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Dynamite Thor
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Dynamite Thor, The Explosion Man

Real Name

Peter Thor

First Appearance

Weird Comics #6 (1940)

Original Publisher

Fox

Created by

Wright Lincoln

Origin[]

Peter Thor becomes Dynamite Thor, an adventurer who wears a costume that allows him to propel himself through the air by blowing up sticks of dynamite located in his belt.

Powers and Abilities[]

Thor had the power of being immune to the effect of explosives.

Public Domain Appearances[]

  • Blue Beetle #6-8
  • Weird Comics #6-7

Notes[]

  • Like Joe Hercules, he uses his last name as part of his heroic identity.
  • Dynamite Thor was the second Thor created by Fox Features Syndicate, debuting after the first had made his last appearance.
  • Peter Thor's fiancée was named Glenda, similar to Grant Farrell's girlfriend. Unlike the first Glenda, this Glenda remains unaware that Peter was Dynamite Thor.
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