He tells Billy to say his name if he needs help. The Wizard bestows his power to Billy and causes a cave in, wishing to atone for the mistake of creating Black Adam. He was then banished across the universe but has now returned seeking vengeance against the Wizard and his new champion. The Wizard explains that Black Adam had been his champion 5000 years ago, but Adam had used his power for personal gain and corrupted the gift. There Billy meets the Wizard Shazam who tells him that he is the next Chosen One. He awakens to find he is on an empty subway car which takes him to a gigantic cave. Black Adam corners Billy on the tracks, but Billy is apparently run over by a train. At first the two seem evenly matched, but Superman's vulnerability to magic gives Adam the upper hand.īilly manages to run into the subway where he escapes with the help of a homeless man he had unsuccessfully tried to save from a mugging. Black Adam chases Billy through the streets but Superman intervenes and battles him. Clark distracts Adam, allowing Billy to escape while he changes into Superman. Black Adam arrives and attacks Billy, stating his intent to kill the boy before the Wizard can get to him. He goes to a diner to meet with Clark Kent who is writing an article about Billy's situation. It is later revealed that Billy is an orphan whose foster parents threw him out. The film then cuts to young Billy Batson living alone in a rundown slum in Fawcett City. The film, which was released on Novemas the main feature on the compilation DVD DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection, was the fourth and to date longest of the DC Showcase series, which were also included in extended versions. Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam is a 2010 short animated superhero film, directed by Joaquim Dos Santos and written by Michael Jelenic, featuring George Newbern and Jerry O'Connell reprising their roles from Justice League Unlimited as Superman and Captain Marvel who cooperate to battle the powerful Black Adam.
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