Powers and Abilities
When Freddy Freeman says the magic word "Shazam!" he is empowered with the energies of the six forgotten gods as their direct champion and as such, takes on a more muscular, mature form of himself, similar to how Billy Batson would when he held the title. During the "Trials", it was originally implied that Freddy would no longer "need" to speak the name of Shazam to invoke the powers - that he could will them to manifest themselves - but he still prefers to effect the change by using the word.
Formerly he spoke the words "Captain Marvel!" and transformed into Captain Marvel Jr. but in this instances his form remained the same. This applied even if he did not mean it.
In his super-powered state, Freeman has the following magic based powers:
| S | for the wisdom of Solomon | As Captain Marvel Jr. / Shazam, Freddy has instant access to a vast amount of scholarly knowledge, including most known languages and sciences. The wisdom of Solomon also gives him clairvoyance and provides him with counsel and advice in times of need. He also can hypnotize people through this power.
Superhuman Knowledge: In his empowered state, Freddy has exceptional photographic recall and mental acuity allowing him to read and decipher hieroglyphics, recall everything he has ever learned, solve long mathematical equations instantaneously and make intuitive guesses based on limited data to the point his guesses are almost always correct. Clairvoyance: an uncanny awareness of his circumstances that allows him to turn disadvantages into advantages, an understanding of divine interactions with the mortal world. Omni-lingual Hypnosis |
| H | for the strength of Hercules* | Hercules' power grants Freddy immense superhuman strength, making him one of DC Comics' strongest characters; he is able to easily bend steel, punch through walls and lift massive objects, (including whole continents like South America). His strength is enough to match even Superman. |
| A | for the healing of Apollo | Originally as Captain Marvel Jr., Freddy was gifted with Atlas' power of endurance. He could withstand and survive most types of extreme physical assaults. Additionally, he did not need to eat, sleep, or breathe and can survive unaided in space when in Captain Marvel Jr. form. In the Trials of Shazam! miniseries, Atlas was killed and his powers were stolen. Apollo replaced Atlas as his deity, using his healing powers. |
| Z | for the power of Zeus | Zeus' power, besides fueling the magic thunderbolt that transforms Captain Marvel Jr., also enhances his other physical and mental abilities, and grants him resistance against all magic spells and attacks. Freddy can use the lightning bolt as a weapon by dodging it and allowing it to strike an opponent or target, meaning it can turn other Marvels back to their mortal forms. The magic lightning has several uses, such as creating apparatus, restoring damage done to Freddy, and acting as fuel for magic spells. It can allow Freddy some interdimensional travel abilities, and time travel abilities from the Rock of Eternity. |
| A | for the courage of Achilles | This aspect gives Captain Marvel the courage of Achilles, possibly giving good fighting skills. In the Trials of Shazam! miniseries, this was changed to the Greek hero's near invulnerability. It also aids Captain Marvel's mental fortitude against most mental attacks. |
| M | for the speed of Mercury | By channeling Mercury's speed, Captain Marvel can move at superhuman speeds, even faster than light. This also enables him to fly and to reach the Rock of Eternity by his own power, which enables time and interdimensional travel and process information at superhuman speeds. Travelling to the Rock may no longer be possible since the Wizard's Return, seeing as The Wizard is the protector of that dimension and is currently upset with Freddy and the two Batsons. |
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