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| − | '''''Liang Xih-k'ai''''' was a Buddhist monk, who has vocal manipulation powers. He soon takes on the ''persona'' of '''''Thunderlord,''''' and becomes Taiwan´s premier [[superhero]]. It is not long before he becomes a ''founding member'' of the international superhero team, the [[Global Guardians]]. |
+ | '''''Liang Xih-k'ai''''' was a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] monk, who has [[Sound manipulation|vocal manipulation powers]]. He soon takes on the ''persona'' of '''''Thunderlord,''''' and becomes [[Taiwan]]´s premier [[superhero]]. It is not long before he becomes a ''founding member'' of the international superhero team, the [[Global Guardians]]. |
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==Continuity from [[SuperFriends Comic Book]]== |
==Continuity from [[SuperFriends Comic Book]]== |
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| − | In 1977, the ''Thunderlord'' helps the [[Black Canary]] dismantle a bomb on the island of Taiwan.<ref>As revealed in the [[SuperFriends ComicBook]], issue [[Super Friends 8|#8]] (November, 1977)</ref> |
+ | In 1977, the ''Thunderlord'' helps the [[Black Canary]] dismantle a bomb on the island of [[Taiwan]].<ref>As revealed in the [[SuperFriends ComicBook]], issue [[Super Friends 8|#8]] (November, 1977)</ref> |
==Background Information== |
==Background Information== |
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| − | On the ''parallel-universe'' of [[Earth-One]], during the mid eighties, he assisted the brothers Thunder and Lightning in Vietnam. He later joined the other ''Global Guardians'' as brainwashed pawns of the [[Queen Bee]]. As with most of the Guardians he assists the Justice League Europe in battling a robot threat. It takes a trip into the sewers before the group could destroy it. Unknown to the heroes, the robot was under the Queen's control and she did not care if it had actually |
+ | On the ''parallel-universe'' of [[Earth-One]], during the mid eighties, he assisted the brothers Thunder and Lightning in [[Vietnam]]. He later joined the other ''Global Guardians'' as brainwashed pawns of the [[Queen Bee]]. As with most of the Guardians he assists the Justice League Europe in battling a [[robot]] threat. It takes a trip into the sewers before the group could destroy it. Unknown to the heroes, the robot was under the Queen's control and she did not care if it had actually [[kill]]ed Thunderlord or anyone else in particular, it was a public relations maneuver. |
As with the rest of her brainwashed victims, Thunderlord remains loyal to the Queen Bee until her murder by Sumaan Harjavti. |
As with the rest of her brainwashed victims, Thunderlord remains loyal to the Queen Bee until her murder by Sumaan Harjavti. |
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| − | Like the other brainwashed ''Global Guardians'', Thunderlord rejoined the Global Guardians. The group confronts the Guardians and in the crossfire, [[Little Mermaid]] is slain by a blast from [[Jack O'Lantern]]. |
+ | Like the other brainwashed ''Global Guardians'', Thunderlord rejoined the Global Guardians. The group confronts the Guardians and in the crossfire, [[Little Mermaid]] is [[Death|slain]] by a blast from [[Jack O'Lantern]]. |
The heroes involved stay to help the injured then go their separate ways. ''Fain Y'onia'', an ancient enemy of [[Doctor Mist]], begins attacking the group one by one. [[Godiva]], [[Impala]] and the [[Olympian]] are all injured. [[Bushmaster]] dies during his fight with Fain. |
The heroes involved stay to help the injured then go their separate ways. ''Fain Y'onia'', an ancient enemy of [[Doctor Mist]], begins attacking the group one by one. [[Godiva]], [[Impala]] and the [[Olympian]] are all injured. [[Bushmaster]] dies during his fight with Fain. |
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| − | The surviving Guardians gather again, ambushing Fain in the |
+ | The surviving Guardians gather again, ambushing Fain in the [[Arizona]] desert when he tries to [[kill]] [[Owlwoman]]. Fain's [[energy blasts]] pierce Thunderlord, [[kill]]ing him. After Fain's defeat, a statue is built is to honor Thunderlord, placed alongside statues of other fallen Guardians. |
==Powers and Abilities== |
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| − | '''Vocal Manipulation Powers:''' |
+ | '''[[Sound manipulation|Vocal Manipulation Powers]]:''' |
| − | *'''Destructive Soundwaves''' |
+ | *'''[[Sound manipulation|Destructive Soundwaves]]''' |
| − | *'''Vocal Impersonation''' |
+ | *'''[[Vocal Impersonation]]''' |
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| Universe: | Earth-1A |
| Base: | Taiwan |
| Affiliations: | Global Guardians |
Liang Xih-k'ai was a Buddhist monk, who has vocal manipulation powers. He soon takes on the persona of Thunderlord, and becomes Taiwan´s premier superhero. It is not long before he becomes a founding member of the international superhero team, the Global Guardians.
Continuity from SuperFriends Comic Book
In 1977, the Thunderlord helps the Black Canary dismantle a bomb on the island of Taiwan.[1]
Background Information
On the parallel-universe of Earth-One, during the mid eighties, he assisted the brothers Thunder and Lightning in Vietnam. He later joined the other Global Guardians as brainwashed pawns of the Queen Bee. As with most of the Guardians he assists the Justice League Europe in battling a robot threat. It takes a trip into the sewers before the group could destroy it. Unknown to the heroes, the robot was under the Queen's control and she did not care if it had actually killed Thunderlord or anyone else in particular, it was a public relations maneuver.
As with the rest of her brainwashed victims, Thunderlord remains loyal to the Queen Bee until her murder by Sumaan Harjavti.
Like the other brainwashed Global Guardians, Thunderlord rejoined the Global Guardians. The group confronts the Guardians and in the crossfire, Little Mermaid is slain by a blast from Jack O'Lantern.
The heroes involved stay to help the injured then go their separate ways. Fain Y'onia, an ancient enemy of Doctor Mist, begins attacking the group one by one. Godiva, Impala and the Olympian are all injured. Bushmaster dies during his fight with Fain.
The surviving Guardians gather again, ambushing Fain in the Arizona desert when he tries to kill Owlwoman. Fain's energy blasts pierce Thunderlord, killing him. After Fain's defeat, a statue is built is to honor Thunderlord, placed alongside statues of other fallen Guardians.
Powers and Abilities
- Destructive Soundwaves
- Vocal Impersonation
Appearances
Super Friends comics (1976-1981):
- Super Friends #8 (November, 1977)
Notes
- The Thunderlord was originally introduced in the continuity of the SuperFriends Universe Earth-1A.
- He first appeared in the SuperFriends comic book series issue #8 (November, 1977).
- He was created by E. Nelson Bridwell and Ramona Fradon.
- He was outside of standard Earth-One continuity at the time.
References
- ↑ As revealed in the SuperFriends ComicBook, issue #8 (November, 1977)