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Chapter 177

Why Gods Cannot Appear-With This, I Could Actually Pad Out a Chapter, but Never Mind,

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In the DC Universe, gods and demons typically do not appear directly on Earth, primarily for the following reasons:

Rules and restrictions

In the movie "Hellblazer," God and Satan agree to make Earth a neutral zone, where neither side can directly interfere with human behavior, but can only send "agents" to influence humanity secretly.

Balance of forces

The powers of the gods and demons are too great; their unrestrained appearance on Earth could disrupt the balance of power in the real world, causing chaos and disaster. Therefore, they are confined to their respective dimensions or domains.

Lack of faith

In the DC Universe, although various gods exist, humanity's faith in them is not unified or strong. This results in the gods and demons having limited influence on Earth and lacking sufficient faith to support their long-term manifestation on Earth.

Dimensional differences

Gods and demons typically reside in different dimensions or realms, separated from the human world by dimensional barriers. Crossing these barriers requires immense energy or specific conditions, which limits their frequency of appearance on Earth.

In the DC Universe, the Old Gods and the New God have the following main differences:

Source of power

Old Gods: The power of the Old Gods is often associated with natural elements and the power of faith.

Just as Poseidon, controlled the ocean, [his power stemmed from ancient humans' awe and faith in the ocean's power.]

They are also bound by the rules of their own mythological system, such as the Greek gods being bound by the threads of fate woven by the Fates.

New God: The power of the New God is based more on advanced technology, Cosmic Energy, and their own racial talents.

For example, the gods of New Genesis possess advanced technological equipment, and Darkseid of Apokolips can control life using the Anti-Life Equation, a form of power that transcends the traditional realm of natural elements and beliefs.

Conditions to become Shazam

A pure Mind Stone: This means being able to resist the temptations of the Seven Deadly Sins. Like Thaddeus Sivana, who was tempted by the Evil Eye and was thus deemed impure by the Wizard. Billy probably doesn't fit this description.

Having courage: Having the courage to stand up when faced with danger and difficulties. For example, Billy mustered up the courage to fight the villains after his family was kidnapped, demonstrating the required courage.

Possessing kindness: having a kind heart and being willing to use one's power to help others and protect the world, rather than abusing power for personal gain.

They have a spirit of sharing: they don't hoard power but are willing to share it with others to protect the world together. For example, after Billy gained power, he formed the "Shazam!" crew with his friends to fight against evil.

According to the comics, Captain Marvel doesn't actually fit the bill, but after he told the Wizard, "You're looking for someone who doesn't exist," The Wizard realized his mistake and gave him his power.

That's outrageous; it's all thanks to the protagonist's halo.

Shazam and Black Adam have slightly different stories; according to Black Adam...

So, going back five thousand years, Hulu, the first person to obtain Shazam Power and be recognized by all wizards, must meet the requirements.

This is the second assumption.

In DC's lore, Black Adam was conscious while sealed.

According to the plot of the comic book "Justice Society of America", the Wizard Shazam trapped Black Adam's soul and power in a scarab beetle and buried him in a grave. During the time he was sealed, Black Adam was able to sense the passage of time and some events in the outside world, such as his descendant Theo discovering the scarab beetle.

In the film * Black Adam *, although his specific conscious activity during the sealing period is not explicitly shown, it is evident from his reappearance after being sealed for nearly five thousand years...

He was able to react quickly to his surroundings and enemies, suggesting that he maintained a certain level of consciousness during the sealing period, was aware of his own power and the state of being sealed, and was thus able to take immediate action after being unsealed.

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