Saggs is a common crook. Hungry, with an empty pocket and the rent due, he slips into a high class neighborhood and chooses the mansion of Conner Bradford to pilfer an article or two of some worth. During his casing of the residence, he’s captured and interrogated by The Thunderbolt, also robbing Bradford. Quickly establishing a form of trust and mutual cooperation, The Thunderbolt hires Saggs on as an assistant, and the two eventually acquire Bradford’s famous and very expensive pearls after a series of exciting forays interrupted by the police. Saggs takes on the role of John Flatchley’s valet and The Thunderbolt’s sidekick in six short adventures.
Appearance List “Master and Man” in Detective Story Magazine (May 4 1920), “The Kidnapped Midas” in Detective Story Magazine (June 29 1920), “The Big Six” in Detective Story Magazine (September 7 1920), “The Thunderbolt Collects” in Detective Story Magazine (December 11 1920), “The Thunderbolt’s Jest” in Detective Story Magazine (June 4 1921), “The Thunderbolt’s Engagement” in Detective Story Magazine (July 30 1921).
Sample Read Detective Story Magazine (May 4, 1920) [Internet Archive]
Description Saggs is a common crook. Hungry, with an empty pocket and the rent due, he slips into a high class neighborhood and chooses the mansion of Conner Bradford to pilfer an article or two of some worth. During his casing of the residence, he’s captured and interrogated by The Thunderbolt, also robbing Bradford. Quickly establishing a form of trust and mutual cooperation, The Thunderbolt hires Saggs on as an assistant, and the two eventually acquire Bradford’s famous and very expensive pearls after a series of exciting forays interrupted by the police. Saggs takes on the role of John Flatchley’s valet and The Thunderbolt’s sidekick in six short adventures.
