Captain Marvel of Earth-S
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[[Image:Bluecheese.jpg|thumb|All New Collectors' Edition No. C-58: Superman Vs. Captain Marvel]] | [[Image:Bluecheese.jpg|thumb|All New Collectors' Edition No. C-58: Superman Vs. Captain Marvel]] | ||
| − | + | '''Captain Marvel of Earth-S''' | |
| − | His | + | When the young boy [[Billy Batson of Earth-S|Billy Batson]] says the name of the ancient wizard [[Shazam of Earth-S|Shazam]], he is transformed into the mighty Captain Marvel (first appearance: Whiz Comics No. 2, Feb 1940: "Introducing Captain Marvel"). Captain Marvel is the greatest hero on [[Earth-S]]. Captain Marvel's nicknames include "The World's Mightiest Mortal" and "The Big Red Cheese". Captain Marvel is part of the [[Marvel Family of Earth-S|Marvel Family]] along with [[Captain Marvel, Jr. of Earth-S|Captain Marvel, Jr.]], [[Mary Marvel of Earth-S|Mary Marvel]], [[Uncle Marvel of Earth-S|Uncle Marvel]], and [[Hoppy the Marvel Bunny]]. His greatest enemies include [[Dr. Sivana of Earth-S|Dr. Sivana]], [[Mr. Mind of Earth-S|Mr. Mind]] and [[Black Adam of Earth-S|Black Adam]]. |
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| + | Captain Marvel derives his powers from the following gods and heroes: | ||
*'''S'''olomon: Wisdom | *'''S'''olomon: Wisdom | ||
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*'''A'''chilles: Courage | *'''A'''chilles: Courage | ||
*'''M'''ercury: Speed | *'''M'''ercury: Speed | ||
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== Captain Marvel has appeared in the following Superman Tales == | == Captain Marvel has appeared in the following Superman Tales == | ||
| − | '''With [[Superman]] of Earth-1''' | + | '''With [[Superman]] of [[Earth-1]]''' |
*(All New Collectors Edition No. C-58, May 1978 "When Earths Collide!") | *(All New Collectors Edition No. C-58, May 1978 "When Earths Collide!") | ||
*(DCCP No. 33, May 1981 "Man and Supermarvel!") | *(DCCP No. 33, May 1981 "Man and Supermarvel!") | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Marvel_%28DC_Comics%29 Wikipedia article on Captain Marvel] | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Marvel_%28DC_Comics%29 Wikipedia article on Captain Marvel] |
| − | + | *[http://marvelfamily.com/WhosWho/whoswho.asp?castid=1 Cap's entry at the Marvel Family Web] | |
| − | [http://marvelfamily.com/WhosWho/whoswho.asp?castid=1 Cap's entry at the Marvel Family Web] | + | |
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Revision as of 02:35, 21 July 2007
Captain Marvel of Earth-S
When the young boy Billy Batson says the name of the ancient wizard Shazam, he is transformed into the mighty Captain Marvel (first appearance: Whiz Comics No. 2, Feb 1940: "Introducing Captain Marvel"). Captain Marvel is the greatest hero on Earth-S. Captain Marvel's nicknames include "The World's Mightiest Mortal" and "The Big Red Cheese". Captain Marvel is part of the Marvel Family along with Captain Marvel, Jr., Mary Marvel, Uncle Marvel, and Hoppy the Marvel Bunny. His greatest enemies include Dr. Sivana, Mr. Mind and Black Adam.
Captain Marvel derives his powers from the following gods and heroes:
- Solomon: Wisdom
- Hercules: Strength
- Atlas: Stamina
- Zeus: Power
- Achilles: Courage
- Mercury: Speed
Captain Marvel has appeared in the following Superman Tales
- (All New Collectors Edition No. C-58, May 1978 "When Earths Collide!")
- (DCCP No. 33, May 1981 "Man and Supermarvel!")
- (DCCP No. 34, Jun 1981 "The Beast-Man That Shouted "Hate" at the Heart of the U.N.!")
- (DCCP No. 49, Sep 1982 "Black Adam!")
- (DCCPA No. 3, 1984 "With One Magic Word")
- (Act No. 583, Sep 1986 "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?")
