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Monthly Archives: March 2016
Other Super-Soldiers?
Before we move on to beginning of Steve Rogers’ career as Captain America, let’s take a brief aside to consider the consequences of Prof. Erskine’s demise. The presumption that the serum, if it could be recreated, would work on anyone … Continue reading
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Becoming Captain America (part 2)
This narrative attempts to bring together in a seamless account all the diverse elements depicted in the comics listed in Part 1. The base story line is that of CAC #1 (March 1941), with later additions and embellishments as documented. … Continue reading
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The Presidential Election of 2017 (?)
Donald Trump appears to be on his way to the Republican nomination, but fear not; this may wind up being, if nothing else, an excellent chance for a Civics lesson! Welcome to class. Most folks have forgotten (or never knew) … Continue reading
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Becoming Captain America (part 1)
Captain America’s initial origin story is told in his first published appearance in Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941; hereafter CAC). Over the years numerous Timely/Marvel writers have enhanced, embellished (and sometimes confused!) his story. Two significant “modern” story arcs … Continue reading
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