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Creation & Design

Created by writer Tom DeFalco and artist Ron Frenz, Thunderstrike was introduced as a mortal who becomes a hero after wielding the power of Thor.

Early Years

Eric Masterson was a construction worker who became the temporary host for Thor's powers after an encounter with the God of Thunder. He eventually took on the mantle of Thunderstrike.

Character Development

Over the years, Thunderstrike has evolved from a sidekick to a prominent hero in his own right, grappling with the legacy of Thor while carving out his own identity.

Cultural Reception

Thunderstrike received mixed reviews, with some fans appreciating his character development while others felt he was overshadowed by Thor.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eric Masterson
First Appearance:
Thor #391
Aliases:
Thunderstrike, Eric Masterson
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Thunderstrike
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Weather manipulation, Combat skills
Equipment:
Thunderstrike mace, Asgardian armor
Weight:
220lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Thor #391
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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Thor #391
 
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1st appearance of Eric Masterson, later becomes Thunderstrike

1st full appearance of Mongoose, a half man, half mongoose villain

Thor #392
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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Thor #392
 
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1st appearance of Quicksand

1st appearance of Kevin Masterson, the son of Eric Masterson who later becomes Thunderstrike II

Thor #408
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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Thor #408
 
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Eric Masterson merges with Thor

Thor #432
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Thor #432
 
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1st appearance of Eric Masterson as Thor II

Thor #440
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Thor #440
 
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1st team appearance of Thor Corps: Dargo Ktor, Eric Masterson, Beta-Ray Bill

Thor #459
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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Thor #459
 
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Eric Masterson becomes Thunderstrike

Thunderstrike #1
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Thunderstrike #1
 
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1st appearance of Kevin Masterson as Thunderstrike II in the mainstream Marvel Universe

Asgardians of the Galaxy #1
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Asgardians of the Galaxy #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Asgardians of the Galaxy: Angela, Valkyrie, Throg, the Destroyer, Skurge the Executioner, and Thunderstrike, Kevin Masterson, son of the original Thunderstrike

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