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- Title
Prekäre Erinnerung. Retcon und Verschwörungstheorien im Superheldencomic Captain America.
- Authors
Stein, Daniel
- Abstract
The article "Precarious Memory. Retcon and Conspiracy Theories in the Superhero Comic Captain America" deals with the revival of the superhero Captain America and the subsequent reinterpretation of events in the series' history. Through retrospective changes to the series' history, known as retcons, the superhero's past is reinterpreted and adjusted. These changes destabilize the series' history and can provide fertile ground for the emergence and spread of conspiracy theories. The text examines the connection between conspiracy theories and superhero comics, particularly in the age of social media. It also addresses the political impact of superhero comics and their use in political discourses. The article emphasizes the importance of symbols and iconography in political discourse and points out that the use of superhero symbols can lead to a precarious understanding of history.
- Subjects
SUPERHERO comic books, strips, etc.; SOCIAL media; RELIGIOUS idols; MEMORY; SUPERHEROES; SIGNS &; symbols; CONSPIRACY theories; POLITICAL satire
- Publication
Zeitschrift für Kulturwissenschaft, 2023, Issue 1, p39
- ISSN
2197-9103
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.14361/zfk-2023-170104