Captain America Heroes Return

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Collects Captain America (1998) #1-12, Iron Man/Captain America Annual ’98, Captain America/Citizen V Annual ‘98. Back from the world of Heroes Reborn, Steve Rogers is ready to serve as the Sentinel of Liberty once again! The world is happy to have Captain America back — but as his popularity rises and a wave of “Capmania” reaches a dangerous fever pitch, is something sinister going on behind the scenes? Meanwhile, when Cap’s shield is lost at the bottom of the ocean, he must adjust to life without his signature weapon. And he’d better do it fast, because Hydra is rising — with a bizarre new leader. And the lord of the dream dimension is plotting to turn Cap’s life into an American nightmare! Plus: Cap teams up with Iron Man to take on M.O.D.O.K. and crosses paths with the new Citizen V!

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Genre : Comics & Graphic Novels
Author : Mark Waid
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Release : 2021-01-27
File : 416 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781302935658


Captain America

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Collects Captain America (1998) #14-19 and material from Captain America Spotlight. Captain America at his weakest! With his shield shattered and his powers drained, Cap finds himself trapped in the future and facing the Red Skull - who has the might of the Cosmic Cube at his fingertips...literally! And waiting in the wings is the man who killed the Avengers: Korvac! Guest-starring Iron Man and the Avengers, and introducing Cap's latest lady love, Connie Ferrari!

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Genre : Comics & Graphic Novels
Author : Marvel Comics
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Release : 2016-01-21
File : 203 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781302484767


The Virtues Of Captain America

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Learn how Captain America's timeless ethical code is just as relevant in the twenty-first century as it was during the 1940s Captain America, or simply “Cap,” provides an example of the virtues that define personal excellence, as well as the ideals and principles upon which the United States of America was founded. In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. White shows us that this fictional superhero's “old-fashioned” moral code is exactly what we need today to restore kindness and respect in our personal and civic lives. Presenting Captain America's personal morality within a virtue ethics framework, the book opens with an introduction to basic concepts in moral and political philosophy and addresses issues surrounding the use of fictional characters as role models. The following chapters examine Captain America in detail, exploring the individual virtues that Cap exemplifies, the qualities that describe his moral character, his particular brand of patriotism, his ongoing battle with fascism, his personal vision of the “American Dream,” his moral integrity and sense of honor, and much more. Now in its second edition, The Virtues of Captain America is updated to include all the new developments in Captain America's saga, including new examples from the last ten years of Captain America's appearances in Marvel Comics. New coverage of the recent “Secret Empire” storyline, in which Captain America was brainwashed by the fascist organization Hydra, features new sections examining the nature of fascism and how Captain America's character and virtues were affected by the change. This edition also offers new material on Sam Wilson—formerly Captain America's partner the Falcon who recently became Captain America himself—and how his interpretation of the role compares to Steve Rogers'. Showing how we can be better people if we pay attention to the choices made by the Sentinel of Liberty, The Virtues of Captain America: Examines the moral and political philosophy behind 80 years of Captain America comics and movies in a light-hearted, often humorous tone Demonstrates that the core principles and judgment exhibited by Captain America in the 1940s remain relevant in the twenty-first century Describes the basic themes of Captain America's ethics, such as courage, humility, perseverance, honesty, and loyalty Illustrates how Captain America stands for the basic ideals of America, not its politics or government Requiring no background in philosophy or familiarity with the source material, the second edition of The Virtues of Captain America: Modern-Day Lessons on Character from a World War II Superhero remains a must-read for everyone wanting to make ethical decisions in complex real-world situations and tackle the personal and political issues of today with integrity and respect.

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Genre : Philosophy
Author : Mark D. White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Release : 2024-07-18
File : 311 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781394230051


Ultimate Comics Captain America

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Jason Aaron and Ron Garney re-team after their success on WOLVERINE: WEAPON X for a brand new Captain America story set in the Ultimate Universe.

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Genre : Comics & Graphic Novels
Author : Jason Aaron
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Release : 2011-06-08
File : 115 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781302364564


Captain America And The American Journey 1940 2022

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Captain America made his debut in 1940, just two years behind the first comic book superheroes and five years before the United States' emergence as the world's primary superpower at the end of World War II. His journey has been intertwined with America's progress throughout the decades. Known as the "Sentinel of Liberty," he has frequently provided socio-political commentary on current events as well as inspiration and warnings concerning the future. This work explores the interconnected histories of the United States and Captain America, decade-by-decade, from the character's origins to Chris Evans' portrayal of him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It examines how Captain America's story provides a guide through America's tenure as a global superpower, holds a mirror up to American society, and acts as a constant reminder of what America can and should be.

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Genre : Literary Criticism
Author : Richard A. Hall
Publisher : McFarland
Release : 2024-02-28
File : 278 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781476688749


Captain America Ultimate Guide New Edition

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Super Hero. Leader. Avenger. One of Marvel Comics most inspiring characters is all this and so much more. With a foreword by the equally legendary Stan Lee, Captain America: The Ultimate Guide: New Edition celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the iconic Captain America. Delve into the long and storied history of the First Avenger, from his service in World War II through to the earth-shattering events of the Infinity Wars and Empyre. Discover the origins of Captain America and how he joined the Avengers. Learn about his first encounters with his courageous allies, including Peggy Carter, Winter Soldier, and Falcon, and his epic clashes with villains such as Baron Zemo and Red Skull. Iconic, brave, and principled, Captain America has become one of Marvel Comics' most beloved Super Heroes. Expertly written and lavishly illustrated, no Marvel or Captain America fan will want to miss this indispensable guide. © 2021 MARVEL

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Genre : Comics & Graphic Novels
Author : Matt Forbeck
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release : 2021-10-07
File : 200 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780241555811


Captain America And The Struggle Of The Superhero

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For more than 60 years, Captain America was one of Marvel Comics' flagship characters, representing truth, strength, liberty, and justice. The assassination of his alter ego, Steve Rogers, rocked the comic world, leaving numerous questions about his life and death. This book discusses topics including the representation of Nazi Germany in Captain America Comics from the 1940s to the 1960s; the creation of Captain America in light of the Jewish American experience; the relationship between Captain America and UK Marvel's Captain Britain; the groundbreaking partnership between Captain America and African American superhero the Falcon; and the attempts made to kill the character before his "real" death.

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Genre : Literary Criticism
Author : Robert G. Weiner
Publisher : McFarland
Release : 2009-06-08
File : 268 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780786453405


Captain America Heroes Return

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Collects Captain America (1998) #13-24 and Annual '99. Captain America is at his weakest! With his shield shattered and his powers drained, Cap finds himself trapped in the future, facing the Red Skull - who has the might of the Cosmic Cube at his fingertips! And waiting in the wings is the man who killed the Avengers: Korvac! Then, if the Sentinel of Liberty can somehow survive that, the destruction of his fabled shield has unleashed a "Vibranium cancer" wave that threatens to destroy every piece of the miracle metal on Earth! As Cap races to contain the invisible threat, the villainous Klaw prepares to capitalize on it! Writer Mark Waid wraps up his legendary Cap run in style! Plus: Steve Rogers goes undercover behind bars, faces Crossbones and the Absorbing Man and battles the terrorist threats of Hydra and Flag-Smasher!

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Genre : Comics & Graphic Novels
Author : Mark Waid
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Release : 2022-08-03
File : 371 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781302941956


Heroes Masked And Mythic

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Epic battles, hideous monsters and a host of petty gods--the world of Classical mythology continues to fascinate and inspire. Heroes like Herakles, Achilles and Perseus have influenced Western art and literature for centuries, and today are reinvented in the modern superhero. What does Iron Man have to do with the Homeric hero Odysseus? How does the African warrior Memnon compare with Marvel's Black Panther? Do DC's Wonder Woman and Xena the Warrior Princess reflect the tradition of Amazon women such as Penthesileia? How does the modern superhero's journey echo that of the epic warrior? With fresh insight into ancient Greek texts and historical art, this book examines modern superhero archetypes and iconography in comics and film as the crystallization of the hero's journey in the modern imagination.

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Christopher Wood
Publisher : McFarland
Release : 2021-01-04
File : 265 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781476683157


The American Superhero

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This compilation of essential information on 100 superheroes from comic book issues, various print and online references, and scholarly analyses provides readers all of the relevant material on superheroes in one place. The American Superhero: Encyclopedia of Caped Crusaders in History covers the history of superheroes and superheroines in America from approximately 1938–2010 in an intentionally inclusive manner. The book features a chronology of important dates in superhero history, five thematic essays covering the overall history of superheroes, and 100 A–Z entries on various superheroes. Complementing the entries are sidebars of important figures or events and a glossary of terms in superhero research. Designed for anyone beginning to research superheroes and superheroines, The American Superhero contains a wide variety of facts, figures, and features about caped crusaders and shows their importance in American history. Further, it collects and verifies information that otherwise would require hours of looking through multiple books and websites to find.

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Genre : Literary Criticism
Author : Richard A. Hall
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release : 2019-02-06
File : 399 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781440861246