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The Virtues of Captain America
The first look at the philosophy behind the Captain America comics and movies, publishing in advance of the movie release of Captain America: The Winter Solider in April 2014. In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. White argues that the core principles, compassion, and judgment exhibited by the 1940’s comic book character Captain America remain relevant to the modern world. Simply put, "Cap" embodies many of the classical virtues that have been important to us since the days of the ancient Greeks: honesty, courage, loyalty, perseverance, and, perhaps most importantly, honor. Full of entertaining examples from more than 50 years of comic books, White...
Comic Books and American Cultural History
A highly original collection of essays, demonstrating how comic books can be used as primary sources in the teaching and understanding of American history.
The Virtues of Captain America
Learn how Captain America's timeless ethical code is just as relevant in the twenty-first century as it was during the 1940s Captain America, or simply “Cap,” provides an example of the virtues that define personal excellence, as well as the ideals and principles upon which the United States of America was founded. In The Virtues of Captain America, philosopher and long-time comics fan Mark D. White shows us that this fictional superhero's “old-fashioned” moral code is exactly what we need today to restore kindness and respect in our personal and civic lives. Presenting Captain America's personal morality within a virtue ethics framework, the book opens with an introduction to basic ...
Ultimate Comics Captain America
Jason Aaron and Ron Garney re-team after their success on WOLVERINE: WEAPON X for a brand new Captain America story set in the Ultimate Universe.
The Captain from Connecticut
Forester famous for his fictional character Horotio Hornblower weaves a intriguing story of British and US navies and their travails. The book is set at the tail end of the Napoleonic Wars, and the War of 1812. The central character is Captain Josiah Peabody, United States Navy, in command of the USS Delaware,
