Titan Comics will revive Fighting American, the Cold War superhero created by Captain America co-creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, in October, bringing the hero to the present day.
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The series, which first launched in 1954, will launch its new first issue on October 11 — Simon’s birthday.
In Titan Comics‘ new Fighting American series, written by Gordon Rennie (2000AD, Starship Troopers) with artwork by Duke Mighten (Judge Dredd), the story continues after Simon and Kirby’s 1954 series, and brings the ’50s-era heroes to the modern day, leaving them stranded in 2017.
You can check out the first issue’s covers in the attached gallery, and the solicitation text for Fighting American #1 below.
FIGHTING AMERICAN #1
Writer: Gordon Rennie
Artist: Duke Mighten
FC – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: October 11, 2017
The Cold War superhero returns – originally launched in 1954 by the creators of Captain America, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby!
When the 1950s heroes find themselves trapped in the modern world, how will they handle what society has become, and what dangers will they face?
With new villains to contend with and enemies from their past pursuing them, what daring adventures could Fighting American and Speedboy find themselves in now?
Goes on sale October 11th, Joe Simon’s birthday!
Cover A: Terry and Rachel Dodson
Cover B: Art Baltazar
Cover C: Jack Kirby
Cover D: Duke Mighten
Cover E: Blair Shedd Action Figure Variant
