#Mazahs

[coffee-kitty4090]

DC What if??

In this alternated universe, what if MAZAHS was a form William (Billy) Batson could be able to transform into?? Not just a form that belongs to Alexander (Lex) Luther from Earth Three. Who is that universe SHAZAM counterpart, all thanks to the Power of MAZAHS.

However, I’ll be twisting a few things to make this work.

Firstly, Billy Batson will still be able to transform into SHAZAM, but MAZAHS is a secondary transformation he can undergo. This allows Billy to possess two immensely powerful and distinct forms, and each is capable of tapping into different facets of power, either magically or godly. Only having to utter the magical word, either SHAZAM or MAZAHS, for their respective transformations.

Secondly, these forms were either gifted or forced upon to by the magical Wizard from a rock.

Originally in this universe, the Wizard was going to gift two people, one for each role. One of those chosen individuals will have the title and powers of SHAZAM, the Champion of the Gods (who are the same). Then the other chosen individual will have the title and powers of MAZAHS, the Champion of Magic.

However, the Wizard hadn’t much time left since he was already pretty old. So, he gave Billy both of the titles and powers, because one, Billy passed the test, and two, he couldn’t find another champion. Then like most mentors (if you want to call him that), the Wizard then shortly died after transferring the titles and responsibilities over to Billy, with a brief explanation for how they work.

Thirdly, I made it so that SHAZAM and MAZAHS are each other opposites (since their names are literally the same but backwards). I made them to be from the same coin, but each with their own side. Certain things about them are the same, yet they’re not, and have their own differences.

Fourthly, SHAZAM is fundamentally the same in this universe, both in appearance and personality wise, while I have changed MAZAHS entirely. Because it’s not Alexander Luther who is in this form, it’s Billy Batson.

As MAZAHS, Billy will retain his true appearance that, by magic, is in a way altered to be less recognizable. And because I can, the outfit is more child-like and arcane, reflecting his unparalleled command over magic. Yet, in this form is still similar to SHAZAM’s in terms of colours, and their iconic lighting symbol.

I also have it that SHAZAM embodies Billy’s ambitions, mirroring the qualities that he sees from his deceased father, CC Batson, as well as other heroes. SHAZAM brings forth a peaceful personality, aligning with Billy’s innate kindness and what he thinks a hero is and should be. On the flip side, MAZAHS represents the reverse. MAZAHS embodies Billy’s natural personality, complete with a mischievous nature. Like SHAZAM, MAZAHS is still Billy, but he displays and exudes a more feral and untamed demeanor, acting more like a trickster.

Fifthly, I think that their powers and skills have been divided, yet not.

I have it that SHAZAM does still possess proficiencies for using magic. They’re, however, not anywhere near the same level as MAZAHS, whose mastery over magic is unparalleled. Similarly, the same applies to MAZAHS, who also acquired and connected to the powers of the Gods, but not to the extent of SHAZAM.

I think of it being split around 20/80 in terms of how Magically or Godly their abilities and roles are.

Sixthly, I want and need miscommunication.

SHAZAM is known and written about in a lot of cultures in the DC universes, but now that there’s also a MAZAHS in this universe. I think that SHAZAM and MAZAHS would be confused as the same being and there, because when they were spoken or written about, their names are interchangeable.

It either because, neither of them would be around each other outside. Or because there have been many individuals that have been gifted those titles. It also plays in with that now they are the same being. So, that is where the title SHAZAM, the Champion of Magic, probably comes from.

Finally, I think that Billy would likely stick to only one form. He uses SHAZAM’s form the most (obviously), and only tends to use the MAZAHS form if it’s needed. Reserving it for situations that demand a different kind of and an immense magical prowess. Where SHAZAM cannot win with brute force.

It's mainly because he doesn't want to be seen and treated like a kid, or because SHAZAM and amazing muscles.

I haven't thought much about this idea, but I thinks a fun concept.

[the-antiapocalyptic-man]

New pass on the Crime Syndicate of Amerika

a couple member changes: Jesse Quick (replacing her father, Johnny) and Jessika Cruz (Jessica's Earth-3 variant, instead of Jess herself) as Power Ring

[wolfsbanesparks]

I do not know if you read Forever Evil but it had a version of Lex Luthor who was the Earth-3 Shazam, Mazahs. I actually prefer the idea of an Earth-3 Captain Marvel being Alexander Luthor Jr instead, as a reference to the "child with an adult form" thing Billy has going on. Also he would get his powers from an evil version of the wizard, but would still be heroic. This is mainly as a joke that somethings are universal constants: like the wizard's sometimes poor judge of character, see Black Adam and Oggar. What do you think?

I don't think I've read that one!

But I think it's always interesting to see how other characters would deal with having the powers of Shazam (especially younger characters) so I would be on board with seeing what Alexander Luthor Jr. would do with the power!

And yeah, the Wizard's judgement isn't always the best but there is something so charming about the idea that an evil wizard gave this kid powers but the kid became a hero anyways. It makes for quite a fascinating origin story!

[kazbrown]

Sooo, you know a ship that you know is extremely rare but for some reason, the more you think about it the more intriguing it gets? Like on a realistic level , you know it's wrong but can't help it and know you ship it hard like a canon one?

Well, I feel that why about Mazahs or Billy Batson x Zatanna. Like maybe in an AU where Captian Marvel not currently with the Justice League and somehow meeting the Team in some fanfic. I can totally see Billy simping for Zatanna(who wouldn't) at first sight and Zee at first sees him as a cute kid but over time starts to like him; after he is a bit older in his regular form of course.

Zatanna as far as I know in Season 4 isn't seeing anyone and she and Dick already broke up. Not to mention, isn't he like the Campion of Magic and Zee is basically a Magic princess.

Anyway, what do you think and maybe me posting stuff like this on here or on a fanfic

[orange-s-mario]

This is dated but an idea I like for a heroic incarnation of Earth-3 Mazahs is instead of it being Alexander Luthor it would be Alexander Luthor Jr. It would keep with the "kid with an aged up alternate form" like Billy and would create some interesting scenarios of Jr trying to keep it a secret from his dad.

wait

this would be genius

Like Alexander Luthor can still be a superhero, and he probably wouldn't want Jr to get hurt, while Jr would probably keep heroing despite that and could lead to good drama.

Plus it'd finally make Luthor Jr a good guy again after Infinite Crisis and N52 JL making him evil (and in the latter case, Darkseid??? idk)

[sunnytheopossum]

002 & 003

These fellas were originally conceived as a fakemon design contest entry (for the Mazah Fakemon region, hence the borrowed dex format), but even though I didn’t win, I still really love these designs! It’s extremely basic, but I genuinely adore just regular animal-like normal type pokemon, and brown is unironically one of my favorite colors (ALSO I LIKE GREEN SHINIES! THERE, I SAID IT), so these designs were 100% catered to my exact tastes. And who doesn’t like a tapir? Nobody, that’s who.

Taprei (Tapir + prey)

The Tapir Pokémon

Due to their fatty bodies and lack of offensive strength, Taprei are the primary source of food for nearly every predator in the rainforest, including Mazian Persian, Suchobile, Lupacabra, and even human beings.  Because of this, Taprei have evolved a knack for staying hidden, and their elusive nature once led many scientists to believe that they had gone extinct in the wild.

Paropilli (Paraceratherium + tepoztopilli)

The Justice Pokémon

No longer fearing predation, Paropilli develops a strong sense of justice on behalf of smaller, weaker Pokémon.  A single Paropilli will fight to the death in order to protect other Pokémon from predators, and it is not uncommon to see Paropilli among packs of Taprei; apparently training them to evolve.  This display of forethought and empathy is an obvious testament to this Pokémon’s intelligence, though some argue that Paropilli’s coddling of the young and weak disrupts the balance of nature, and makes it more difficult for predatory Pokémon to find food.

[chromapede]

[OLD] These are the Fakemon designs I submitted to Subjectively's Mazah Region! My submission didn't end up winning, but I was really happy to participate in the contest regardless.

I've had the idea for Gruband, Pupatone and Wahvil for a long time now, and I'm planning to make my own Fakemon region eventually, so I'll probably redesign these at some point.

[wltchdagger]

some mazah models for a cobblemon addon :3c

[claireburke]

Bathygigas & Porsite -- the Mazah fakemon starters! i used to sell these two artworks as a sticker set

[bantambruin]

Mazaher Tabani 🇮🇷

[porywagon]

Recreated a scene from the Book of Life with the Mazah mons. Here we have Mega Roserade (made by me!) and Mega Spectrazal (made by FedeRex). These were some of the winners of the mega contest for Subjectively's region and I was glad I got to be a part of it 💖💖💖

[celeryguy]

Some Megas I made for a contest a bit ago

None of them won but I really like the designs I did! And it helped me practice my rendering!

[the-antiapocalyptic-man]

Haven't done my favorite evil Lois in a minute

Edit for lore. I've posted most of this before, but it's a minute:

Lois Lane-Luthor, a popular mid-level propaganda minister on Earth-3 married to Imperial war hero Captain Alexander Luthor. She betrayed him for his adopted brother, Colonel Clark Kent Luthor, pushing him to undertake the mission that reunited him with his bio cousin and revealed his true destiny as the superhorror, Ultraman. Seeking power of her own, she journeyed to Demon Island (E-3's Themyscira) and was transformed by the Cursed Lightning of Mazahs into the Superwoman by the Amazon's patron deity, the New Goddess Heggra.

As Superwoman, she maintains a horrific status quo as one of the heads of the Crime Syndicate, but serves a greater purpose maintaining the gateway to the Antimatter Universe via Earth-3's Qwardian double, the Antimatter Earth. Power-wise, she's essentially a mystical bruiser who mixes electrical magic with a Lasso of Domination that assists in her manipulation of those around her in fulfilling her religious aspirations.

[gourde]

I offer a Zolupine

[jorgeburgos8]

With the announcement of the demo every day the Mazah region is closer!

[orange-s-mario]

For Earth-3 heroic Alex Jr Mazahs I like the idea of the evil Wizard Mazahs giving the abilities to individuals to destroy people who could threaten his power. The main reason it allows you to steal powers from others you kill is to make the champion stronger as an extra precaution. However much like the regular wizard his judge of character can be off sometimes (Black Adam) and thus why a good person like Alex Jr got the powers, and refuses to kill as the cherry on top. The Wizard makes moves to try and "correct" this error.

I have nothing to add here but this makes sense and works quite well I think