Presidents in Panels: Iconic Comic Appearances of U.S. Commanders-in-Chief
In the spirit of comic book democracy, these iconic issues bring U.S. presidents onto the superhero stage, adding a layer of reality (and a bit of satire) to the Marvel and DC universes. First up, Savage Dragon #226 (2017) gives us a self-contained issue titled “Trumped,” where former President Trump takes center stage as a tyrannical leader. Malcolm Dragon and his family find themselves targets, branded threats to national security, and must fight against a nation turned hostile. Then there’s Amazing Spider-Man #583 (2009) where Spider-Man meets President Obama (and even Vice President Joe Biden), solidifying a memorable moment in Spidey history. We can’t overlook the heartfelt farewell in Superman: The Man of Steel #20 (1993) where Bill and Hillary Clinton attend Superman’s funeral, bringing national gravitas to a Kryptonian loss. Over in Gotham, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) brings President Ronald Reagan into Bruce Wayne’s world, reminding us how a president’s influence can ripple into vigilante territory. In JLA #208 (1982), Harry S. Truman makes an unexpected cameo as Zatanna and the Justice League encounter the former president, blurring the lines between real-world power and mystical justice.
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Deadpool Dead Presidents (2012) brings in a dark twist, with zombified presidents George Washington, Ronald Reagan, Benjamin Franklin, and Jimmy Carter, and many others, feeding Deadpool’s chaotic spree and adding a whole new (undead) twist to presidential power. Then in Incredible Hulk #185 (1975), it’s high stakes as President Ford narrowly escapes assassination, throwing the Hulk into a political thriller. Meanwhile, Captain America #450 (1996) sees President Clinton taking a tough stance by exiling Captain America, testing Steve Rogers’ resilience as a man of the people. In Civil War #1 (2006) President Bush enters the Marvel narrative with the Superhuman Registration Act, setting off a conflict that will later explode on the big screen in Avengers: Civil War. The tale continues in New Avengers #47 (2008) where former President Trump returns, this time as a thorn in Luke Cage’s side, threatening to sue the streetwise hero. These comics capture the collision of political figures and superhero action, offering a dose of presidential drama you can add to your collection.
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