There was a time when Shazam (aka Captain Marvel) was the most popular superhero in the world. And maybe that time will come again, as a live-action Shazam movie starring Zachary Levi as the World’s Mightiest Mortal is on its way.

But who is this magical powerhouse, and how does he fit into the larger DC Universe? Read on to learn everything you need to know about Shazam.

First Look at Shazam, via EW

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Source: IGN.com Explaining the Complicated History of Shazam