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Creation & Design

The Seven Sins were created as embodiments of the seven deadly sins in various mythologies and religious texts, adapted into the comic book universe to serve as antagonists.

Early Years

Initially introduced as adversaries to the Justice League, the Seven Sins have been depicted in various storylines, often representing the darker aspects of humanity.

Character Development

Over the years, the Seven Sins have evolved from mere antagonists to complex representations of human flaws, often explored in various storylines that delve into morality and the human condition.

Cultural Reception

The Seven Sins have been received as compelling representations of human vice, often used to explore deeper themes in storytelling.

Character Details

Real Name:
The Seven Sins
Aliases:
The Seven Deadly Sins
Species:
Supernatural Entities
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Justice League, Various Villains
Abilities:
Manipulation of human emotions, Supernatural powers
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Whiz Comics #1

Fawcett ⋅ 1940

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Whiz Comics #1
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Captain Marvel, later renamed Shazam

1st appearance of the Wizard Shazam

1st appearance of Dr. Sivana, a scientific genius and the archenemy of Captain Marvel

1st appearance of Ibis the Invincible and Spy Smasher

1st team appearance of the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man, later renamed the Seven Deadly Sins

While not a precise swipe of Action Comics #1 artwork, this cover and other aspects of Captain Marvel led to DC (formerly National) filing a lawsuit against Fawcett for Captain Marvel too closely resembling Superman

Premiere issue of the series though the copyright notes read issue #2

There exists a scarce Ashcan edition of this issue

Justice League #0

DC ⋅ 2012

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Justice League #0
 
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1st cameo team appearance by the Seven Sins in the modern age

Justice League #18

DC ⋅ 2013

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Justice League #18
 
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1st full appearance of the Seven Sins in the Modern Age, introduced to Shazam by Doctor Sivana

This is the post-flashpoint version of the Seven Sins first introduced in Whiz Comics #2 (Golden Age)

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