As a result, spells cast on Superman affect him the same as they would anyone else. The explanation for this is simple Superman’s powers, extraordinary as they are, are the result of natural phenomenon, not supernatural. Magic: While not so much an actual weakness, Superman’s invulnerability offers no protection against magic. Exposure to yellow solar radiation causes his powers to return.ģ. This process does not have the painful, crippling and fever-like symptoms of Kryptonite, and essentially leaves him with the normal health and abilities of a human in his size and shape. Red Sun Radiation: Natural in Krypton’s planetary system, red solar radiation replaces the yellow solar energy in Superman’s cells, robbing him of the fuel for his powers. Kryptonite radiation can be blocked using lead.Ģ. Long enough exposure to green kryptonite may eventually lead to death. When Superman is exposed to green kryptonite (within roughly ten feet or less of any size or amount), its radiation rapidly interferes with this process, causing severe physical pain and the loss of his powers. Superman’s cells store radiation from the rays of a yellow sun, and converts it into energy, manifesting as his super-powers. Kryptonite: Superman’s most famous weakness, kryptonite originated as radioactive fragments of the planet Krypton, created by fusion during the explosion that destroyed it. Superman’s physical capabilities, willpower and moral values although far greater than Shazam, one of Superman’s major weakness, magic, is the fundamental basis of Shazam’s power. Unless Billy Batson says the word “Shazam!” he won’t transform even if he wants to summon his full power. Speech Impediment: His next major weak spot is the fact that his powers are voice activated. He is impressionable, childish and sometimes impulsive.Ĥ. Immaturity: After all, Billy Batson is a child thus he isn’t as mature as many other superheroes. This is a strange weakness to have, as you’d think a hero with such a powerful connection to lightning would be impervious to electricity.ģ. This means that if he is hit with a powerful enough blast of electricity, Shazam will be transformed back into Billy Batson. Electricity: It may seem strange, but despite his reliance on lightning for his power, Billy is highly susceptible to electricity. It would take the power of someone like The Spectre to have a chance to taking Billy out with magic.Ģ. Only the highest of magics can affect Shazam. High Order Magic: Shazam’s own power derives greatly from the use of magic, especially since it was a powerful wizard that granted him his abilities. Shazam physically doesn’t have many weaknesses as his powers come from magic. Even after all this he’s known to have no limits to his powers and strength. Superman (Kal EI) is a Kryptonian, an alien, whose body cells acts like a solar battery under yellow sun (like ours, the Sun) giving him incredible superpowers and abilities.Ībilities like flight, super strength, super speed, heat vision, x-ray vision, freeze breath, and extreme hearing. When Captain Marvel lifts a heavy object, he uses pure brute strength to do so, not magic. You know, the usual stuff.Īn interesting but important note is that Shazam isn’t magic, he is powered by magic - a huge difference (except for New 52’s Shazam who is able to cast spells as a part of his power set)! Shazam’s powers are magic-caused, not magic-based. In short, his powers are flight, super strength, knowledge, great endurance and he can throw lightning bolts. Speed of M ercury - By channeling Mercury’s speed, Shazam can move at superhuman speeds and fly at the speed comparable to The Flash. It also aids the hero’s mental fortitude against telepathy, mind control, and other mental attacks. Power of Z eus - Zeus’ power fuels the magic thunderbolt that transforms Shazam and greatly enhances his other physical and mental abilities, including his five senses, and grants him resistance against all magic spells and attacks.Ĭourage of A chilles - Gives him superhuman levels of inner strength, willpower, discipline and resolve from which to draw upon in times of hopelessness, and great fighting skills. Billy’s empowered form never ages, making him biologically immortal and can potentially live forever with no decline in performance, however his normal self will continue to age. He never feels fatigue or tired and as such does not require rest or sleep. Stamina of A tlas - Atlas’ stamina grants near-limitless resilience. Strength of H ercules - Immense amounts of super strength (being able to rival that of many of DC’s strongest characters) He has photographic memory and perfect recall, able retain full knowledge of all he experiences with such acuity. Wisdom of S olomon - Billy possesses an excellent mental acuity and nearly infallible wisdom, including an innate understanding of virtually all known languages and sciences.
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