The Old Soldier

© Juke Box Productions AstroFacts Status: Unknown; has been presumed dead many times. Personal Data InfoDump Appearances (in Publication Order): Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol. 1 #2 Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol. 2 #1/2 Astro City: The Dark Age Book 1 #1 Event Timeline 1972/10/10     Caption Old Soldier Rumored to Have Stood Against American Troops in Vietnam. The Old Soldier The origins of the Old Soldier are lost to time. He is an almost mythological figure, who fights for justice on his terms, rather than siding with any one country or political view. His recent appearances have him siding with the United States for the most part, with sightings in the Civil War, the Spanish-American war, and both World Wars. One exception to this is Vietnam, where he reportedly stood against American soldiers. There is no film footage of these actions, and no photographs. Powers Anti-ageing The Old Soldier does not appear to age between his scattered appearances across time. This could be a resistance to the normal ageing processes, or... Time Travel Capabilities? His arrival at crucial points in history suggests some form of teleporting power or device. One observer claimed, "I could have sworn it was solid rock behind me. But all of a sudden he was there. Moving past me," Equipment He carries a longsword with an ornate hilt, a flintlock pistol, grenades, a bayoneted rifle, and a canteen. Observations He has displayed an unusual awareness of tactically important information, such as an altar being the key source for generating a mystical area. Speculations, Theories He does not appear when photographed, filmed or videotaped. While probably NOT a vampire, this trait suggests a ghostly source for his powers and origin.

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