky and brief marriage; C.C. ended up in jail and Marilyn was cut off by her family. She struggled to raise Billy as a single mother in Philadelphia, though she tried to give him all she could.
Billy was separated from his mother at the Christmas Village. Billy was found by the police and Marilyn decided the foster system could take better care of him than she ever could. She started using her maiden name again and started a new life, never mentioning she had a son.
Billy Batson in the subway.
Billy was raised by the foster system in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and quickly gained a reputation as a problem child. He ran away, always searching for his real family, and never emotionally attached to any "fake family". His search brought him in problems the police. He kept searching, looking up all women named Batson in the right age range. It never occurred to him that noone ever came looking for him.
Victor and Rosa Vasquez, themselves veterans of foster care, decided to take in Billy. Billy did not appreciate the bonding attempts of his new foster brothers and sisters.[1]
Shazam!
After saving his foster brother Freddy as he was being assaulted by bullies outside of school, Billy ran from said bullies until escaping inside the subway train. The train came to a stop in a weird location, and as Billy walked out to it, he was greeted by an elderly wizard, who had chosen him to be his champion after his selfless act. Following the wizard's instructions, Billy touched his scepter and said his name, "Shazam", which made him be struck by a lightning and become a muscular adult in a caped suit. Billy awakened back in the subway, and after it stopped, he ran back to his foster home to ask for Freddy's help, finding him the only one who could aid given Freddy's fandom of superheroes.[1]
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Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Divine Empowerment
Abilities
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the DC Extended Universe and is an adaptation of Captain Marvel. The original character was created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck and first appeared in Whiz Comics #2.
- Billy Batson is portrayed by Asher Angel in his form as Billy, while Zachary Levi portrays his form as Shazam. David Kohlsmith portrays Billy as a child.
Recommended Reading
- Shazam!
- Shazam!: Thundercrack
- Shazam!: Fury of the Gods Special - Shazamily Matters #1
- Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Related
- 7 Appearances of Billy Batson (DC Extended Universe)
- 19 Images featuring Billy Batson (DC Extended Universe)
- 3 Quotations by or about Billy Batson (DC Extended Universe)
- Character Gallery: Billy Batson (DC Extended Universe)
External Links
Footnotes
  This character is or was a member of the Marvel Family in any of its various incarnations, and an ally of Captain Marvel and the Wizard Shazam. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Marvel Family members." |