Regardless of his moniker Captain America is America’s premiere patriot hero and he’s been around since just before World War II.
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created Cap and his sidekick Bucky. After the war ended both Captain America and Bucky disappeared for awhile.
In the early 1950s they resurfaced as warriors against communism but after too short a time they disappeared once again.
In the mid-1960s Stan Lee and Jack Kirby brought Captain America back and he has been a key character in the Marvel Comics Universe ever since then starring not only in his own titles, but as Avenger and even in his own Marvel movies.
Captain America: Avenger-Hero-Icon, by Rich Johnson and published by Universe, and Marvel examines and chronicles the long and illustrious life of the First Avenger.
There have been books written about Captain America before but this book is unique in its approach.
Starting with Cap’s WWII exploits when he had a posited shield an dis face mask only cover the upper part of his face, the book then jumps a year or so forward depicting the introduction of Bucky Barnes.
Cleverly broken down by military rank the book starts out with private, to corporal to sergeant to captain. Along the way the book chronicles cap’s career over the decades using different Captain America mini-series and storylines as reference.
This is a truly gorgeous book with its striking Captain America throwning his shield cover to the various full color comic book covers and interiors art.
Look for notable artists like Alex Ross, John Byrne, John Romita, Jr. Michael turner, Sal Buscema, Jim Steranko, Jack Kirby and other top talent contributing art.
The deluxe hardbound book is brimming with page-after-page of beautiful full color art, in-depth and informative text and key moments from Cap’s long career.
It is the ultimate Captain America book lovingly compiled and chronicled.
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