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  • Although Shazam! draws much of its inspiration from current DC comics, it makes significant changes. 1 / 7

    Asher Angel as Billy Batson in Shazam!
  • That’s perhaps most apparent in Billy Batson’s family relationships. 2 / 7

    Shazam and Freddy in Shazam! Promo
  • Traditionally, orphan Billy Batson has a twin sister named Mary, better known as Mary Marvel. 3 / 7

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  • However, more recent comics changed her relationship to that of foster sister, named Mary Bromfield. 4 / 7

    Shazam Family Vertical
  • The film does the same, with Mary Bromfield portrayed by Grace Fulton. 5 / 7

    Shazam Foster Family vertical
  • In Shazam!, Billy enters the foster system after being separated from his mother. 6 / 7

    Asher Angel in Shazam!
  • It turns out she left him with police, because she could no longer care for him. 7 / 7

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