Team America #2

Team America #2 was published by Marvel Comics in 1982 as part of a short-lived series based on the Ideal Toy Company's line of motorcycle action figures. The comic was created by Jim Shooter and written by Bill Mantlo, designed to capitalize on the popularity of motocross and stunt-cycling culture that had permeated early 1980s media. The narrative centered on a group of daredevil motorcyclists who gained superhuman abilities through a mysterious shared connection, attempting to translate the tactile appeal of the toys into a coherent superhero mythos.

The art for the series featured work by artists like Mike Vosburg, who aimed to maintain an energetic, action-oriented aesthetic that mirrored the high-stakes stunt themes of the toy line. While the title was an earnest attempt to bridge the gap between licensed merchandise and Marvel's traditional superhero storytelling, it struggled to maintain a consistent audience and was eventually folded into the broader Marvel continuity, where the characters have since appeared as sporadic guests in other titles.