Who Is American Eagle? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

American Eagle is a In the Public Domain comic book character, the alter ego of Tom Standish, with over 56 comic issue appearances. American Eagle is a Golden Age hero who got his powers as a scientist in the United States government.

Who is American Eagle?

If you were referring to the Marvel Comics character : American Eagle Origin American Eagle first appeared In Nedor Comics. His name was Tom Strong and he worked for the United States government in top secret experiments. While working for the government he was exposed to a black ray that gave him his powers of Super Strength, Flight and Patriotism. He fought the Nazis in World War II with the help of his sidekick Bub Pierce, Eaglet . In a remote mountain laboratory, timid scientist Tom Standish is assisting Dr. Wolfe's experiments in creating a serum that can mimic the strength and buoyancy of an eagle. While trying to put a successful batch of serum in storage, Standish accidentally drops the formula and it spills onto a cathode-tube, causing it to glow with a strange light. Curious as to how the tube has been changed, Standish inserts the tube into a projector and his body is instantly bombarded with black light.

Key facts

American Eagle is of human origin and first appeared in "Sinistro's Beast-Men". The character is published by In the Public Domain. With 56 recorded issue appearances, American Eagle ranks among the most featured characters in comics.