In a bizarre entry on the Fast Company blog, Josef Blumenfeld detects a sinister conspiracy behind the death of Captain America, and wonders whether Steve Rogers is the victim of “a bit of comic book ethnic cleansing”:
Less than two weeks after the surprise death of this superhero created during World War II to embody the patriotic spirit, Marvel Entertainment Group announced a partnership with UAE-based Al Ahli Group. According to Marvel’s press release, this partnership “will bring Marvel’s full library of Super Heroes – including Spider-Man, Iron Man, The X-Men, Incredible Hulk, The Fantastic Four and Silver Surfer – to Dubai for a major new theme park destination being developed by AAG.” Captain America died just in time.
Apparently, there is no longer room in Marvel’s library for a super hero that symbolizes – and, indeed, is named for – America. Marvel’s website calls Captain America “a fallen son,” and laments that “Captain America’s death has dealt a major blow to the heroes of the Marvel Universe.” Despite any mourning period, the AP reported on March 21 that “Marvel said it is beginning talks with the developer (AAG) to partner on additional projects in the (Persian Gulf) region.”
Yes, Captain America: blood sacrifice to international commerce.
(Thanks, David)
April 12th, 2007 at 11:27 am
This would totally make sense if they were actually trying to, you know, stop telling stories with the character.
Only in comics can a death be used to drum up attention for future adventures of said character. It’s an odd business model, to be sure…
April 12th, 2007 at 11:45 am
Horowitz-sense… TINGLING!
April 12th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
This is ridiculous, and I’m not even american. Although I’d like to see if his death has any sort of consequences in the collective conscience of americans. You know, a sort of “where there’s smoke, there’s fire” or vice-versa logic. Maybe this is ridiculous as well.
April 13th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Riiiiiiight….