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Goodbye, Captain America

Comic book superhero Captain America has been laid to rest in his last comic book, which hit newsstands Thursday. Captain America made his debut in 1941, punching out Adolf Hitler on the cover of the premiere issue. The author of Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America, talks about the superhero's six decades of bravery.

Jeph Loeb, author, Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America; co-executive producer, Heroes

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