Uncle Marvel

**Herman Dudley** is the great uncle of Darla Dudley. After the Injustice War, Herman returns to Fawcett City to foster Darla, but is attacked by Black Adam when Adam begins his attempt to kill the Marvels.

After being held hostage in the Rock of Eternity, they are rescued by Mamaragan, who sacrifices himself. Using what's left of his power, Darla decides to share her power with Herman, granting him her godly powers.

After the defeat of Adam, Herman becomes the official seventh member of the Marvels, and a father figure of group, taking on the name **Uncle Marvel**.

Unlike the other members of the Marvels, who become adult versions of themselves, Herman becomes a younger version of himself by saying the word "Shazam"

## Background

### Early Life

Herman was born and raised in Fawcett City, Wisconsin, in the month of December. Growing up with his birthday in Christmas, he would always have a charming, warm, friendly personality.

His brother eventually had a few children of his own (including Darla's father), but being a more cynical man than Herman, his brother tried keeping him at arms length so his own children wouldn't grow up with what he thought was blind joy and hope. Herman and his brother would eventually have a falling out, and Herman left the city, moving to Milwaukee.

### Returning to Fawcett City

 After hearing that Darla's class had been involved in an attack at the Fawcett City History Museum, Herman moved back to Fawcett City, trying his best to convince Darla's foster parents Victor and Rosa that he could protect her. He brings her an *Alien Guardians of Magic* toy for her birthday, promising to buy her more next year.

### Trained by Darla

Still getting used to his powers, Herman gladly accepted Darla's help.

## Powers and Abilities

**Divine Empowerment**: Herman was granted the ability to transform into the avatar of the wizard by saying the word *"Shazam"*, which summons a bolt of lightning from the sky and imbues him with superhuman wisdom, strength, stamina, power, courage, and speed.

As Uncle Marvel, Billy has many other powers and abilities, which surpass the capabilities of humans, and most other metahumans.

* **Genius-Level Intellect**: With Darla's help, Herman began using his inhuman intellect to quickly master his other powers.
* **Superhuman Strength**: Herman has incredible superhuman strength.

* **Nigh-Invulnerability**: Herman's body is virtually invulnerable to most forms of physical harm. While facing the muggers who robbed Mr. T, he was shown to be impervious to bullets as well as knives.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**: Along with his divine strength, Herman appears to not grow tired despite running incredibly fast and flying through the air. He was also able to take multiple hits from Dr. Sivana, David Tanand continue fighting without needing to rest. However, Billy was visibly strained physically from these encounters.
* **Superhuman Speed**: Herman is able to move at speeds only perceptible to humans as yellow streaks of light
	+ **Superhuman Reflexes**: Due to his super speed, Herman is able to dodge attacks and move around different objects with ease.
* **Flight**: Herman is able to fly. He's able to fly at great speeds, on the same par as Superman himself.
* **Magic**: Herman shares the magical abilities of the other Marvels.
	+ **Electricity Manipulation**: Herman is able to generate and project electricity.
	+ **Teleportation:** Herman can exit the Rock of Eternity by mentally concentrating on another location of his choice.

### Weaknesses

* **Human Form**: In his human form, Billy is a mere mortal and has the same weaknesses as a normal human.
* **Speech Impediment**: Billy can only access his powers if he says the word 'Shazam' which can also turn him back to his human form. If he is prevented from speaking while in his human form his powers remain dormant.

## Relationships

### Family

* Darla Dudley/Miss Lightning - Great niece and Tutor
* The Marvels - Foster Family
	+ Billy Batson/Captain Marvel
	+ Mary Bromfield/Mary Marvel
	+ Freddy Freeman/Lieutenant Marvel
	+ Eugene Choi/Captain Voltage
	+ Pedro Peña/Captain Green

### Allies

* Victor Vasquez - Friend
* Rosa Vasquez - Friend
* Mamaragan/The Wizard - Saviour †
* Justice League
* The Outsiders

### Enemies

* Injustice League
* Teth-Adam/Black Adam - Attempted killer