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Ibac the First was a terrible barbarian and plunderer 4,000 years ago, having taken over Kahndaq.
History
Origins
While he attempted to enslave its people, one of them was gifted with the powers of Shazam and became the hero Black Adam. Opposing Ibac, as the legend goes, Black Adam turned Ibac to stone, restoring rule to the people of Kahndaq.
Return
Ibac was restored to life 200 years later and empowered by the Circle of Crows to attack Adam and he ambushed him in his personal retreat were he bound and stabbed him so that Lord Mereruka could extort from him the title of pharao but Mereruka irritated by Ibac's behavior sent him away. After Adam got free he searched for Ibac for twelve days but found no traces of him.[1]
Modern Times
Ibac was later restored to life thanks to a curse, each generation a fatherless child would become Ibac's unwilling host, to be called upon when needed. Hamid Stanli was Ibac's host in the 21st century and was found by Oni Grace, who brought him in front of Black Adam. Stanli admitted of carrying Ibac's spirit and Adam attacked him, forcing Stanli to call upo Ibac. Ibac appared and after attacking Adam immediately berated him for falling in such an obvious trap and for holding on to his throne. He admitted his sins and asked Adam to let go of his rage but was interrupted by Malik White who attacked him. Ibac quickly recovered and dealt with Malik before depowering Adam with his magical whip. He then run away, telling Adam not to come looking for him and to leave him with his regrets.[2]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Power of IBAC: Ibac was bestowed vast magical power by the Circle of Crows to oppose Mighty Adam.[1]
- Terror of Ivan the Terrible[2]
- Cunning of Cesare Borgia: Ibac was temporarily stunned by a blast of lighting from Malik White but quickly recovered without sing of harm.[2]
- Size Alteration: While in superpowered form Ibac becomes way larger than a common human.[1]
- Fierceness of Attila the Hun: Ibac has vast superhuman strength, easily able to overpower Adam in his human form and lift large rock fragments.[1] He also displayed enough physical might to hurt Adam in his superpowered form and effortlessly throw a car at Malik White.[2]
- Cruelty of Caligula[2]
Weaknesses
- Power Limitation: Ibac can manifest himself only when called upon.[2]
Paraphernalia
Weapons
- Lash of the Oppressor: Ibac carries a magical whip capable of absorbing the magical lighting that triggers Adam's transformations, the whip can then be used to revert Adam to his human form.[2]
Related
- 12 Appearances of Ibac the First (Prime Earth)
- 2 Images featuring Ibac the First (Prime Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Ibac the First (Prime Earth)
- Character Gallery: Ibac the First (Prime Earth)
Footnotes