U.S. Jones
| U.S. Jones | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Fox Feature Syndicate |
| First appearance | Wonderworld Comics #28 (August, 1941) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Unknown |
| Abilities | Expert fighter, in excellent physical condition. |
U.S. Jones is a fictional patriotic superhero character who first appeared in comic books from Fox Feature Syndicate in the 1940s.
Publishing history
Jones first appeared in Wonderworld Comics #28 in August, 1941, and later had his own short-lived comic title; the two issues of U.S. Jones came out in November, 1941, and January, 1942.
He wasn't the first hero with an American patriotic theme, nor was he a particularly outstanding one. He was never given an origin story or an identity other than his costumed one. What made him different from the rest was the fact that, while other superheroes tried to start fan clubs from amongst their readers, he was calling children to action against America's enemies. The "U.S. Jones Cadets Membership Kit," which the readers sent away for, told the readers that democracy must be protected at all costs, and listed ten rules for members; these included keeping fit, conserving resources, and knowing one's neighbors, among other things. This was before America's entry into the Second World War.
In 2009, Dynamite Entertainment brought back U.S. Jones in their Black Terror miniseries; whether or not this hero will be part of Dynamite's Project Superpowers line is not yet known.
Fictional biography
Fox Feature Syndicate
Nothing is known about the origins or identity of the costumed hero called U.S. Jones; he first appeared in 1941, fighting against America's enemies and actively encouraging citizens to do likewise. He has no powers or special weapons, but is in top physical condition. His costume, which has a stars-and-stripes theme, has the letters "US" on the front.
Dynamite Entertainment
At some point after World War II, Jones was entrapped in the mystical Urn of Pandora, along with scores of other heroes, by the misguided Fighting Yank. Decades later the Urn was broken and the heroes freed, and Jones found himself in an America that was drastically different from the one he remembered. What part this hero will play in the modern world remains to be seen.
References
- U.S. Jones — The Inside Story at Scoop
- U.S. Jones at the Comic Book DB