Thunder Bunny
Encyclopedia
Thunderbunny is a comic book
created by Martin Greim about the adventures of a boy who gained the ability to become a superhero
who also resembles a large pink humanoid rabbit
.
, he made a subsequent appearance in #10 of that title as well. The character then moved briefly to Archie Comics
, appearing in Thunderbunny #1 as part of Red Circle Comics
, a short lived revival of the Archie Comics superhero characters, and also in Blue Ribbon Comics
#13 (Oct.1984) (co-starring in a story also featuring the Fly, Shield, The Web
, and the Jaguar), The All New Adventures of the Mighty Crusaders
#7 and Pep Comics
#393 (March 1984). He then moved to WaRP Graphics
for a 12-issue run, with an additional story in Warp Graphics Annual #1. Issues 7-12 of the WaRP series were published under their Apple Comics
banner.
When Bobby placed his hands in two hand-shaped impressions on the box, the act caused a power transfer into his body and gave him the ability to transform into Thunderbunny. Although the powers, which include super strength and flight, are thrilling, Bobby finds the bunny form embarrassing. Furthermore, he learns to his consternation that the longer he stays in that form, the more difficult it is to form the essential mental image of his original form to change back. This combination of concerns make him most reluctant to use his superhero identity, but he still has numerous adventures in it.
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
created by Martin Greim about the adventures of a boy who gained the ability to become a superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
who also resembles a large pink humanoid rabbit
Rabbit
Rabbits are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, found in several parts of the world...
.
Publication history
Thunderbunny first appeared in fan publications. His first appearance in a title published by a major company came in Charlton Bullseye #6, published by Charlton ComicsCharlton Comics
Charlton Comics was an American comic book publishing company that existed from 1946 to 1985, having begun under a different name in 1944. It was based in Derby, Connecticut...
, he made a subsequent appearance in #10 of that title as well. The character then moved briefly to Archie Comics
Archie Comics
Archie Comics is an American comic book publisher headquartered in the Village of Mamaroneck, Town of Mamaroneck, New York, known for its many series featuring the fictional teenagers Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, Reggie Mantle and Jughead Jones. The characters were created by...
, appearing in Thunderbunny #1 as part of Red Circle Comics
Red Circle Comics
Red Circle Comics was an imprint used by Archie Comics Publications, Inc. to publish non-Archie characters, especially their superheroes, in the 1970s and '80s.-Phase 1: 1970s:...
, a short lived revival of the Archie Comics superhero characters, and also in Blue Ribbon Comics
Blue Ribbon Comics
- Volume 2 : Archie Comics :The second series to carry the Blue Ribbon Comics name was initially published by the Archie Comics imprint Red Circle Comics. It ran for 14 issues cover-dated November 1983 to December 1984...
#13 (Oct.1984) (co-starring in a story also featuring the Fly, Shield, The Web
WEB (comics)
The Web is a team of superpowered agents published under DC Comics Impact Comics line. The team is based on Archie Comics old superhero, The Web.Created by Len Strazewski and Tom Artis, its first appearance was in The Web #1 September 1991 .-Members:...
, and the Jaguar), The All New Adventures of the Mighty Crusaders
Mighty Crusaders
The Mighty Crusaders is a fictional superhero team published by Archie Comics. The team originally appeared in Fly-Man #31, #32 and #33 before being launched in its own title, Mighty Crusaders. Written by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel, the series lasted seven issues before being cancelled. The...
#7 and Pep Comics
Pep Comics
Pep Comics is the name of an American comic book anthology series published by the Archie Comics predecessor MLJ Magazines Inc. during the 1930s and 1940s period known as the Golden Age of Comic Books...
#393 (March 1984). He then moved to WaRP Graphics
WaRP Graphics
WaRP Graphics, later Warp Graphics, is an alternative comics publisher best known for creating and being the original publisher of the Elfquest comic book series. It was created and incorporated in 1977 by Wendy and Richard Pini. The company title is an acronym formed from the founding couple's...
for a 12-issue run, with an additional story in Warp Graphics Annual #1. Issues 7-12 of the WaRP series were published under their Apple Comics
Apple Comics
Apple Comics, also known as Apple Press, was a comic book publisher which operated from 1986–1994. Published by Michael Catron, they began as an imprint of WaRP Graphics, but had their own financing structure...
banner.
Character history
Thunderbunny is the last survivor of an alien race of humanoid animals. The essence of this world's greatest hero is transferred into a special box shaped device and subtly presented to a young human boy named Bobby Caswell.When Bobby placed his hands in two hand-shaped impressions on the box, the act caused a power transfer into his body and gave him the ability to transform into Thunderbunny. Although the powers, which include super strength and flight, are thrilling, Bobby finds the bunny form embarrassing. Furthermore, he learns to his consternation that the longer he stays in that form, the more difficult it is to form the essential mental image of his original form to change back. This combination of concerns make him most reluctant to use his superhero identity, but he still has numerous adventures in it.