Transforming Captain America: Politics and Identity

This chapter takes listeners back to 1970s New York, following a young artist's journey within the comic book industry as he grapples with the complexities of Captain America's identity against a backdrop of political upheaval. The narrative explores the tension between patriotic ideals and governmental corruption, culminating in a new storyline where Captain America confronts the Secret Empire. This reflection on societal frustrations during the Watergate era illuminates how the character's transformation mirrors the evolving American identity.