Billy Batson — Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam Character Profile

About Billy Batson

An orphaned teenager living in a Fawcett City slum. After being targeted by Black Adam, he is chosen by the wizard Shazam to inherit his powers. He transforms into Captain Marvel, endures captivity and forced silence, and ultimately overcomes his anger to help defeat Adam.

Character Facts

Played by

Zach Callison

Appears in

Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Billy Batson — Power Chosen One & Bestower — Shazam (James Garner)

  The wizard selects and empowers Billy to replace his former champion.

• Billy Batson — Narrative Protector & Ward — Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (George Newbern)

  Superman acts as a guardian figure, shielding the vulnerable orphan.

• Billy Batson — Narrative Alter Ego & Host — Captain Marvel (Jerry O'Connell)

  Billy's mortal identity and superhero persona are intrinsically linked through magic.

• Billy Batson — Conflict Hunter & Target — Black Adam (Arnold Vosloo)

  Adam specifically seeks Billy to eliminate the new champion before he can act.

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More characters from Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam

• Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman (George Newbern)
• Captain Marvel (Jerry O'Connell)
• Black Adam (Arnold Vosloo)
• Shazam (James Garner)
• Mister Tawky Tawny (Kevin Michael Richardson)
• Sally (Danica McKellar)
• Punk (Josh Keaton)