Description
In Captain America, Masculinity, and Violence, Stevens reveals how the comic book hero has evolved to maintain relevance to America's fluctuating ideas of masculinity, patriotism, and violence. Stevens outlines the history of Captain America's adventures and places the unfolding storyline in dialogue with the comic book industry as well as America's varying political culture. Stevens shows that Captain America represents the ultimate American story: permanent enough to survive for nearly seventy years with a history fluid enough to be constantly reinterpreted to meet the needs of an ever-changing culture.
About the Author
J. Richard Stevens is assistant professor in media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Book Information
ISBN 9780815630913
Author J. Richard Stevens
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Syracuse University Press
Publisher Syracuse University Press
Weight(grams) 582g