Spoilers for Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 by DC ComicsDC Comics has finally settled on whether Black Adam is a hero or villain in the DC Universe, as his role in the finale of Dark Crisis reveals he is actually a good guy. In Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 by DC Comics, Black Adam steps up to help the heroes stop Deathstroke - and in the process, the antihero officially accepts being a hero. While the role will likely change in the future, the moment is the most heroic Black Adam has ever been.
In Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 by Joshua Williamson, Daniel Sampere, Jack Herbert, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cam Smith, Rafa Sandoval, Alejandro Sanchez, Alex Guimaraes, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Matt Herms, and Tom Napolitano from DC Comics, Black Adam heads after Deathstroke, admitting he's surprised the heroes saved him after he betrayed them. In return, Black Adam shares his powers with them and breaks Deathstroke free of the Great Darkness. However, after the Crisis is over, Deathstroke and Black Adam still fight it out - as the former villain reveals he would die for the heroes.
Black Adam Is More A Hero Than Villain In The DC Universe
Black Adam might be best known as a villain in the DC Universe, but his recent comic book adventures have strongly suggested he's actually much closer to being a hero. Between fighting alongside the Justice League and being an important ally in the fight against Pariah and Deathstroke, Teth-Adam joining the side of the heroes ultimately swayed the cosmic battle in their favor - even if his teammates in the battle didn't fully trust him when it began.
While the DC heroes welcome Black Adam back to their side with open arms after the battle, with Superman even saying he proved doubters who thought he didn't belong in the Justice League wrong, the antihero doesn't embrace being called a hero. Instead, Black Adam tells the Man of Steel he doesn't care if anyone doubts him and that he's "not one of you," claiming he only helped to save the world. He even threatens Superman with war if he gets in his way - which the hero smiles off alongside Jon Kent.
Black Adam sharing his powers and helping defeat Deathstroke by aligning with the heroes settles once and for all that he is a hero in the DC Universe. However, given Black Adam's violent nature, that status is subject to change, as his unpredictable actions could easily make him a foe to the Justice League once again and soon. Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 by DC Comics is in comic book stores now.