Captain America For Dummies
Description
Your guide to the Captain America essentials!
With roots dating back to World War II, Captain America reigns as one of the most iconic heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. Captain America For Dummies is your guide to getting to know this popular and enduring super hero. Produced in partnership with Marvel Comics and featuring full-color art taken directly from the comic books, this fun and friendly guide helps you understand how Captain America gained his powers and evolved over the years, including the range of characters who have wielded the shield. Discover what inspired the creation of the character, explore Captain America’s friends and foes, and dig into the teams that Captain America has fought alongside. You’ll learn the major storylines that turned Cap into one of the most well-known and popular super heroes of all time!
- Get to know Captain America, his creators, and origin story
- Meet Captain America’s allies and enemies
- Learn more about others who have carried Captain America’s shield
- Explore major storylines and battles
- Discover the teams Captain America has fought alongside
Whether you’re just starting your adventures or are a faithful fan, Captain America For Dummies is your guide to this star-spangled patriot and his legacy.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Basic Training: Getting to Know Captain America 5
Chapter 1: The Hero, The Symbol 7
Chapter 2: The Origins of Captain America 19
Chapter 3: Up Close with Captain America: The Science, the Gear 37
Part 2: Friendly Fire: Allies and Enemies 55
Chapter 4: There’s no “I” in America: Friends, Allies, and Lovers 57
Chapter 5: Enemies of Freedom: Captain America’s Villains 79
Chapter 6: Others Who Have Carried the Shield 101
Part 3: Fighting for Freedom: The Meaning of (Captain) America 117
Chapter 7: The Inspirations behind Captain America 119
Chapter 8: The Philosophy of Captain America 135
Part 4: Field Missions: Captain America’s Greatest Battles 151
Chapter 9: Cap’s Greatest Battles: World War and Cold War 153
Chapter 10: Cap’s Greatest Battles: America in the 21st Century 173
Part 5: The Part of Tens 197
Chapter 11: Ten Times Cap Wasn’t Cap 199
Chapter 12: Ten Comics to Get Ready for the Marvel Cinematic Universe 209
Index 223
Stuart Moore is a writer, book editor, and award-winning comics editor. He’s the author of Target: Kree, Into the Dark Dimension, and three volumes of the bestselling The Zodiac Legacy, which was created and co-written by Stan Lee.
An exciting and illustrated intro to Captain America
Looking for a fun and fascinating guide to one of Marvel’s most popular super heroes? Captain America For Dummies walks you through Cap’s entire history and origin story, teaching you about his strengths, weapons, allies, archenemies, and more. This exciting introduction to Captain America contains amazing artwork that highlights key elements of the iconic hero’s stories, bringing to life many of his greatest adventures and exploits. Grab a copy today and get up to speed in no time!
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PUBLISHER:
Wiley
ISBN-13:
9781394299447
BINDING:
Paperback
BISAC:
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
Dimensions: 188.00(W) x Dimensions: 233.70(H) x Dimensions: 15.20(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General/Adult
LANGUAGE:
English