As Susan Storm ponders the state of the world, heroes like Namor and Captain America take matters into their own hands. These are tumultuous times for everyone, superheroes included, and Americans slowly lose faith in their leaders and authority figures. In Fantastic Four: Life Story #2, the team's origin is retold through the lens of the era in which their comics debuted: the '60s and '70s. Related: Captain America Fought Richard Nixon - And Lost Captain America mostly fought mad scientists and supervillains who threatened the homefront, but writers usually refrained from even addressing the Vietnam War.until now. Stan Lee revived the character in 1964's Avengers #4, and Captain America has graced the covers of his own new series and team-up issues ever since. Yet Marvel's position is official: in Fantastic Four: Life Story #2, written by Mark Russell with art by Sean Izaakse and colors by Nolan Woodard, Captain America attacks American soldiers.Īfter the conclusion of World War II, Captain America Comics waned in popularity and the titular hero eventually disappeared from publication.

This is surprising to say the least, especially from a superhero most famous for wearing the American flag and punching Hitler in the face in his debut issue (in March 1941 no less, months before America entered World War II). Marvel has confirmed that Captain America, one of the most patriotic heroes of all time, would have shockingly switched sides and fought against the United States in the Vietnam War. Warning! Spoilers for Fantastic Four: Life Story #2 ahead!

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