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: Theres no I in America: Friends, Allies, and Lovers 57
Chapter 5: Enemies of Freedom: Captain Americas 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 Americas Greatest Battles 151
Chapter 9: Caps Greatest Battles: World War and Cold War 153
Chapter 10: Caps Greatest Battles: America in the 21st Century 173
Part 5: The Part of Tens 197
Chapter 11: Ten Times Cap Wasnt 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. Hes 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.
