It’s not unusual for there to be concern, and controversy, about how distinctly American themes will play to an international audience. Off the top of my head, I recall the to-do over the disappearance of “the American way” from Superman Returns, and more recent rumors about the G.I. Joe movie.
But when did Captain America become Captain Planet?
I’m sure it’s simply an oversight — and a funny one, at that — but in its report on Marvel’s newly announced online comics initiative, The Telegraph of London transforms the Sentinel of Liberty into … Captain Planet. Not just once, but three times — including under an image of Captain America.
For the record, this is Captain Planet.
November 14th, 2007 at 9:53 am
Aw shoot - now the America=”earth” plan is out of the bag. Heads will roll…
November 14th, 2007 at 10:17 am
Ted Turner IS Captain America!
November 14th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
With various announcements of the Marvel DCU saying they’re publishing everything from Captain Planet to Wonder Woman, this really is going to be a far-ranging initiative!
November 14th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
As an aside, I wonder if the name of the Digital Comics Unlimited was chosen to make *that particular* acronym?
November 14th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
They forgot to mention The Invincible Chrome-Man and the New Revengers featuring Luke Cave and his wife Jessica Rabbit.
Wah-wah-Waaaaahhhhhh!!