U.S. 1 #11

Name: U.S. 1 #11
Brand: Marvel

Aug 1984 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.30 GBP; 0.75 CAD

“Transmissions from Space!”

In "Transmissions from Space!", U.S. confronts a shocking revelation: the aliens who once guided his brother didn't just hand him technology—they orchestrated a trial to find Earth’s true representative among its people. Written by Al Milgrom and illustrated by Frank Springer, with inks by Mike Esposito and colors by George Roussos, this 1984 issue unfolds with quiet intensity, revealing a cosmic test hidden in plain sight. The cover, by Michael Golden, captures the moment’s weight in bold, striking detail.

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writer Al Milgrom · artist Frank Springer · inker Mike Esposito · colorist George Roussos · letterer Janice Chiang · cover Michael Golden

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Cast · 18 characters

Al the Alien Annie Wheeler Baron von Blimp Bruce Banner Chief Examiner Ebenezer Clutch Ed Wheeler Highwayman Hulk Jefferson Archer Mary McGrill Phil LeGreed Phineas Grab Poppa Wheelie Retread Taryn O'Connell U.S. Archer Wide-Load Annie

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writer Al Milgrom

artist Frank Springer

inker Mike Esposito

colorist George Roussos

letterer Janice Chiang

cover pencils, inks Michael Golden

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U.S. finally learns the truth, that the aliens trained his brother and gave him the advanced technology that enabled him to become the Highwayman. For the aliens, it was a test to see who would be worthy to represent Earth in space.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).