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An exciting and illustrated intro to Captain America Looking for a fun and fascinating guide to one of Marvel's most popular super heroes?
Captain America For Dummies 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. Grab a copy today and get up to speed in no time!
Inside... - Discover Cap's teammates on the Avengers
- Experience Captain America's most challenging battles against Hydra and the Red Skull
- Learn about Captain America's closest friends and allies
- Find out how this beloved character has changed and evolved over the years
List of contents
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
