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After refusing to desecrate the tomb, Billy is chosen by the ancient wizard Shazam to be the protector of the idol's power. By speaking the name "Shazam," Billy is struck by lightning and transformed into the superhuman Captain Marvel .

is a landmark 12-chapter black-and-white film serial released by Republic Pictures in 1941. Directed by William Witney and John English, it is widely considered the first theatrical film adaptation of a comic book superhero and is frequently cited by film historians as one of the greatest movie serials ever made. The Storyline Adventures of Captain Marvel

The serial is famous for its groundbreaking flying sequences, achieved through a life-sized dummy on wires and clever camera work that "inspired belief that a man can actually fly" decades before modern CGI. After refusing to desecrate the tomb, Billy is

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