I just finished watching the movie Black Adam and I can't help but notice a lot of symbolism (aside from the hand gestures and symbols).
The child hero also has the name of an Egyptian god, which I am not sure if its common today. Since the story happens in ancient history, Kahndaq could be similar to Egypt or Mesopotamia.
Some similarities I noticed with DC and Marvel characters.
Kahndaq - Wakanda; ancient kingdoms/cities now in the forefront of the modern world
Black Adam - Black Panther; leaders/champions of their territory
Intergang - Hydra; looking to gain power and control the world
Doctor Fate - Doctor Strange; powers of magic, fate
Cyclone - Scarlet Witch
Atom Smasher- Ant Man
Justice Society -Avengers
Doctor Fate - Doctor Strange; powers of magic, fate
Cyclone - Scarlet Witch
Atom Smasher- Ant Man
Justice Society -Avengers
Ishmael died and rose from the dead to be the king and champion of the dead. The Messiah died, rose from the dead, to conquer death.
The name Black Adam also seems to imply a hidden meaning. Adam being the first man, so perhaps, he is the first hero in the DC universe? Black, in this term, can be understood as evil or not deserving, since he was not the chosen hero or champion of good (black sheep).
Luke 10:18 also comes to mind since the hero has that lightning icon on his chest. There was a scene where thunder striked from the sky.
Overall, good movie. I am not a comic reader and well versed with Marvel/DC lore but these are things that come to mind quick after watching that movie.
