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Spirit of '76
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Creation & Design

The Spirit of '76 was created during a time when patriotic heroes were popular, reflecting the American spirit during World War II.

Early Years

William Naslund took on the mantle of the Spirit of '76 during the 1940s, fighting against Axis powers and promoting American values.

Character Development

Over the years, the Spirit of '76 has evolved from a World War II hero to a symbol of American resilience, often reflecting the changing political and social landscape of the United States.

Cultural Reception

The character has been well-received as a representation of American patriotism, though sometimes critiqued for its simplistic portrayal of heroism.

Character Details

Real Name:
William Naslund
First Appearance:
Pocket Comics #1
Aliases:
Spirit of '76, The Sentinel of Liberty
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Invaders, All-Winners Squad
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Expert hand-to-hand combatant
Equipment:
Shield, Costume with patriotic themes
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Pocket Comics #1
Harvey ⋅ 1941
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Pocket Comics #1
 
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First comic book published by Harvey, simultaneous with Spitfire #1

Digest-sized comic book

1st appearance of the Black Cat, a former stuntwoman turned heroine

1st appearance of Red Blazer, Spirit of '76, Phantom Sphinx and the Zebra

Invaders #14
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Invaders #14
 
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1st team appearance of The Crusaders: Spirit of '76, Captain Wings, Dyna-Mite, Thunderfist, Ghost Girl, Tommy Lightning

What If…? #4
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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What If…? #4
 
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Origin & death of Spirit of '76, as Captain America

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