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U.S. 1 (comics)

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Template:Infobox comics character 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 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

  • 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

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

References

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External links

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  4. Shooter, Jim. "Bullpen Bulletins," Marvel comics cover-dated November 1983.
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