Does a liberal run Marvel Comics - they killed Captain America?

Question

Who, in this time in our history, would KILL Captain America?

"It's a hell of a time for him to go. We really need him now." said co-creator Joe Simon 93, after being informed of his brainchild's death.

Answer 1

Man, the ignorance abounds on this site sometimes . I can't believe how many users come here ONLY to bash Conservatives . It's easy to understand how this results in name-calling wars . OK, now that I have that out of my system, I think Cpt. America will return stronger than ever. . . . much like the Republican Party and the United States of America !!!


BTW, just before answering this one, I had answered a couple of really ignorant rants . I feel better

Answer 2

I thnk the asker is probably ignorant of contemporary multiverse politics.

Captain America was, until recently, the leader of an anti-government (note, not anti-American) faction of superheroes. The government had decided that all superheroes needed to be registered with the United States (including divulging their secret identity). Captain America and his faction believed this infringed upon his Civil Rights and so went into hiding and forged an underground resistance.

The odd thing here is that, depending on how you use your terms, Cappy was either a conservative or a liberal. Strict conservatives would question the role of government over the rights of these individuals, but contemporary adherers to our administration's ideologies would call him a dissident. Liberals, in general, favor regulation but also favor civil liberties at all costs. It's a tricky subject.

I believe the contemporary politics of the situation trumps the more traditional political roles. I belive Cappy was cast as a "liberal" in this instance, believing in his country despite what the country's current leadership said. Given that his main adversary on the pro-Government side was industrialist Tony Stark (Iron Man), the roles becomeeven clearer.

That being said, just because Cappy (in my opinion cast as the liberal here) was killed does not negate the fact that the editors and writers are liberal. Indeed, his death will be a sobering moment for all involved and he will probably end up being a martyr for his cause. The entire act of writing the Civil War series could be construed as a liberal act as it advocates conscientous dissent of the government's policies.

This was probably more of an answer than you were expecting.

Answer 3

Sadly, it is probably fitting that they killed Cap (my favorite Marvel hero). Let's face it, he represents everything good, noble, and decent about America. He is the best of us without the negative baggage we carry. That America has been dying slowly ever since 1989. Two George Bushes and WJ Clinton have started us on a downward spiral. The growing list of bumblers and powermongers jumping into the presidential campaign don't offer us any real hope of improvement from the previous two decades. Maybe Cap's death is a prophetic statement rather than a conspiracy to remove yet another symbol of American exceptionalism. Like him, those of us who care about those virtues are people out of time and place, anachronisms, caricatures of the way things should be rather than the way they are. I will miss Steve Rogers and Captain America.

Answer 4

It's a cartoon character.


What most articles do make note of is the fact that in superhero comics, "death" doesn't always mean death. Superman returned the year following his "death," and as Captain America appears to be barely hanging onto life in this week's "Civil War: The Initiative," readers can assume - as they almost certainly have - that there's more to this story than meets the eye.

Death and rebirth is a common theme in comics, like "The Death of Superman" in 1992. Usually after death, characters come back stronger and more focused. Would that be such a bad thing?

Answer 5

First, define liberal. Is that the community-minded Pacifist, or is it conservative war-monger.? who cares. Corporate America killed Captain America. At least Marvel Comics had the decency to kill off an icon instead of 'just fading away'. As far as who would kill a symbol of American Patriotism, the list would have to start on Penn. AV. Myself, I believe the Ideas that Captain American stood for, have long been forgotten and why sell something no one wants. (the comic, or the Idea, your choice) besides, we have more entertaining ways to pass time. britneyspears,tomcruise,theDonald,scooterlibby,annanicole,annanicole,ect al........... Peace

Answer 6

After decades of murder and mayhem you suddenly suppose Stan Lee is a Lib?!?!?!?!?

Murder is the calling card of Redpublican ideology. Look at Redpublican poster child Juan Corona that murdered his employees on payday. Next you will be saying Bush is a lib because of the 1/2 million dead he has on his record.

Go big Red Go

Answer 7

Lady, surely you can find a better use for your time than, day after day, asking sophomoric questions.

Blow up an abortion clinic.
Enlist and support your war.
Write letters to troops.

Something other than your typical lip service.

Answer 8

maybe the captains shield was out for repairs and due to slow bleed he didnt have a replacement shield handy ;P

Answer 9

Your question is offensive in the highest order. You cast aspersions against liberals in what should be a very non-political area - comics. Alas, spreading hate is what you're known for. Thanks for being one of the few consistencies on Y!A.

Answer 10

Hmm - Comics vs a real war in Iraq. Not amusing in the slightest.