SHAZAM ! THE ORIGINAL CAPTAIN MARVEL Captain Marvel first appeared in 1940 in Whiz Comics, courtesy of Fawcett publications. The ancient wizard Shazam gave young orphan Billy Batson the power to change into Captain Marvel by shouting Shazam . Cap's archenemy, Sivana, called him The Big Red Cheese . But soon Cap was outselling the mighty Superman, whose publishers filed a lawsuit against Fawcett ...

Welcome to the SHAZAM! Page When Billy Batson speaks the name of an ancient wizard, he is magically transformed from boy to man -- the world's mightiest mortal! These words (or something very like them) introduce modern readers to the world of SHAZAM and Captain Marvel. Table of Contents Who is SHAZAM What does SHAZAM Stand For The Marvel Family SHAZAM Villains Supporting Characters The ...