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Creation & Design

Mary Marvel was created as a female counterpart to Captain Marvel (Shazam) and was designed to appeal to young female readers.

Early Years

Mary Batson was introduced as the sister of Billy Batson, who transforms into Captain Marvel by saying the magic word 'Shazam'. She gained her powers in a similar manner, becoming Mary Marvel.

Character Development

Over the years, Mary Marvel has evolved from a side character to a more complex figure within the DC Universe, exploring themes of identity, power, and family.

Cultural Reception

Mary Marvel has been well-received as a strong female superhero, often praised for her positive representation and empowerment.

Character Details

Real Name:
Mary Batson
First Appearance:
Captain Marvel Adventures #18
Aliases:
Mary Marvel, Mary Bromfield
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Shazam Family, Justice Society of America
Abilities:
Super strength, Flight, Magic, Invulnerability
Equipment:
Magic lightning bolt
Weight:
120lbs
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 #9
Fawcett ⋅ 1943
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Wow Comics #9
 
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Stories featuring Mary Marvel begin

Wow Comics #38
Fawcett ⋅ 1945
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Wow Comics #38
 
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Cover art by Jack Binder featuring Mary Marvel

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

Mary Marvel #5
Fawcett ⋅ 1946
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Mary Marvel #5
 
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Iconic cover art by Jack Binder

Wow Comics #51
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Fawcett ⋅ 1947
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Wow Comics #51
 
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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

Shazam #3
DC ⋅ 1973
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Shazam #3
 
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1st cover appearance of Captain Marvel Jr and Mary Marvel since the Golden Age

Power of Shazam, The #4
DC Logo ⋅ DC ⋅ 1995
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Power of Shazam, The #4
 
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DC Universe logo

Justice Society of America #23
DC ⋅ 2009
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Justice Society of America #23
 
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1st cameo appearance of Mary Marvel as a member of the Black Marvel family

Justice Society of America #24
DC ⋅ 2009
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Justice Society of America #24
 
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1st full appearance of Mary Marvel as a member of the Black Marvel family

1st appearance of King Chimera

Justice Society of America #25
DC ⋅ 2009
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Justice Society of America #25
 
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Cover art by Alex Ross featuring Mary Marvel as a member of the Black Marvel family

Justice League #8
DC ⋅ 2012
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Justice League #8
 
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1st appearance of the Marvel Family prior to the events that led to them receiving their powers

Justice League #21
DC ⋅ 2013
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Justice League #21
 
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1st team appearance of the modern Marvel Family, now known as the Shazam Family, in costume

Wonder Woman #798
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DC ⋅ 2023
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Wonder Woman #798
 
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Debut of new Wonder Woman armor

Mary Marvel claims the name Shazam

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