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Who Is Tall Marvel? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tall Marvel (DC Comics): This Billy Batson is from Texas. He took the nickname "Tall" to differentiate between himself and the famous Billy Batson who is Captain Marvel.

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Tall Marvel is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Billy Batson, with over 22 comic issue appearances. This Billy Batson is from Texas. He took the nickname "Tall" to differentiate between himself and the famous Billy Batson who is Captain Marvel.

Who is Tall Marvel?

When the evil Sivana sent his hired cronies to capture Billy Batson, all three came back with the wrong boy. One of them was known as "Tall" Billy because of his height. Along with the other boys, he had learned from the real Billy that he was actually Captain Marvel. Tricking the real Billy into coming to his hideout by threatening his namesakes, Sivana bound and gagged the boys, leaving them to their fate by tying them to a log sawmill. Billy managed to get his gag off by placing his head just close enough to the saw. However, his words were drowned out by the machinery. Releasing the other Billies, they all shouted and their words were audible. All four of them became Captain Marvel! The new three agreed that there was only one real Captain Marvel and they would act as his Lieutenants.

Key facts

Tall Marvel is of human origin and first appeared in "Captain Marvel's Squadron of Justice!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 22 recorded issue appearances, Tall Marvel ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tall Marvel?

This Billy Batson is from Texas. He took the nickname "Tall" to differentiate between himself and the famous Billy Batson who is Captain Marvel.

What is Tall Marvel's real name?

Tall Marvel's real identity is Billy Batson.

When did Tall Marvel first appear?

Tall Marvel first appeared in "Captain Marvel's Squadron of Justice!".

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