Thunderbolt #52

Jun 1966 · Charlton · 0.12 USD

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Thunderbolt encounters Gore the Man-Ape, a villain created years ago by a medical specialist who lost his hand in an explosion and sought revenge by transferring a dying ape's paw onto himself, then developing superhuman strength and wild instincts. After being rejected by humanity despite his genius, Gore created an army of ape-creatures and proclaimed himself their supreme ruler. Thunderbolt battles Gore's creatures in an arena setting. The story concludes as Thunderbolt returns to his mansion, where his friend Peter discusses the villain's origin with him before the two consider what adventure might come next, possibly inspired by a King Kong movie advertisement.

Contains 2 stories

Special Case Number 0003 Gore, The Man-Ape

20 pp · Superhero

Peter Cannon enjoys a peaceful life until news of three missing scientists draws his attention—and when a violent storm forces his vacation vessel onto an uncharted island, he discovers the sinister truth: the brilliant but twisted Eric Gore has imprisoned the scientists for his own experiments, commanding an army of trained apes from his island fortress. With the missing scientists' lives hanging in the balance and no escape from Gore's domain, Thunderbolt must confront a foe unlike any he's faced before.

Judomaster's Self Defense

3 pp · Superhero

Judomaster demonstrates two essential judo techniques for self-defense and competition: the inside leg reap and the stomach throw, breaking down each move step-by-step with emphasis on timing, control, and safety. Created by Frank McLaughlin, this instructional story offers practical guidance on mastering these powerful throws, from proper grip and positioning to executing the technique and protecting your partner during practice.