#279 – John Thunder

Today we talk about Johnny Thunder, who was kidnapped as a child and as a result has control over the genie Thunderbolt. He ends up wishing himself onto the Justice Society, adopting some kids, sacrificing himself, and merging with the genie to create a single guy. Today's mentioned & relevant media: -All-Star Comics (1941) -Justice League of America (1960) #29 (Occasional) -Adventure Comics (1938) #416 -All-Star Squadron (1981) -Infinity Inc. (1984) #1, 21-22, 25, 30, 34-35, 39, 48, 50 -America Vs. the Justice Society (1985) -Justice Society of America (1992) #1-10 -JSA (1999) #29-82 (intermittent) -DC Universe: Rebirth (2016) #1 -The Flash (2016) #21 -Doomsday Clock (2017) -Justice Society of America (2022) -Girl Taking Over: A Lois Lane Story -Bunt! -DC introduces Wonder Woman's daughter Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.