Black Adam, whose real name is , was born thousands of years ago in the fictional Middle Eastern nation of Kahndaq .
Born as a slave, Adam gained the powers of the gods to liberate his people from tyranny. His path to darkness often stems from the tragic loss of his family, leading to a brutal "eye for an eye" brand of justice.
By shouting the word "SHAZAM!" , he transforms into an immortal being. Unlike his rival Shazam (Billy Batson), Adam's powers are derived from Egyptian deities : S tamina of S hu H euru (Speed of Horus) A mon (Strength) Z ehuti (Wisdom of Thoth) A ten (Power) M ehen (Courage) Recommended Reading & Products
For those looking to dive into his comic book history, the following collections are highly recommended by critics and available at retailers like Barnes & Noble and Books A Million . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Black Adam Vol. 1
Black Adam, whose real name is , was born thousands of years ago in the fictional Middle Eastern nation of Kahndaq .
Born as a slave, Adam gained the powers of the gods to liberate his people from tyranny. His path to darkness often stems from the tragic loss of his family, leading to a brutal "eye for an eye" brand of justice.
By shouting the word "SHAZAM!" , he transforms into an immortal being. Unlike his rival Shazam (Billy Batson), Adam's powers are derived from Egyptian deities : S tamina of S hu H euru (Speed of Horus) A mon (Strength) Z ehuti (Wisdom of Thoth) A ten (Power) M ehen (Courage) Recommended Reading & Products
For those looking to dive into his comic book history, the following collections are highly recommended by critics and available at retailers like Barnes & Noble and Books A Million . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Black Adam Vol. 1



