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.
By:
Stuart Moore
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9781394299447
ISBN 10: 1394299443
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 21 February 2025
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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.
