Black Adam could be a movie that provides a much-needed breath of fresh air for the DC Extended Cinematic Universe. At least that’s the implied promise of this great experiment starring Dwayne Johnson. From a complex character origin story to an entirely new take on the publisher’s superhero world. Jaume Collet-Serra’s film explores the DC publishing world at a new level, especially through the lens of an expanding series of stories.
Which includes, of course, a whole host of new characters that are part of the Black Adam context.. It’s a risky move, especially since the antihero is little known outside of comics. But the project seems to have enough strength and, especially, a peculiar take on the Warner superhero franchise, to overcome the obstacle without any problems. In addition to its status as the site for a revamped phase of the DC franchise, it’s also a journey through its publishing history.
We tell you what traditional characters will appear on the big screen. Black Adam and its implications for the future. Particularly in terms of analyzing the DC Extended Universe on a journey that has a lot to offer for a promising future.
Atom Crusher, Black Adam’s friend
Albert Rothstein, also known as Atom Smasher, first appeared in Star Squadron #25 in September 1983. This is a curious figure that converges the brilliant genealogy of publishing house DC. Somehow belongs to the second generation of superheroes, which adds interest to his personality.. Also, he goes through a curious context of controversy as the grandson of the supervillain known as Cyclotron.
In fact, it is through this peculiar family line that Albert gets his metahuman abilities. And as if that weren’t enough, he’s the godson of Al Pratt, the Atom from the golden age of publishing. The character has the ability to grow in size and also has the attribute of super strength.
Atom Smasher first met Black Adam when the anti-hero became part of the Justice Society of America. A long and lasting friendship began between them, which is likely to be reflected in the plot of the future film.
Dr. Fate
This character is arguably one of the most curious in DC, and his arrival on the big screen sums up a long journey on paper. Written by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman, it first appeared in More funny comics No. 55, May 1940. It draws its power from the NABOO helmet, which actually endows its wearer with gifts associated with the Babylonian god of the same name.
In fact, Doctor Fate is a common name for eight different characters who have worn the costume at different times in the hero’s history.. From Kent Nelson and Inza Nelson to his alternate version of Khalid Ben-Hassin on Earth-2. The character has come a long way on paper and will probably do so in his own version. live action. Especially being one of the founding members of the Justice Society of America.
His abilities include casting and casting spells and spells, flight, super strength, invulnerability, and pyrokinesis. As you can see from the trailer Black Adamthe hero will fully demonstrate his skills in the upcoming premiere.
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Possessing sinister metahuman qualities, he has the ability to manipulate and direct the wind, and use the gusts of wind as a tool and weapon. That allows him to create cyclones and whirlwinds with the power of his mind, as well as fly.
Hawkman, a peculiar story in Black Adam
Like Black Adam, Hawkman is a traditional DC character. debuted in Flash comics No. 1, January 1940, penned by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville. As Doctor Fate, he also uses magic items to gain his powers. In addition, since its inception, it has repeatedly reincarnated.
Carter Hall, the first Hawkman, has an interesting history. In his first incarnation, which took place in ancient Egypt, Prince Khufu clashed with the priest Hat-Set. So much so that the latter plotted against him and persecuted him. He eventually succeeded in killing him by offering him, along with his beloved Chai-Ara, as a sacrifice to the god Anubis.
Shortly before his death, the prince swore that he would return to take revenge. A spell that ended up dooming the trio of characters to an endless cycle of being brought back to life to replay the tragic story over and over again.. In his traditional version, he was born under the name Hall in 1910. It is expected that his version in the film will be Black Adam be a reimagining of its original story.
In addition to being able to fly under its own power, Hall has considerable skill as a pilot. He also owns tools and artifacts forged from the Nth metal. The substance is considered the most powerful in the DC Universe.
