Comics and History: The American Revolution

Within the world of comic books, both superheroes and supervillains have often found ways to travel into the past, with the American Revolution being an especially popular destination. Doctor Doom, the sorceress Morgan Le Fay, and Kang the Conqueror have all tried to change the outcome of the war, while Superman witnessed the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In the 1940s, Batman even re-enacted key moments from the revolution. Taken together, these narratives tell the story of the War for Independence in an entertaining way.

The Mighty Marvel Bicentennial Calendar

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a calendar is capable of telling the story of the American Revolution in twelve images, even with factual figures interacting with fictional superheroes.

Captain America and Spider-Man Walk the Freedom Trail

In a special American Bicentennial issue of Spidey Super Stories, Captain America and Spider-Man travel back through time to colonial Boston and witness the events that led to revolution.

Doctor Doom Conquers the British Empire

The mind of Doctor Doom is sent to the past and into the body of General George Washington during the Siege of Boston in 1775, resulting in a different conclusion to the American Revolution.

Batman Reenacts the American Revolution

As part a campaign to sell war bonds during World War II, Batman stages reenactments of key moments from the American Revolution while a group of German Nazis attempt to stop him.

Superman and the Declaration of Independence

During the American Bicentennial in 1976, Superman is sent back in time by the alien Karb-Brak to the year 1776, where he witnesses the historic signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Marvel’s 1776

A team of Marvel superheroes fight to prevent history from being changed in a five-issue miniseries published in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

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