Captain Marvel (DC Comics) in unison, they can become adult superheroes as well. In "Whiz Comics" #25 (Dec 1941), Captain Marvel saves Freddy Freeman, a boy who had been left for dead by the evil Captain Nazi, and does for Freddy what the wizard did for him. By speaking the name "Captain Marvel," Freddy can become the superpowered Captain Marvel, Jr.. Unlike Billy, Freddy retains his 14-year-old appearance as a superhero. "Captain Marvel Adventures" #18 (Dec. 1942) introduced Billy and Freddy to Mary Bromfield, a rich girl who turns out to be Billy's long-lost twin sister. By saying the magic word "Shazam," Mary Bromfield
Captain Marvel Jr. a Marvel-esque lightning bolt insignia) also show inspiration from Captain Marvel Jr. Elvis's childhood collection of "Captain Marvel Jr." comic books still sits in the attic at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, with a copy of "Captain Marvel Jr." #51 (1947) placed on the desk in the recreation of his childhood room at Memphis' Lauderdale Courts housing complex. In reference to Elvis's admiration for the character, Captain Marvel Jr. has often been shown as either a fan of Elvis or having been inspired by Elvis. In "Teen Titans" (vol. 3) #23, Captain Marvel Jr. is revealed to be a