Dec 1, 1945 CE
First Appearance in The Marvel Family #1
Black Adam makes his first comic appearance as an ancient Egyptian reincarnation of the wizard Shazam's previous champion, later corrupted and exiled. #DCComics #BlackAdam
Chronological Storyline (30 Milestones)
1976 CE
Revived in Shazam! #1
Black Adam is revived in the Shazam! series, reintroduced as a villain opposing Captain Marvel. #DCComics #Shazam
1994 CE
The Power of Shazam! Origin Story
Black Adam's origin is expanded in The Power of Shazam! graphic novel, detailing his ancient past in Kahndaq and corruption. #DCComics #Origin
1999 CE
Joined the Justice Society of America
Black Adam becomes a member of the JSA during Geoff Johns' run, initially as an anti-hero. #JSA #AntiHero
2001 CE
JSA: Black Reign Storyline
Black Adam leads the Black Marvel Family in a coup in Kahndaq, becoming its ruler. #BlackReign #Kahndaq
2003 CE
Infinite Crisis Prelude
Black Adam appears in the lead-up to Infinite Crisis, killing the villain Psycho-Pirate. #InfiniteCrisis #DCComics
2005 CE
Day of Vengeance / Infinite Crisis
Black Adam participates in the battle against the Spectre and later sides with the villains in Infinite Crisis. #DayOfVengeance #InfiniteCrisis
2006 CE
52 Weekly Series: Black Adam's Reign
During the 52 event, Black Adam expands his power in Kahndaq, leading to global conflict. #52 #Weekly )
Aug 1, 2007 CE
World War III Event
Black Adam wages a war against the world after his wife Isis is killed, leading to a massive battle with the JLA and JSA. #WorldWarIII #DCComics )
2007 CE
Imprisoned in the Rock of Eternity
After World War III, Black Adam is defeated and imprisoned in the Rock of Eternity by the Marvel Family and JSA. #RockOfEternity #Prison
2009 CE
Justice Society of America Vol. 3
Black Adam escapes imprisonment and joins the Justice Society again as a reluctant ally. #JSA #Escape
2010 CE
The New 52: Shazam! Backup Stories
Black Adam's origin is rebooted in the New 52 Shazam! backup stories, depicting him as a Kahndaqi prince cursed by the wizard. #New52 #Shazam )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
Flashpoint: Black Adam's Role
In the Flashpoint event, Black Adam is a ruler of Kahndaq and battles the Amazons and Atlanteans. #Flashpoint #AlternateTimeline )
2012 CE
Justice League Dark Appearance
Black Adam appears in Justice League Dark as a member of the villainous group the Secret Society. #JusticeLeagueDark #SecretSociety
2013 CE
Trinity War Event
Black Adam is part of the Crime Syndicate's plot in the Trinity War crossover. #TrinityWar #CrimeSyndicate
2014 CE
Forever Evil: Black Adam
In Forever Evil, Black Adam allies with Lex Luthor's team to fight the Crime Syndicate. #ForeverEvil #LexLuthor
2015 CE
Convergence: Black Adam
Black Adam appears in the Convergence event as a ruler of Kahndaq in a domed city. #Convergence #DCComics )
2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Black Adam's Return
In DC Rebirth, Black Adam returns as a major antagonist in Shazam! and Justice League stories. #Rebirth #Shazam
2017 CE
Dark Nights: Metal Tie-In
Black Adam appears in the Dark Nights: Metal event, defending Kahndaq from the Batman Who Laughs. #DarkNightsMetal #BatmanWhoLaughs
Dec 1, 2018 CE
Shazam! Ongoing Series
Black Adam is the primary villain in the Shazam! ongoing series, resurrecting the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man. #Shazam #Ongoing )
2019 CE
Doomsday Clock Appearance
Black Adam appears in Doomsday Clock, representing Kahndaq in the international conflict. #DoomsdayClock #Watchmen
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2020 CE
Dark Nights: Death Metal
Black Adam fights alongside the Justice League in the Dark Nights: Death Metal event. #DeathMetal #DarkNights
2021 CE
Black Adam: The Rock of Eternity
In the Black Adam mini-series by Christopher Priest, Black Adam seeks redemption and reclaims his power. #MiniSeries #ChristopherPriest )
Oct 21, 2022 CE
Black Adam Movie Release
Dwayne Johnson stars as Black Adam in the DC Extended Universe film, introducing the character to mainstream audiences. #DCEU #Movie )
2022 CE
Black Adam: The Unholy Alliance
Black Adam forms an uneasy alliance with the Justice League to stop a cosmic threat. #JusticeLeague #Alliance
2023 CE
Titans: Beast World Tie-In
Black Adam appears in the Titans: Beast World event, manipulated by the villain Brother Blood. #Titans #BeastWorld
2023 CE
Black Adam: Year of the Villain
Black Adam becomes the main antagonist in the 'Year of the Villain' arc, seeking to reshape the universe. #YearOfTheVillain #DCComics
2024 CE
Black Adam: Rebirth of Kahndaq
In the latest series, Black Adam returns to Kahndaq to rebuild his nation after a devastating war. #Rebirth #Kahndaq
2024 CE
Absolute Power Event
Black Adam is a key player in the Absolute Power event, opposing the formation of a global superhero authority. #AbsolutePower #DCComics )
2025 CE
Black Adam: Legacy of the Wizard
A new storyline explores Black Adam's ancient origins and his connection to the wizard Shazam. #Origin #Wizard