Rockman is a fictional comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in USA Comics #1 (Aug. 1941), published by Marvel predecessor Timely Comics during the 1930s to 1940s period historians and fans call the Golden Age of Comics. As credits were not routinely given in comic books of this period, his writer and artist co-creators are unknown, although the first page of his debut story was drawn by Charles Nicholas and the remainder by Basil Wolverton.^[1]

Publication history

Rockman appeared USA Comics #1-4 (Aug. 1941 - May 1942), with two stories drawn by Basil Wolverton and at least one signed by writer future Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Stan Lee.

Marvel announced in July 2007 that Rockman would appear in the 2008 limited series The Twelve^{[2] [3]}

Fictional character biography

Rockman was the leader of an underground race of beings who were the descendants of the first white colonists of North America. This kingdom is known as Abysmia, and is located underneath the US. He notices the war overhead, and, disturbed and unable to comprehend why anyone would despoil the aboveground realms with war, he leaves Abysmia to come fight against the enemies of America.

Skills and abilities

Besides having access to advanced Abysmian technology, including a "digger car" for transport and advanced monitoring equipment, Rockman has the powers of superspeed, super toughness, super strength, super hand-to-hand combat skills. He does not need air and can withstand the extreme pressures of the bottom of the sea.

Footnotes

References

• Jess Nevins' A Guide to Marve's Golden Age Characters: Rockman, by Jess Nevins
• The Heroes of Timely Comics: Rockman

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