
METROPOLIS BATTLES
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Writers and Artists
Paul Jenkins and Inaki Miranda.
SYNOPSIS FOR “THE POWER OF ONE”
Previously, Shazam was infected by the Batman Who Laughs. Now King Shazam, he invades Black Adam’s kingdom. Indeed, he plans to set it as his personal playground.
IN MIND CONTROL
Enter the contestants in Kahndaq. On the left side is King Shazam, and on the right side is Black Adam.
Let’s look at the stats.
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WEAKNESSES
- Inexperience.
- Vocal reliance.
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WEAKNESSES
- Transformation to Teth-Adam: Transforms into dust.
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THE FIGHT
King Shazam is possessed by The Batman Who Laughs. He comes to Kandhaq to conquer. Brutally, Black Adam engages him in a clash.
The battle to decide who is the mage!





DAMAGE SCALE
![]() | The fight starts out with Black Adam tackling Shazam. BLACK ADAM CONCUSSION ATTACK: 3 DAMAGE PTS. |
![]() ![]() ![]() | On the following pages, Shazam and Black Adam are evenly matched until Shazam zaps him with lightning. Later, King Shazam knocks out Black Adam in the air with a tap. BLACK ADAM BLUNT FORCE ATTACK: 1 DAMAGE PT. SHAZAM ENERGY PROJECTION + BLUNT FORCE (x5) ATTACKS: 6 DAMAGE PTS + 1 DAMAGE PT (x5) = 11 DAMAGE PTS. |
![]() | At the end of the battle, Black Adam is knocked out on the ground. |
TOTAL
SHAZAM’S NEGATIVE DAMAGE:
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-11 DAMAGE PTS.
-(11 DAMAGE PTS * 3.52*10^22 N * 1609.34 m * 1 Ton of TNT)/(3600 s * 4.2*10^9 J) = -4.1212728e+13 PTS * Ton of TNT.
DURABILITY: CITY BLOCK
BLACK ADAM’S NEGATIVE DAMAGE:
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-17 DAMAGE PTS.
-(17 DAMAGE PTS * 4.7043482*10^52 N * 1609.34 m * 1 Ton of TNT)/(3600 s * 4.2*10^9 J) = -8.5122505*10^43 PTS * Tons of TNT.
DURABILITY: MULTI-CITY BLOCK
WINNER: SHAZAM WINS BY KNOCKOUT.
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BLACK ADAM IN COMICS
‘The Power Of Shazam’ (1994) #1, marks the first appearance of Black Adam in DC continuity. The graphic novel tells the origin story of Captain Marvel (Shazam) and his confrontation with his archnemesis Black Adam.
The graphic novel was created by Jerry Ordway and John Costanza.
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