Shazam!
About Shazam!
Shazam! followed teenager Billy Batson and his superhero alter ego, Captain Marvel, comic book and movie serial stars since the late 1930's. The title was actually an acronym for the Greek gods Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury, all of whom endowed Billy with his super powers of flight, speed, and strength, and with whom Billy would discuss various dilemmas.
Each week, Billy and his elderly friend and advisor, the aptly-named Mentor, drove around in a van, taking the law into their own hands and making the world a better place.
When trouble was nigh, a light flashed on the dashboard of the vehicle, and the gods would appear to Billy to discuss the situation. When Billy exclaimed "Shazam!," he was instantly transformed into the crimefighting superhero Captain Marvel, complete with cape, red tights, and a yellow bolt of lightning across his chest.
After righting whatever was wrong, Captain Marvel returned to his normal teenage form, at which point he and Mentor would discuss the moral and/or ethical lesson they had learned.
Episode guide
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Who's Who At The Zoo?
The Marvel Family is up against Dr. Allirog (gorilla spelled backwards), an evil talking ape.
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The Incredible Sinking City
Mr. Mind rounds up all the worms in town, and forms an all-worm army to take over the city. The Marvels beat them by seeding the clouds with dry ice, and making it rain.
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Best Seller
Freckles Marvel comes to visit, and brings Mary a book. That night, the Hiss Men emerge from the book, capture Billy, Mary, and Freddy, and bring them to Ibac. The three heroes are turned i…
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Flight 601 Has Vanished
While en route to a magician's convention, Mary and Uncle Dudley's flight is caught in a tornado, and sent into the fourth dimension. Dr. Sivana ends up there, too. Captain Marvel and Capta…
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Black Adam's Return
Black Adam returns with a plot to destroy North America. When the plot originates at a river where Billy Batson is vacationing, it's up to Captain Marvel Jr., and Mary Marvel to warn him an…
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A Menacing Family Affair
After the Marvels beat them yet again, Dr. Sivana, his daughter Georgia, and son Sivana, Jr. meet an alien who gives them an amulet. By touching it, they acquire superpowers. Dr. Sivana los…
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Uncle Dudley's Wedding Day
Uncle Dudley is kidnapped by Aunt Minerva, who wants him for a husband.
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A Little Something Extra
A disguised Black Adam tosses Freddy a false news publication with the headlines stating, "Captain Marvel Vanishes!". Freddy, as Captain Marvel Jr., rushes the news to Mary to find Billy wh…
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Girl Of His Dreams
Black Adam falls in love with Mary, and decides he wants to marry her. Captain Marvel and Captain Marvel Jr come up with a plan to rescue Mary, and trick Black Adam into saying "Shazam!"
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The Airport Caper!
Night Owl goes to the airport to steal some gold and two tiger cubs. Mr. Tawny goes after the winged villain on his own, and is also captured.
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Mr. Atom, The Smasher
When Billy yells "Shazam!", he is transformed into Captain Marvel. Mary and Fred Freeman were also given the powers, and also become super heroes. Together, the three friends fight to prote…
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The Circus Plot
Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind create a magic grid that harnesses the power of the sun. Meanwhile, Mr. Tawny auditions for Bouregard Jason's circus, only to be booed when he performs. After the Ma…
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Star Master And The Solar Mirror
When Star Master captures Mary and Freddy, Captain Marvel goes to Hero High to get some help. Glorious Gal, Rex Ruthless, and Weatherman join forces with him to stop Star Master from launch…
