Does Anybody Here Remember ______

In ABS #18–21, he's consistently referred to as "King Shazam" or "Teth-Adam," and no one calls him "Black Adam."

To be more precise, Absolute Shazam is technically both, although about 99% of the character is based on Black Adam. He seems to combine Black Adam's story with Billy's defining trait: being a boy who transforms into a superhero.

Don't get me wrong—I'm not complaining at all. I actually think that choice makes a lot of sense. The contrast and similarities between Absolute Teth-Adam and Absolute Kal-El are portrayed really well.

The parallels between their origins, powers, and appearances make King Shazam feel like a natural rival to Superman.

and Supes, WW

and Mr. Majestic when he found the devastating situation

(Batman: Urban Legends #17)

Unlike Billy, Teth-Adam is depicted in a variety of appearances.

An ancient Egyptian/Kahndaqi

A guy with long hair & beards

A middle-aged gentleman

Christopher Priest changed Adam's name to "Theo Ramses Djoser Teth-Adam," so he seems to be a different person than Geoff Johns' Teth-Adam.

And Billy…

FYI the origin story of “Theo Teth-Adam” is based on the New 52 Shazam! series.