McFarlane Super Powers Black Adam Figure Brings a New JSA Character to Series 14

Black Adam fills a notable gap in McFarlane’s Super Powers line: he brings the character into a series whose vintage roots already include Shazam. The new figure has a good comic-inspired face and a body size that suits the character, though its gold accents pull it away from the older toy’s look. For collectors building out the line, that combination makes him an interesting addition with one particularly visible design choice to weigh.

The character’s long history as both hero and villain gives the figure a natural place alongside Shazam. Black Adam has appeared in several McFarlane figures before, based on both comics and film, but this is his first appearance in the Super Powers series. He is also the first of three JSA-themed figures in the line-up, making him part of a broader character grouping rather than a one-off addition.

The figure and its sculpt

Black Adam belongs to Series 14 and is number 70 in the line. He stands just shy of 5 inches tall and has 7 points of articulation. Those familiar with the line’s proportions will recognize the first Superman base body beneath the character-specific parts. Its larger build wasn’t a favorite on some of its earlier uses, but it feels more fitting for Black Adam’s imposing presence.

The figure pairs that body with lower legs featuring cuffed boots, a basic belt piece and a new head sculpt. The boot parts may be new to the line, although that isn’t certain. The head is the clear highlight: its sharp, arch expression captures the character’s comic-book features and gives the otherwise familiar body a distinct identity. That sculpt does much of the work in making this feel like Black Adam rather than a simple repaint.

Paint application is clean, and the darker skin tone suits the character. The main point of debate is the use of gold alongside the black costume where yellow would have brought the figure closer to a vintage presentation. That difference is easy to spot beside the original Shazam, the most direct companion piece from the older line. It leaves Black Adam close to the expected style, but with a color decision that makes the pair feel less unified.

Accessories and display

Black Adam comes without accessories. He also has no cape or other prominent attachment, so there isn’t an obvious missing piece that would complete the design. Still, the figure feels light in hand, especially given that it is among the heavier uses of older tooling in this set. The lack of extras also means the head sculpt, body and paint carry the presentation on their own.

For display, the most useful comparison is with Shazam: the two figures share a clear character connection, while the gold accents set Black Adam apart. Collectors who favor a consistent vintage look may find that contrast distracting. Those more interested in adding the character to the line’s roster are likely to find the new head and suitable proportions do enough to make the figure work.

A serviceable addition with a clear trade-off

Black Adam’s inclusion makes sense in a Super Powers collection built around Shazam and the JSA-themed figures in Series 14. The figure’s sculpting is its strongest feature, while the costume color choice keeps it from matching the older aesthetic as closely as it could. It’s a straightforward character figure with no accessories to complicate the package, and its place in the line is easy to understand even for collectors who aren’t especially attached to Black Adam.

The best way to assess this release is to look at the face, proportions and color side by side with the figures already on the shelf. The head gives Black Adam personality; the gold accents define the main stylistic compromise. As figure 70 joins the series, that balance is what collectors will notice first.