American Eagle (Marvel Comics)
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Marvel Two-in-One Annual #6 (October 1981) |
Created by | Doug Moench (writer) Ron Wilson (penciler) |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Jason Strongbow |
Team affiliations | Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety H.A.M.M.E.R. Agents of Wakanda |
Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed, agility, stamina and sturdiness Enhanced senses Carries a crossbow which fires special bolts |
American Eagle (Jason Strongbow) is a Navajo superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Publication history
American Eagle first appears in
The character subsequently appears in
The American Eagle is not seen again for some time until his appearance in
American Eagle received an entry in the original Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1, in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #1, in The Marvel Encyclopedia (2009) and in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A To Z Update #2 (2010).
Fictional character biography
Jason Strongbow is a member of the
Jason emerged from the mine. Taking inspiration from a flying
American Eagle returned to become a champion of his tribe, subsequently identified as the Navajo Nation. Since his battle with Klaw in the Savage Land, he was among the heroes of the world gathered to take part in the
In his first solo adventure, the American Eagle defeated the Peace Monger and his Knights of Saint Virgil in
After the 2006 "
The Eagle finds the Steel Spider in downtown
A news reporter stated that because American Eagle lives on a
During the 2008-09 "Dark Reign" storyline, it is revealed that Jason is hiding James Rhodes' mother inside the Navajo County.[32][33][34] Norman Osborn later tries to convince him to subdue War Machine, because he has no jurisdiction over Strongbow. Jason refuses to act for anyone other than the interests of the Navajo and fights together with War Machine against a "Giant Ultimo Head" Rhodes stumbled upon along the way to find the men behind the "Ultimo Virus" deployed in Acquiria.[35]
During the 2011 "Fear Itself" storyline, American Eagle deals with the fear and chaos in Bleachville as well as drug traffickers and the town's mayor.[36]
American Eagle later appears as a member of the Agents of Wakanda.[37]
Powers, abilities and equipment
American Eagle possesses superhuman strength, enabling him to lift (press) approximately 15 tons under optimal conditions. He also possesses superhuman speed, agility, stamina, and sturdiness as a result of radiation-induced mutation. Strongbow's bodily tissues are somewhat harder and more resistant to physical injury than that of an ordinary human. However, he is far from invulnerable. While he can be injured by weapons composed of conventional materials, he can withstand impact forces that would severely injure or kill a normal human with little to no injury to show for it. He can run at a maximum speed of 65 miles per hour for approximately 5 hours before tiring to an appreciable degree.[9]
American Eagle's sensory organs have also been fortified by the radiation-induced mutation. Like his namesake, the Eagle, he has hyperkeen eyesight, able to see at 800 feet (240 m) what the average human being sees at 20 feet (6.1 m). His senses of hearing, smell, taste, and touch are approximately three times that of an average human being.[9]
He also carries a crossbow which fires special bolts.[9]
Analysis
In Native Americans in Comic Books - A Critical Study, Michael A. Sheyahshe notes that while American Eagle "may have some inherent stereotypic issues, the fact that American Eagle's powers come from a non-ethnically based source (and not, say, the Great Spirit) marks a significant improvement for Indigenous characters."[38]
During an interview with
For a character whose total appearances I could count on my fingers, not to mention having some of the worst costumes in the history of tacky superherowear, I felt American Eagle had such a tremendous potential within the Marvel U as a whole. With his strong identification to his Native American heritage and disaffected attitude towards the larger superhero community, he's a principled man with his own brand of justice. Pair that with his bone-dry sense of humor and take-all-comers power set, he is a force to be reckoned with.[39]
In an interview,
Other characters named American Eagle
World War II
There was an American Eagle before Strongbow took the mantle. Lt. Col. James Fletcher, a renowned battlefield hero of World War I in recent times became the security chief and trainer for Project: Rebirth. He was captured by agents of the Red Skull (Johann Schmidt) and was tortured by the Master Interrogator. He refused to yield any information and committed suicide to avoid breaking under further torture. First appeared in Adventures of Captain America #1 (September 1991) and appeared through to issue #3 (December 1991) which depicted his death.[41]
Earth-712
There have also been two incarnations of characters named the American Eagle in the Squadron Supreme:
- The first being Johnathon James Dore Senior, who was a member of the Golden Agency and a founding member of the Squadron Supreme. He is also the father of Blue Eagle. He first appeared in Squadron Supreme #1 (September 1985).[42]
- The second incarnation, is the son of the original Squadron's American Eagle. The character debuted as a member of the team of superheroes called the Squadron Supreme in The Avengers #85 (February 1971) as American Eagle,[43] then as Cap'n Hawk in The Avengers #148 (June 1976),[44] and finally as Blue Eagle in Squadron Supreme #1 (September 1985).[42]
References
- ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
- ISBN 978-0-7864-4390-1. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ a b Native American Superheroes: Author Michael Sheyahshe talks to C&I about the fine line between celebrating and stereotyping. by Steven Phelps
- Marvel.com. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
- ^ Shaun Manning (November 10, 2008). "Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited: Year 1". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
- ^ a b Vaneta Rogers (October 23, 2008). "Marvel Digital: Jason Aaron Talks 'American Eagle'". Newsarama. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
- ^ James Hunt (April 7, 2009). "Review Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #1". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
- ^ Greg Pak: Creating an Asian American Hero with The Citizen Newsarama
- ^ a b c d Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1, Abomination To Avengers Quinjet (January 1983), p.8
- ^ Native Americans in Comic Books: A Critical Study
- ^ a b Doug Moench (w), Ron Wilson (p), Gene Day (i), George Roussos (colorist), "An Eagle From America!", Marvel Two-in-One Annual #6 (October 1981)
- ^ a b Ward Strongbow at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- ^ Steven Grant, Mark Gruenwald, Bill Mantlo (w), John Romita Jr. (p), Pablo Marcos (i), "Chapter 4: Third Contest: Siege in the City of the Dead!", Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions #3 (August 1982)
- ^ Bill Mantlo (w), Mark Gruenwald (p), Greg LaRocque (i), "Everybody Loves a Parade, Right?", The Incredible Hulk (vol. 2) #279 (January 1983)
- Rom#65-66 (April–May 1985)
- ^ Scott Lobdell (w), Ron Wilson (p), Jeff Albrecht (i), "Just Another Shade of Hate", Marvel Comics Presents #27 (September 1989)
- ^ Peace Monger at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- ^ John Figueroa (w), Ron Wilson (p), Don Hudson (i), "The Hunter and the Hunted", Marvel Comics Presents #128 (May 1993)
- ^ Jimmy Littlehawk at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- ^ John Figueroa (w), Ron Wilson (p), Don Hudson (i), "Screams", Marvel Comics Presents #130, (June 1993)
- ^ Jonas Murphy at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- ^ John Figueroa (w), Ron Wilson (a), "Saints and Sinner", Marvel Comics Presents vol. 1 #147, (February 1994)
- ^ Sinner at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- ^ John Figueroa (w), Ron Wilson (a), "500 guns", Marvel Comics Presents #148, (February 1994)
- ^ John Marshall at The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
- Mike Deodato Jr. (a), "Faith in Monsters" (part 3), Thunderbolts#112 (May 2007)
- Mike Deodato Jr. (a), "Faith in Monsters" (part 5), Thunderbolts#114 (July 2007)
- ^ Thunderbolts #115 Preview
- Mike Deodato Jr. (a), "Faith in Monsters" (part 6), Thunderbolts#115 (August 2007)
- ^ CBR News Team (July 30, 2007). "A Storm is Brewing for the "Thunderbolts!"". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
- Mike Deodato Jr. (a), "Caged Angels" (part 1), Thunderbolts#116 (October 2007). Marvel Comics.
- Mahmud Asrar (p), Nelson Pereira, Jeffrey Huet (i), "Homeland" (part 1), War Machine(vol. 2) #6 (July 2009)
- ^ Kevin Fuller (May 28, 2009). "War Machine #6 Review". IGN. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
- ^ Dave Richards (April 17, 2009). "THE OSBORN SUPREMACY: War Machine". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
- Mahmud Asrar, Allan Jefferson, R.B. Silva (p), Nelson Pereira, Jeffrey Huet (i), "Homeland" (part 2), War Machine(vol. 2) #7 (August, 2009). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Simon Spurrier (w), Jason Latour (a),"Red/White Blues", Fear Itself: The Home Front #5 (October 2011). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers (vol. 8) #12. Marvel Comics.
- ISBN 978-0-7864-3565-4.
- ^ Shaun Manning (April 13, 2009). "Marvel Assistants Assemble!". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
- Marvel.com. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ Fabian Nicieza (w), Kevin Maguire (p), Adventures of Captain America #1-3 (September–December 1991)
- ^ a b Mark Gruenwald (w), Bob Hall (p), John Beatty (i), "The Utopia Principle", Squadron Supreme #1 (September 1985)
- ^ Roy Thomas (w), John Buscema (p), Frank Giacoia (i), "The World is Not For Burning!", The Avengers #85 (February 1971)
- ^ Steve Englehart (w), George Pérez (p), Sam Grainger (i), "Right Between the Eons!", The Avengers #143 (January 1976)
External links
- American Eagle (Jason Strongbow) at the Marvel Universe wiki
- American Eagle (Jason Strongbow) at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Jason Strongbow (Earth-616) at Marvel Comics Database