Why Did Captain America Use Comic Books?

Illustration has always been merged as part of human history. Particularly before the influx of media such as photography, film, television and now even now the internet itself. Before the arrival technology, writers and artists used illustrations as an element in their works, in order to convey a message to the viewers. The comic book, which was shaped in the late 1920s, consisted of a sequence of illustrations with text, in order to form a storyline. Generally, comic books were cherished among young children, which provided them with a visual entertainment. However, when the preface of World War II came about, The comic books gained value from both the children and the adults. At the time of the World War II, the American society was puzzled as of what is going on? and what should be done? The comic books became the answer for the people. Comics books, like Captain America became an element part of war propaganda and supplied information about the war to the society. Captain America portrayed patriotism, …show more content…
Cord A. Scott, an author for “comics and conflicts” explains, “The characters aimed to instill patriotism and build support on the home front during a time of national crisis.” For instance the construction of Captain America was primarily in 1941, the beginning phases of World War II. The character “Captain America” is an individual who wears red, white, and blue from head to toe. The colors itself are a symbolic representation of the American flag. The comic book has disguised the flag on the character making a flag-theamed superhero, giving the readers a sense of patriotism charge. Furthermore, the characteristics of Captain America shows he is strong, stocked with courage, and loyal to his country. The three characteristics defines the significance of being a “true-American” to the readers, which once again sparks the inner patriotism of the