Uncle Sam
The Spirit of America…
Uncle Sam is the living embodiment of the Spirit of America. Born from the U.S. Revolution at Valley Forge, he has been the tireless protector of the United States. Sam did not start out as a mysticA term for one who is versed in the magical arts. spirit however, he was a regular soldier who was gunned down by Hessian soldiers.
As he lie there dying the spirit of freedom appeared to him and bonded to him and Uncle Sam was born.
As he lived through the ages, Uncle Sam was torn into two separate beings during the Civil WarWar comics feature military personnel fighting enemy troops. These comics are great adventure comics, but also very useful propaganda. (Billy Yank and Johnny Reb) and has experienced many changes in power levels due to the feeling of patriotism and freedom in the country at the time.
As the country entered a low ebb time during the Vietnam conflict Uncle Sam found himself almost jsut a spokesman with high levels of charisma as reluctant soldiers went off to fight a warWar comics feature military personnel fighting enemy troops. These comics are great adventure comics, but also very useful propaganda. that many Americans did not want to fight and that the peace-loving hippie generation was demonstrating against.
Wherever he is Uncle Sam finds himself at the head of the Freedom Fighters where he rallies the Fighters against the powersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.) of dictatorship around the world.
First Appearance
Created By: Will Eisner
PowersThe extraordinary abilities that a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). may possess. (Example: Aquaman can telepathically control marine life as one of his powers.)
Growth – Uncle Sam can grow to sizes up to 50 feet high.
Immortal - Uncle Sam seems apparently impossible to destroy permanently, he keeps coming back as the undying spirit of patriotism.
Super Reflexes - Uncle Sam’s reflex speed is much quicker than a normal being.
Super SpeedA power which allows a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). to move faster than a normal human can. Increased reflexes and speed make the characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). difficult to hit. – Uncle Sam is much quicker than a normal human being would be.
Super Stamina – Uncle Sam is able to go for days without needing a rest.
Super StrengthA power which allows a characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics). to lift/carry more weight than a normal human could. This power comes in handy for physical assaults. – Uncle Sam is extremely strong.
VulnerabilitiesA characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).'s weakness.
Uncle Sam is extremely impervious to permanent damage, however he can be damaged if those nearby refute the United States and the power of freedom.
SkillsThe abilities that a normal person in the real world could potentially share with a fictional DCUAn abbreviation of DC Universe or DC Comics Universe. Meant to denote the comics that are published by DC Comics and the Universe that DC has built for its stories. characterAny sentient entity that appears in a comic book. (Example: Superman, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Krypto the Super Dog are all characters that appear in Superman comics).. (Example: Some Motocross bike riders ride a bike as well as Black Canary.)
Charisma – Uncle Sam is extremely charismatic and specializes in pep rally speeches to troops heading into battle.