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Shazam and Mister Mind
Mr. Mind: How Shazam's Worst Villain Survived His Own Execution

In their latest look at comic book resurrections, CSBG shows the surprisingly complicated way Shazam's villain, Mr. Mind, survived his own execution

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Superman and Batman and New York City
Superman, Batman and More Star in DC's Summer Variant Covers

DC Comics reveals José Luis García-López's variant covers inspired by character turnarounds from 1982's DC Comics Style Guide.

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Jack Dylan Grazer and Shazam
EXCLUSIVE: Jack Dylan Grazer Says Black Adam Is the Key to Shazam's Return

Jack Dylan Grazer addresses Shazam! Fury of the Gods tanking at the box office and how the titular superhero could return in the DCU.

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15 DC Heroes You Wouldn't Think Are Stronger Than Superman
15 DC Heroes You Wouldn’t Think Are Stronger Than Superman (But Actually Are)

Superman is one of the strongest DC heroes in existence, but several of his teammates would overpower him in a one-on-one fight.

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Earth-22 Superman and Mark Waid
Batman/Superman: World’s Finest - Mark Waid Ends His Return to Kingdom Come With a Bang

In an interview with CBR, Batman/Superman: World's Finest writer Mark Waid teases the epic conclusion to his return to the world of Kingdom Come.

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Superman from the comic strip with Shazam as the original Captain Marvel in the background
How DC Briefly Lost the Rights to Superman in the '40s

DC faced a serious problem in the '40s when a lengthy court trial over Shazam/Captain Marvel's similarity to Superman nearly cost them everything.

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Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam with different versions from the comics in the background
Every Version of Black Adam in the Comics, Ranked

While Dwayne Johnson brought a unique version of Black Adam to the DCEU, fans have enjoyed a few different versions in the comics as well.

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Shazam! Fury of the Gods: Zachary Levi's titular hero flanked by the Shazamily.
Zachary Levi Teases Shazam's Potential Return, Pokes Fun at Sean Gunn's DCU Casting

Zachary Levi shares what he envisions for a potential return in the DCU while taking a jab at Sean Gunn's recent casting.

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Zachary Levi as Shazam in costume.
Zachary Levi Addresses Criticism Over Billy Batson's Immaturity in Shazam 2

Zachary Levi addresses the criticism over changes in Billy Batson's personality in Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

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Captain Marvel is DC's Most Influential Superhero
DC’s Original Captain Marvel is More Influential Than Most Fans Realize

The original Captain Marvel (a.k.a. Shazam) has made a major impact on the development of several superheroes, including his former rival Superman.

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Split images of Midnighter, Apollo, Peacemaker, Question, and Tom Strong
10 Best DC Heroes (That Weren't Created By DC)

DC Comics helped create the superhero, but not every hero they published were created by them.

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A split image of three Black Adam comics created by DC Comics
10 Best DC Comics Starring Black Adam

Black Adam has been everything from Shazam's number one villain to a member of the Justice League, and several great DC Comics explore that history.

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Emperor Joker, Poison Ivy, and Omega Luthor
10 Weak DC Villains Who Went God Mode

DC's villains range in abilities from feeble scientists to literal gods. For some of the weaker foes, they once wielded god-like powers.

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Split image Alan Scott, Doctor Fate, Blue Devil
10 Best Magical Upgrades Used By DC Characters

Magic has played an integral role in DC Comics since the Golden Age. Many characters use mystical upgrades to gain the power they need.

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A collage of DC Superman and Lois in My Adventures With Superman, Lobo, and Katana
10 DC Characters Who Deserve An Animated Series Like My Adventures With Superman

After the massive success and restyled world of My Adventures With Superman, many other DC characters deserve their own animated series.

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A split image of DC Comics' Gypsy, The Yazz, and Aztek
15 DC Hero Codenames That Didn't Stand The Test Of Time

DC's superheroes have some of the most iconic names in comics. However, yesterday's icon is today's trash and not every name ages well.

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Black Adam and Shazam
10 Ways Black Adam Is Different From Shazam

Even if Black Adam and Shazam seem similar on the surface, there are many differences that set them apart.

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Raiden, Ashrah, Shazam, and Wonder Woman Mortal Kombat 1
10 Mortal Kombat 1 Characters Who Should Get DC Skins

Mortal Kombat and DC are no strangers to crossovers with each other, so MK1 characters like Raiden and Ashrah could get Shazam and Wonder Woman skins.

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Damian Wayne, Star Girl, and Bart Allen
Who is the Youngest Superhero in DC Comics?

From speedsters and aliens to sidekicks and magical avatars, which junior superhero in the DC Universe is actually the youngest?

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Split image Red Tornado, Superman and Captain Atom in DC Comics
10 DC Heroes Who Share Their Villain's Power

DC Comics loves to make good use of evenly-matched heroes and villains to form rivalries and some of their best opposite numbers share the same powers

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