Who Is Thunder? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Thunder is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Anissa Pierce, with over 214 comic issue appearances. Anissa Pierce is Thunder, Black Lightning's firstborn super powered daughter. Thunder has the ability to control her density. Thunder was a rookie heroine recruited to be in Nightwing's Outsiders. She formed a lesbian relationship with Grace and the two are currently living together.

Who is Thunder?

Origin Anissa Pierce is the daughter of Jefferson Pierce, the hero known as Black Lightning . She was a medical student and did very well in school and her father didn't want her to ruin that by becoming a vigilante. She respected his wishes and waited until the night she graduated before putting on her costume (and blond wig) and becoming Thunder. Creation Thunder was created by Judd Winick and Tom Raney , and she first appeared in Outsiders #1 , August 2003. Major Story Arcs Joining the Outsiders After a few nights on her own, Thunder was asked by Red Arrow to join the Outsiders . She accepted and became one of the founding members of the team. She initially had a problem with Grace Choi , one of her teammates, but other than that, she fit well on the team. Eventually her father found out and demanded she quit.

Key facts

Thunder is of mutant origin and first appeared in "JLA vs. Titans". The character is published by DC Comics. With 214 recorded issue appearances, Thunder ranks among the most featured characters in comics.