Black Adam is a former champion of Shazam and the archnemesis of Captain Marvel.
History
Origins
Teth-Adam was a prince of Kahndaq. In the 13th Century, the wizard Shazam chose him to serve him as his champion. He served as the protector "Mighty Adam" for many years, until he grew tired of helping people and decided to rule over them instead. Earning the name "Black Adam", he conquered Kahndaq until being trapped in an amulet by the wizard.[1]
An archeologist accidently freed him and he awoke in the 21st Century. Learning the wizard had chosen a new champion, Black Adam travelled to Fawcett City to attack the superhero Captain Marvel. Teth-Adam asserted that he was the true hero, but the Captain argued heroes don't act like this. Taken aback, Adam returned to Kahndaq in hopes of seeking redemption.[1]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Divine Empowerment - All of the powers granted collection of six by gods and figures of legend either directly or through Shazam.
- Accelerated Healing
- Clairvoyance: The ability to understand situations from many angles, including future and past consequences with superhuman clarity and accuracy.
- Divine Grace: Innate luck and divine guidance that allows finesse in actions and dealings with others.
- Eidetic Memory
- Magic Resistance
- Enhanced Intellect: Intellect and wisdom are heightened to superhuman levels. This also provides great or comprehensive knowledge in many areas, including:
- Flight: The ability to hover or soar at high speed through an act of sheer will.
- Healing: The ability to use the transformative lightning to heal others or ones self instantly.
- Indomitable Will: An incredible amount of willpower that allows perseverance in overwhelming odds and seemingly unbeatable situations.
- Invulnerability
- Self-Sustenance: The ability to survive without sleep, food, water, or air.
- Superhuman Speed: The ability to run or fly at incredible rates of speed.
- Superhuman Reflexes
- Superhuman Agility
- Superhuman Stamina
- Superhuman Strength
- Teleportation: The ability to access the Rock of Eternity.
- Transformation: The ability to transform from a mortal to the entity empowered by the six.
Notes
- This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the DCAU and is an adaptation of Black Adam. The original character was created by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck and first appeared in Marvel Family #1.
Related
- 6 Appearances of Teth-Adam (DCAU)
- 2 Images featuring Teth-Adam (DCAU)
- 1 Quotations by or about Teth-Adam (DCAU)
- Character Gallery: Teth-Adam (DCAU)
Footnotes
  This character has been a member of the Justice League of America, or simply the Justice League in any of its various incarnations, sworn by a duty to act as guardians of America and the world by using their skills and/or superpowers to protect Earth from the clutches of both interstellar and domestic threats. |
 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." |
 This character is or was primarily an enemy of Captain Marvel, the Wizard Shazam, or any of the extended members of the Marvel Family. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Marvel Family Villains." |