The whole concept of superheroes is the peak of individualism and idealism, both of which are major parts of the ideology of capitalism.
Its kind of impressive that there’s not one superhero that even fights for the poor.
It’s no surprise considering that the golden age of the comic (30s - 60s) is also the big bang era “american way of life” in the pop culture and the mass medias around the world.
Although there have also been a few exceptions to the hegemonic discourse:
- The Flash Vol. 2 (#21 and #22): With the help of the Flash, Castro was able to regain control of his country after being deposed by the aliens (Durlans).
- The Man with the Beard: Fidel Castro became the first modern Latin American “superhero” created by Stan Lee and Marvel (June 1959). Small comic (only 4 pages).
Note that this Castro comic came out before the USA realised he was a communist, the embargo was enacted in 1962 only after attempts to make Castro a comprador failed.
yes, it is also noticeable because in the 26th of July banner it was decided not to use the typical red and black pattern. But even so, it is still a very bizarre comic, both for the theme and the person included as well as for the guy who made the comic.
That is pretty cool to see his “history will absolve me” speech in a comic like that.
Worse is the depiction of the villains IMO. Everyone who wants to upheave the status quo (a status quo which is always garbage) is always a deranged terrorist.
You’re right… reminds me of how they chose to write killmonger from Black panther. It was basically a caricature of how the FBI wanted to depict the real black panthers: as bloodthirsty anti-white murderers, rather than as some community organizers who started programs to help feed and protect their people.
IMO the X-Men is the best example of this, and directly reflects liberals IRL.
The Pentagon literally controls Hollywood so it’s constantly picking and choosing what’s allowed. Nothing air’s unless officially certified by the US government.
