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C.C. Batson
[[Image:|200px|center|Clarence Charles Batson V (New Earth)]]
Characteristics
Unusual Features
His physical features were used for the template of
Captain Marvel's adult form.
Status
First appearance
Last appearance
History
Clarence Charles Batson was an archaelogist and the husband of Marilyn Batson. The Batsons were working on a dig in
Egypt on behalf of industrialist
Thaddeus Sivana, Sr. Sivana's enforcer,
Theo Adam, accompanied the Batsons on the dig, but when Theo was taken over by the spirit of the ancient warrior
Black Adam, he betrayed the Batsons and murdered them.
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Powers and Abilities
Powers
By and large, C.C. Batson does not possess any superhuman capabilities, but thanks to the
Power of Shazam, his spirit has returned from the afterworld and has occasionally made contact with his son, Billy. It was the ghost of C.C. Batson that first led Billy to the underground tunnel, and thusly, to the
Rock of Eternity.
Abilities
- Archaeology: C.C. Batson was an expert in the field of archaeology, specializing in Egyptian culture.
Strength level
In life, C.C. Batson possessed the strength level of a man his age, size and weight who engaged in moderate, regular exercise.
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