This strip seems to have been inspired by Buck Rogers. He even looks like Buck sometimes. But, that's okay. Too bad we didn't get an entire episode.
Thought I knew most everything about newspaper strips and comics (Started to save comics around 1939 or 1940, when I was about 5 or 6. Sold them all in 1960-one of many mistakes I've made in life) until I discovered Comic Book Plus. Many thanks to all you wonderful folks for making this possible.
Say! Just noticed! No wonder he looks like Buck...the artist was one who did Buck Rogers.
Link to the book:
Tops Comics #2000 Pt 2a - Ace Kelly