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    Billy Batson

    Character » Billy Batson appears in 2499 issues.

    The original Captain Marvel, deemed worthy of becoming the champion of the ancient Wizard Mamaragan, whenever he utters the word "Shazam", young Billy Batson is struck by a magical thunderbolt and gains vast divine powers and abilities, transforming him into Magic's Champion, the World's Mightiest Mortal, Shazam!

    "captain marvel is much more powerful then superman!!!"

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    i was reading injustice gods year 4 and in the latest chapter it was shown that Hercules one shot both wonderwoman and superman where as get defeated by captain marvel

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    I JUST read that issue but idk if super fans will accept it. this was the most respectful show of billy ive seen in years

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    #3  Edited By vasu12360

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    Well this is the non-52 version, this is friggin Captain Marvel Shazam, not the new, "living lightning" one, who doesn't have the powers of the gods. Captain Marvel was always a physical match for Superman and lacks his vulnerability to magic. Hercules is a god in that book, so his powers must be magically based largely, hence Superman's weakness to it. Also since it's not new 52, Wonderwoman isn't as strong (not beast mode bracelets to take off) and isn't the god of war herself.

    The original Captain Marvel, like many top tier heroes, is only limited by the writer. He can outrun the Flash, pick up infinity with Superman, outslug Superman, or go toe to toe with the Spectre, if the writer wills it.

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    #6  Edited By julez4001

    Hercules is a god in that book, so his powers must be magically based largely, hence Superman's weakness to it.

    To a certain point maybe, but Hercules is that damn strong. Everything has to be magic this and that to Superman fans.

    Kal can get knock out by pure force.
    I saw no lightning charged fist as they loved to point out.

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    It doesn't mean he's stronger, it is just the plot.

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