U.S. 1 (comics)

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U.S. Archer
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceU.S. 1 #1 (May, 1983)
Created byAl Milgrom, Herb Trimpe
In-story information
Alter egoUlysses Solomon Archer
Notable aliasesU.S. 1, US Ace
AbilitiesCollege-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[]

U.S. 1 lasted for 12 issues (May 1983 - October 1984). It was among the first line of books 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[]

  • 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[]

Screen Rant ranked Ulysses Archer (and series villain The Highwayman) as one of the superheroes that Marvel wants you to forget.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Webb, Liam. "10 Questions with... Ralph Macchio". Comic Avalanche. Archived from the original on August 7, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2008.
  3. ^ Ralph Macchio at the Grand Comics Database
  4. ^ Shooter, Jim. "Bullpen Bulletins," Marvel comics cover-dated November 1983.
  5. ^ Byrd, Matthew (29 August 2017). "15 Superheroes Marvel Wants You To Forget". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2 September 2017.

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