Conclusion
Comic books are a part of pop culture. Superhero comic books are simply a part of culture. Our culture is intrigued by superheroes and it is almost as if we are born knowing who they are and what they do. This knowledge and familiarity is something that can be brought into the classroom. Using superheroes to learn character traits, origin stories and creative writing is a natural fit. I do hope you find this unit as exciting and interesting to teach as I found researching it. In reflecting on the title, I felt this would be an opportune time to explain the acronym for SHAZAM. When Billy Batson changes into Captain Marvel he yells SHAZAM! The origin of this word can be found in Greek and Roman mythology and the gods that inspired the writers of Captain Marvel. The acronym is based on the letters of Solomon (for wisdom), Hercules (for strength), Atlas (for stamina), Zeus (for power), Achilles (for courage) and Mercury (for quickness)25 There are many secrets among the world of superheroes, what discovery will you find upon reading the comics of your students?
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