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Black Adam

What is black adam?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

First appearance *The Marvel Family* #1 (1945)[4]
Creators Otto Binder and C. C. Beck[4]
Original name Teth-Adam[1]
Associated wizard Shazam[1]
Status Exiled by Shazam[1]

Black Adam is a DC Comics character from the Shazam mythos, first appearing in *The Marvel Family* #1 in 1945. He is the corrupted former champion Teth-Adam, exiled by the wizard Shazam, who returns in the modern day.

Context

Black Adam is a DC Comics character who first appeared in *The Marvel Family* #1 in 1945, created by Otto Binder and C. C. Beck [2]. He is part of the Shazam mythos, associated with the wizard Shazam [1]. In the standard DC origin, Teth-Adam is chosen as a champion, becomes corrupted, and is exiled by Shazam [1]. He later returns in the modern day [1]. Black Adam is often confused with Captain Marvel or Shazam, but he is a distinct character [3]. [5]

Documented claims

  • Black Adam was introduced as a DC Comics character in 1945. [2]
  • In the standard DC origin, Teth-Adam is chosen as a champion, becomes corrupted, and is exiled by Shazam. [1]
  • Black Adam returns in the modern day as part of the Shazam mythos. [1]

Questions and answers

Is Black Adam just Shazam?

No. Black Adam is a separate character within the Shazam mythos, but he is often confused with Captain Marvel or Shazam [3].

When did Black Adam first appear?

Black Adam first appeared in *The Marvel Family* #1 in 1945 [2].

Why did Black Adam get exiled?

In the standard DC origin, Teth-Adam was chosen as a champion, then became corrupted, and was exiled by the wizard Shazam [1].

Sources

  1. Who is Black Adam? Backstory, Powers, And More | Book Riot — bookriot.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Black Adam's comic book history and powers, explained — gamesradar.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Black Adam | Literature and Writing | Research Starters — ebsco.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Who Is BLACK ADAM, DC Comics' Powerful Anti-Hero? — nerdist.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Black Adam — bettingsidernorge.info (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment