Who Is Smithville Thunderbolt? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Smithville Thunderbolt is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Ludlow Grimes, with over 4 comic issue appearances. A small time hero with big plans

Who is Smithville Thunderbolt?

Origin After failing an attempt at thwarting a hate crime in progress, banker Fred Hopkins was thrown from a vehicle into a junkyard. Regaining his wits, he touches a space rock shard that had fallen in the junkyard. After dropping an apple under a car, and subsequently lifting said car, he realizes he has gained incredible strength. After witnessing another crime in his town of Smithville, Pennsylvania, Hopkins decides to use his powers as a costumed fighter. Crafting a suit from some long johns, he becomes the Smithville Thunderbolt. The Thunderbolt mainly fights small crimes in his town, and becomes somewhat of a local legend. Creation Smithville Thunderbolt was created by David Michelinie and Geof Isherwood in 1985 and first appeared in Web of Spider-Man # 8.

Key facts

Smithville Thunderbolt is of human origin and first appeared in "Local Super Hero!". The character is published by Marvel. With 4 recorded issue appearances, Smithville Thunderbolt ranks among the most featured characters in comics.