Thunderstrike 2

Kevin Masterson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books
published by Marvel Comics. The character was first introduced as a supporting

character in Thor and appeared again in the spin-off series Thunderstrike, as the
son of Eric Masterson, the featured character of both series. Kevin Masterson was
later re-introduced in the Marvel Comics 2 series A-Next, as the superhero
Thunderstrike, a theme which would be revisited in the Heroic Age of Marvel Comics
in the eponymous limited series.[1][2]
Contents
1 Publication history
2 Fictional character biography
2.1 MC2
2.2 Thunderstrike (limited series)
3 Powers and abilities
3.1 MC2
3.2 Thunderstrike (limited series)
4 References
5 External links
Publication history
Kevin Masterson was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, first appearing in Thor
vol. 1 #392 in June 1988 as the son of the original hero known as Thunderstrike,
Eric Masterson. He would continue to appear in a supporting role in Thor and spin-
off series Thunderstrike.
The character would be re-imagined in What If vol. 2 #105, appearing for the first
time as a new version of Thunderstrike. An origin for Kevin Masterson as
Thunderstrike would appear in the follow-up MC2 series A-Next #1, where he would
continue to be featured, as part of the ensemble cast of characters. He would also
appear in the MC2 series Last Hero Standing and sequel Last Planet Standing; as
well as, the follow-up series Avengers Next.
The use of Kevin Masterson as a legacy version of Thunderstrike was a theme

revisited during the Heroic Age. It was announced that the character would return
in a new five-issue miniseries by co-creators Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz in November
2010.[3] Promotionals leading into the event began in August depicting the mace
stating "One will rise..." and "The World Still Needs Heroes."[4] The first issues
received generally positive reviews, lauding the premise, characterization and
plotting.[5] By series end the book was praised for plotting, dialogue, and
characterization, with the contemporization of a classic character into timeless.
[6]
Thunderstrike appeared in Fear Itself: The Home Front.
He is currently a member of the Asgardians of the Galaxy.
Fictional character biography

MC2
Kevin Masterson is granted the mace of his deceased father by Edwin Jarvis, the
Avengers' butler, per his father's will. The mace is stolen from Kevin and even
comes into the possession of Loki, who had created a spell to tap the dormant power
within the mace. Kevin leaps into the midst of the spell, absorbing the mace and
the magic it contains. He becomes his own version of Thunderstrike and a founding
member of a new version of the Avengers.
As the series continues, Thunderstrike's biggest challenge comes when the Avengers
travel to a dark parallel dimension, where he encounters a dark version of his
father. The alternate Eric Masterson recognized Thunderstrike as Kevin, who learns
that in this reality, he, not Eric, has died. The alternate Eric and Kevin bonded,
and once the Avengers defeat the dark dimension's ruler, Kevin stays behind to be
with his "father".
Kevin returns to his home reality, and rejoins the Avengers to aid in the battle
with Seth.[7] When Galactus destroys Asgard, Thunderstrike seemingly loses his
powers in Last Planet Standing. He is kidnapped by Ulik and Sylene, daughter of
Loki, as part of a plan to restore Asgard;[8] but Kevin Masterson struggles against
his captors. Ultimately he is responsible for turning the tables on the villains.
Thena, daughter of Thor, who had also taken part in the battle against her cousin,
is able to restore Kevin's power, allowing him to become Thunderstrike once again.
[9]
Thunderstrike (limited series)
Kevin Masterson as Thunderstrike.

An embittered adolescent Kevin Masterson is featured in the Thunderstrike limited
series. The character previously featured as an idealistic child is shown to have
anger, behavioral problems, and disillusioned outlook on "spandex-covered glory
hounds."
He is given his father's enchanted mace by Captain Steve Rogers; which to their
mutual disappointment triggers no change in the character (although he does receive
an open invitation to the Avengers Academy, in which he is later seen arriving on
their New Campus in California.[10]).
While on his way home, Kevin tries to save a mother and child from a rampaging
Rhino and is transformed into a superhero. Kevin briefly battles the Rhino, and
shortly after Kevin is defeated, he realizes that he is in his father's body.
Mangog, a foe of Thor, resurfaces and threatens New York City. The young hero teams
with Thor, to battle the monster. Kevin accepts his new identity as Thunderstrike,
along with a new image, and continues his adventures under the mentorship of
Brunnhilde the Valkyrie.
During the Fear Itself storyline, Thunderstrike ends up teleported onto a station
in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with Amadeus Cho, X-23, Spider-Girl, and Power
Man. They end up fighting a bunch of samurai Shark Men.[11]
Kevin briefly appeared as part of the new class of students when the Avengers
Academy moves to the former headquarters of the West Coast Avengers.[12]
Powers and abilities

MC2
Kevin has the ability to change from his normal form into the superhuman
Thunderstrike. As Thunderstrike, he has the powers contained within the mace of the
same name. Thunderstrike is superhumanly strong and durable. He can generate
explosive bursts of sonic force (his "thunderbolts") from his hands, and direct
them as blasts of force, or focus the energy into his fists to deliver super-strong
punches. Thunderstrike can direct his blasts downwards to launch himself into the
air and, while he cannot fly, can propel himself to great distances. He even
learned how to modulate the frequency of his sonic energies to shatter objects just
by touching them, without harming nearby people.
Thunderstrike (limited series)

Kevin's demonstrated powers in the limited series are the same as his father's,
including the reversion to his normal state if he is separated from Thunderstrike
for over sixty seconds. He did not use the ability to fire energy blasts from the
mace in the limited series. Thanks to tutoring by the valkyrie Brunnehilde, he is
also capable of changing his appearance as Thunderstrike, finally choosing a form
which is a modified version of his normal self.

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Kevin Masterson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books

published by Marvel Comics. The character was first introduced as a supporting

The use of Kevin Masterson as a legacy version of Thunderstrike was a theme

Thunderstrike appeared in Fear Itself: The Home Front.

He is currently a member of the Asgardians of the Galaxy.

Fictional character biography

Thunderstrike (limited series)

Kevin Masterson as Thunderstrike.

Powers and abilities

Thunderstrike (limited series)

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