Link Thorne, the “Flying Fool,” was a tough guy pilot with the motto “Will fly anything, anywhere, anytime–if it’s worth my time…I’ll go for a golden opportunity–if there’s enough gold in it!” He ran Blockbuster Flight Service, an air charter service located near Shanghai, and was assisted by Wing-Ding. Link had no superpowers but, was a great pilot.
| Alias Flying Fool (Hillman) |
| Real Names/Alt Names Link Thorne |
| Characteristics Hero, Aviator, Hillman Universe, Atomic Age, Public Domain |
| Creators/Key Contributors Jack Kirby, Joe Simon |
| First Appearance Airboy Comics #31 (vol. 3 #8, Sept. 1946) |
| First Publisher Hillman Periodicals [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
| Appearance List Airboy Comics #31, 33-34, 40-63 |
| Sample Read Airboy Comics (Hillman) [DCM] [CB+] |
| Description Link Thorne, the “Flying Fool,” was a tough guy pilot with the motto “Will fly anything, anywhere, anytime–if it’s worth my time…I’ll go for a golden opportunity–if there’s enough gold in it!” He ran Blockbuster Flight Service, an air charter service located near Shanghai, and was assisted by Wing-Ding. Link had no superpowers but, was a great pilot. |
| Source Flying Fool (Hillman) – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |
