The Role of Superhero Comic Books in Representing Some aspects of American Cultural Ideals.

Abstract

General conclusion Over the course of this dissertation, the researcher has explored American ideals themes as portrayed by superheroes within the mainstream of American comics industry. In line with the research hypothesis that purported the significant impact of superheroes comic books can be traced according to the social and cultural American environments within which they were conceived. This research sought to demonstrate how the metamorphoses of some of the leading and most recognizable superheroes comic books like captain America from the Marvel universe has been identified by the American ideals. Concerning the role of captain America one of Marvel flagship superheroes. He is an alternative to American nation. He embodies and represents a great part on American ideals of liberty justice and humanity. So when asked to think of a superhero that best reflects the United States of America and what it stands for, it’s hard not to think of Captain America. He is a man that wears a stars spangled outfit, carries a shield with the American flag branded on it, and how he fights in the name of the American Constitution. For a man who is so physically strong and immensely influential. As is the case with other periodicals, including satire, comic books are reflections of their place and times. They are American origin Art produced by American writers and artists for American audiences. Through them, the fundamental changes, events in America since the Great Depression can be seen and analyzed. He provides an opportunity to analyze the set of ideals and beliefs that shape the America culture and makes it unique in all aspects. Therefore, captain America reflects, in a way or another, the American ideals, because he translates a clear picture about the Didiche 55 American's social reality and cultural ideals. Captain America, the story, furthermore, mentions the power of America in the world of globalization. The message was that America was a mere shadow of its former greatness. As the gods of myth teach much about the ancient Greeks and Romans, so, too, may the spandex-clad heroes of modern myth like Captain America teaches much about America as a super-power. Addition the main concern in our research was investigating the relationship between superhero comic books and some important American's ideals. The present study was composed of three chapters; through the first one we concluded the following results. America is a nation of ideals that is based on set of beliefs and morals. Those ideals were founded since the establishment of American nation; therefore we cannot identify America without talking about those fundamental ideals which are American Dream, liberty, high sense of patriotism, equality, hard work and successes. Then, through the second chapter we concluded that comics that were considered mainly as children's stories but on so many levels they reflect the whole society and stand for all what Americans believe in , thus when ever were read any comic book , we can plainly notice the reflections of America in its story lines, its values, norms, cultural symbols. It is ultimately on popular culture of America and documents to presents the interests and criteria of American's society. Finally, the third chapter was devoted for the analysis of the comic book "Captain America", as a matter of fact, that represent American ideals. As a result, the analysis of the story demonstrated that captain America is one of the essential stories that represent American ideals and culture in details. So we believe that superhero comic books have a significant role in reflecting the American's ideals.