Date of Award
Fall 12-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Degree Program
English
Department
English
Major Professor
Doll, Dan
Second Advisor
Hazlett, John
Third Advisor
Maxwell, Justin
Abstract
Captain America and Iron Man are both iconic American heroes, representing different American values. Captain America was created during the Golden Age of comics and represents a longing for the past, while Iron Man was created at the height of the Cold War and looks forward to a new America. This paper will first establish the historical and cultural relationship between comic books and propaganda, beginning with the first appearance of Superman. It will pay special attention to the similarities and differences of Captain America and Iron Man, focusing on their representation of American values over time, and discuss how that aspect of the characters affects their ongoing titles today.
Recommended Citation
Sheppard, Natalie R., "Invincible: Legacy and Propaganda in Superhero Comics" (2014). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 1943.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/1943
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