Thundermind (New Earth)

From DC Database

In order to follow the Naming Conventions, it has been suggested that this page be moved to Zou Kang (New Earth). Discuss this and other proposed moves. Click here for a complete list of articles to be moved.

Contents 1 History 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Powers 3 Notes 4 See Also 5 Links and References 5.1 Footnotes

History

Zou Kang translated ancient scriptures which contain the "magic phrase" 'All hail the jewel in the lotus.'

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Transformation: By uttering the phrase 'All hail the jewel in the lotus,' Zou Kang is physically transformed into the superhuman form of Thundermind. Thundermind is a "Bodhisattva," which means he has the powers listed in the siddhis of Tantric Buddhist mysticism. These powers include:

• Super-Speed

• Flight

• 'Size Alteration:': Thundermind can increase or decrease his size.

• Psychokinesis

• Telepathy

• Extrasensory Perception

Notes

• According to Tony Bedard in an interview, Thundermind leads a double life. When he's not Thundermind, he's a nebbishy school teacher who is in love with fellow teacher Ms Wu, who only has eyes for Thundermind. In his heroic guise, he's the most popular and beloved member of the Great Ten -- bright and telegenic, unfailingly polite and possessing a multitude of powers. He's also a reflection of his own culture, especially of the Buddhist tradition. His superpowers are actually "siddhis" or Buddhist supernatural abilities, and they stem from an ancient scripture he translated which contained his magic phrase or mantra, 'All hail the jewel in the lotus.' That phrase is to Zou Kang what 'Shazam' is to Billy Batson. When he utters it, he's transformed.
• Identity is known to government officials.

See Also

• Discuss Thundermind (New Earth) on the forums
• Appearances of Thundermind (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Thundermind (New Earth)
• Images featuring Thundermind (New Earth)

Links and References

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/091020-great-ten-intro.html

Footnotes