Ed “Poppa” Wheelie was a former drag racing champion before retiring, marrying Wide Load Annie, and opening the Short Stop. He was a skilled mechanic but would often relegate himself to the background when it came time to fight. Poppa Wheelie often served as the voice of reason for his more hot-headed wife.
Creation
Poppa Wheelie was created by Al Milgrom and Herb Trimpe in 1983 and first appeared in U.S. 1 # 1.