Shazam

Billy Batson's adult hero form, and a Justice League member in Young Justice.

Shazam, also known as Captain Marvel, was created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker and first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 from Fawcett Comics; he is now published by DC Comics. He is the alter ego of Billy Batson, a young boy granted magical powers by the Wizard, who transforms into a costumed adult superhero by speaking the magic word "SHAZAM!".

Quick Facts

Voiced by

Rob Lowe
then Chad Lowe (Shazam); Robert Ochoa
Eric Lopez (Billy Batson)

Role

Justice League member

Lore & Background

In Young Justice, Shazam is a member of the Justice League who serves as the Team's substitute den mother while Red Tornado is missing. He is voiced by Rob Lowe in his first appearance and by Chad Lowe in later episodes, while Billy Batson is voiced by Robert Ochoa in the first two seasons and by Eric Lopez in the fourth. IGN called Lowe's performance "the best superhero guest-voicing turn in some time".