Justice League Unlimited: Black Adam — Even Great Power Can Corrupt Greatly
Written: Nov 07 '09 (Updated Nov 08 '09)
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Pros: Black Adam look awesome; great details on face and cape; gold colour works well
Cons: Limited articulation; shorter in stature than other figures; online exclusive
The Bottom Line: No "Shazam" collection is complete without the obstinate Black Adam. Everyone beware of his power.
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| elvisdo's Full Review: Black Adam - Justice League Action Figure |
Billy Batson was given a gift by the wizard Shazam that allows him to transform into the World's Mightiest Mortal, Captain Marvel. But Billy wasn't the first to behold such power. Centuries ago during the Egyptian era, Shazam chose Teth-Adam to be his successor but things went awry. It is great to see Black Adam among the "Shazam" Family four-pack set for the Justice League Unlimited toy series.
When Teth-Adam speaks the Wizard's name, he is granted the powers of these Egyptian deities:
S is for the stamina of Shu;
H is for the swiftness of Heru;
A is for the strength of Amon;
Z is for the wisdom of Zehuti;
A is for the power of Aton;
M is for the courage of Mehen.
As the transformed Mighty-Adam, he became Egypt's champion until he became corrupted and decided to use his power to rule instead of helping people. The Wizard stripped Adam of his powers and encased it in a mystical scarab. Thousands of years later, Theo Adam finds the scarab and Black Adam is reborn. He is a constant thorn in Captain Marvel's side and his equal in every way.
Seeing Black Adam rendered in this animated style is a treat considering that he hasn't made an appearance in the DC Animated Universe. Ever since Mattel gained access to DC Comics' entire library, more and more characters have started to appear in this particular toy series.
I like Black Adam's look quite a lot especially with the addition of a cape as well. The gold trim works well on him rather than Captain Marvel as it makes him more regal and sinister in nature. It complements the black on his outfit very well. The details on his face are outstanding.
Black Adam has the exact body type as Captain Marvel with the exception of his head. This also means that he is short in stature. It's a letdown considering that he comes across as being regal and pompous in nature. He is definitely one of the most powerful beings who can toe-to-toe with Captain Marvel and even Superman.
Black Adam is sold in a set of four action figures that can only be obtained through MattyCollector.com. The other three in the set include Captain Marvel (named as Shazam! on the packaging), Mary Batson, and the Wizard. Even though each figure is individually packaged, they are sold as one unit for $30.00 as an exclusive set for its "Fan Collection" series. Articulated movement is limited to just the basics for this figure.
Black Adam has risen in the ranks as one of the greatest comic book villains to date but he is far from being one-dimensional in nature. There is a reason why Black Adam is the way he is and it rubs people the wrong way especially when he takes matters into his own hands. Sometimes, he will go too far to do what needs to be done. This is why he and Captain Marvel are at odds with each other. No one ever said things were as clear as black and white and Black Adam definitely walks in that big grey area.
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Justice League (single figures)
Morph Gear Series: Ultra-Humanite
Mission Vision Series: Darkseid
Silver Storm: Hawkgirl
Justice League Unlimited (single figures)
Series 1: The Atom || Brainiac
Series 2: Amazo || Atom Smasher || Aquaman || Booster Gold || Dove || Hawk || Red Tornado
DC Superheroes: Justice League Unlimited (single figures)
Series 3: Aztek || Steel || Supergirl || Superman w/Black Mercy || Waverider || Wildcat
Series 4: Copperhead || Elongated Man || Metamorpho ||Orion || Rocket Red || Vigilante
Series 5: Dr. Light || Green Lantern Kyle Rayner || The Huntress || The Shade || Sinestro || Vixen
Series 6: Blue Devil || Lex Luthor w/Kryptonite || Mirror Master || Shining Knight || Wonder Woman w/Gold Lariat ||Zatanna
Exclusives: Solomon Grundy
DC Universe: Justice League Unlimited (single figures)
Series 1: Hawkman
MattyCollector.com Exclusive Figures
Gotham Criminals Four-Pack: Bane || Clock King || Harley Quinn || Scarecrow
Legion of Super-Heroes Four-Pack: Cosmic Boy || Saturn Girl || Lightning Lad || Brainiac 5
"Shazam" Family Four-Pack: "Shazam!" || Mary Batson || Black Adam || The Wizard
Green Lantern Origins Three-Pack: Hal Jordan || Abin Sur || Sinestro
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This is part of sleeper54's Lean-n-Mean VIII Write Off, hosted this year by jurgrace and jenniferkateab.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 30.00 (set)
Type of Toy: Action Figure
Age Range of Child: Kids to Teens
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