Cover: Alex Toth & Sy Barry

Johnny Thunder #3

Jul 1973 · DC · 0.20 USD

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In "The Real Johnny Thunder," outlaw Lafe takes a page from a children's fable, using a clever twist on the old tale of the bell and the cat to outwit Nighthawk—sending him a pre-set alarm watch timed to trigger at the exact moment of his next heist. Written by Gardner Fox and brought to life with dynamic art by Gil Kane and Bernard Sachs, this 1973 DC adventure features a sharp, suspenseful twist that plays with perception and timing. The cover, by Alex Toth and Sy Barry, captures the tension with a striking, stylized image of the watch's ominous glow.

Contains 3 stories

The Real Johnny Thunder

10 pp · Western-Frontier

Johnny Thunder [John Tane]Lewis Van DanerBlack Lightnin' (horse)William TaneRovoDon VerangoDinoRosita Blanca

Secret of the Outlaw Timepiece!

6.67 pp · Western-Frontier

Nighthawk [Hannibal Hawkes]LafeMace

In "Secret of the Outlaw Timepiece!" from Johnny Thunder #3 (1973), outlaw Lafe takes a page from a children’s tale and sends Nighthawk a peculiar gift—an alarm watch set to ring precisely at the moment of his next robbery—turning a folk fable into a high-stakes game of wits.

Battle for Mesa City!

6 pp · Western-Frontier

Johnny Thunder [John Tane]William TaneCathy BrownKing Crown

In "Battle for Mesa City!", the unveiling of a statue for Johnny Thunder is cut short when King Crown's gang opens fire on the town with a cannon, determined to hold Mesa City for 24 hours and spark a wave of outlaw rule. As the town falls into chaos, Johnny Thunder strikes back under cover of night, taking down the gang one by one before charging them with a blazing hay wagon, pushing his luck with every shot until the Sheriff can make the final move.