American Dream (comics)
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| American Dream | |
.jpg/200px-American_Dream_(Shannon_Carter).jpg) Artwork by Ron Frenz & Brett Breeding |
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| Publication information | |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | A-Next #4 (1999) |
| Created by | Tom DeFalco Brent Anderson |
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| Alter ego | Shannon Carter |
| Team affiliations | A-Next Dream Team |
| Abilities | Highly skilled martial artist and is an Olympic level athelete, Possesses an indestructible shield and disc weapons |
American Dream (Shannon Carter) is a fictional character featured in Marvel Comics MC2 series A-Next. Her costume is very similar to that of Captain America and like him she has an indestructible metal shield. She appeared as a civilian in A-Next no. 1, and was named as "Shannon" in A-Next no.3; it was not until A-Next no. 4 that she appeared in costume, as a prospective team member.
American Dream's own five-part mini-series began in May 2008.
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[edit] Fictional character biography
The daughter of S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Sharon Carter[1], Shannon Carter grew up idolizing Captain America. She was hired by Edwin Jarvis as a tour guide for the Avengers Headquarters, at that time functioning only as a museum. When the new Avengers team was formed, she was determined to join. She wears a costume based on Captain America's and carries on her arms disc weapons resembling miniature versions of his shield. Her strength and agility are honed by intensive physical training. After joining the team as the "American Dream", [2] Shannon soon proved herself to be an effective Avenger, and when the team saved the original Avengers from a dark parallel world, Captain America himself judged her worthy to wield the shield of the alternate Captain.[3]
Carter is the leader of the "Dream Team" comprising herself, Bluestreak, Crimson Curse and Freebooter. All members of the Dream Team became members of the new Avengers team in A-Next no. 4. American Dream is also an ally of Spider-Girl, Earth Sentry, Blacklight, Coal Tiger, Argo and Captain America.
American Dream has fought against the Sons of the Serpent,[4] Seth, the Revengers,[5] Fatal Force and Loki.[6]
[edit] Powers and abilities
Although a non-powered human, American Dream is in peak physical condition and is a skilled martial artist. She has disc weapons similar to Ricochet's and has superb aim. She now also carries a version of Captain America's shield, which she uses both defensively and offensively to great effect. Her fighting skills are matched by her leadership ability.
[edit] Reception
The first issue of the mini-series sold out.[7]
[edit] Bibliography
- A-Next #1, 3–12
- Avengers Next #1-5
- J2 #11
- Last Hero Standing #1–5
- Spider-Girl #30–32, 57–59, 86
[edit] Notes
- ^ Marvel Database
- ^ A-Next #4
- ^ A-Next #11
- ^ A-Next #4 and #9
- ^ A-Next #12
- ^ Last Hero Standing
- ^ American Dream #1 Sells Out! We've Got A Preview for #2!, Comics Bulletin, May 16, 2008
[edit] References
- American Dream at the Comic Book DB
[edit] External links
[edit] Reviews
- American Dream #2 review at Major Spoilers
- American Dream #1 review at Major Spoilers
- Review of American Dream #1, Comics Bulletin
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