Who Is Thunderbolt? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Thunderbolt is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of William Carver, with over 22 comic issue appearances. The original Thunderbolt was Bill Carver, an African-American D.A. from Harlem.

Who is Thunderbolt?

Origin Bill Carver was a D.A. who prosecuted the organization called the Thunderbolts . In retaliation they tried to have him assassinated, but only managed to kill his younger brother whom Bill took to the fair. At the funeral the sniper tried once more only to fail. As Bill struggled with the assailant, a lightning bolt struck both of them. The assassin was instantly killed, but Bill Carver survived long enough to under go an experimental process that seemingly saved his life. The process gave Carver super speed, and he decided to get revenge for his brother. In a symbolic manner Carver took the name Thunderbolt, the name of the group he sought after.

Key facts

Thunderbolt is of human origin and first appeared in "A Life On The Line". The character is published by Marvel. With 22 recorded issue appearances, Thunderbolt ranks among the most featured characters in comics.