Although fictional-based graphic novels seem to be all fun and play in a completely different world than our own, these novels actually hold strong political themes and tones.
For example, DC Comic’s Superman was first published in “Action Comics #1” on April 18, 1938. Superman evolved throughout World War II and began selling war bonds. In the 1950s, Superman questioned technological threats and began an intellectual battle trying to fight Lex Luthor and Braniac. In the 1970’s, as commentary to the Ayatollah terrorism in Iran, he took his crime fighting to an international level, even joining the CIA under President Reagan’s request. If Superman were to be classified as a political party figure, he would be a moderate Republican.
In addition, Captain America was first printed in 1941. He fought against the Nazis in World War II and then against the Russians during the Cold War. He went on to form the Avengers together with Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk. Together, similar to DC’s Justice League, they would fight crime both domestically and on the international level.
In addition, Captain America was first printed in 1941. He fought against the Nazis in World War II and then against the Russians during the Cold War. He went on to form the Avengers together with Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk. Together, similar to DC’s Justice League, they would fight crime both domestically and on the international level.
Furthermore, V for Vendetta and the Watchmen, two of Alan Moore’s classics, also exemplify strong political references and how they divide followers. V for Vendetta set in an imagined future in the United Kingdom where a totalitarian government rules. A mysterious masked revolutionary who calls himself “V” works to destroy the oppressive rulers. The Watchmen takes place in an alternate universe where the Second Amendment was repealed and former President Nixon is serving his fifth term. Moore is not subtle about the way his graphic novels propagate anarchist societies.
Given the political/social themes with graphic fiction novels, it is a no surprise that graphic novels developed in non-fiction pieces of work to transparently express sensitive topics of society.
Given the political/social themes with graphic fiction novels, it is a no surprise that graphic novels developed in non-fiction pieces of work to transparently express sensitive topics of society.