{"product_id":"captain-america-for-dummies-isbn-9781394299447","title":"Captain America For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour guide to the Captain America essentials!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith roots dating back to World War II, Captain America reigns as one of the most iconic heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaptain America For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet to know Captain America, his creators, and origin story\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeet Captain America’s allies and enemies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn more about others who have carried Captain America’s shield\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore major storylines and battles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the teams Captain America has fought alongside\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re just starting your adventures or are a faithful fan, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCaptain America For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is your guide to this star-spangled patriot and his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Basic Training: Getting to Know Captain America 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Hero, The Symbol 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The Origins of Captain America 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Up Close with Captain America: The Science, the Gear 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Friendly Fire: Allies and Enemies 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: There’s no “I” in America: Friends, Allies, and Lovers 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Enemies of Freedom: Captain America’s Villains 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Others Who Have Carried the Shield 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Fighting for Freedom: The Meaning of (Captain) America 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: The Inspirations behind Captain America 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Philosophy of Captain America 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Field Missions: Captain America’s Greatest Battles 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Cap’s Greatest Battles: World War and Cold War 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Cap’s Greatest Battles: America in the 21st Century 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Ten Times Cap Wasn’t Cap 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Ten Comics to Get Ready for the Marvel Cinematic Universe 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 223\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart Moore\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, book editor, and award-winning comics editor. He’s the author of \u003ci\u003eTarget: Kree, Into the Dark Dimension\u003c\/i\u003e, and three volumes of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Zodiac Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e, which was created and co-written by Stan Lee.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exciting and illustrated intro to Captain America\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun and fascinating guide to one of Marvel’s most popular super heroes? \u003ci\u003eCaptain America For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. 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