Consider today’s post a spin-off entry to the Spider-Symmetry
series, because I’m looking at the visual parallels between other MC2
comics and their parent Marvel titles. I’m calling this particular one Patriotic
Parallels because this entry is about Captain America and American
Dream.
The first comic we need to look at for today is 1965’s
Avengers (vol. 1) #16, specifically the iconic cover of the issue which depicts
Captain
America posed in front of a wall plastered with images of various
potential new members. The issue itself is notable for introducing Captain
America’s new line-up of the Avengers
team, comprised of former criminals Quicksilver,
the Scarlet
Witch and Hawkeye.
This story is where the idea of the ever-changing roster of the Avengers
truly begins.
Now let’s look at the MC2’s homage on the cover of A-Next
#4 which features American Dream posed in front of a wall plastered
with images of various existing and potential Avengers recruits. Of
course, the issue properly introduced Shannon
Carter aka American
Dream and her Dream Team as new members of the Avengers: Freebooter,
Bluestreak
and Crimson
Curse.
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The MC2 has always demonstrated a high level of
respect and appreciation for it’s comic book forebearers and this is just one
more example.
Until I find a nice wall to pause in front of dramatically,
I remain
frogoat