(Teth-Adam) is a DC Comics character who serves as a complex antihero and the ancient predecessor to the hero Shazam . Originally introduced as a supervillain in 1945, he has been redefined as a tragic protector of the fictional Middle Eastern nation, Kahndaq , who uses brutal and uncompromising methods to achieve justice. Origin and Lore
: Adam used his gifts for vengeance or global conquest, leading the wizard to banish him to the farthest reaches of space or seal him away for 5,000 years. 6.8 Black Adam
: He was originally "Mighty Adam," but the wizard renamed him "Black Adam" to reflect his corrupted soul. Powers and Abilities (Teth-Adam) is a DC Comics character who serves
mon Strength : provides god-like physical power, capable of leveling mountains. : He was originally "Mighty Adam," but the
While Shazam draws powers from Greek gods, Black Adam derives his from Egyptian deities, forming the same acronym:
: Thousands of years ago, the wizard Shazam chose Teth-Adam to be his champion in ancient Egypt/Kahndaq.
ehen Courage : provides superhuman inner strength and psychological resilience. Modern Popularity