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Thunderball

Thunderball

9 appearances · Bronze Age · 1984–2025
Who is Thunderball?

Thunderball is a Marvel Universe villain and a member of the Wrecking Crew, wielding an enchanted wrecking ball that grants him superhuman strength. A physicist who turned to crime, he shares mystical Asgardian-enhanced power with his fellow Crew members.

Thunderball burst onto the scene in 1984's Strange #177, a Bronze Age creation from the sharp minds of Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema, and has been part of the Marvel universe ever since — a four-decade presence that speaks to real staying power. Published through Panini France, this character's catalog footprint spans titles like Ultimate Spider-Man and Marvel Icons Hors Série, keeping some seriously heavy-hitting company along the way — sharing pages with the likes of Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Logan. Whether you're a dedicated francophone Marvel collector or simply hunting down every corner of the Bronze Age tapestry, Thunderball is one of those figures who rewards the curious fan willing to dig a little deeper.

Strange
#177
★ First appearance
Strange #177
Sep 1984

Top series

Covers through the years — 2013–2025

X-Men Extra #99 2013
X-Men Extra #99
La chose - Le roi de Yancy-Street #[nn] 2025
La chose - Le roi de Yancy-Street #[nn]

Appearances

Strange (1970)
Marvel Méga (1997)
#24
Ultimate Spider-Man (2001)
Spider-Man Hors Série (2001)
#28
Marvel Icons Hors Série (2005)
#20
X-Men Extra (1997)
#99
Marvel Comics - La collection (2014)
#9
La chose - Le roi de Yancy-Street (2025)