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Black Adam

Black Adam

Creation & Design

Black Adam was created as a villain for Captain Marvel (now known as Shazam) and was designed to be a dark reflection of the hero.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain in the 1940s, Black Adam's character evolved over the decades, transitioning from a straightforward antagonist to a more complex anti-hero.

Character Development

Over the years, Black Adam has evolved from a mere villain to a character with depth, often portrayed as a ruler with a strong sense of justice for his homeland, Kahndaq.

Cultural Reception

Black Adam has received a mixed to positive reception, with fans appreciating his complexity and moral ambiguity.

Character Details

Real Name:

Teth-Adam

Aliases:

Black Adam, Mister Adam

Species:

Human

Gender:

Male

Affiliations:

Injustice Society, Justice Society of America, Legion of Doom

Abilities:

Superhuman strength, Speed, Flight, Magic manipulation

Equipment:

Magic lightning bolt

Weight:

250lbs

Height:

6' 3"

Eye Color:

yellow

Hair Color:

black

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Marvel Family #1

Fawcett ⋅ 1945

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$33k

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1st appearance and origin of Black Adam, an Egyptian prince named Teth-Adam who was first granted powers by the wizard Shazam though it corrupted him

Origin of The Marvel Family: Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Junior, Mary Marvel and Uncle Marvel

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1st appearance and origin of Black Adam, an Egyptian prince named Teth-Adam who was first granted powers by the wizard Shazam though it corrupted him

Origin of The Marvel Family: Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Junior, Mary Marvel and Uncle Marvel

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Unofficial cover appearance of Black Adam and the Marvel Family with a text article about the characters’ history by Roy Thomas, one year prior to his first published comic written for Marvel

eBay listings refer to this issue as Black Adam's first appearance since the Golden Age but this publication was a fan-made magazine (fanzine)

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Unofficial cover appearance of Black Adam and the Marvel Family with a text article about the characters’ history by Roy Thomas, one year prior to his first published comic written for Marvel

eBay listings refer to this issue as Black Adam's first appearance since the Golden Age but this publication was a fan-made magazine (fanzine)

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Reprint of The Marvel Family #1 (1945), the first appearance of Black Adam

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Reprint of The Marvel Family #1 (1945), the first appearance of Black Adam

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2nd appearance of Black Adam in an original story

There was a fanzine published prior to this issue called Alter Ego where Black Adam appears on the cover but the interior is a text article recapping the Marvel Family and Black Adam though it is historically interesting as it was written by prominent Marvel writer Roy Thomas before his tenure at Marvel began

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2nd appearance of Black Adam in an original story

There was a fanzine published prior to this issue called Alter Ego where Black Adam appears on the cover but the interior is a text article recapping the Marvel Family and Black Adam though it is historically interesting as it was written by prominent Marvel writer Roy Thomas before his tenure at Marvel began

All-New Collectors' Edition #58

DC ⋅ 1978

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All-New Collectors' Edition #58

DC ⋅ 1978

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First battle of Superman vs Shazam

First meeting and battle of Superman vs Black Adam - Black Adam disguised as Shazam

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First battle of Superman vs Shazam

First meeting and battle of Superman vs Black Adam - Black Adam disguised as Shazam

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4th appearance of Black Adam in an original story

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4th appearance of Black Adam in an original story

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Team-up of Superman and Shazam vs Black Adam

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Team-up of Superman and Shazam vs Black Adam

JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1

DC ⋅ 1999

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JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1

DC ⋅ 1999

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1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders

Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds

Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher

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1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders

Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds

Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher

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1st appearance of Black Adam's family, as ghosts: Shiruta (wife), Gon and Hurut (sons)

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1st appearance of Black Adam's family, as ghosts: Shiruta (wife), Gon and Hurut (sons)

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1st appearance of Adrianna Tomaz, later becomes Isis, Black Adam's wife

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1st appearance of Adrianna Tomaz, later becomes Isis, Black Adam's wife

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1st appearance of the second Isis, becomes Black Adam's wife and part of the Black Marvel Family

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1st appearance of the second Isis, becomes Black Adam's wife and part of the Black Marvel Family

Justice Society of America #1

DC ⋅ 2007

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1st appearance of Cyclone, Maxine Hunkel, previously Red Tornado

1st appearance of Liberty Belle

1st cameo appearance of Tomcat the son of Wildcat, Ted Grant

1st cover appearance of Citizen Steel, Nathan Heywood, on the cover only

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1st appearance of Cyclone, Maxine Hunkel, previously Red Tornado

1st appearance of Liberty Belle

1st cameo appearance of Tomcat the son of Wildcat, Ted Grant

1st cover appearance of Citizen Steel, Nathan Heywood, on the cover only

Black Adam: The Dark Age #1

DC ⋅ 2007

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First solo series featuring Black Adam

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First solo series featuring Black Adam

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Variant cover art by Alex Ross

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Variant cover art by Alex Ross

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Cover art by Doug Mahnke depicting Black Adam versus Hawkman

Part three of Black Adam: The Dark Age

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Cover art by Doug Mahnke depicting Black Adam versus Hawkman

Part three of Black Adam: The Dark Age

Justice Society of America #23

DC ⋅ 2009

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Justice Society of America #23

DC ⋅ 2009

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1st cameo appearance of Mary Marvel as a member of the Black Marvel family

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1st cameo appearance of Mary Marvel as a member of the Black Marvel family

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Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz featuring Black Adam

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Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz featuring Black Adam

Justice League #19

DC ⋅ 2013

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Origin of Black Adam

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Origin of Black Adam

Justice League #59

DC ⋅ 2021

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1st appearance of Brutus, a cosmic-powered threat from Naomi's homeworld

New roster Justice League: Superman, Batman, Black Adam, Hawkgirl, Naomi, Hippolyta, Black Canary, Green Arrow, Aquaman

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1st appearance of Brutus, a cosmic-powered threat from Naomi's homeworld

New roster Justice League: Superman, Batman, Black Adam, Hawkgirl, Naomi, Hippolyta, Black Canary, Green Arrow, Aquaman

Black Adam #1

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DC ⋅ 2022

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1st appearance of Malik, later becomes White Adam, successor to Black Adam

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1st appearance of Malik, later becomes White Adam, successor to Black Adam

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Marvel Family #1	Fawcett	$3.3k	$9.8k	$33k
Alter Ego #7	Alter Ego	$70	$220	$700
Shazam #8	DC	$9	$20	$90
Shazam #28	DC	$30	$100	$325
All-New Collectors' Edition #58	DC	$10	$30	$100
World's Finest Comics #264	DC	$1	$2	$10
DC Comics Presents #49	DC	$8	$25	$75
JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1	DC	$2	$8	$20
JSA #44	DC	$1	$2	$3
52 #3	DC	$1	$2	$3
52 #12	DC	$1	$2	$10
Justice Society of America #1	DC	$2	$8	$20
Black Adam: The Dark Age #1	DC	$1	$2	$8
Black Adam: The Dark Age #1	DC	$5	$15	$50
Black Adam: The Dark Age #3	DC	$1	$2	$3
Justice Society of America #23	DC	$1	$2	$5
DC Universe: Legacies #9	DC	$9	$35	$90
Justice League #19	DC	$1	$2	$3
Justice League #59	DC	$1	$2	$5
Black Adam #1	DC	$1	$2	$4

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Creation & Design

Early Years

Character Development

Cultural Reception

Character Details

Marvel Family #1

Fawcett ⋅ 1945

Marvel Family #1

Fawcett ⋅ 1945

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Black Adam, an Egyptian prince named Teth-Adam who was first granted powers by the wizard Shazam though it corrupted him

Origin of The Marvel Family: Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Junior, Mary Marvel and Uncle Marvel

Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Black Adam, an Egyptian prince named Teth-Adam who was first granted powers by the wizard Shazam though it corrupted him

Origin of The Marvel Family: Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Junior, Mary Marvel and Uncle Marvel

Alter Ego #7

Alter Ego ⋅ 1964

Alter Ego #7

Alter Ego ⋅ 1964

Key Facts

Unofficial cover appearance of Black Adam and the Marvel Family with a text article about the characters’ history by Roy Thomas, one year prior to his first published comic written for Marvel

eBay listings refer to this issue as Black Adam's first appearance since the Golden Age but this publication was a fan-made magazine (fanzine)

Key Facts

Unofficial cover appearance of Black Adam and the Marvel Family with a text article about the characters’ history by Roy Thomas, one year prior to his first published comic written for Marvel

eBay listings refer to this issue as Black Adam's first appearance since the Golden Age but this publication was a fan-made magazine (fanzine)

Shazam #8

DC ⋅ 1973

Shazam #8

DC ⋅ 1973

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Reprint of The Marvel Family #1 (1945), the first appearance of Black Adam

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Reprint of The Marvel Family #1 (1945), the first appearance of Black Adam

Shazam #28

DC ⋅ 1977

Shazam #28

DC ⋅ 1977

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2nd appearance of Black Adam in an original story

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2nd appearance of Black Adam in an original story

All-New Collectors' Edition #58

DC ⋅ 1978

All-New Collectors' Edition #58

DC ⋅ 1978

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First battle of Superman vs Shazam

First meeting and battle of Superman vs Black Adam - Black Adam disguised as Shazam

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First battle of Superman vs Shazam

First meeting and battle of Superman vs Black Adam - Black Adam disguised as Shazam

World's Finest Comics #264

DC ⋅ 1980

World's Finest Comics #264

DC ⋅ 1980

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4th appearance of Black Adam in an original story

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4th appearance of Black Adam in an original story

DC Comics Presents #49

DC ⋅ 1982

DC Comics Presents #49

DC ⋅ 1982

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Team-up of Superman and Shazam vs Black Adam

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Team-up of Superman and Shazam vs Black Adam

JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1

DC ⋅ 1999

JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1

DC ⋅ 1999

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1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders

Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds

Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher

Key Facts

1st appearance of the second Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders

Death of the original Sandman, Wesley Dodds

Nuklon becomes Atom Smasher