U.S. 1 (comics)
| U.S. Archer | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | U.S. 1 #1 (May, 1983) |
| Created by | Al Milgrom, Herb Trimpe |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Ulysses Solomon Archer |
| Notable aliases | U.S. 1, US Ace |
| Abilities | College-level engineer Skilled driver Proeficient fighter Metal-plated skull |
U.S. 1 was a Marvel Comics comic book series that debuted in 1983. The series was produced based on a license of the US-1 Trucks slot truck toyline from Tyco Toys.[1]
Publication history
[edit]U.S. 1 lasted for 12 issues (May 1983 - October 1984). It was among the first line of titles edited by Ralph Macchio,[2][3] and Bob Harras later worked on the title.[4] Al Milgrom wrote the series, with artwork provided by Marvel veterans Herb Trimpe, Frank Springer and Steve Ditko.
Characters
[edit]- Ulysses Solomon Archer (U.S. Archer), the main character of the series.
- Mary McGrill, waitress at the Short Stop Diner. She also had an alternate personality, the villainess Midnight, who used a mind-controlling bullwhip.
- Ed "Poppa Wheelie" Wheeler and "Wide Load Annie" Wheeler, operators of the Short Stop Diner.
- Jefferson Archer (Highwayman), U.S.'s brother who turned to evil.
- Baron Von Blimp, a villain based out of a dirigible.
Reception
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Screen Rant ranked Ulysses Archer (and series villain The Highwayman) as one of the superheroes that Marvel wants you to forget.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Morris, Jon (2015). The League of Regrettable Superheroes: Half Baked Heroes from Comic Book History. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Quirk Books. pp. 252–253. ISBN 978-1-59474-763-2.
- ^ Webb, Liam. "10 Questions with... Ralph Macchio". Comic Avalanche. Archived from the original on August 7, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
- ^ Ralph Macchio at the Grand Comics Database
- ^ Shooter, Jim. "Bullpen Bulletins," Marvel comics cover-dated November 1983.
- ^ Byrd, Matthew (29 August 2017). "15 Superheroes Marvel Wants You To Forget". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2 September 2017.