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Creation & Design

Johnny Thunder was created during the Golden Age of Comics, representing a blend of superhero and magical elements. His character was designed to appeal to readers who enjoyed both fantasy and adventure.

Early Years

Johnny Thunder debuted in the 1940s and quickly became a part of the superhero landscape, often teaming up with other heroes in the Justice Society of America.

Character Development

Over the years, Johnny Thunder has evolved from a side character in the Golden Age to a more complex figure in the DC Universe, grappling with themes of responsibility and the consequences of wielding great power.

Cultural Reception

Johnny Thunder has been received with a mix of nostalgia and appreciation for his unique blend of superhero and magical elements, often seen as a classic character from the Golden Age.

Character Details

Real Name:
Johnny Thunder
First Appearance:
Flash Comics #1
Aliases:
Thunderbolt
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice Society of America, All-Star Squadron
Abilities:
Magic, Wish Granting
Equipment:
Thunderbolt (genie)
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Flash Comics #1
DC ⋅ 1940
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Flash Comics #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of The Flash, Jay Garrick

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1st appearance Shiera Sanders, later becomes Hawkgirl

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1st appearance of Hath-Set, the first villain of Hawkman

1st appearance of Johnny Thunder

1st appearance of Yz, Johnny Thunder's thunderbolt

All-Star Comics #3
DC ⋅ 1940
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All-Star Comics #3
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the Justice Society of America, the first superhero team in history: Atom, Flash, Sandman, Spectre, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern, Hourman

3rd appearance of the Atom

All-Star Comics #4
DC ⋅ 1941
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All-Star Comics #4
 
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2nd team appearance of the Justice Society of America

All-Star Comics #6
DC ⋅ 1941
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All-Star Comics #6
 
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Johnny Thunder joins the Justice Society of America

All-American Comics #100
DC ⋅ 1948
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All-American Comics #100
 
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1st appearance of Johnny Thunder

All-Star Western #108
DC ⋅ 1959
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All-Star Western #108
 
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Origin of Johnny Thunder

Flash #137
DC ⋅ 1963
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Flash #137
 
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1st appearance of Johnny Thunder and Vandal Savage in the Silver Age

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