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Creation & Design

The Marvel Family was created in the 1940s as a response to the growing popularity of superhero comics, featuring characters who could transform into powerful beings by uttering the magic word 'Shazam'.

Early Years

Initially introduced in Whiz Comics, the Marvel Family quickly gained popularity, leading to their own series and crossover appearances.

Character Development

Over the years, the Marvel Family has evolved from a simple superhero team into a complex family unit, exploring themes of responsibility, friendship, and the challenges of growing up with extraordinary powers.

Cultural Reception

The Marvel Family has been well-received, with a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim for their stories, particularly in the Golden Age of comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Billy Batson, Mary Bromfield, Freddy Freeman
First Appearance:
Captain Marvel Adventures #18
Aliases:
Shazam Family, Captain Marvel Family
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, Justice League, Teen Titans
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Speed, Flight, Magic
Equipment:
Magic lightning bolt, Shazam powers
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Captain Marvel Adventures #18
Fawcett ⋅ 1942
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Captain Marvel Adventures #18
 
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1st appearance and origin of Mary Marvel

1st appearance of the Marvel Family together in one issue: Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr.

Wow Comics #18
Fawcett ⋅ 1943
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Wow Comics #18
 
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1st appearance of Uncle Marvel, a member of the early Marvel family who didn't actually have powers

Marvel Family #1
Fawcett ⋅ 1945
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Marvel Family #1
 
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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

Shazam #1
DC ⋅ 1973
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Shazam #1
 
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DC begins publishing Shazam after licensing the Captain Marvel character from Fawcett who they had successfully sued 20 years earlier for copyright infringement due to the character's similarities to Superman

1st appearance of Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel Jr. and Mary Marvel since the Golden Age

1st appearance of Doctor Sivana and family since the Golden Age

Origin of Captain Marvel retold

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