SHAZAM

HERO SCORE: 2

SALES

For sales, Shazam performs less than Thor. In the comic medium, it appears The Mightiest Mortal lags behind the God of Thunder.

In 1996, Kingdom Come #1 ranked 2 in Order Index on the May 1996 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops. At the same time, Captain Marvel performs very well as leader of the Supermen of the Multiverse in Final Crisis (2009) whose issue seven ranked 4th in unit sales and sold 103,261 issues on the January 2009 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops.

In the movie department, the controversial Shazam movie franchise has performed poorly at the box office despite a faithful adaptation of Shazam Post-Flashpoint. Overall, the Shazam franchised has earned $501,237,017 internationally.

THOR

HERO SCORE: 4

SALES

Importantly, Thor stars in more event comics with prominent roles, and he performs incredibly better than his counterpart in the different media.

In 1983, The Mighty Thor: The Ballad of Beta-Ray Bill ranked as one of the most popular Thor stories of all-time and the fine Thor (1983) #338, the top-selling Thor comic year-long with a CGC count of 354. In 2004, Thor: Disassembled becomes the most important Thor story in unit sales with 32,569 sold on the June 2004 Comic Book Sales to Comics Shops.

In the movie department, the cinematic Thor franchise is the longest-running MCU franchise and has been successful with four movies. Overall, Thor has earned $2,705,339,993 internationally.

CHARACTER EVOLUTION

In many respects, Shazam is a historic character at DC Comics.

Previously, with the Superman-Captain Marvel rivalry between DC Comics and Fawcett Comics, Whiz Comics regularly outperformed Action Comics.

During Day of Vengeance, Captain Marvel became the true protector of magic as he fought Spectre to a standstill. Post-Flashpoint, the hero became Shazam and the move firmly established the hero as a mage and not simply a Superman analogue.

CHARACTER EVOLUTION

In addition, Thor is number Three on Ranker’s The Top 100+ Marvel Comics Superheroes. Really, he has finally claimed the mantle of King of Asgard.

Similarly, Thor believes himself the Protector of the universe. In Thor: The Devourer King, he becomes the Herald of Thunder and kills Galactus.

However, like other Marvel heroes, Thor ultimately knows he is unworthy for ultimate power. Hence, his flaw tests his kingdom.

CAST

Really, this is where Shazam truly separates himself.

Indeed, in the New 52 and Rebirth, Shazam’s supporting cast is instrumental in correcting Billy Batson‘s orphan behavior.

From the Marvel Family to the Shazam Family, Shazam chooses to share the mantle of The World’s Mightiest Mortal with his adopted family.

For that reason, Shazam’s supporting cast is more important to his heroism.

CAST

For his part, Thor’s supporting cast is at times either a casualty in battles or an opponent.

Since Thor is a warrior, it is difficult that he also fights his supporting cast more often.

In addition, Thor himself has had to face his allies and friends in mortal combat when he was struck with the Warrior Madness.

During Thor: Disassembled (2006), Thor had to kill Loki to end Ragnarok.

QUALITY OPPONENTS

For the most part, Shazam is at a disadvantage. Indeed, most of his opponents are Champions or lower.

At the same time, Day of Vengeance (2005) #3 showed Captain Marvel can take on Gods or Abstracts.

QUALITY OPPONENTS

For the most part, Thor more or less wins against Shazam in this department.

Thor: Disassembled (2006) showed Thor’s opponents are properly Cosmic Beings or even Abstracts and Gods.

POWER

With his Infinite-Level Class, Shazam empowered by Shadowpact in Day of Vengeance has a score of 67. Though his lack of leadership with the Shadowpact limits his potential. His Formidability rating is Metahuman.

SCORE: 67

FORMIDABILITY: METAHUMAN

POWER

Though Rune King Thor is not omnipotent in Class, he has overcome his Hubris though his Power Dependency on Mjolnir, give him a score of 88. His Formidability rating is Warrior Madness.

SCORE: 88

FORMIDABILITY: WARRIOR MADNESS

POPULARITY

Generally, Shazam is less popular in the comic medium. In the Post-Crisis and New 52 continuities alone, he has 204 and 385 Appearances.

However, Google Search Results yield 208,000,000 results.

POPULARITY

In a landslide, Thor is more popular in the comic medium. Thor has 2462 appearances and 486 minor appearances.

As the winner, Google Search Results yield  579,000,000 results.