Isis (DC Comics)

For other uses of "Isis" in comics, see Isis (comics).

Isis
Artwork for the cover of 52 Week Twelve, the debut of the Adrianna Tomaz character as Isis within the main DC Comics continuity. Art by J. G. Jones.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceThe Secrets of Isis:
"The Lights of Mystery Mountain" (September 6, 1975)
First comic appearanceShazam! #25 (October 1976)
Created byMarc Richards
In-story information
Alter egoAndrea Thomas
Adrianna Tomaz
Hatshepsut
SpeciesMetahuman
Place of originUnited States (Andrea)
Ancient Egypt (Hatshepsut)
Kahndaq / Cairo (Adrianna)
Team affiliationsBlack Marvel Family
Supporting character ofBlack Adam
Captain Marvel / Shazam
Abilities

Isis is the name of several female characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The name is associated with the DC Universe's iteration of the ancient Egyptian goddess of the same name and others who have adopted the name.

The first rendition of the character, Andrea Thomas, is a high school teacher who possesses powers linked to ancient Egyptian mythology. In this iteration, she shares a connection with Captain Marvel/Shazam, as both characters draw their powers from divine sources. Andrea's abilities are specifically tied to the Egyptian goddess Isis, who grants her the ability to assume the role of a superhero using her name. In addition to serving as the main character in The Secrets of Isis, a live-action television program starring Joanna Cameron that served as the second half of The Shazam!/Isis Hour, the character appeared in several late 1970s DC Comics publications.

In more recent DC Comic book publications, the name primarily refers to Adrianna Tomaz (Arabic:أدريانا توماز), a character first introduced in 52 #12 (July 2006). She is a superhero of Egyptian and Kahndaqi heritage, and she holds a prominent role as Black Adam's love interest. She is also the older sister of Amon Tomaz, who becomes the protege Osiris under Black Adam's guidance.

Initially enslaved by the criminal organization Intergang, Adrianna is offered to Black Adam in an attempt to secure an alliance. However, he frees her. She proves to be a capable advisor and earns his affection. They marry, with Adrianna becoming Black Adam's queen and a champion of the Wizard Shazam through a magical amulet containing the power of the goddess Isis. Together, along with Amon, they form the Black Marvel Family, working to improve conditions in Kahndaq. Although Adrianna and Amon face tragic deaths, they are later resurrected. However, during the DC Rebirth era, the characters are once again depicted as deceased.

The television series Smallville depicts Isis as a supervillain form taken on by Lois Lane (played by Erica Durance) when possessed by the Amulet of Isis. Adrianna Tomaz appears later in the episode, played by Erica Cerra. The Arrowverse television series Legends of Tomorrow introduces a new incarnation of the character, named Zari Tomaz, played by Tala Ashe. This version was portrayed as a wisecracking hacker from the future with wind powers derived from an amulet and no superhero code name. After the fourth season, another version of the character (also played by Ashe) is introduced after an in-universe timeline change: Zari Tarazi, a social media influencer. The Adrianna Tomaz version of the character appears in the DC Extended Universe film Black Adam (2022), played by Sarah Shahi.