From 'Batman' to 'Arrow': The evolution of the TV superhero

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'Shazam!'

The powers: Flight, speed and strength

The actor: Billy Batson: Michael Gray. Captain Marvel: Jackson Bostwick and John Davey

The run: 1974-1976

The villains: Bullies, mean guys and rat finks

The tone: After School Special -- with superpowers!

Of note: Each episode ended with Billy learning a new moral lesson. Oy.