Who Is Tex Thomson? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tex Thomson is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Harold Thompson, with over 99 comic issue appearances. Wealthy "Tex" Thomson sought out adventure and became Mr. America. He would later go on to become the Americommando and fight the power of the Axis behind enemy lines.

Who is Tex Thomson?

Origin The Birth of an American Hero Harry "Tex" Thompson was a blonde-haired boy who struck it rich in the oil fields of Texas. Instead of a future as a rich oil baron, Thomson decided to seek a more adventurous lifestyle and traveled the world. During his travels, he often found himself solving mysteries. His adventures were usually accompanied by Gargantua T. Potts and Bob Daley . Eventually, Thomson and his friend Bob Daley worked in a major American city, on the staff of Special Prosecutor Mahoney, helping him fight organized crime. Major Story Arcs Thomson later resigned this job to undertake a special war relief mission, and left for abroad on the S.S. Angelus, a mercy ship carrying supplies for the needy.

Key facts

Tex Thomson is of human origin and first appeared in "Superman, Champion of the Oppressed". The character is published by DC Comics. With 99 recorded issue appearances, Tex Thomson ranks among the most featured characters in comics.