Did you know that the character - Shazam was originally named Captain Marvel? Captain Marvel from Marvel was an alien warrior who later vowed to defend his adopted homeworld. This prototype of the superhero was the only one available for a while until 1972 when DC Comics obtained a license to publish the classic Captain Marvel. Things didn't get any easier afterward. DC had to come up with a solution because Marvel Comics had already trademarked the name "Captain Marvel," making it impossible for them to just register their hero's stories under that name. In the end, DC had to fully settle for "Shazam!"

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