Publisher

Publication Types

Era

Cover Types

Characters

Strontium Dog

Strontium Dog
View Key Issues

Creation & Design

Strontium Dog was created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra, debuting in the late 1970s as a part of the British comic Starlord.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a bounty hunter in a post-apocalyptic future, Johnny Alpha quickly became a fan-favorite character due to his complex moral code and the social issues he represented.

Character Development

Over the years, Johnny Alpha has evolved from a simple bounty hunter into a complex character grappling with themes of identity, prejudice, and redemption.

Cultural Reception

Strontium Dog has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for its storytelling and social commentary.

Character Details

Real Name:
Johnny Alpha
Aliases:
Strontium Dog, Johnny Alpha
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Strontium Dogs, The Galactic Bounty Hunters
Abilities:
Telepathy, Enhanced reflexes, Combat skills
Equipment:
Blaster, Strontium Dog badge
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
IPC Magazines May 1978

Starlord Magazine #1

Starlord Magazine #1
View Series
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$8
View on eBay
1st team appearance of Strontium Dog:Johnny Alpha and Wulf Sternhammer, mutant bounty hunters
1st team appearance of Ro-Busters: Mek-Quake, Ro-Jaws and Hammerstein
Each copy of Starlord #1 came with one of six 'badges' which were patches denoting a futuristic military affiliation, ex. 'Skateboard Strikeforce'

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

No Results Found

Try adjusting the "Variants" search filter above, or disable "Keys Only" to see all issues.

  • Variant Covers ()

Subscribe to Unlock

View Graded Pricing

Unlock graded pricing and other premium features by subscribing to Key Collector Comics.

Subscribe Learn what's included

Price Guide

Prices are estimates based on recent sales data and may not reflect actual market value. Key Collector Comics does not guarantee the accuracy of any pricing information.