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Cover: Michael Golden

U.S. 1 #3

Jul 1983 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP; 0.75 CAD
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“Rhyme of the Ancient Highwayman!”

In "Rhyme of the Ancient Highwayman!", a weary trucker spins a tale of a legendary outlaw at the Short Stop, sparking curiosity in U.S. and his new ally Retread. When they track down the old-timer’s truck, they find it surrounded by mysterious vehicles—only to uncover a shocking twist that redefines the story from the start. Written by Al Milgrom and illustrated by Frank Springer, with inks by Mike Esposito and colors by Paul Becton, this 1983 Marvel classic features a standout cover by Michael Golden.

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writer Al Milgrom · artist Frank Springer · inker Mike Esposito · colorist Paul Becton · letterer Michael Higgins · cover Michael Golden

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writer Al Milgrom
colorist Paul Becton
cover pencils, inks Michael Golden

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An old-timer trucker pulls into the Short Stop truck stop and tells a story of the Highwayman. U.S. and his new friend Retread decide to go after the old-timer and find out more, but discover that his truck has been stopped by a number of other trucks that belong to the Highwayman's men. After fighting off the men to rescue the old-timer, a mask is pulled from the face of the old-timer and he's revealed to have been the Highwayman all along.

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