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Johnny Thunder
and his Thunderbolt

    Johnny Thunder was born in the Bronx to Simon B. Thunder and Mildred Thunder at 7 a.m. on the seventh day of the seventh month in 1917. Because of this numerically significant birthday, little Johnny is kidnapped in August 1918 and whisked away to the country of Badhnisia. His flesh dyed to a bronze color, he is turned over to the Priest of Aissor in the temple of the Seven Great Gates. He is given the power to one day rule the world. This power is activated by a magic word, "cei-u," which to Johnny sounds like "say you." Upon uttering this word, Johnny can summon a mystical genie, which Johnny calls his "Thunderbolt." Capable of many great feats of magic, the Thunderbolt must follow Johnny’s every command (though he sometimes interprets Johnny's commands too literally). Together, the befuddled Johnny and his sardonic Thunderbolt begin to fight corruption and crime. Eventually, Johnny becomes a member of the famed Justice Society of America.

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Also, Magician, he eventually joins the Justice Society of America, a group of heroes who fight injustice together as a force for good. He also has a girlfriend in Daisy Darling. Johnny Thunder at one point adopts a young orphan named Peachy Pet, who shares his adventures. Finally one day, Johnny decides to leave the Justice Society group and suggests that the Black Canary (see individual entry) should take his place.

Last Known Legal Copyright Holder:
National Periodical Publications (DC Comics Inc.) 1948
Sightings:
Flash Comics #'s 1 through 54, 56 through 72, and 74 through 87
All Star Comics #'s 2 through 35, and 37 through 39
First Appearance: 01/41
Last Appearance: 03/48
Reference:
Thunderbolt (genie), Justice Society of America, Jonni Thunder (Preachy Pet)

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