Over the course of thousands of years, Black Adam has been both a hero and a villain as one of the world's most powerful magicians.
The wizard Shazam chose another champion thousands of years before Billy Batson became a magically enhanced hero.
Teth-Adam, also known as "Mighty Adam," started out as a hero for humanity, but his strength corrupted his principles and passions.
Black Adam, a recurring foe of Earth's heroes, believes he is the best person to rule humanity and that whatever action he performs is for the greater good.