On October 19, a new superhero will conquer the big screen: Black Adam! For this occasion, we propose to focus on this iconic and lesser-known character of the DC universe.
Superman, Flash, Wonder Woman or even Batman… these names have been talking to the general public for many years with multiple adaptations of their adventures, be it in movies, series or cartoons.
These superheroes are certainly the most famous and most loved in the DC Comics galaxy. However, in order to develop the franchise, the Warner studio threw other DC characters like Aquaman or Shazam into the deep end.
The former was a triumph with $1.1 billion at the worldwide box office. As for the latter, his irrepressible fun side was much appreciated, earning 366 million green tickets internationally. The second installment, The Rage of the Gods, will be released on March 29, 2023, while Aquaman 2 will be released on December 20, 2023.
Meanwhile, Black Adam is getting his own feature film, in theaters on October 19th. Dwayne Johnson will be the first comedian to bring it to life on the big screen.
Who is Black Adam?
The superhero was created in 1945 under the Fawcett Publications banner by Otto Binder and CC Beck. It then came under the DC Comics umbrella in 1973. The writers first envisioned him as an evil version of Shazam. Subsequently, his personality evolved over time, alternating between good and evil.
Its history begins in ancient Egypt. The sorcerer Shazam, who wants to protect the Earth from evil forces, gives the man Tet-Adam the power of the six Egyptian gods: Shu, Heru, Mehen, Amon, Zehut and Aten.
To summon them, simply say the word Shazam, formed by the first letters of these deities. After that, Tet-Adam becomes a hero and serves himself as Prince Khufu. Unfortunately, he is killed. Shocked and saddened by this death, he decides to change his name.
Black Adam comic version
Shazam VS Black Adam
From now on, he calls himself Black Adam and will use his power for personal purposes. To stop his creativity, Shazam strips him of his superhuman abilities and confines them in a beetle-shaped amulet. He then buried her in the tomb of Ramesses II.
At the end of the 20th century, the amulet was discovered by two archaeologists, CC and Marilyn Batson. Their partner, Theo Adam, decides to kill two of his colleagues in order to seize the artifact and the power it holds.
Thus, he possesses the memory of Black Adam while seeing himself as gifted with superhuman abilities. Meanwhile, the wizard Shazam chooses a new champion: Billy Batson. Therefore, Black Adam becomes his sworn enemy. Then the anti-hero alternately fights on the side of good and evil.
Black Adam in the cinema
In Dwayne Johnson’s feature film, we meet the slave Tet Adam in ancient Kahndak, where he received superpowers from the gods. But he used it for revenge and ended up in prison. Five millennia later, when he was freed, he brought his very dark vision of justice to the world.
Refusing to give up, Tate Adam must face a group of modern-day heroes who make up the Justice Society – Hawkman, Dr. Face, Atom Smasher and Cyclone – who intend to send him to prison for life.
Source: allocine
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