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Who Is First American? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

First American (DC Comics): He's the perfect American hero: patriotism, a spandex costume, a secret lair (the Americrypt) and a young sexy sidekick. But he's mainly human with al

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First American is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Troy Todd, with over 25 comic issue appearances. He's the perfect American hero: patriotism, a spandex costume, a secret lair (the Americrypt) and a young sexy sidekick. But he's mainly human with all their weaknesses, from dumbness to overweight.

Who is First American?

Because his ineptness borders on insanity, his origin is muddled at best. According to him, he was "genetically engineered today for our nation's tomorrow". However, he is shown as being a man born in the Great Depression that gain his "powers" from convoluted events parodying the origins of Daredevil , Spider-Man , Hulk , Batman , Fantastic Four and etc. His sidekick is an ex-stripper U.S. Angel .

Key facts

First American is of human origin and first appeared in "Smalltown Stardom; Amnesia; Dumbsday!; The Cobweb". The character is published by DC Comics. With 25 recorded issue appearances, First American ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is First American?

He's the perfect American hero: patriotism, a spandex costume, a secret lair (the Americrypt) and a young sexy sidekick. But he's mainly human with all their weaknesses, from dumbness to overweight.

What is First American's real name?

First American's real identity is Troy Todd.

When did First American first appear?

First American first appeared in "Smalltown Stardom; Amnesia; Dumbsday!; The Cobweb".

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