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Fawcett Publications didn't hold back when they expanded their Captain Marvel empire with the 1945 launch of the Marvel Family #1 — which introduced both a vital new book and one of the industry's most compelling villains!

Black Adam makes a dramatic appearance as he returns from a 5,000-year exile in "The Mighty Marvel Joins Forces," brutally attacking a policeman before easily overpowering both Captain Marvel and Captain Marvel, Jr. That's when the heroes learn that the wizard Shazam once made the mistake of granting god-like abilities to an ancient Egyptian who became crazed with power. Shazam renamed the formerly mortal Teth-Adam as "Black Adam" before sending the aspiring tyrant off into distant space.

This story thrilled kids who finally saw Captain Marvel fighting a worthy adversary, while the Marvel Family title lived up to its name with a heroic showcase for the comic-relief antics of Uncle Marvel. Black Adam was brought back into the DC Universe to great acclaim in the '90s, and has remained a beloved villain on both the big and small screens.
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