Since the first superheroes debuted in the 1930s, comics have made patriotism a staple of their respective universes. Whether it’s the super soldier Captain America or the all-American Shazam, comics make no apologies about heroes who fight for their country. DC in particular was very eager to play up the angle of superheroes who proudly waved the Star-Spangled Banner on the covers of their comics, which was often reflective of the interior story.While Marvel may have arguably the most patriotic superhero in Captain America, DC has built up an incredible range of heroes who match the spirit of Steve Rogers. The intersection of love of country and wholesome heroics is part of what made comics great to begin with, and plenty of DC heroes exemplify this in different ways. From jingoist government agents to literal Star-Spangled Golden Age heroes, DC’s greatest heroes have fought, bled and died for America.Stargirl is the latest in a long line of modern successors to Golden Age heroes, notably an amalgamation of Starman and Star-Spangled Kid. Also known as Courtney Whitmore, the hero possesses Ted Knight’s Gravity Rod, which she uses to fight crime alongside her stepfather, Pat Dugan (S.T.R.I.P.E.).RELATED: 10 DC Comics That Would Make Great Mystery Movies
Since the first superheroes debuted in the 1930s, comics have made patriotism a staple of their respective universes. Whether it’s the super soldier Captain America or the all-American Shazam, comics make no apologies about heroes who fight for their country. DC in particular was very eager to play up the angle of superheroes who proudly waved the Star-Spangled Banner on the covers of their comics, which was often reflective of the interior story.
While Marvel may have arguably the most patriotic superhero in Captain America, DC has built up an incredible range of heroes who match the spirit of Steve Rogers. The intersection of love of country and wholesome heroics is part of what made comics great to begin with, and plenty of DC heroes exemplify this in different ways. From jingoist government agents to literal Star-Spangled Golden Age heroes, DC’s greatest heroes have fought, bled and died for America.
Stargirl is the latest in a long line of modern successors to Golden Age heroes, notably an amalgamation of Starman and Star-Spangled Kid. Also known as Courtney Whitmore, the hero possesses Ted Knight’s Gravity Rod, which she uses to fight crime alongside her stepfather, Pat Dugan (S.T.R.I.P.E.).
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