Comic Title: JSA All Stars Archives Vol. 1 HC
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2007
On Sale Date: October 17, 2007 Direct Market Date October 17, 2007
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Direct Market Date October 24, 2007
Source: Previews, Vol. 17 #6 (#222)

Cover Price: $59.99
Page Count: 256

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Johnny Vs. Gunpowder Glantz"
Pages: 6

Feature(s):
Johnny Thunder (of Earth-2)

Writer: John B. Wentworth
Artist: Stan Aschmeier

Reprinted From:
Flash Comics #3 (1940)

Feature Character(s)

• Johnny Thunder (last appearance in Flash Comics #2; next appearance in Flash Comics #4)

Supporting Character(s)

• Thunderbolt (behind-the-scenes; last appearance in Flash Comics #2; next appearance in Flash Comics #4)
• Daisy Darling (name given in this story; last appearance in Flash Comics #2; next appearance in Flash Comics #4)

Villain(s)

• A hold-up man (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Mike Trainer and Stupe (last appearance in Flash Comics #2; no further appearances)
• Gunpowder Glantz (a boxing champion; no further appearances)
• Fats and Kneader (Glantz's manager and trainer; no further appearances)

Comments:
Johnny's Thunderbolt manifests itself invisibly in this story making it appear as if Johnny's magic actually works on people around him, rather than his Thunderbolt.

This story is continued in part from the fourth story of Flash Comics #2 and continues in the fourth story of Flash Comics #4.

This story originally was not titled; the title shown here was given on the contents page of JSA All Star Archives Vol. 1 in which this story is reprinted.

Synopsis:
After winning a preliminary bout with the hidden aid of his Thunderbolt, Johnny Thunder is scheduled to fight the Heavyweight Champion Gunpowder Glantz. Johnny's girlfriend Daisy Darling wants to marry him after he saves her life for the second time. However, she refuses to marry him unless he intentionally loses the fight and gives up his career as a boxer. Johnny agrees to throw the fight.

Glantz however has plans of his own. As a heavy favorite to win, Glantz and his manager place a large bet on Johnny Thunder and intend to throw the match. When the fight begins both men are trying to lose. Johnny eventually wins by accident with the secret help of his Thunderbolt. The victory is bittersweet for Johnny because Daisy calls off their engagement.