rockman is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. the character first appeared in "u.s.a. comics" no. 1 (august 1941), published by marvel predecessor timely comics during the 1930s to 1940s period historians and fans call the golden age of comics. as credits were not routinely given in comic books of this period, his writer and artist co-creators are unknown, although the first page of his debut story was drawn by charles nicholas (itself a house pen name) and the remainder by basil wolverton.