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Shazam exposes a shockingly sinister side in the most recent Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1, highlighting the great depth of his hate of Black Adam. Black Adam's recent switch to an anti-hero role notwithstanding marks a clear conflict between the two. This hostility results from past events whereby Shazam suffered under Black Adam's hands and was permanently changed.
From being a one-time villain to among DC Comics' most well-known anti-heroes, Black Adam, the first champion of the wizard Shazam, has had an incredible journey. Though his Golden Age appearance was fleeting, he made a lasting impression. Following generations of artists saw Black Adam's promise and started down the road of image rehabilitation. Black Adam's inclusion in the Justice League at the end of this road marked his change from a villain to a hero.
Shazam's faith in Black Adam remains broken even with his metamorphosis and good deeds. Shazam still feels great bitterness even after Black Adam's honest attempts to be a hero. This relentless hostility stems from a long-held conviction that Black Adam's true nature stays sinister and that his redemption is only a front.
Deeply rooted hostility between Shazam and Black Adam results from past interactions whereby Black Adam's actions caused Shazam great suffering. Shazam's consistent mistrust and denial of Black Adam's metamorphosis have set off an endless cycle of strife. Shazam's ongoing animosity keeps the two from cooperating and impedes any possible reconciliation.
Shazam's relentless hate of Black Adam finally turns self-destructive. It keeps him from appreciating Black Adam's efforts and the possibility for a more harmonic relationship. Although Black Adam's past behavior calls for examination, Shazam's inability to forgive and forget is impeding their forward progress. Both people must admit their shared responsibility for the Rock Of Eternity and see the advantages of cooperating.
Task Force VII #1 Shazam's hate reaches a startling height when he says he wants Black Adam and the Amazo robot to wipe each other out. This callous wish shows his degree of resentment and his lack of sympathy for Black Adam's path. Shazam's denial of Black Adam's attempts to be a hero supports the notion that his hate is an unrelenting force, so impeding any possible for healing.