The final new character studying order to be added to the Marvel Comics Information might be a little bit of an surprising one! Eric Masterson drops the Thor identification now that the actual God of Thunder has returned. However when he finds he nonetheless has the ability to rework into an Asgardian champion, he assumes the brand new Thunderstrike identification – taking the title from the enchanted mallet gifted to him by Odin.
Thunderstrike’s adventures would actually be brief lived with Marvel culling a lot of their lower-tier titles within the ’90s because the comics growth started to say no. However his legacy lives on when a brand new Thunderstrike picks up the mallet.
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MCG Notes:
- Subject listings in blue & black: The must-read Thunderstrike tales from this time interval, together with any key associated tales and often-forgotten tales which might be price a learn.
- Subject listings in gray: Cameo appearances or tales of word which might be non-essential, not as robust or now not thought of ‘required studying’.
- Chronology: Each look of Thunderstrike from this era is included in chronological order, mapping out their timeline somewhat than simply the order the problems have been launched.
- Spoilers: The problem/story overviews could embody spoilers, so be warned!
- WANT TO KEEP IT SIMPLE? Scroll right down to THE CORE LIST to see a model of this studying order with out story descriptions, page-by-page breakdowns or the less-important appearances – only a record of core tales.
See earlier look of Eric Masterson – as a pal, counterpart and alternative to Thor – with these studying orders:
- Thor: Conflict of the Pantheons (1987-1991)
- Thor: Eric Masterson (1991-1993)
Thunderstrike #1 (1993)
First look of Eric Masterson as Thunderstrike; since Odin gave Eric Masterson the mace dubbed Thunderstrike, he is been in a position to faucet into the identical energy that turned him into his personal ‘Thunder God’ type; and remains to be mistaken for the actual God of Thunder whereas preventing carjackers; each Bloodaxe, Code: Blue and ‘Thor’ pursue the felony Carjack; after a convincing defeat at Bloodaxe’s arms, Eric will get a brand new costume, takes down Bloodaxe and takes the title Thunderstrike; Eric continues his relationship with Jackie Lukus throughout THE FINAL GAUNTLET.
Quasar #47-48 (1993)
First look of the Explorer/Zamanathan Rambunazeth and the Judicator; Thunderstrike accompanies Quasar from Avengers Mansion into house on his seek for the lacking Quantum Bands; after the Bands are retrieved, the Possessor turns Thunderstrike towards Quasar, however Thunderstrike breaks free to allow them to combat the rogue Elders of the Universe collectively.
Spider-Man Limitless #2[1/2] (1993)
Thunderstrike cameo; the Avengers take Carnage into custody throughout MAXIMUM CARNAGE.
Secret Defenders #9-10 (1993)
Nebula plans an assault towards the Eternals of Titan through the use of a warhead with the Silver Surfer chained to it; Physician Unusual recruits Thunderstrike and Conflict Machine to free the Surfer and defeat Nebula.
Implausible 4 #378 (1993)
Thunderstrike and his fellow Avengers come to assistance from the Implausible 4, outnumbering the Fearsome Foursome and forcing them right into a retreat throughout FOUR NO MORE!
Thunderstrike #2-3 (1993)
Thunderstrike and the Black Knight study the Bloodaxe; Thunderstrike tries to discover a peaceable decision to a confrontation with the Juggernaut; Sif and Thunderstrike examine the murderer Sangre, however his refusal to assist Thor by means of a bout of Warrior’s Insanity strains their relationship.
Thor Corps #1-4 (1993)
Dargo Ktor – the Thor of the twenty sixth Century – joins forces with Thunderstrike, Beta Ray Invoice and the true Thor to reform the Thor Corps when Demonstaff tries to destroy the multiverse.
Quasar #54 (1994)
Thunderstrike cameo; Thunderstrike senses unusual exercise on the Moon throughout STARBLAST.
Avengers: The Terminatrix Goal #1-4 (1993)
First look of Revelation/Ravonna Renslayer of Earth-93091; Terminatrix (Ravonna Renslayer of Earth-6311) now guidelines Chronopolis as the brand new Kang the Conqueror and makes an attempt to develop its borders by means of time; Revelation – one other Ravonna from an alternate universe – selects USAgent, Conflict Machine & Thunderstrike as her champions and duties them with saving time; the trio are pitted towards Thor, Captain America & Iron Man and discover themselves becoming a member of forces with the actual Kang to cease Terminatrix.
Quasar #60 (1994)
Thunderstrike cameo; Quasar says goodbye to his mates, together with Thunderstrike, earlier than he leaves Earth.
Warlock and the Infinity Watch #26-28 (1994)
Senator Kyle Munson psychically manipulates the Avengers into an assassination try on Adam Warlock; the Avengers are free of Munson’s management and unmask him because the Man-Beast.
Thunderstrike #4-7(pp.1-21) (1994)
First look of Blackwulf/Pelops, Bristle, Alex DePaul, Lucien & Schizo; first full look of Lord Tantalus and Khult; Pandara – an agent of Lord Tantalus – launches an assault on Manhattan, drawing the eye of Thunderstrike, Code: Blue & Spider-Man and Thunderstrike and uncover a conspiracy concerning the Deviants of Armachedon and their longterm foe, Blackwulf, throughout WHERE MONSTERS DWELL.
Iron Man #303-304 (1993)
First look of the Hulkbuster Armour; Thunderstrike assaults Iron Man over the destruction of a dam in Africa; he turns his consideration to the New Warriors when he learns they’re accountable throughout CRASH & BURN.
Thunderstrike #7(pp.22)-9 (1994)
Thunderstrike’s son Kevin Masterson is been kidnapped by Bobby Steele; the robotic Officer ZERO that is designed to guard cops goes rogue when its creator seeks revenge; Bloodaxe learns Eric Masterson is secretly Thunderstrike.
Thor: The Worthy #1[2/3] (2020)
Thunderstrike struggles along with his failure to save lots of Bobby Steele and will get an opportunity to redeem himself by confronting the Gray Gargoyle.
Unimaginable Hulk Annual #20[4/4] (1994)
Thunderstrike cameo; Thunderstrike attends Rick Jones and Marlo Chandler‘s marriage ceremony throughout WE ARE GATHERED HERE.
Spider-Man Limitless #6[1/3] (1994)
Thunderstrike and Spider-Man be part of forces towards Hydro-Man and tries to clear Spidey’s title when he is accused of harming innocents.
Avengers #374-375[1/2] (1994)
Thunderstrike returns to the Avengers as Proctor and his Gatherers return to have their revenge on Sersi and destroy the Avengers; Proctor’s identification is revealed; the Avengers lose two teammates within the ultimate battle.
Avengers Annual #23[1/2] (1994)
The Avengers are confronted with an alliance between Loki and Typhon throughout STRANGERS ON AN ASTRAL PLANE.
Thunderstrike #10 (1994)
Thunderstrike takes on a villain disguised as Thor and fights to clear the Thunder God’s title; Thunderstrike is lastly reunited with the actual Thor.
Thor #477 (1994)
Thunderstrike involves Thor’s help when the God of Thunder loses Mjolnir to the Destroyer; Thor and Thunderstrike are shocked to find who’s controlling the armour this time throughout MYTH CONCEPTIONS.
Thunderstrike #11 (1994)
Thunderstrike, Sangre & Wildstreak all conflict once they go after the identical man who’s promoting weapons to youngsters.
Thunderstrike #15: Double Function[2/2] (1994)
First look of Kenneth & Kevin Krask; Thunderstrike assists Code: Blue towards the Thermal Man.
Thunderstrike #12-15 (1994-1995)
First look of Bison/Billy Kitson; first look of Stellaris as Leah Princess; Stellaris steps out of the shadow and returns to Eric Masterson’s life; Thunderstrike and Bloodaxe each pursue Whyteout; Thunderstrike and Luke Cage battle the Bison, Mongoose & Quicksand; Mephisto kidnaps Kevin Masterson to coerce Thunderstrike into serving to him get hold of Thor’s soul.
Avengers #379 (1994)
Thunderstrike joins his fellow Avengers on a mission to rescue the Imaginative and prescient from the Lunatic Legion.
Namor the Sub-Mariner #58 (1995)
First look of the Deep Six; a misunderstanding results in the Avengers battle Namor‘s Deep Six throughout ATLANTIS RISING.
Thunderstrike #16-19 (1995)
Thunderstrike and the Absorbing Man attempt to assist She-Hulk and Titania type out their variations; Bloodaxe turns to Thunderstrike for assist towards Seth‘s Serpent’s Tooth.
Thunderstrike #20[2/2]-21[2/2] (1994)
Eric Masterson tells his son a narrative from Thor‘s previous.
Thunderstrike #20[1/2]-21[1/2] (1994)
Thunderstrike continues to analyze the Serpent’s Tooth, allying with the Black Panther, Black Widow, She-Hulk and Conflict Machine to battle Stegron and finish Seth’s lethal alliance with Loki.
Avengers #383 (1995)
The Avengers help Psi-Lord & Devlor of Implausible Forces towards the Kree super-soldier Shatterstar.
Tales of the Marvels: The Surprise Years #2 (1995)
Thunderstrike cameo; Thunderstrike attends Surprise Man‘s funeral.
Pressure Works #10[2/2] (1995)
Thunderstrike cameo; Century watches Surprise Man‘s funeral from afar.
Spider-Man The Energy of Terror #3 (1995)
Thunderstrike cameo; the Avengers rescue these caught up in Spider-Man‘s conflict with the Maggia.
Implausible 4 #400[2/2] (1995)
Thunderstrike cameo; Thunderstrike attends Mister Implausible‘s funeral throughout EVEN THE WATCHERS CAN DIE.
Thunderstrike #22-24 (1995)
Thunderstrike learns Bloodaxe’s true identification; Thunderstrike picks up the Bloodaxe and turns into an amalgam of Thunderstrike & Bloodaxe with a view to defeat Seth’s military; the Avengers watch as Thor battles Thunderstrike/Bloodaxe when Eric Masterson loses management; Eric Masterson overcomes the Bloodaxe’s affect at the price of his personal life throughout THE STORM AND THE SACRIFICE.
Thor #490 (1995)
Thunderstrike seems in flashback; Thor battles the Absorbing Man at Thunderstrike’s grave throughout THE STORM AND THE SACRIFICE.
Avengers #10-11 (1998)
Thunderstrike is among the many deceased Avengers briefly resurrected by the Grim Reaper to affix his Legion of the Unliving and battle the present Avengers line-up.
Unusual #1-2 (2022)
First look of Stephen Unusual because the Harvestman; Thunderstrike is resurrected as a zombie as soon as once more, however is returned to true dying by the Harvestman.
A model of this studying order with out story descriptions, page-by-page breakdowns or much less non-essential visitor appearances – simply the first Thunderstrike tales:
- Thunderstrike #1-3
- Thor Corps #1-4
- Thunderstrike #4-9
- Thor: The Worthy #1
- Thunderstrike #10
- Thor #477
- Thunderstrike #11-24
Kevin Masterson picks up his father’s mantle on this studying order:
- THUNDERSTRIKE: Kevin Masterson (2010-2022)
Thor‘s studying order from Eric Masterson‘s time as Thunderstrike and past:
- THOR: Worldengine (1993-1997)
Notable multiversal variations of Thunderstrike:
EARTH-138
Superior Octopus #1 (2018)
Fringe of Spider-Geddon #1 (2018)
Thunderstrike (Eric Masters) did not exhibit powers however claimed he’d been granted energy by Odin; his combat with Spider-Punk is interrupted when Kang the Conglomerator electrocutes him throughout SPIDER-GEDDON.
EARTH-9907
A-Subsequent #10-11 (1999)
Spider-Lady #58-59 (2003)
Heralding from a world dominated by Physician Doom and policed by his Thunder Guard, Stormtrooper (Eric Masterson) was despatched on a mission to infiltrate Earth-982; assembly that world’s model of his son, Kevin Masterson (who had inherited his father’s Thunderstrike identification), inspired him to show his again on Doom and search a greater life.
EARTH-15513
A-Pressure #1 (2015)
Pink Skrull #1 (2015)
Armor Wars #5 (2015)
Squadron Sinister #4 (2016)
Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde #3 (2015)
Thors #2, 4 (2014-2015)
Heralding from one other actuality, Thunderstrike is among the many variations of Thor from across the multiverse who made up the Thor Corps – Emperor God Doom‘s police pressure on Battleworld – throughout SECRET WARS.
EARTH-983107
What If #107 (1998)
A actuality during which Thor does not fall prey to the Warrior’s Insanity; Thunderstrike takes Thor‘s function among the many Avengers whereas Thor himself turns into ruler of Asgard.
Different studying orders that function Thunderstrike:
