Uncle Sam (comics)

Uncle Sam
Promotional artwork from DCU Brave New World #1 (August 2006) by Daniel Acuña.
Publication information
PublisherQuality Comics
(1940–1944)
DC Comics
(1973–present)
First appearanceNational Comics #1 (July 1940)
Created byWill Eisner (writer/artist)
In-story information
Team affiliationsFreedom Fighters
All-Star Squadron
S.H.A.D.E.
Council of Immortals
Notable aliasesSpirit of America, Minuteman, Brother Jonathan, Johnny Reb, Billy Yank, Patriot, Taylor Samuel Hawke, Samuel Augustus Adams, Samuel Wilson, Father-Time
AbilitiesSuperhuman strength
Enhanced speed
Invulnerability
Limited clairvoyance
Size alteration
Ability to transport himself and others to The Heartland

Uncle Sam is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Based on the national personification of the United States, Uncle Sam, the character first appeared in National Comics #1 (July 1940) and was created by Will Eisner.[1]

  1. ^ Cowsill, Alan; Irvine, Alex; Korte, Steve; Manning, Matt; Wiacek, Win; Wilson, Sven (2016). The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe. DK Publishing. p. 316. ISBN 978-1-4654-5357-0.