What's in the Name?

Split down the middle. Does Captain America's death arise out of a necessity? Does he symbolize the split in American conscience today? Was he unfit in the polarized world of American politics? Here are some unnerving questions about a national icon.

What's in a name? Maybe only sound business sense. Does Captain America's death come as a slap to American war politics? Or does it only mean an increasing interest in Marvel Comics? This write up does not asnwer this one.

The Avenger in a world at war. This site gives the complete account of the superhero, his makeover, abilities, powers, achievements, and death. The name contains the seeds of nationalism, a fighting spirit, and a stupendous success rate. What is America without the name?

What was with Captain America? This article discusses the symbolism of Captain America and his work, life, and death. What do people see in this iconic figure's existence and death? What issues did the comic book series encapsulate? How? What does it tell us of the national psyche? 

Why did Captain America die? What does it mean? Marvel editor-in-chief Quesada wants readers to look for the ansers themselves. What do readers see in this symbolic man and his symbolic death during an uncertain time in America? Only reader sensitivity will say.