U.S. 1 (comics) explained
| Character Name: | U.S. Archer |
| Real Name: | Ulysses Solomon Archer |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Debut: | U.S. 1 #1 (May, 1983) |
| Creators: | Al Milgrom, Herb Trimpe |
| Aliases: | U.S. 1, US Ace |
| Powers: | College-level engineer
Skilled driver
Proeficient fighter
Metal-plated skull |
| Subcat: | Marvel Comics |
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] and Bob Harras later worked on the title.[3] 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.[4]
Notes and References
- Book: Morris . Jon . The League of Regrettable Superheroes: Half Baked Heroes from Comic Book History . 2015 . Quirk Books . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . 978-1-59474-763-2 . 252–253.
- Web site: Webb . Liam . 10 Questions with... Ralph Macchio . Comic Avalanche . August 18, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080807120617/http://www.comicavalanche.com/Interviews/ralphmacchio.htm . August 7, 2008 .
- Shooter, Jim. "Bullpen Bulletins," Marvel comics cover-dated November 1983.
- Web site: Byrd. Matthew. 15 Superheroes Marvel Wants You To Forget. Screen Rant. 2 September 2017. 29 August 2017.
