First Appearance: (as Masterson) Thor #391, (as
Thunderstrike) Quasar #47Origin Issue: Thor #408, 432, 459, Thunderstrike #1
THUNDERSTRIKE
First Appearance: (as Masterson) Thor #391, (as
Thunderstrike) Quasar #47
Origin Issue: Thor #408, 432, 459, Thunderstrike #1
Real Name: Eric Kevin Masterson
Aliases: Thor 2
Height: 5' 10", (as
Thunderstrike) 6' 6"
Weight: 160 lbs, (as Thunderstrike) 640 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Distinguishing Features: None
Occupation: (as Thunderstrike)
Adventurer, crimefighter, (as Masterson) Architect
Citizenship: United States of America
Place of Creation/Birth: Unrevealed
Known Relatives: Marcy Masterson
Steele (wife, divorced), Kevin Masterson (son), Unnamed parents
Known Allies: Thor, Balder, Sif, Warriors Three
(Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg), Hercules, Captain America, Avengers, Beta Ray Bill, Thor 3
(Dargo Ktor), Quasar, Code:Blue, Odin, Doctor Strange, Silver Surfer, Adam Warlock, Susan
Austin, Jackie Lukus, Samantha Joyce, Jerry Sapristi
Known Enemies: Loki, Mongoose, Bloodaxe, Annihilus,
Absorbing Man, Titania 2, Enchantress, Stellaris, Zarrko the Tomorrow Man, Mephisto, Arnim
Zola, Doughboy, Possessor, Carjack, (former) Thanos
Intelligence: Above Normal
(5/10)
Strength: Superhuman Class 50 (8/12)
Speed: Superhuman (6/10)
Flight Speed: Unrevealed, possibly escape velocity
Stamina: Superhuman (6/10)
Durability: Superhuman (7/14)
Agility: Superhuman (6/7)
Reflexes: Superhuman (6/7)
Fighting Skills: Formidable hand-to-hand combatant, received some combat
training from Captain America
Special Skills/Abilities: Highly skilled architect
Superhuman physical powers: None
Superhuman Mental Powers: None
Special Limitations: As Masterson, nearsighted and
wears glasses
Source of Superhuman Powers: Asgardian sorcery
Personal Weaponry: The enchanted mace Thunderstrike,
made of mystic uru metal, which is nearly indestructible, and given the following
enchantments by Odin. By stamping the mace Thunderstrike can revert to his mortal
human form, dressed in whichever clothes he last wore in that form, while the mace
transforms into a wooden cane. By stamping the cane Eric Masterson turns back into
his superhuman form, bearded and garbed in his Thunderstrike costume, while the can again
becomes the mace. By throwing the mace and gripping its strap, Thunderstrike can
fly. He can use the mace to project powerful concussive blasts of mystical energy.
The mace magically enables him to survive the adverse conditions of outer space,
including its lack of oxygen.
Other Accessories: None known
History: Eric Masterson was an architect who became friends with Thor while he was in the identity of Sigurd Jarlson. After Eric was mortally wounded while trying to aid Thor against the Mongoose, Thor had Odin merge his and Eric's life-forces, resulting in the two men sharing a body. Thor and Eric found themselves competing for time in their own bodies, and Eric ultimately lost custody of his son Kevin because of his frequent absences. After Thor took the life of his brother Loki, Odin has him banished and passed his power to Eric. At first Eric tried to pretend that he was Thor, but could not conceal his inexperience when faced with superhuman threats. he gradually learned how to wield Thor's power and took Thor's place with the Avengers. Odin finally allowed Thor to be freed from his banishment, which proved to be the sub consciousness of Eric's own mind. Thor though at first that Eric should continue in his stead on Earth with Mjolnir, but Odin ultimately designed the enchanted mace Thunderstrike for Eric to wield so that Thor could retain his weapon. Struggling to find a codename for himself, Eric finally called himself Thunderstrike, unable to think of a better name. He soon found that his powers as Thunderstrike differed from those of Thor, but came to master his new abilities. After learning that his enemy Bloodaxe was actually Jackie Lukas, Eric's own girlfriend, he took up the Bloodaxe weapon so that he could combine its powers with Thunderstrike in an attempt to slay Seth, the Egyptian god of death. He succeeded, but was then corrupted by the Bloodaxe's power. Eric finally purged himself of the Bloodaxe, giving his life to destroy it. Thor offered Eric a place in Valhalla for his heroism, but Eric believed that he had been a man first and a hero second. Odin agreed, and sent Eric on to his own afterlife. Although Eric was briefly resurrected by the Grim Reaper to serve in his Legion of the Unliving, his spirit has since remained at rest.
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