Captain America: Evolution of an American Comic Icon!

Superhero comics are about as American as apple pie, but one hero stands out as the most American of them all: Captain America. Introduced at the start of WWII to boost morale and support for fighting Nazis, Cap quickly became the embodiment of American values, the 'American Dream' personified, and the nation's 'patriotic conscience.'
But as the US changed, so did Cap. After WWII, the country went through intense internal conflict and division. As common ground eroded, people started asking: What are American values? What is the American Dream? And who really is Captain America? Can one person still represent the values of an entire country? Let's dive into Cap's history and his relationship with the nation he serves.
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Who knew captain America was actually interesting 🤔