Isis (DC Comics)

as Isis in The Secrets of Isis Shazam!/Isis Hour Like the main character of the first half of the program, Captain Marvel, Isis has roots in ancient Egyptian mythology. The television series The Secrets of Isis stars Joanna Cameron as Andrea Thomas, a high school science teacher who draws power from her namesake. Freedom Force & other animated appearances Isis later appeared in animated form on Filmation's Tarzan and the Super 7 show in 1980, as part of a segment called The Freedom Force. She later guest starred on The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!'s "Hero High" segment, though Cameron did not voice the character. Publication history in DC Comics Isis' first appearance in comics was in Shazam! #25 (September – October 1976). She was later given her own TV tie-in book the following month, titled The Mighty Isis, which ran for two years, out-surviving the TV series. The eight-issue run by DC Comics began in October 1976 and ended in January 1978; early issues featured a special "DC TV" logo. All stories starred the Andrea Thomas character from the television series; the book was edited by Denny O'Neil, written by Jack C. Harris and most issues illustrated by Mike Vosburg (the first issue was illustrated by Ric Estrada and Wallace Wood). Although early issues stayed within the format of the TV series, later issues covered storylines beyond the scope of the show, such as a story arc involving Andrea abandoning her "human" alter ego and cutting ties with her friends and family, resulting in Rick Mason revealing his love for her. Like other DC characters who have been reimagined, this version of Isis, though not mentioned or appearing in Crisis on Infinite Earths, can be assumed to have been retconned out of existence following the 1985 DC miniseries. The superhero Isis was re-introduced in the DC Universe in the weekly comic book 52, in issue #3 (May 2006). == Fictional character biography ==

Adrianna Tomaz 52 series '' #12 (September 2006). Art by Eddy Barrows. Adrianna Tomaz, an Egyptian refugee, was enslaved and presented to Black Adam as a gift from Intergang, along with a significant amount of gold. However, upon being freed by Black Adam and witnessing his potential for positive change, Adrianna fearlessly expressed her belief in his ability to transform their country for the better. After engaging in weeks of discussions with Adrianna, Black Adam underwent a significant shift in his worldview. As a result, he retrieved the mystical Amulet of Isis, which had once belonged to the ancient Egyptian champion Queen Pharaoh Hatshepsut. Adam sought the assistance of Captain Marvel, who had become the Keeper of the Rock of Eternity, to bestow the amulet's power upon Adrianna. The amulet had a history of bringing peace to Queen Hatshepsut's kingdom but became dormant following her death. By holding the amulet and uttering the phrase "I am Isis," Adrianna was transformed, imbued with the powers of the goddess Isis. Together, Adrianna, now known as Isis, and Black Adam embarked on a mission to travel through the Middle East, liberating enslaved children and searching for Adrianna's abducted brother. Their journey led them to significant milestones, including their wedding ceremony officiated by Captain Marvel, which saw the attendance of various Shazam! characters and the interference of Intergang's failed attempt to disrupt the event through a suicide bomber. Isis's powers paralleled those of Black Adam, granting her the ability to heal wounds of varying severity. Additionally, her control over nature was intricately linked to her emotional state, such that rain would fall indoors when she was sad, and flowers would bloom when she experienced joy. While her initial transformation was triggered by the phrase "I am Isis," subsequent transformations utilized the phrase "Oh Mighty Isis." Brightest Day In Brightest Day, Osiris is resurrected by the Life Entity and returns to Kahndaq, vowing to restore the kingdom to its former prosperity. Despite his efforts, Osiris is unable to revive Adam and Adrianna. It is later revealed that Osiris was resurrected with the express purpose of reviving Adrianna. He later successfully does so by channeling the power of Captain Marvel Jr. However, Osiris' actions corrupt Isis' spirit, causing her to develop an evil split personality. The Justice League attacks Deathstroke's Titans, but Isis forces them to leave. The New 52 In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC's continuity. In this new timeline, Adrianna Tomaz is a young woman who, by fighting specifically against Kahndaq's evil rule, is opposed to her brother Amon entering The Sons of Adam terrorist group. However, after he is killed by Kahndaq's forces and she is forced to resurrect Black Adam, Adrianna decides to follow a path of violence, with an unknown voice saying that she will be chosen to wield power. DC Rebirth In DC Rebirth, Isis and Osiris return to being dead. Mister Mind and Doctor Sivana recruit Black Adam into the Monster Society of Evil by tempting him with the power of the Darklands, which could resurrect them. ==Powers and abilities==

Andrea Thomas's abilities Isis demonstrated numerous powers that manifested when the need arose. These included flight, super speed, super strength (to a level comparable to Superman and Wonder Woman), telekinesis (the ability to move and levitate objects), geokinesis (the ability to control elements such as fire, earth, wind, and water), the ability to change the molecules of inanimate objects to allow people to pass through them, the ability to act as a human lightning rod, remote viewing, and (at her power's maximum) the ability to stop and reverse time. To activate these powers, Isis usually is shown reciting a rhyming chant (the most frequent being "Oh zephyr winds that blow on high, lift me now so I can fly!"). The medallion Andrea Thomas uses to change into Isis also gives her apparent limited powers even when in her non-Isis form, as she is shown communicating telepathically with her pet crow Tut and engaging in minor mind control even without changing. She also received superior hand-to-hand and weapons combat skills from the goddess. Adrianna Tomaz's abilities As an ordinary human, Adrianna demonstrates proficiency in diplomacy, politics, and leadership whose progressive ideals improved the welfare of Kahndaq and whose popularity exceeded her younger brother as a leader. Complimenting her role as a champion, she is also a skilled botanist. whose powers has been compared to that of a Kryptonian. Most notably, Adrianna possess a range of magical abilities derived from her Egyptian goddess namesake, including the ability to fly, heal herself and others, manipulate various elements, telekinesis, and control natural phenomena such as storms. Following her resurrection, Adrianna's link to her abilities became inherent, no longer relying solely on the amulet for their manifestation. As a member of the Black Marvel Family, Adrianna and the other members share a collective reservoir of power. The strength of her abilities is contingent upon the number of individuals within the Black Marvel Family who have also undergone their respective transformations. ==Other versions==

• Queen Pharaoh Hatshepsut, a fictional version of the historical figure of the same name, was once a champion of the Wizard Shazam. During her time as a champion, she wielded the Amulet of Isis as the source of her power and used her abilities to safeguard her kingdom. Following her demise, the amulet was returned to the Wizard with the hope of finding a worthy successor and champion in the future. ==In other media==

Television • The superhero Isis appears in The Freedom Force, voiced by Diane Pershing. This version is a member of the titular team. • Two variations of Isis appear in a self-titled episode of Smallville. The first is Lois Lane (portrayed by Erica Durance) after she is possessed by the Amulet of Isis. Additionally, Egyptologist and curator of the Metropolis Museum, "Adrianna", appears in the episode, portrayed by Erica Cerra. • Both the goddess and superhero incarnations of Isis appear in Young Justice. • A variation of Adrianna Tomaz named Zari Tomaz appears in Legends of Tomorrow, portrayed by Tala Ashe. This version is a Persian-American hacker from the year 2042 who possesses aerokinesis via the Air Totem. In one Halloween-themed episode, Zari dons a costume based upon the one worn by Joanna Cameron's Isis. In the course of the series, a version of Zari from an alternate timeline (named Zari Tarazi and still played by Ashe) begins sharing Tomaz's existence and totem. The totem and its powers are also shared with Tarazi's brother from the altered timeline, Behrad Tarazi (portrayed by Shayan Sobhian). Film Adrianna Tomaz appears in Black Adam, portrayed by Sarah Shahi. This version is an archaeologist and resistance fighter in Intergang-controlled Kahndaq. Video games • Isis appears in DC Universe Online, voiced by Samantha Inoue-Harte. • Isis appears in Black Adam's endings in the Injustice series. ==References==