Some Of Shazam’s Powers Explained In Detail
Shazam is returning soon to the big screens with star actor Zachary Levy still playing the main character. The upcoming movie Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a continuation of the original film, Shazam!, which was released in theaters a few years ago. For many people unfamiliar with the comics, trying to understand the scope of his powers could have been overwhelming.
From his crazy speed to massive strength, Shazam remains one of the unique characters in the DC Universe. Keep reading to see how some of his powers work to prepare you for the next movie.
Wisdom of Solomon
Interestingly, the ‘S’ in shazam stems from the word Solomon, the Biblical King acclaimed as the wisest man to date. However, Shazam’s wisdom is portrayed unusually. Even in his Shazam form, Billy Batson was still his playful and wreckless kid version.
As a character carrying a lot of baggage, especially after discovering that his mother abandoned him, his upbeat nature was necessary to balance against the deep introspective nature we’d expect. Regardless, he displayed his intellect in battle.
An example was when he figured out he could empower his friends by splitting his powers to create new Shazam champions.
Strength of Hercules
Shazam also possesses massive strength, making him match up against the villains. This power comes from Hercules, and when it comes to a display of strength, he can rival the Justice League heroes like Wonder Woman and Superman.
Stamina of Atlas
It is underrated how Shazam can take on several battles repeatedly without tapping out. Thanks to his stamina of Atlas, the inexperienced Billy could endure the challenges without breaking down. According to Greek mythology, Atlas was punished by the gods to bear the weight of the sky, which explains his incredible endurance.
Power of Zeus
With the lightning bolt-shaped symbol on his chest, it is not surprising Shazam possesses the power of Zeus. This distinguishes him greatly from other heavy-weight superheroes like Superman. The lightning power is also used to activate Billy’s powerful transition into Shazam.