Fighting American

Published by Prize from 1954 to 1955, this seven-issue series was a patriotic superhero romp from the celebrated team of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, with Kirby handling the bulk of the art. It follows the adventures of Fighting American, his alter ego Johnny Flagg, and his young sidekick Speedboy as they battle a rogues' gallery of colorful, often comical villains. Though short-lived, the series is notable as a lively, post-war take on the patriotic hero archetype, showcasing Kirby's dynamic, bombastic style at the dawn of the Silver Age.