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Although he was “born” over 60 years ago, Captain Marvel's appeal remains strong today. Presented here are some of the most popular questions regarding Cap and his family of characters.

What do the letters in the magic word SHAZAM mean?

This is probably the most asked question of all since it frequently shows up in trivia games.

Captain Marvel	Mary Marvel	Black Adam
WhenBilly Batson says the magic word, “Shazam,” and is transformed into theWorld's Mightiest Mortal,Captain Marvel, he gains his powers from these six immortal elders:	WhenMary Batson speaks the name “Shazam,” she is transformed into theWorld's Mightiest Girl,Mary Marvel and is granted the powers of six different elders:	When Teth-Adam speaks the name of the ancient wizard, Shazam, he is transformed into the powerfulBlack Adam and is granted the powers of the following Egyptian gods:

ELDER	POWER
Solomon	wisdom
Hercules	strength
Atlas	stamina
Zeus	power
Achilles	courage
Mercury	speed

ELDER	POWER
Selena	grace
Hippolyta	strength
Ariadne	skill
Zephyrus	fleetness
Aurora	beauty
Minerva	wisdom

Mary now draws her powers from the same elders as her brother although that seems to be in flux. Both Billy and Mary share their powers with Freddy Freeman...Captain Marvel Junior!

ELDER	POWER
Shu	stamina
Hershef	strength
Amon	power
Zehuti	wisdom
Anpu	speed
Menthu	courage

The powers above were detailed inShazam #28

Shazam!

Before he was know as the mighty Shazam — he was... The Champion and he had his own pantheon of elders that he drew his powers from.

Black Adam's power based changed inShazam!: The New Beginning #3 and continue on inThe Power of Shazam! and beyond.

ELDER	POWER
Voldar	strength
Lumium	wisdom
Arel	speed
Ribalvei	power
Elbiam	courage
Marzosh	stamina

ELDER	POWER
Shu	stamina
Heru	swiftness
Amon	strength
Zehuti	wisdom
Aton	power
Mehen	courage

Were Captain Marvel and his cast of characters based on real people?

There have been numerous interviews and stories over the years, that state that the look of Cap and his friends were, in fact, based on real people. Check it out by reading theMarvel Family Inspiration page.