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Summary
When give way over the eternal argument of DC power rankings and who circumvent whom , the Champion ofShazamstands out as an underrated rival toSuperman . While they share fantastically similar power , Superman ’s vulnerability to magic give Shazam the edge - and a new update to the case of all magic in the DCU now tilt the scale heavily in Shazam ’s favor .
Josie Campbell , Mike Norton , and Emanuela Lupacchino’sShazam!#12 uncover that the crack in reality that Shazam - now also known as " the Captain " - has been fighting have in reality been cause by his human alter - ego , Billy Batson . sure as shooting enough , when Billy is face with the fact that his birth mother went on to have a sodding life with another child after abandon him , his torment causes reality to shatter all around him .
This is because , as the Captain explains , " The magic of [ The Rock of ] timelessness reacts … to what Billy feels . " In other lyric , the magical center of the DCU ’s full superpower is directly unleash by Billy ’s emotions .
Shazam ’s most shameful injury was grisly proof even he can be anguish , but what bump next raise his invulnerability trumps Superman ’s .
Shazam Is Stronger Than Superman Thanks to Billy Batson’s New Powers
Superman’s Weakness to Magic Puts Him at a Massive Disadvantage
While arguably less well - known than his contention with Batman , Superman ’s rivalry with Shazamhas often been one of DC ’s closest contests . Shazam is arguably Superman ’s closest opposite number in damage of superpowers , but the vulnerabilities he displays as Billy Batson have led to him being manipulated by nefarious characters into fighting with Superman . Perhaps the most famous deterrent example of this takes place in Mark Waid and Alex Ross ’s classic 1997 miniseries , Kingdom Come , in which Superman must break off a mind - controlled Shazam from stir up a superhero state of war .
While Superman is less prone to manipulation than Shazam , Shazam ’s advantage is the magical natureof his powers . In an endeavour to equilibrise Superman ’s abilities , modern comics frequently picture him as vulnerable to magical energies and influences . This can be clearly seen inAction Comics#1061 , when Bizarro ( Superman ’s opposite ) unleash a titanic magical flak against all of Metropolis ; Bizarro ’s phylogenetic relation for thaumaturgy is directly reverse to Superman ’s weakness to magic , and the magnitude of Bizarro ’s spell showsjust how poorly Superman fares against the supernatural .
Action Comics # 1061 by Jason Aaron , John Timms , Rex Locus , and Dave Sharpe launch the three - part " I , Bizarro " bow , which is usable now from DC Comics .
Shazam!#12 Decisively Settles the Shazam/Superman Debate
Billy Batson Is Literally Leaking Magic
Shazam#12 tilts the scale so hard in Shazam ’s favour that Superman ca n’t compete . The Rock of Eternity is the informant of all magic in the DCU;this issue proves that Billy is a verbatim conduit for the Rock even without using the powerfulness of Shazam , and his emotion are enough to let loose witching get-up-and-go so solid it fractures realism . While Superman and his sept have essay capable of punching through dimensional barriers , the effortless way in which Billy channel the Rock ’s powers coupled with the Man of Steel ’s exposure to magic mean thatSuperman is simply no match .
Billy Batson has unbelievable potential as he get wind to treat the godlike power of his alter - ego ; now , he must larn to see the unbelievable magical king he has through his association to the Rock of Eternity . Supermanmay be the moral rock of the DC Universe , but even he ca n’t vie with the storey of power Shazam is now subject of unleashing - and that meansShazamis now by all odds and definitively the superior in their classic contention .
Shazam!#12is useable now from DC Comics .
SHAZAM ! # 12 ( 2024 )
Originally jazz as Captain Marvel , the magical protagonist Shazam is a DC Comics superhero who gains his office from various mythological figures : Solomon ’s wisdom , Hercules ' persuasiveness , Atlas ' stamina , Zeus ' power , Achilles ' courage , and Mercury ’s speed . When tyke Billy Batson utters the idiomatic expression " Shazam , " he transforms into an adult superhero with these meld abilities . Shazam fights villains alongside the Marvel Family , body forth the ideals of heroism , justice , and conjuration in the DC Universe .
The icon who launched the intact world of superheroes , the last son of Krypton escaped his dying human race to crash commonwealth on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent . The world knows him better as Superman , the Man of Steel , the leader of the Justice League , and the most well - known hero in the DC Comics Universe . Blessed with the powers of a demigod , Kal - El of Krypton push enemies both belittled and cosmic in his endless pursuit of Sojourner Truth , justice , and a better tomorrow .
Originally known as Captain Marvel, the magical champion Shazam is a DC Comics superhero who gains his powers from various mythological figures: Solomon’s wisdom, Hercules' strength, Atlas' stamina, Zeus' power, Achilles' courage, and Mercury’s speed. When child Billy Batson utters the phrase “Shazam,” he transforms into an adult superhero with these combined abilities. Shazam fights villains alongside the Marvel Family, embodying the ideals of heroism, justice, and magic in the DC Universe.
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
