What is Shazam (wizard)?
'''Shazam''' (/ʃəˈzæm/), also known as '''The Wizard''' or '''Wizard Shazam''', is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by both [[Fawcett Comics]] and [[DC Comics]]. The character was created by [[C. C. Beck]] and [[Bill Parker (comics)|Bill Parker]] and first appeared in ''[[Whiz Comics]]'' #2 (February 1940). He is a powerful sorcerer and thunder deity whom is responsible for the creation of the Living Lightning. He is a member of the Quintessence and the Council of Immortals and has bestowed his power onto several champions, including [[Captain Marvel (DC Comics)|Billy Batson]] (also known as '''Captain Marvel / Shazam'''). == In other media == [[Djimon Hounsou]] played the ancient wizard Shazam in the [[DC Extended Universe]] theatrical movies ''[[Shazam! (movie)|Shazam!]]'' (2019) and ''[[Shazam! Fury of the Gods]]'' (2023). [[Category:Fawcett Comics]] [[Category:DC Comics characters]]