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The Best of DC #16
Sep 1981 • DC Comics • 95¢ • Digest • N/A
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Cover Credits

Penciller:
Rich Buckler
Inker:
Dick Giordano

Story/Feature

Make Way for Captain Thunder!

Story/Feature

7. Make Way for Captain Thunder! (20 pages)

Writer	Penciller	Inker	Editor
Elliot S! Maggin	Curt Swan	Bob Oksner	Julius Schwartz

Synopsis

Willie Fawcett (Captain Thunder) is magically transported to Metropolis by his arch-enemies, The Monster League of Evil.

Story Notes

This issue featured a Captain Marvel doppelganger named 'Captain Thunder.' As you may know, 'Captain Thunder' was the name initially given the character who was to be later renamed Captain Marvel.

Cast List

DC Hero:
Merokee, Superman
Wannabe:
Captain Thunder II
DC Supporting Cast:
Lois Lane

• Reprinted in SHAZAM! THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD #1 - Aug 2008 (DC Comics)