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Clarence Charles Batson, known as C.C. Batson, is the biological father of Billy Batson and is currently the seventh member of the Shazam Family.
History
In Zumbrota, Minnesota, Clarence and his wife Marilyn were driving to the hospital to prepare for the childbirth of Billy. Due to a utility pole collapsing onto the road, Billy was born in the car. They left that night due to Marilyn's father's disapproval and the fear that Billy would be taken away from Clarence.[1]
They drove to Philadelphia and settled. He reveals that for the past ten years, he's gotten himself in legal trouble, inlcuding robbing banks. To remove Billy and Marilyn from his troubles, he left them and ended up in prison after.[1]
Reunion
After getting out of prison, and requesting where Billy lived from the adoption agency, C.C. showed up to the home of Victor and Rosa to try to see Billy, who was currently exploring the Magiclands.[2]
After Rosa and Victor realized that the children weren't home, they called the police. C.C. became saddened, believing Billy had run away to avoid meeting him, revealing that Billy had ran away from his earlier home.[3] After Billy and Mary are thrown out of the Funlands, they return home and Billy meets C.C. again. C.C. tells him about his life before and how he wishes to make amends with Billy and his mother now that he's out of prison.[4]
Joining the Family
After Billy's reveal to his adoptive parents, and leaving to the Darklands, C.C. leaves the house to wander. He is spotted by Black Adam and is taken hostage. After being rescued by Billy, and almost falling to his death, Billy grants him the power of Shazam! and becomes the seventh champion of the Shazam Family.[4]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Divine Empowerment: After Billy bestowed the magic of Shazam to him, C.C. Batson gained all of the same powers as Billy. By saying the word "Shazam" he can transform into superhuman version of himself, possessing the power of a demigod.
Notes
- Clarence Charles Batson V was created by Jerry Ordway, first appearing in The Power of Shazam! (Graphic Novel). However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Clarence Charles Batson V first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Justice League (Volume 2) #8 by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank.
Related
- 13 Appearances of Clarence Charles Batson V (Prime Earth)
- 9 Images featuring Clarence Charles Batson V (Prime Earth)
- 3 Quotations by or about Clarence Charles Batson V (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Clarence Charles Batson V (Prime Earth)
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." |