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Creation & Design

Icon was created by Dwayne McDuffie and M. D. Bright as part of the Milestone Media universe, designed to be a black superhero who embodies the archetype of Superman while addressing social issues.

Early Years

Augustus Freeman IV crash-landed on Earth in the 19th century and was raised by a family of slaves. He adopted the identity of Icon in modern times, using his powers to fight for justice.

Character Development

Over the years, Icon has evolved from a traditional superhero to a more complex character who grapples with issues of race, identity, and responsibility, making him a significant figure in the comic book landscape.

Cultural Reception

Icon has been praised for his depth and the social commentary embedded in his stories, resonating with readers who seek representation in superhero narratives.

Character Details

Real Name:
Augustus Freeman IV
First Appearance:
Icon #1
Aliases:
Icon the Hero, The Man of Steel
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Blood Syndicate, Justice League, Milestone Media
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Energy manipulation, Longevity
Weight:
200lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Icon #1
Milestone ⋅ 1993
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Icon #1
 
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1st appearance of Icon, an alien who crash-landed on earth and took the form of a black child

1st appearance of Rocket, the first teen mother depicted in DC Comics

First preview of Static, a 3-page sneak peek

Superman & Batman Magazine #7
Welsh ⋅ 1995
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Superman & Batman Magazine #7
 
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Origin of Static

Origin of Hardware

Origin of Icon

Milestone for Kids featured article with comic stories and publisher profile

Icon #40
Milestone ⋅ 1996
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Icon #40
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,715 in September 1996 and 6,315 in October 1996

This could be a reporting error because the following month 6,520 copies of Icon #41 were ordered

Icon #41
Milestone ⋅ 1997
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Icon #41
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,520

Icon #42
Milestone ⋅ 1997
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Icon #42
 
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Final issue

Cordered by retailers: 6,080

Milestone Forever #1
Milestone ⋅ 2010
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Milestone Forever #1
 
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Part one of a two-part story that chronicles the end of the Dakotaverse focused on the original launch characters

Milestone Forever #2
Milestone ⋅ 2010
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Milestone Forever #2
 
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Conclusion of a two-part story that dissolves the Dakotaverse and ushers in the Milestone characters to the DC Universe

Icon and Rocket: Season One #1
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Milestone ⋅ 2021
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Icon and Rocket: Season One #1
 
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Premiere issue

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