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That’s How Dad Did It, That’s How America Does It, And… It’s Worked Out Pretty Well So Far
Posted on May 16, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under Iron Man, comic books, foreign policy, imperialism, movies | Leave a Comment
Highly recommended: Spencer Ackerman on Iron Man’s historical relationship to American imperialism.
Ackerman’s essay is a light read for a Friday, but it deals with some important issues. The thesis concerning Iron Man’s central metaphor is certainly arguable, but I both tend to agree with Ackerman and think you might enjoy the essay even if you [...]
