Who Is Captain Storm? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Captain Storm is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of William Storm, with over 158 comic issue appearances. He was a P.T. Boat skipper during World War Two. He lost his ship and crew during the war and also one of his legs. Eventually, he was able to be recommissioned and joined the band of fellow military misfits known as The Losers.

Who is Captain Storm?

A United States Navy Lieutenant in his first command, William Storm and his vessel, PT-47, were ambushed by a bloodred Japanese submarine. Wounded early in the assault, Storm was thrown into the water and watched helplessley as his ship was sunk and his crew slaughtered to the last man. Though he had lost his left leg at the knee as a result of his wounds, Storm was determined to stay in the Navy. Outfitted with a wooden leg and training with the help of a nurse who was also his commander's daughter, Storm finally demonstrated he had what it took to be recommissioned. Despite numerous victories, his reputation as a skipper who had lost his ship and crew followed him everywhere and cast a shadow over his career. Returning from a long furlough, Storm found himself with no new assignment waiting. While stranded thus, Storm made the acquaintance of Johnny Cloud and two Marines nicknamed Gunner and Sarge . At the suggestion of MIlitary High Command, these four joined forces to become a detached service task force code named the Losers .

Key facts

Captain Storm is of human origin and first appeared in "Wonder Woman vs. Robot Woman". The character is published by DC Comics. With 158 recorded issue appearances, Captain Storm ranks among the most featured characters in comics.