Fighting Yank

The Fighting Yank is the name of several superheroes, first appearing in Startling Comics #10 (Sept 1941).

Fighting Yank (Nedor Comics)
Startling Comics #10 (September 1941), art by Elmer Wexler.
Publication information
PublisherNedor Comics
First appearanceStartling Comics #10 (September 1941)
Created by
  • Richard E. Hughes
  • Jon L. Blummer
In-story information
Alter egoBruce Carter III
Team affiliationsSMASH
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength
  • Invulnerability
  • Flight (with the aid of a magical cloak)

Fall 1941 was a boom period for patriotic superheroes as the country prepared to enter World War II; during this period, comic book publishers also launched Miss Victory, Miss America, the Star-Spangled Kid, U.S. Jones, the Flag, Captain Flag and Yank and Doodle, among others.

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