Ronald Reagan in fiction

Ronald Reagan
Inhumanoids and Transformers character

Ronald Reagan meets Optimus Prime in Marvel Comics Transformers series
Voiced by Neil Ross
Information
Species Human
Gender Male
Occupation US President
Spouse(s) Nancy
Religion Presbyterian

This article is about fictional appearances of the real-life person Ronald Reagan.

Character

Ronald Reagan would make numerous appearances in popular fiction, particularly in his role as US president in the 1980s.

Animated series

Reagan appeared as one of the supporting characters in the Inhumanoids episode "The Surma Plan" as president of the United States. Upon learning that the Soviet leadership were planning an Earth-threatening attack on the lair of the Inhumanoid leader Metlar, Reagan first suggested that they contact the Soviets. After being advised that the Soviets wouldn't listen he instead contacted the Earth Corps to stop the Soviet mission that could end up destroying the planet itself. He later expressed gratitude to the Earth Corps for stopping the Soviet plan. Reagan was portrayed by voice actor Neil Ross.

Books

Ronald Reagan awarded scientist Health Blasedale for her work in solar power in the Transformers children's book Sun Raid by Merrill Farnsworth.

Comics

Ronald Reagan met Captain America in Marvel Comics, would become the paranormal hero "Teflon" in New Universe and was even depicted as the star of the Solsons' Comics series Reagans Raiders.[1]

Marvel Transformers UK Annual 1985 contained a story called "Plague of the Insecticons". Optimus Prime lead Prowl and Warpath to a meeting with President Ronald Reagan in Washington D.C. to open a dialog between the Autobots and the US government. The evil Insecticons attack the US military in the name of the Autobots hoping to derail the peace talks. Although the Autobots managed to chase off the Insecticons Optimus Prime gave up on explaining the misunderstanding to Reagan, thinking he would never be believed. Reagan had been ready to hear what Optimus had to say and was disappointed they gave up so easily.[2]

Reagan would also make an appearance in Strontium Dog, a long running strip in the British comic 2000 AD. In the storyline 'Bitch' (Progs 505-529, 1987), he is kidnapped and held hostage by time travelling alien freedom fighters. The Reagan of this story is depicted as somewhat bumbling and not at all aware of what is happening; despite all evidence to the contrary, he maintains the opinion throughout that he has been kidnapped by the 'Commies'.[3]

Reagan was also a key character in the satirical comic strip Benchley by Mort Drucker and Jerry Dumas. The plot revolved around the fictive character Benchley who served as Reagan's assistant.

Television

In the second season of the television series Fargo, Reagan (Bruce Campbell) makes a stop during his first presidential campaign in 1979 in the titular town.[4]

See also

References

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