Because Black Adam has lived for so many centuries in his superhuman form, he cannot risk turning back to a mortal being or else he will instantly revert to his correct chronological age. At the end of his first battle against the Marvel Family, Uncle Marvel tricked Black Adam into speaking the magic word "Shazam", and the magic lightning bolt turned him into a withered, ancient skeleton. Doctor Sivana resurrected him, however, and he came back to plague the Marvels. After his resurrection, he could safely speak the magic word without dying, as it would simply return him to mortal form without the aging effect.
* - All of the powers granted collection of six by gods and figures of legend either directly or through Shazam.
** Stamina of Shu
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** Strength of Hershef
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** Power of Amon
:** : The ability to access the Rock of Eternity.
:** : The ability to transform from a mortal to the entity empowered by the six.
:** : The ability to use the transformative lightning to heal others or ones self instantly.
:** In addition, Black Adam could merge his own lightning bolt with all other lightnings on Earth, forming an electrical barrier around the planet; this prevents any mystical attempts to track him and will kill any members of the Marvel Family that crosses the barrier.
** Wisdom of Zehuti:
:** : The ability to understand situations from many angles, including future and past consequences with superhuman clarity and accuracy.
:** : Innate luck and divine guidance that allows finesse in actions and dealings with others.
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:** : Intellect and wisdom are heightened to superhuman levels. This also provides great or comprehensive knowledge in many areas, including:
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** Speed of Anpu
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** Courage of Menthu
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