Why does Freddy have a crutch in Shazam?

Captain Marvel finds and rescues Freddy, but as it turns out the blow struck by Capt. Nazi caused Freddy's back to break and paralyzed his left leg. That's why Freddy is disabled. DC kept to around the same origin whenever they reboot him, however as for the New 52, no explanation is given as to why he's disabled.
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Why is Freddy crippled in Shazam?

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Freddy Freeman first appeared in issue 13 of this book; he was shown crippled and in a wheelchair, the result of being inadvertently injured in a previous battle involving the Marvels.
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Why is Freddie on crutches?

Freddy remains permanently lame in his left leg and is forced to walk with a crutch (although Captain Marvel, Jr. bears no such impediment). As a result, Junior sought revenge against Captain Nazi, and the two repeatedly battled over the years.
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What happened to Freddy in Shazam?

This incarnation of Freddy went on to become a member of multiple teams across the DC Universe, including the Teen Titans and the Outsiders. He even briefly went on to take over the Shazam mantle from Billy while Billy was out of commission.
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What disability does Freddy have?

Walking crutch: Freddy has a walking disability and thus requires using a crutch while in his human form. He is also able to use it to hit people.
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How old is Freddy in Shazam?

How Old Jack Dylan Grazer Is Compared To Freddy Freeman. In the Shazam! movies, Billy's close friend Freddy Freeman is one month Billy's junior. This would make Freddy basically 15 himself in Shazam!, and approaching the age of 18 in Fury of the Gods.
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Why did Freddy turn evil?

In the original FNAF, setting the tone for the rest of the series, Freddy is possessed by the soul of a murdered child. As such, he and the other animatronics are seeking revenge against their killer, whom they mistake the various night guards for.
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What is Freddy's last name in Shazam?

In 1941 Whiz Comics #25 introduced Freddy Freeman, a disabled newsie who, after being saved by Shazam, is given powers that turn him into Captain Marvel, Jr.
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Who is Freddy's girlfriend in Shazam?

Biography. She is initially disguised as a human called Anne, as she was Freddy Freeman's new schoolmate and the two eventually fell in love. The two dated on a rooftop, and Freddy explained to her about his family.
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Who is the crippled guy in Shazam?

Jack Dylan Grazer (born September 3, 2003) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Eddie Kaspbrak in the horror film It (2017) and its 2019 sequel, Freddy Freeman in the DC Extended Universe film Shazam!
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Who are the seven Shazams?

The modern-day Shazam Family on the variant cover of Shazam! (vol. 3) #13 (September 2020). Clockwise from center: Shazam/Billy Batson, Freddy Freeman, Mary Bromfield, Eugene Choi, Darla Dudley, and Pedro Peña.
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How did Freddy get his powers back in Shazam 2?

Freddy almost manages to get away with the apple but draws the sisters' attention. Shazam makes his way in and grabs the staff, but Kalypso takes it back. The Wizard returns Freddy his powers as they escape.
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Who is Billy Batson's best friend?

Billy often shares his powers with other children, primarily his sister Mary Batson and their best friend/foster brother Freddy Freeman, who also transform into superheroes and fight crime with Billy as members of the Marvel Family, also known as the Shazam Family.
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Did Shazam 3 come out?

If a Shazam 3 does happen, it is likely several years away as DC Studios currently has other projects in motion and only releases two live-action movies per year. A 2028 release date is possible unless there are changes to the production schedule.
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Why is Mary the only one who doesn t change in Shazam?

The idea that Mary is the only one who doesn't turn into an older version when using their powers is actually established in the Golden Age iteration of the heroine. That version of Mary Marvel was capable of accessing her powers without transforming into a grown-up version of herself.
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Why did Shazam pick Billy?

Shazam feels that he has truly found his successor in the upstanding Batson, but before he can act on this, a possessed Theo Adam murders Batson and his wife Marilyn for the magic amulet. He therefore decides to enlist C.C. Batson's young son, Billy, as the successor to his power.
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Do Athena and Freddie get together?

Anthea is a selfless and heroic love interest, who would do anything to protect humanity and her lover Freddy and do what she thinks is right. She at first believed Kalypso's lies and manipulations to an extent, and she was vengeful towards Shazam before meeting him.
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Who is Shazam's evil daughter?

Blaze and Satanus are demonic hybrid children of the Wizard Shazam and an unnamed Hellhound demoness who assumed human form in order to seduce Jebediah during his time as Champions of the Cannite gods, calling himself Vlarem or the Champion.
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Who does Shazam have a crush on?

Shazam's crush on Wonder Woman is cute, but it also quietly sets Billy Batson up to appear in other corners of the DCU and expand his potential as a character.
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Why is Freddy's called Freddy's?

MYTH: Freddy is not a real person.

The three co-founders chose to name their new business “Freddy's” in honor of Bill and Randy's father, Freddy, who was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran of WW II and had a distinguished 50 year career in the hospitality industry before helping to start Freddy's when he was 77.
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What is Shazam's old name?

Post-Flashpoint, his original name is given as “Mamaragan.” Either way, the word “Shazam” itself is an acronym which stands for six patron deities, each of which bestows the Wizard's champion with an aspect of their power.
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Why is Monty jealous of Freddy?

There are also hints Monty is extremely jealous, egotistical and hungry for power. He seemingly wants to destroy and usurp Glamrock Freddy to be the main face of the PizzaPlex with everyone's attention at him, and there are implications he decommissioned Glamrock Bonnie to take his spot in the band.
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Why does Freddy have yellow eyes?

His eyes also become yellow due to belonging to Roxy, however outside of a few of the comic book endings, his eyes remain glowing white in-game, with some endings reverting them back to being blue.
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Who possesses Ballora?

It is theorized that she is possessed by William Afton's wife. However, this might be unlikely, since according to the canon, she seems to not have any kind of affection towards Circus Baby and Michael, the children of William.
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