Billy Batson Young boy who transforms into adult superhero. Red costume with lightning bolt. Powers: flight, super strength, speed, lightning control. Dual personalities: Billy's youthful enthusiasm, Shazam's wisdom. Orphan background, values family. Struggles with responsibility of power. Often humorous, sometimes naive. Balances kid life with heroics. Strong moral compass, sees best in others. Leads Shazam family. Speech patterns change between forms. Embodies childlike wonder of superheroes.