The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... SHAZAM and Black Adam

Straight from the Rock of Eternity, it’s the Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to the two champions of SHAZAM; Captain Marvel and Black Adam!

Orphan teen Billy Batson descends into the subway one night and discovers a secret portal to the Rock of Eternity, a place of magic power where an ancient wizard resides. Seeing that Billy is courageous and pure of heart, the wizard grants Billy the power to transform into a superhero by saying his name "SHAZAM!", giving him the attributes of six mythic figures.

In ancient times, Teth-Adam of Khandaq was granted divine powers by the wizard Shazam, giving him the attributes of six Egyptian gods. After the death of his wife and sons, Teth-Adam sought vengeance and abused his powers, leading the Wizard to imprison him in a tomb forever. Awakened in the modern day, Teth-Adam comes into conflict with the current champion of Shazam, Billy Batson, and continues to carry out his eye-for-an-eye style of justice as Black Adam!

Updated August 21, 2024
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Shazam! : the greatest stories ever told
Paper Book
An earth-shattering volume collecting stories from Whiz Comics #2,Captain Marvel Adventures #1,137,148, Marvel Family #21, 85, Shazam! #1, 14, DC Comics Presents Annual #3, Superman #276, L.E.G.I.O.N. '91 #31, Power of SHAZAM! #33 and Adventures in the DC Universe #5.
Shazam! : power of hope
Dini, Paul
Paper Book
In a personal story told from the hero's point of view, both young Billy Batson and his alter ego, Captain Marvel, devote themselves to keeping hope alive by granting the requests of a local hospital's children--in a sense, making their wishes come true. From the fan-favorite...
Shazam! : the golden age of the world's mightiest mortal
Kidd, Chip.
Paper Book
Shazam made his debut in Whiz Comics in 1940, and outsold his biggest competitor, Superman, by 14 million copies a month. It wasn't long before a variety of merchandise was licensed--secret decoders, figurines, buttons, paper rockets, tin toys, puzzles, costumes--and a fan club was created to...
Legends
Ostrander, John
Paper Book
In the aftermath of the Crisis, experience the first major crossover after CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS with veteran writers John Ostrander (SUICIDE SQUAD) and Len Wein (SWAMP THING), along with superstar artists John Byrne (SUPERMAN) and Karl Kesel (HARLEY QUINN)! Out of the ashes of the...
Superman/Shazam! : first thunder
Winick, Judd
Paper Book
Witness the thunderous first meeting of the Last Son of Krypton, Superman and Earth's Mightiest Mortal, Shazam in the acclaimed Superman/Shazam!: First Thunder, now collected in this hardcover deluxe edition. While Superman must stop members of a cult from stealing an...
Formerly known as the Justice League
Giffen, Keith.
Paper Book
Combining sarcastic dialogue with incredible action, this title is a hilarious comedy of errors and adventure.
The trials of Shazam! : the complete series
Winick, Judd
Paper Book
Billy Batson is Shazam no more! Enter Freddy Freeman who seeks to prove to the gods that he is worthy to be their champion and wield the power of Shazam! The powerful wizard Shazam has been destroyed, and his vast responsibility for presiding over the realm of all magic has been...
Shazam! the monster society of evil
Smith, Jeff
Paper Book
Young orphan Billy Batson finds himself wielding truly amazing magic powers--just in time to face an invasion of alien and earthly monsters! All he has to do is say the magic word- Shazam! When Billy Batson follows a mysterious stranger onto the subway, he never imagines he's...
Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! Family affair
Kunkel, Mike.
Paper Book
With one magic word...Shazam!...young Billy Batson is transformed into the World's Mightiest Mortal-a full-size superhero blessed with incredible powers! The wisdom of Solomon The strength of Hercules The stamina of Atlas The power of Zeus The courage of...
Shazam! : origins
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
Young orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but he's far from the ideal child. Brash and rude, Billy is a troubled teen who just can't seem to find a calling. But after a fateful night on a subway car, that all will change. Brought to the feet of the magical wizard Shazam...
Justice League. Volume 6, Injustice league
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
SUPER VILLAINS TOOK OVER THE EARTH.  AND IT TOOK A SUPER VILLAIN TO TAKE IT BACK.   When the extradimensional evildoers called the Crime Syndicate invaded our world, they took down the heroes of the Justice League in seconds. Only an alliance of criminals -- led by Lex...
Justice League. Volume 7, Darkseid war part 1
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
The Justice League came together to stop the forces of Darkseid from destroying Earth five years ago. Now the ruler of Apokolips returns, but sets his sites on the world-shattering Anti-Monitor. Will the combined might of the Justice League be enough to protect the Earth from the collateral as Gods...
Justice League, Darkseid war : power of the gods
Tomasi, Peter
Paper Book
From the pages of Geoff Johns's best-selling storyline in JUSTICE LEAGUE, it's the Justice League like you've never seen them before--with the power of gods!   The greatest evil in the universe has been wiped out. Darkseid, lord of Apokolips, is dead. But the death of a god carries...
Justice League. Volume 8, Part 2Darkseid war
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
Darkseid is dead! In the midst of the Lord of Apokolips being slain at the hands of the Anti-Monitor, the Justice League has inherited the power of the Gods! Batman, Superman, The Flash, Shazam and Green Lantern have been transformed into omnipotent deities, but even when equipped with such power,...
Shazam! and the seven magic lands
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
Legendary comics writer Geoff Johns continues his modern reimagining of Shazam following the hit 2019 Warner Bros. movie starring Zachary Levi. In these stories, after a stop at the mysterious subway location of the Rock of Eternity, source of his mighty powers, Shazam and his...
Shazam! : to hell and back
Sheridan, Tim (Screenwriter)
Paper Book
Shazam! is back in his most bizarre and outrageous adventure yet-as he heads to the underworld to retrieve the Rock of Eternity! Billy Batson came to Titans Academy looking for answers. Why was the rest of his adopted family cut off from the power of Shazam? Why are his...
Teen Titans Academy Vol. 1: X Marks His Spot
Sheridan, Tim.
Paper Book
Welcome to Teen Titans Academy! Class is in session at the newest school for young heroes. Packed with a new and untested crop of superpowered teens, the Academy's latest recruits include an Australian speedster, a trio of Goth(am) teens obsessed with Batman, an intelligent...
The Multiversity
Morrison, Grant
Paper Book
Now in paperback! The biggest adventure in DC's history is here! Join visionary writer Grant Morrison, today's most talented artists, and a cast of unforgettable heroes from 52 alternative Earths of the DC Multiverse! Prepare to meet the Vampire League of Earth-43, the Justice Riders of Earth-18,...
Convergence. Book two Infinite earths
Jurgens, Dan.
Paper Book
"Starring the characters from CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, this CONVERGENCE tie-in title features heroes and villains from the 1970s and 1980s, as they fight for the right for their Earths to liveaor die! Today's best creators, including Jeff Parker, Brian Buccellato and Simon Oliver, join some of the...
Absolute Justice
Krueger, Jim.
Paper Book
Written by Alex Ross & Jim Krueger Art by Alex Ross & Doug Braithwaite Cover by Alex Ross The spectactular 12-issue series by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Doug Braithwaite is collected in this amazing, oversized, slipcased Absolute edition. The members of the Justice League of America are about to...
Justice League the Worlds Greatest Superheroes by Alex Ross and Paul Dini
Dini, P.
Paper Book
DC Comics proudly presents the acclaimed run on Justice League from the Eisner Award-winning team of artist Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini! Between 1998 and 2003, Dini, the Emmy Award-winning producer of Batman Beyond and The New Batman/Superman Adventures, joined forces with the...
Black Adam/JSA. Black reign
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
Black Adam brings old world justice to Kahndaq as Hawkman seizes control of the JSA and brings them to the turbulent Middle East for an epic battle! A thrilling collection of your favorite tales featuring Black Adam and the JSA! Black Adam/JSA- Black Reign collects JSA<...
Black Adam : rise and fall of an empire
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
Following the events of INFINITE CRISIS was a year without Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman...so who will rise to power in the DC Universe? Weaving together tales of a world after the Infinite Crisis, Black Adam- Rise and Fall of an Empire follows Teth-Adam, better known...
Black Adam : the dark age
Tomasi, Peter
Paper Book
With the power of the gods stripped from him, Teth-Adam is on a quest to find both the magical word that will restore him as Black Adam and the one thing that has always kept his heart from turning completely black with rage-his deceased wife. Black Adam is a man responsible for...
Justice Society of America - Black Adam and Isis
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
Written by GEOFF JOHNS & JERRY ORDWAY Art by DALE EAGLESHAM, JERRY ORDWAY and others Cover by ALEX ROSS The world's first super-team reunites to fight their old foe Black Adam and his super-powered "family" in this collection of stories from issues #23-28, including Geoff Johns's final tales for the...
Forever Evil
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
The Justice League is DEAD! And the villains shall INHERIT the Earth! In a flash of light, the world's most powerful heroes vanish as the Crime Syndicate arrives from Earth-3! As this evil version of the Justice League takes over the DC Universe, no one stands in the way of them and complete...
Dark nights : metal
Snyder, Scott
Paper Book
The Dark Multiverse is coming, and nothing will ever be the same! Now in paperback, one of the biggest events in DC history is here in the shocking, action-packed epic Dark Nights- Metal from critically acclaimed author Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, reuniting after their smash-hit...
Doomsday clock : the complete collection
Johns, Geoff
Paper Book
NOTHING EVER REALLY ENDS. The world of Watchmen collides with the DC Universe in a story that rewrites the past, present, and future of comics! Dr. Manhattan, a near-omnipotent being from the Watchmen universe, has been using his powers to rewrite the DC Universe--reshaping some...
Absolute Kingdom Come (New Edition)
Waid, Mark
Paper Book
DC Comics Absolute Editions set the standard for the highest quality, most in-depth presentation of classic graphic novels. Each oversized volume is presented in a slipcase and includes unique additional material making each Absolute Edition a cornerstone of any serious comic collection. The latest...
Future state : Suicide Squad
Thompson, Robbie
Paper Book
In a world devoid of superheroes and ravaged by extinction, the stakes are high, dire consequences are imminent, and several questions remain unanswered. Billy Batson made a deal with the devil and has to uncover who is now controlling the Mightiest Mortal's power to wreak havoc....
Infinite frontier
Williamson, Joshua
Paper Book
The next phase of the DC Universe begins here! Dark Nights- Death Metal presented the darkest threats of the Multiverse. DC Future State revealed what may lie ahead. Now it's time to look into the Infinite Frontier of the present-day DC Universe. When...
Justice League. Endless winter
Lanning, Andy
Paper Book
"You can't bury the past forever..." There's an extinction-level storm wreaking havoc on the entirety of Earth, and the Justice League finds themselves fighting a literal force of nature! Enter the Frost King, a monster mad with power, with an ice army at his command! What...
Theogany
Priest, Christopher J.
Paper Book
One of the world's foremost wielders of magic, Black Adam has been both hero and villain over a life that's spanned thousands of years. Thousands of years before Billy Batson became a magically-empowered hero, the wizard Shazam selected another champion. Teth-Adam or "Mighty Adam...
Knight Terrors: Terror Titans
Waid, Mark
Paper Book
Horror devastates the DC Universe, and this volume details how the Titans, Shazam, Black Adam, Angel Breaker, and Ravager navigate the terror of the Nightmare Realm! In Knight Terrors, DC's heroes are taken past the land of the living, beyond the land of the dead, and directly to...
Black Adam : the Justice Society files
Scott, Cavan
Paper Book
One of the world's foremost wielders of magic, Black Adam has been both hero and villain over a life that's spanned thousands of years. But where does that leave him in the fight for justice? Including the tales of Black Adam - The Justice Society Files- Hawkman #1,...
Justice League Vol. 1: Prisms
Marquez, David
Paper Book
Meet the New Justice League- Batman, Superman, the Flash, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, Hippolyta, Naomi, and Black Adam! Writer Brian Michael Bendis reunites with artist David Marquez (Miles Morales- The Ultimate Spider-Man, Iron Man, Batman/Superman) for a new, star...
Justice League. Volume 2, United order
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
Introducing...the United! This all-new all-star group of alien warriors represents all voices in the newly formed United Planets. A galactic Justice League, if you will. The first Legion of Super-Heroes? Sort of. The United comes to the new Justice League for help because the...
Justice League Vol. 3: Leagues of Chaos
Bendis, Brian Michael
Paper Book
Introducing...the United! This all-new all-star group of alien warriors represents all voices in the newly formed United Planets. A galactic Justice League, if you will. The first Legion of Super-Heroes? Sort of. The United comes to the new Justice League for help because the...
Dark crisis on infinite earths
Williamson, Joshua
Paper Book
The Justice League are dead. Can a new generation of heroes save the Multiverse? DC's latest Crisis saga is the epic event years in the making! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Justice League are dead. The remaining heroes are left to protect the world...

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