Captain Marvel of Earth-S

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All New Collectors' Edition No. C-58: Superman Vs. Captain Marvel

When the young boy Billy Batson says the name of the ancient wizard Shazam, he is transformed into the mighty Captain Marvel. Captain Marvel is the Mightest Mortal of Earth-S and its greatest hero! Captain Marvel's nickname is "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 powers include:

  • Solomon: Wisdom
  • Hercules: Strength
  • Atlas: Stamina
  • Zeus: Power
  • Achilles: Courage
  • Mercury: Speed

First Appearance: Whiz Comics No. 2, Feb 1940: "Introducing Captain Marvel".

Captain Marvel has appeared in the following Superman Tales

With Superman of Earth-1

  • (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?")

External Links

Wikipedia article on Captain Marvel

Cap's entry at the Marvel Family Web

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