Powers & Abilities

Shazam
The wizard's name,
SHAZAM, is an acronym with each letter standing for an Elder who grants his power to Shazam's champion. When young Billy Batson speaks the wizard's name, a magical lightning bolt from Zeus charged with the power of the Shazam Elders transforms Billy from an adolescent boy into the adult hero, Captain Marvel, empowered by the gods.
- S is for the wisdom of Solomon. The wisdom of Solomon gives Billy great knowledge as well as a photographic memory. Solomon is actually able to speak to Billy during his times of need.
- H is for the strength of Hercules, strongest of the gods. Billy is empowered with Hercules' nearly limitless superhuman-strength which is often compared to and rivals that of Superman.
- A is for the stamina of Atlas, Titan who bears the heavens on his shoulders. This means he doesn't need to sleep or eat as Captain Marvel and has virtually limitless superhuman endurance.
- Z is for the power of Zeus, most powerful of the gods. This grants Captain Marvel magic resistance and the lightning that changes Billy. He has used the lightning as a weapon before, when he dodges it - allowing it to strike an enemy.
- A is for the courage of Achilles, greatest hero of the Trojan War. This grants him an inner strength and confidence.
- M is for the speed of Mercury, swiftest of the gods. This grants Marvel his god-like speed and his power to fly. This power is also responsible for his sorcery skills.