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Does America Need a Hero?

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Captain America: Awakening in a Tumultuous Era

This chapter explores the revival of Captain America from suspended animation in 1964 and the cultural shifts of the time, including the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War. It highlights Stan Lee's marketing strategies in reintroducing the character while humanizing Steve Rogers, who struggles to find his place in a rapidly changing society. The narrative also examines the introduction of the Falcon and the complexities of superhero identities amidst the backdrop of late 1960s protests and societal upheaval.

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