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| Citizenship = American |
| Citizenship = American |
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| MaritalStatus = Married |
| MaritalStatus = Married |
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| − | | Occupation = Mining engineer, pilot |
+ | | Occupation = Former Mining engineer, pilot |
| Education = College graduate |
| Education = College graduate |
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| − | | Origin = Human |
+ | | Origin = [[Homo sapiens|Human]] |
| − | | PlaceOfBirth = [[Raleigh]], [[North Carolina]] |
+ | | PlaceOfBirth = [[Raleigh]], [[North Carolina (State)|North Carolina]] |
| Creators = Paul Lauretta; |
| Creators = Paul Lauretta; |
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| First = Motion Picture Funnies Weekly Vol 1 1 |
| First = Motion Picture Funnies Weekly Vol 1 1 |
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| + | | Last = All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 5 |
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The American Ace was just one of many costumed operatives active during [[World War II]] who were recruited into the United States military. The purpose was to enlist such individuals in order to publish propaganda in the form of comic books that were commissioned by the United States military and published by [[Timely Comics]]. These comics were used to convince Americans to support the war, and increase enlistment. Like many heroes recruited in this fashion, the Ace's fictional exploits were few. For most of these early heroes it was due to their deaths in combat.{{r|All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 2}} |
The American Ace was just one of many costumed operatives active during [[World War II]] who were recruited into the United States military. The purpose was to enlist such individuals in order to publish propaganda in the form of comic books that were commissioned by the United States military and published by [[Timely Comics]]. These comics were used to convince Americans to support the war, and increase enlistment. Like many heroes recruited in this fashion, the Ace's fictional exploits were few. For most of these early heroes it was due to their deaths in combat.{{r|All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 2}} |
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===Solo Adventures=== |
===Solo Adventures=== |
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+ | [[File:Perry Webb (Earth-616) from Marvel Mystery Comics Vol 1 2 0001.jpg|thumb|left|American Ace's wartime comic book depiction]] |
Perry Webb was merely an American mineral scout searching for radium when he landed in [[Attania]], an European country plunged into war with the neighboring country of [[Castile D'or]] thanks to the machinations of its evil [[Queen Ursula (Earth-616)|Queen Ursula]].{{r|Marvel Mystery Handbook 70th Anniversary Special Vol 1 1}} Unaware of the conflict, Perry soon found himself caught in the middle of an air raid.{{r|Marvel Mystery Comics #2}} |
Perry Webb was merely an American mineral scout searching for radium when he landed in [[Attania]], an European country plunged into war with the neighboring country of [[Castile D'or]] thanks to the machinations of its evil [[Queen Ursula (Earth-616)|Queen Ursula]].{{r|Marvel Mystery Handbook 70th Anniversary Special Vol 1 1}} Unaware of the conflict, Perry soon found himself caught in the middle of an air raid.{{r|Marvel Mystery Comics #2}} |
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Surviving the initial blast, he saved the life of [[Jeanie Lauretta (Earth-616)|Jeanie Lauretta]].{{r|Marvel Mystery Handbook 70th Anniversary Special Vol 1 1}} She told him that her parents were killed in the air raid, but the rest of her family were living on a farm 60 miles away. Perry flew her there and stayed for a week to get to know the girl and her family better. |
Surviving the initial blast, he saved the life of [[Jeanie Lauretta (Earth-616)|Jeanie Lauretta]].{{r|Marvel Mystery Handbook 70th Anniversary Special Vol 1 1}} She told him that her parents were killed in the air raid, but the rest of her family were living on a farm 60 miles away. Perry flew her there and stayed for a week to get to know the girl and her family better. |
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Deciding that he must get back to his job, Webb hopped back into his plane and flew off. He got caught in a dogfight, however, against Castile D'or fighter planes and got shot down. The Laurettas saved him from the wreckage and after Perry was recovered enough, he vowed to join the fight.{{r|Marvel Mystery Comics #3}} |
Deciding that he must get back to his job, Webb hopped back into his plane and flew off. He got caught in a dogfight, however, against Castile D'or fighter planes and got shot down. The Laurettas saved him from the wreckage and after Perry was recovered enough, he vowed to join the fight.{{r|Marvel Mystery Comics #3}} |
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The outcome of this conflict, and Webb's role in it, remains unrecorded. Some sources speculate, however, that the conflict likely became a moot point due to the start of World War II shortly thereafter.{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z Vol 1 13}} |
The outcome of this conflict, and Webb's role in it, remains unrecorded. Some sources speculate, however, that the conflict likely became a moot point due to the start of World War II shortly thereafter.{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z Vol 1 13}} |
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===Crazy SUES=== |
===Crazy SUES=== |
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| − | + | At some time following his ordeal in Attania, the American Ace got married, however, he was secretly homosexual.{{r|All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 5}} It is unknown to whom he is married to, but Jeanie Lauretta was with him up until the beginning of World War II and she may have been the woman he married. |
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| − | Following the United States' entry into World War II, the American Ace became a pilot for the [[Specialized Unit, Enhanced Soldiers (Earth-616)|Crazy SUES]], following the battle of Normandy in 1944. During the victory party with the Crazy SUES and the [[Invaders (WWII) (Earth-616)|Invaders]], Ace and [[Frank Cortez (Earth-616)|Captain Flame]] learned that they were both gay and secretly slipped away from the party. They had a romantic interlude in a back alley, unaware that they were secretly being watched by their teammate [[Albert Jones (Earth-616)|Albert "Slow Motion" Jones]].{{r|All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 4}} |
+ | Following the United States' entry into World War II, the American Ace became a pilot for the [[Specialized Unit, Enhanced Soldiers (Earth-616)|Crazy SUES]], following the battle of Normandy in 1944. During the victory party with the Crazy SUES and the [[Invaders (WWII) (Earth-616)|Invaders]], Ace and [[Frank Cortez (Earth-616)|Captain Flame]] learned that they were both gay and secretly slipped away from the party. They had a romantic interlude in a back alley, unaware that they were secretly being watched by their teammate [[Albert Jones (Slow Motion) (Earth-616)|Albert "Slow Motion" Jones]].{{r|All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 4}} |
Ace and Captain Flame kept their romance going while the Crazy SUES were involved in the liberation of France, much to the disgust of Jones. After the battle, the team spent time relaxing in Paris. When the group decided to go looking for girls, Ace expressed a disinterest in doing so. When Jones called him on it, Ace explained to them that he was married. Learning this, Captain Flame stormed off.{{r|All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 5}} |
Ace and Captain Flame kept their romance going while the Crazy SUES were involved in the liberation of France, much to the disgust of Jones. After the battle, the team spent time relaxing in Paris. When the group decided to go looking for girls, Ace expressed a disinterest in doing so. When Jones called him on it, Ace explained to them that he was married. Learning this, Captain Flame stormed off.{{r|All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 5}} |
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| − | Percy later appeared as a resident of [[Valhalla Villas]], a retirement home for ex-heroes and ex-villains that is located in [[Miami]]. He is among the residents that are de-aged by [[Mary Morgan (Earth-616)|Mary Morgan]] (who used an unnamed Asgardian artifact) during the [[Secret Wars|Incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-1610]].{{r|Ant-Man: Last Days Vol 1 1}} |
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+ | | Transportation = Perry flies an [[American Ace's Airplane|unarmed bi-plane]]. |
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In Band of Heroes, American Ace calls himself Ace Masters.{{r|All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 4}} |
In Band of Heroes, American Ace calls himself Ace Masters.{{r|All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes Vol 1 4}} |
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| Links = *[[Wikipedia: American Ace]] |
| Links = *[[Wikipedia: American Ace]] |
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* [http://www.reocities.com/jjnevins/ace.html Jess Nevin's article about American Ace] }} |
* [http://www.reocities.com/jjnevins/ace.html Jess Nevin's article about American Ace] }} |
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Revision as of 01:26, 11 May 2020
History
Preface
The American Ace was just one of many costumed operatives active during World War II who were recruited into the United States military. The purpose was to enlist such individuals in order to publish propaganda in the form of comic books that were commissioned by the United States military and published by Timely Comics. These comics were used to convince Americans to support the war, and increase enlistment. Like many heroes recruited in this fashion, the Ace's fictional exploits were few. For most of these early heroes it was due to their deaths in combat.[1]
Presumably, much like the Young Allies,[2] the fictional exploits of the American Ace may be based on actual events.
Solo Adventures
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American Ace's wartime comic book depiction
Perry Webb was merely an American mineral scout searching for radium when he landed in Attania, an European country plunged into war with the neighboring country of Castile D'or thanks to the machinations of its evil Queen Ursula.[3] Unaware of the conflict, Perry soon found himself caught in the middle of an air raid.[4]
Surviving the initial blast, he saved the life of Jeanie Lauretta.[3] She told him that her parents were killed in the air raid, but the rest of her family were living on a farm 60 miles away. Perry flew her there and stayed for a week to get to know the girl and her family better.
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Deciding that he must get back to his job, Webb hopped back into his plane and flew off. He got caught in a dogfight, however, against Castile D'or fighter planes and got shot down. The Laurettas saved him from the wreckage and after Perry was recovered enough, he vowed to join the fight.[5]
The outcome of this conflict, and Webb's role in it, remains unrecorded. Some sources speculate, however, that the conflict likely became a moot point due to the start of World War II shortly thereafter.[6]
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Crazy SUES
At some time following his ordeal in Attania, the American Ace got married, however, he was secretly homosexual.[7] It is unknown to whom he is married to, but Jeanie Lauretta was with him up until the beginning of World War II and she may have been the woman he married.
Following the United States' entry into World War II, the American Ace became a pilot for the Crazy SUES, following the battle of Normandy in 1944. During the victory party with the Crazy SUES and the Invaders, Ace and Captain Flame learned that they were both gay and secretly slipped away from the party. They had a romantic interlude in a back alley, unaware that they were secretly being watched by their teammate Albert "Slow Motion" Jones.[8]
Ace and Captain Flame kept their romance going while the Crazy SUES were involved in the liberation of France, much to the disgust of Jones. After the battle, the team spent time relaxing in Paris. When the group decided to go looking for girls, Ace expressed a disinterest in doing so. When Jones called him on it, Ace explained to them that he was married. Learning this, Captain Flame stormed off.[7]Attributes
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Powers
Abilities
Paraphernalia
Transportation
Notes
The stories of the "American Ace" were scheduled to be serialized in the issues of Marvel Mystery Comics (as noted in the final page of the "American Ace" story in Marvel Mystery Comics #3) however, for whatever reason the story was dropped.
In Perry Webb's early adventures in Marvel Mystery Comics he was called Perry Wade. Attania was also called Attainia in the Golden Age. Lieutenant Lank[9][10] takes Perry Webb/Wade's place as Attania's defender against Castile D'or.
In Band of Heroes, American Ace calls himself Ace Masters.[8]Trivia
See Also
- 6 appearance(s) of Perry Webb (Earth-616)
- 2 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Perry Webb (Earth-616)
- 1 mention(s) of Perry Webb (Earth-616)
- 9 image(s) of Perry Webb (Earth-616)
Links and References
References
- ↑ All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes #2
- ↑ Young Allies Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Marvel Mystery Handbook 70th Anniversary Special #1
- ↑ Marvel Mystery Comics #2
- ↑ Marvel Mystery Comics #3
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #13
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes #5
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 All-Winners Squad: Band of Heroes #4
- ↑ http://www.comics.org/issue/1026
- ↑ http://www.comics.org/issue/1083
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 13