Strontium Dog facts for kids
Strontium Dog is a science fiction comic strip from Great Britain. It first appeared in a comic called Starlord in 1978. Later that same year, it moved to another popular comic called 2000 AD.
The story of Strontium Dog takes place far in the future. A big war happened long ago, and it changed many people. Some people were born with special differences because of the war. These people are called mutants.
The World of Strontium Dog
In this future world, many mutants face unfair treatment. They are often looked down upon by others. To survive, mutants usually have two choices: they can try to live on the streets, or they can become a special kind of hunter called a bounty hunter. Bounty hunters track down criminals for money.
Johnny Alpha: The Main Character
The main character of Strontium Dog is a mutant bounty hunter named Johnny Alpha. He is one of the people who were changed by the war. Johnny has a very unique gift: his eyes glow white!
Johnny Alpha's Special Powers
Johnny Alpha's glowing white eyes give him amazing abilities.
- He can see through solid objects, like walls. This helps him find people or hidden things.
- The only material his vision cannot pass through is lead. This is because lead blocks the special waves his eyes use.
- Sometimes, his eyes also let him control the minds of other people. This power can be very useful in tricky situations.