Historical Events tagged with "timely comics"
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Arts & Culture
First Appearance of Captain America in Comics
December 20th, 1940 84 years ago
Captain America Comics #1 marked the debut of Captain America, created by writer Joe Simon and artist Jack Kirby. This iconic superhero, donning a patriotic costume and wielding a shield, was introduced as a super-soldier fighting against the Axis powers during World War II. Published by Timely Comics, this comic book quickly captured the imagination of readers amidst a tumultuous global landscape, reflecting America's fighting spirit during a time of impending conflict.
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