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Johnny Alpha
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Creation & Design

Johnny Alpha was created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra as part of the 'Strontium Dog' series in 2000 AD, designed to be a mutant bounty hunter with psychic abilities.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a bounty hunter in a post-apocalyptic future, Johnny Alpha quickly became a fan-favorite character due to his complex personality and moral dilemmas.

Character Development

Over the years, Johnny Alpha has evolved from a simple bounty hunter into a complex character grappling with themes of identity, morality, and the consequences of his powers.

Cultural Reception

Johnny Alpha has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and the social commentary embedded in his stories.

Character Details

Real Name:
Johnny Alpha
First Appearance:
Starlord Magazine #1
Aliases:
Psi-Judge, Judge Dredd's Rival
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Strontium Dogs, Psi-Judges
Abilities:
Telepathy, Telekinesis, Combat Skills
Equipment:
Psi-Scanner, Laser Pistol
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Starlord Magazine #1
IPC Magazines ⋅ 1978
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Starlord Magazine #1
 
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1st team appearance of Strontium Dog:Johnny Alpha and Wulf Sternhammer, mutant bounty hunters

1st team appearance of Ro-Busters: Mek-Quake, Ro-Jaws and Hammerstein

Each copy of Starlord #1 came with one of six 'badges' which were patches denoting a futuristic military affiliation, ex. 'Skateboard Strikeforce'

2000 AD #86
Rebellion ⋅ 1978
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2000 AD #86
 
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1st appearance of Strontium Dog in 2000 AD after merging with Starlord Magazine

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