The American (comics)
1987 comic book series
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The American is an American comic book series published in 1987 by Dark Horse Comics.
PublisherDark Horse Comics
FormatComic book
Publication date1987
No. of issues8 regular issues, 1 special, 1 miniseries
| The American | |
|---|---|
The American #1 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Comics |
| Format | Comic book |
| Publication date | 1987 |
| No. of issues | 8 regular issues, 1 special, 1 miniseries |
| Main character | The American |
| Creative team | |
| Created by | Mark Verheiden (writer) |
The American continued for eight regular issues, a special, a miniseries, and occasional stories in anthologies, through the mid-1990s. A collection of all the lead character's appearances was published in 2005. It was written by Mark Verheiden.[1]
Premise
Since the 1950s, The American has been a symbol of hope and strength for the American people. When a reporter decides to write a story about this apparently indestructible one man army, he discovers everything is not as it appears.[2]
Awards
It was nominated for the 1988 Eisner Award for "Best New Series".
