Do not stay with any doubt, that is why we give you our guide to secrets, easter eggs and curiosities of Black Adam explained.
By Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Black Adam was spectacular or what? From the first frame to the last, this film is packed with frenetic action, powerful heroes, terrifying villains, high stakes, and deep references to comic book history. Dwayne Johnson played Teth-Adam, bringing the villain to life in a way never thought possible. Along the way, there were a ton of interesting references to the source material from the comics and the DC Universe in general. These are some of the most interesting things I found…
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Black Adam: secrets, easter eggs and curiosities explained
Kahndaq
Most of the film takes place in Kahndaq. When Black Adam first appeared in 1945’s Marvel Family #1, his country of origin was Egypt. The country of Kahndaq was first known about in Geoff Johns’s time in the JSA, and has been an important part of the Teth-Adam mythology ever since.
Ahk-Ton
During the prologue, Kahndaq is ruled by a tyrant named Ahk-Ton. Ahk-Ton was an Egyptian priest introduced in The Brave and the Bold #57, although in later appearances he was said to be a pharaoh. The ancient temple to him played a role in the origin of the elemental superhero Metamorpho. In JSA #43 it is established that Ahk-Ton is the ruler who ordered the murder of Teth-Adam’s family, something seen in the film.
etherium
Ahk-Ton searches for an element called Eternium. Introduced in 1998’s Legion of Super-Heroes #110, Eternium comes from fragments of the Rock of Eternity. It acts like kryptonite to anyone who has the power of Shazam, which we see during Adam’s first battle with Intergang.
The Teth-Adam Slave
The film establishes that Black Adam is a former slave, an element that was introduced when the character was reimagined for DC’s New 52 continuity. This new origin was featured in backups of the 2011 Justice League title, and was eventually picked up in the Shazam!: Origins trade paperback.
Hurut
Teth-Adam’s son Hurut first appeared in JSA #44. Although his film counterpart is an only child, the comic book version had a brother named Gon. The film version of Hurut also appears to be partially based on Teth-Adam’s nephew Aman, who was seen in his New 52 origin.
Shazam the wizard
Actor Djimon Hounsou is back as the wizard Shazam. For those who haven’t seen him, he made his first appearance in the role in Shazam! of 2019.
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Black Adam’s powers
You may have noticed that Teth-Adam draws on the powers of a different set of gods than Billy. This was first established in Shazam! #28. Luckily, he still spells “Shazam.”
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Black Adam’s furious confrontation with Ahk-Ton may be inspired by a scene from his origin story in Marvel Family #1, where Teth-Adam overthrows an unnamed pharaoh.
Intergang
At present, we know that Kahndaq is ruled by a terrorist group known as the Intergang. In the comics, Intergang is a powerful crime syndicate that is usually based in Metropolis. They have occasionally collaborated with the forces of Apokolips, who have provided them with weapons and technology. Intergang first appeared in Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #133.
shiruta
Have you seen Shiruta’s name on any of the Kahndaq maps? Shiruta is the capital of Kahndaq, as seen in JSA #56. The city is named after Teth-Adam’s last wife, who was killed by Ahk-Ton’s forces.
Adrianna and Amon Tomaz
In the comics, Adrianna and Amon Tomaz are siblings rather than mother and son. The siblings were introduced in the 52 series, although this Adrianna was also based on the character Andrea Thomas from the 1970s TV series The Secrets of Isis, which was a sister show to the Shazam!
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Amon has good taste in comics! Opening his backpack we could see Wonder Woman #1, Batman: Odyssey #1 and Cyborg #4, all from 2016.
amanda waller
Amanda Waller is everywhere! (But you already knew that.) Although her screen time is brief, it’s always a high to see Viola Davis in the role of the outspoken woman. This is the fourth DC project of hers in which she appears as Waller after 2016’s Suicide Squad, 2021’s The Suicide Squad, and 2022’s Peacemaker.
tornado network
When Maxine Hunkel/Cyclone enters the Carter Hall house, the screen on the door mentions her grandmother Abigail Hunkel, the original Red Tornado. Abigail, often referred to as Ma Hunkel, was originally a minor character in the Scribbly the Boy Cartoonist who appeared in All-American Comics. Ma she was introduced in All-American Comics #2, but everything changed in All-American Comics #20 when she became Red Tornado for the first time.
Atom
Henry Winkler makes a surprise appearance as Al Pratt, the original Atom. Al Pratt first appeared in All-American Comics #19 and went on to be a founding member of the Justice Society. In the comics, he is Atom Smasher’s godfather, but in the movie, he is Atom Smasher’s uncle.
Inza Nelson
Have you seen the wedding ring on Kent Nelson’s hand? It seems to be the movie’s way of acknowledging Inza Nelson, the late wife of Doctor Fate. (If she’s real, she’s one of Black Adam’s saddest easter eggs.)
st roch
Carter Hall’s mansion is in St. Roch, Louisiana, a fictional town first seen in 2002’s Hawkman #1.
nth-metal
Hawkman tells his teammates that his ship is made of Nth metal, a material that has deep ties to its comic book counterpart. Originally, Nth metal was a compound that gave archaeologist Carter Hall the power of flight, but later stories expanded the mythology, establishing that Nth came from the planet Thanagar.
amon’s room
Why does Amon have the room I wish I had as a child? His room is decorated with many DC posters, many of them taken from iconic comic book covers. Among others, I saw Superman from the last page of Justice League #1 from 2011.
love, are you there?
The twist revealing that Teth-Adam received his powers after his son Hurut passed them on to him appears to be partially based on the origin story seen in Shazam!: Origins with Adam’s nephew Aman, with a few key differences.
The origin of Cyclone’s powers
Maxine tells the story of how she was injected with nanobots by a “disturbed scientist” when she was 15 years old. She refers to her origin in the comics, which was first revealed in 2016’s Justice Society of America #1. And the scientist in question was TO Morrow.
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the underwater base
Task Force X has bases everywhere. Some of them, as we discovered, are even underwater. The first time we saw Waller operating from an underwater base was in the 2016 Suicide Squad comic series.
Emilia Harcourt
Yes, that was Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt greeting the Justice Society at the Task Force X base. Harcourt was previously seen in The Suicide Squad and in Peacemaker. It’s good to know that she’s recovered from her battle with the Butterflies (and all of her time with Peacemaker).
Rock of Finality
The Rock of Finality can be considered an evil version of the Rock of Eternity. It can be seen in Justice Society of America #25 from 2009.
sabbac
Sabbac is a Shazam villain dating back to 1943’s Captain Marvel Jr. #4. However, the Sabbac seen in the Black Adam movie appears to be based on Ishmael Gregor’s version of the character, who was introduced in Outsiders. #8 from 2003.
Black Adam’s Throne
The image of Black Adam sitting on the throne is a nod to the iconic cover of 52 #45, one of the best-known images of Adam in comics. Unlike the movie, Adam’s character in the comics didn’t smash the throne afterward, although the comic is full of pages where he smashes other things and people.
the surprise cameo
So news of the “surprise” cameo was all but confirmed before the film’s release, but Henry Cavill is back as Superman and he’s ready to keep Black Adam at bay. In case you’re curious, Superman and Black Adam first fought in 1978’s All-New Collectors’ Edition #58.
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Joshua Lapin-Bertone writes about television, film, and comics for DC.com. Follow him on Twitter at @TBUJosh.
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