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DC -- Natl Museum of American History -- Exhibit: Superheroes:

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November 20, 2018 – TBA
This showcase display presents artifacts from the museum’s collections that relate to superheroes, including comic books, original comic art, movie and television costumes and props, and memorabilia.

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. SUPER_181122_006.JPG: Superheroes first bound from the pages of comic books into our popular imagination in the late 1930s. Since then, their ever-expanding roster has become more diverse and better representative of both creators and fans. With stories that shape our shared mythology, superheroes help us to examine contemporary life and engage in complex ideas, inspiring us to believe we can save the world.
2. SUPER_181122_009.JPG: Original comic art, Captain Midnight, 1930s Originating as a heroic aviator on radio, Captain Midnight transformed into a superhero within his self-titled comic book. Using a variety of inventions, including a "glidersuit" that enabled him to fly and a "doom beam torch" flashlight, Captain Midnight fought enemies from Axix soldiers to the King of Saturn.
3. SUPER_181122_012.JPG: Comic Books Comic books emerged in the 1930s. At first the books reprinted humorous newspaper strips, but later they began to feature unique content. Superheroes entered the world of comic books in 1938 with the release of Action Comics No. 1 and the debut of Superman. While the medium's success first attracted controversy for violence and mature themes, many of the characters introduced have stood the test of time to become vital parts of our natural culture.
4. SUPER_181122_015.JPG: Original newspaper comic art, Batman, 1945
5. SUPER_181122_034.JPG: Original comic art, Wonder Woman, 1943 The comic art shown here featured Wonder Woman, a daughter of Greek gods also known as Princess Diana. Wonder Woman uses her powers (such as super strength) and invaluable objects (such as a magic lasso) to be a champion for those in need.
6. SUPER_181122_041.JPG: Original newspaper comic art, Superman, 1943
7. SUPER_181122_047.JPG: Best wishes from Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
8. SUPER_181122_074.JPG: There is a superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the cape. -- Superman
9. SUPER_181122_075.JPG: Costume, Superman, 1960s America's fascination with superheroes began in the midst of the Great Depression with the arrival of Superman on the pages of a comic book in 1938. Sent to earth after the destruction of his home planet, Superman uses his special abilities -- including super strength and flight -- to fight for "truth, justice, and the American way." At the height of the Cold War against Communist expansion, Superman took his fight to television. George Reeves wore this costume on The Adventures of Superman, a syndicated children's program that aired from 1942 to 1957.
10. SUPER_181122_085.JPG: I'm willing to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. -- Wonder Woman I don't like bullies. I don't care where they're from. -- Captain America
11. SUPER_181122_087.JPG: Shield, Captain America, 2014 Comic readers first met Captain America in the 1940s. Strengthened by an experimental super-serum and armed with his signature shield, he fought the Axis Powers in World War II. He returned in the 1960s, when readers learned that he had been held for decades in suspended animation. Since then, the hero has played the part of a man out of time, his traditional values and viewpoints commenting upon contemporary social and political issues, including racism, corruption, and terrorism. Story lines such as those in the 2014 film Captain America: The Winter Soldier have encourage global audience awareness of America's conflicting ideas and ideals.
12. SUPER_181122_091.JPG: Claws, Wolverine, 2014 Wolverine is a mutant born with heightened animal abilities, including healing powers and retractable claws. A fan favorite, the character originated in the 1970s as an antihero who questioned traditional notions of valor and authority. Hugh Jackman wore these claws as Wolverine in the 2014 firm X-Men: Days of Future Past.
13. SUPER_181122_094.JPG: Magazine, Ms., 1972 Since Wonder Woman's origin in 1941, the Amazonian princess's powerful combination of compassion and strength has inspired generations. She and other woman superheroes have proved to be powerful symbols for changing roles and expectations. They've also sparked conversations about the emphasis placed on the physical attractiveness of women characters -- even as they're trying to save the world.
14. SUPER_181122_104.JPG: Lunch box and thermos, Wonder Woman, 1977
15. SUPER_181122_107.JPG: Costume, Storm, 2014 Black superheroes first appeared in the midst of the fight for civil rights and representation in the late 1960s. Storm, an African queen with the ability to control the weather, is one of the first black woman superheroes. She was introduced in 1975 as a member of the X-Men, a group of "mutants" born with superpowers who face fear and prejudice for their differences. Halle Berry has appeared as Storm in several X-Men films.
16. SUPER_181122_112.JPG: You counter despair and hope. You strive forever for the best you are capable to be. Therein lies the victory! -- Storm
17. SUPER_181122_119.JPG: Telephone, Superman, 1979
18. SUPER_181122_122.JPG: Lunch box, Marvel Super Heroes, 1977
19. SUPER_181122_126.JPG: Cowl and batarang, Batman, 1997
20. SUPER_181122_130.JPG: Cowl and batarang, Batman, 1997 George Clooney wore this cowl in the 1997 film Batman and Robin. Unlike most superheroes, Batman lacks super abilities, instead fighting crime with his formidable will, intellectual prowess, and technological inventions such as the "batarang." Created in the early days of the medium, the character has lent itseld to constant reinterpretation, at times portrayed as comedic, grim -- and even unhinged.
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