Editing Wizard Shazam (section)

=== Post-Flashpoint ===
[[Image:WizardShazamGaryFrank.jpg|thumb|200px|The Wizard, as seen in ''[[Justice League]]'' (vol. 2) #0 (November 2012). Art by [[Gary Frank (comics)|Gary Frank]].]]The Shazam character is late reintroduced within the New 52 onward, having several origins. The earliest origin cast Shazam as a Kahndaqi-born sorcerer who ascended to godhood and leads the Council of Eternity, a group of wizards overseeing mystic matters on Earth, and was a keeper of magic.<ref name=":53">{{cite web |last1=Plummer |first1=Jessica |date=19 March 2020 |title=Give This Hero a Comic Book: Khalid Nassour (Doctor Fate) |url=https://bookriot.com/2020/03/19/khalid-nassour-doctor-fate-comic/ |access-date=3 April 2020 |website=Book Riot}}</ref> An alternate origin was retroactiely introduced later, revealing himself to be the [[Kunwinjku people|Kunwinjku]] deity '''[[Mamaragan]].''' This retcon instead explains that the character's [[Songline|songlines]] guided him to a seat on the Council of Eternity, where he adopted the title of "Wizard" and the name Shazam.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/942885029 |title=Justice League, Darkseid war : power of the gods |date=2016 |others=Peter Tomasi, Rob Williams, Francis Manapul, Steve Orlando, Fernando Pasarin, Matt Ryan, Bong Dazo, Scott Kolins |isbn=978-1-4012-6149-8 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=942885029}}</ref> One sources suggest both origins are known but the latter is the true one<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2021-06-15 |title=DC Universe Infinite Encyclopedia: Shazam |url=https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/encyclopedia/shazam/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615095221/https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/encyclopedia/shazam/ |archive-date=2021-06-15 |access-date=2024-02-09}}</ref> while another suggests he was a Kahndaqi-born wizard who became powerful enough to ascend to godhood early in his life, granting him both Kahndaqi and Aboriginal ties.<ref name=":1" />

As leader of the Council, the character would be responsible for numerous incidents such as being the one to punish [[Phantom Stranger]], an interpretation of [[Judas Iscariot]], for his betrayal of Jesus Christ on behalf of the [[Presence (DC Comics)|Presence]] and Pandora, [[Pandora|based on Greek mythology]], by granting her immortality and scars that constantly burn as a consequence of unleashing the [[Seven Deadly Enemies of Man|Seven Deadly Sins]] upon humanity.<ref name=":1" /> In the latter case, he later believed his and the Council's punishment was too harsh.<ref name="Justice League #0">''Justice League'' (vol. 2) #0 (September 2012). DC Comics.</ref> He was also responsible for empowering the young Amun as his champion, who shared his with his uncle, Teth-Adam. Teth later killed his nephew to consolidate his power and became the Wizard's primary champion. Teth eventually betrays the Council and kills them off save Shazam, who seals him away.'''<ref name=":1" />'''

The ''Shazam!'' backup in the ''[[Justice League]]'' comic book title shows an elderly Shazam in the modern era later apologizing to Pandora for giving her a harsh punishment as his demise nears and Black Adam is resurrected by Dr. Sivanna<ref name="Justice League #0" /> and like past stories, he bestows his powers onto Billy Batson, whom is more abrasive and ill-mannered than previous incarnations but sees potential goodness in him.<ref>''Justice League'' (vol. 2) #2, 7 (May 2012). DC Comics.</ref> Unlike previous depictions, he explains to Billy he must say the word "Shazam!" with intent to transform, as the word itself won't do so before seemingly passing on.<ref name="Justice League #0" /> 

He later appears in the ''[[Darkseid War]]'' crossover title, where he replaces Billy's collection of god following Darkseid's supposed death, which disrupted his connections to his old gods. Both Mamaragan and Billy come into conflict with Yuga Khan (known as Zonzu) when he wishes to  usurp the Powers of Shazam. After his defeat, the wizard makes him part of Billy's pantheon as pentice for his crimes and reveals his aboriginal ties and being among Billy's new set of empowered gods.<ref name=":3" /> 

==== DC Rebirth onward ====
During [[DC Rebirth]], he is also a member of the Council of Immortals.<ref>Dark Days: The Forge, Dark Days: The Casting, [[Dark Nights: Metal]] #2. DC Comics.</ref> He also plays a significant role in the 2018 "Shazam! and the Seven Magiclands''"'' storyline, revealing himself to the Shazam Family as they explore the titular Seven Magiclands. This set into motions of events plotted by [[Mister Mind]] and his [[Monster Society of Evil]], manipulating events for the family to choose Billy's biological father, C.C. Batson, as the seventh champion to gain access to their magic as his secret host while pitting the family against him. After he, the society, and surprise adversary Superboy Prime is defeated, Mamaragan becomes aware of a potential future with a redeemed Black Adam as the eventual seventh champion.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=Johns |first=Geoff |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1184122596 |title=Shazam! and the seven magic lands |date=2020 |others=Dale Eaglesham, Scott Kolins, Marco Santucci, Mayo Naito, Max Raynor, Michael Atiyeh, Rob Leigh |isbn=978-1-77950-459-3 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1184122596}}</ref>

Mind disrupts the Wizard's efforts to unearthing the threat and manipulates him and Billy into a clash which results in him being sealed away. Mamaragan watches the family battle the society and later a returned [[Superboy-Prime|Superboy Prime]], who was previously imprisoned with magic generating Red Sun energies. Remorseful of not trusting Billy, he comes to believe in his decision and witnesses a potential future where he helps redeems Black Adam and the Shazam Family becomes the spiritual successors of the Council of Eternity.<ref name=":2" /> Mamaragan is also referenced in the ''2021 Shazam!'' limited series, his presence disrupted when his future counterpart is killed by the Unkindness, a future version of Raven, as well as the Rock of Eternity being displaced, causing all of the Shazam Family's power to be disrupted and unreliable. These references also restores his connections with [[Blaze and Satanus]], with Billy referencing events connected to the past ''[[The Power of Shazam!|Power of Shazam!]]'' comics and merging aspects of the Golden Age incarnation.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sheridan |first=Tim |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NJk3EAAAQBAJ&q=Shazam!+2021 |title=Shazam! (2021-) #1 |date=2021-07-20 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Sheridan |first=Tim |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9mA7EAAAQBAJ |title=Shazam! (2021-) #2 |date=2021-08-17 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Sheridan |first=Tim |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hoRCEAAAQBAJ |title=Shazam! (2021-) #3 |date=2021-09-21 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":72">{{Cite book |last=Sheridan |first=Tim |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=is9GEAAAQBAJ |title=Shazam! (2021-) #4 |date=2021-10-19 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref> 

In [[Infinite Frontier]], Shazam is shown as a member of a reintroduced incarnation of the Quintessence and appears alongside other members shortly after the defeat of the Batman Who Laughs at the hands of Wonder Woman, whom is invited as a member. The heroine rejects it and shortly after taking her leave, the group is seemingly an empowered [[Darkseid]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Williamson |first=Joshua |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1252411539 |title=Infinite frontier |date=2022 |others=Xermanico, Romulo Fajardo, Tom Napolitano, Troy Peteri, Mitch Gerads |isbn=978-1-77951-424-0 |location=Burbank, CA |oclc=1252411539}}</ref> Later, it was revealed that the Quintessence was under the control of the Great Darkness (namely Pariah's manipulation of a fraction of its power), eventually leading to the seemingly death of the core members of the Justice League. At the end of the event, after Pariah's defeat and restoration of the Justice League members, the Quintessence, including the Wizard, was revived by the Spectre.

In the ''[[Black Adam]]'' limited ongoing series. The "''East of Egyp''t" storyline includes the Wizard in flashbacks set thousands of years before the present day, in which the events depicted are an altered version of the flashbacks depicted in ''Marvel Family #1'' (December, 1945). These flashbacks also explore Black Adam's history as Mamaragan's champion, Mighty Adam, with several changes made to previous accounts expressed earlier in the [[The New 52|New 52]] and [[DC Rebirth]], including the methodology of how Black Adam was sealed away. After killing his nephew Aman, Black Adam deceived the Wizard and kept the truth hidden although he remained suspicious. He later betrayed the Council of Eternity, eliminating the others but sedates Mamaragan through magical [[Potion|potions]]. As pharaoh under the name "Userkare," Black Adam was confronted by his vizier, Mereruka, who employed Ibac to force him to step down. Black Adam prevailed, but Ibac freed the Wizard and he banished Black Adam from Earth after a confrontation over Aman's fate, sent among the stars.<ref name=":7">{{Cite book |last1=Priest |first1=Christopher |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6x_CzwEACAAJ |title=Black Adam Vol. 2: East of Egypt |last2=Sandoval |first2=Rafa |date=December 2023 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-77952-089-0 |language=en}}</ref>

In the ''[[Lazarus Planet]]'' crossover, the Wizard is unexpectedly ousted from his role as Keeper of the Rock of Eternity and believes Billy to be responsible. He aligns himself with Hera, who plans to depose Zeus and seek revenge on mortals. Billy and Yara Flor unite to stop Hera, but are surprised to find the Wizard on her side and Billy is subsequently depowered and captured. The Wizard is later summoned by Hera to enhance her powers against [[Wonder Woman]], but when Hera's agenda becomes unpopular, he doubts and abandons her. Billy later calls upon the Wizard through the Rock of Eternity, where it is revealed that the Wizard initially believed Billy had betrayed him. However, witnessing Mary sacrifice her powers to aid Wonder Woman, the Wizard realizes his mistake and deems Mary worthy to be the Champion. Despite his intention to empower both Billy and Mary, Hippolyta intervenes and chooses to bless Mary's powers through her and seven other gods. Both Billy and Mary regain their powers, with Mary's connection maintained through the blessings of the seven goddesses instead of the Wizard's magic, despite still utilizing the "SHAZAM" method.<ref name=":11">{{Cite book |last=Wilson |first=G. Willow |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JkrUzwEACAAJ |title=Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods |date=2023 |publisher=DC Comics |isbn=978-1-77952-408-9 |language=en}}</ref>

In the ''Shazam!'' 2023 comic book series, the Wizard makes a brief appearance and is mentioned by Billy Batson as he recalls his transformation into Shazam. The series reaffirms Billy's previous origin of falling asleep in a subway, but with some subtle changes. These changes include acknowledging Billy's status as a foster child from his New 52 origin and expressing reluctance regarding the Wizard's intentions. It is revealed that the character eventually entrusts Billy with the Rock of Eternity, hoping that he will treat it with reverence.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Waid |first=Mark |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iMu4EAAAQBAJ |title=Shazam! (2023-) #1 |date=2023-05-02 |publisher=DC Comics |language=en}}</ref>