U.S. 1 (comics)

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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 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]

Contents

Publication history

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

Reception

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

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References

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  3. Ralph Macchio at the Grand Comics Database
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