The Thunderer is a fictional character, a superhero which appeared in comic books published by Timely Comics. He first appeared in Daring Mystery Comics #7 (Timely, April 1942).

Fictional character biography

Frustrated that America didn't seem to be dealing with crime or Nazi saboteurs, radio operator Jerry Carstairs created a costume with a built in microphone and went out to fight for justice as the Thunderer.

The Thunderer briefly changed his name (but not his costume) to the Black Avenger.

Alongside a number of other heroes, the Thunderer patricipated in an air drop on a Nazi stronghold.

The Thunderer attended a reunion of Second World War costumed heroes.

Television

• The Thunderer appeared in the five-part Spider-Man
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  episode "Six Forgotten Warriors
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  " voiced by Hansford Rowe
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  . In this version, the Thunderer's powers are the result of an attempt at recreating the process that empowered Captain America.