Captain America and the struggle of the superhero : critical essays /

"The topics discussed include the ways Nazi Germany was represented in Captain America Comics from the 1940s to the 1960s; the creation of Captain America in the Jewish American experience; the relationship between Captain America and Captain Britain; the partnership between Captain America and...

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Other Authors: Weiner, Robert G., 1966-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
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Summary:"The topics discussed include the ways Nazi Germany was represented in Captain America Comics from the 1940s to the 1960s; the creation of Captain America in the Jewish American experience; the relationship between Captain America and Captain Britain; the partnership between Captain America and The Falcon; and various attempts to kill Captain America before his "real" death"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xi, 255 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes filmography: pages 218-226.
ISBN:9780786437030 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786437030 (pbk. : alk. paper)