Notice that this cover shows the Japanese flag being torn to pieces.

He says codes and symbols can represent larger ideas.

He says the American flag was probably the most used motif on comic book covers during the war.

Notice that this cover has the superheroes in a position just like the the soldiers at Iwo Jima who raised the American flag on top of Mt. Suribachi.

Compare to the actual photo.

Here's a multi-purpose cover. The American flag is waving on the tank while stereotypical Japanese soldiers are being mowed down.

Notice on this cover the Japanese flag is being torn up by an American hero.

The Liberty Bell was an icon often on comic book covers.

The American bald eagle was another icon that appeared on covers.

Another icon was Uncle Sam as is shown here. Notice the stereotypical Japanese soldier being dealt with. He goes on to talk about the capital building in Washington, D.C. , the Statue of Liberty, and the Spirit of '76 being used on comic book covers.

V stood for victory and was used in comics, cartoons and on posters.

Here' a cover using the V and also carrying an anti-Japanese message.

Some covers used a salute.

The use of a globe was to indicate the world-wide nature of the conflict.

The Japanese are using a map to plan their invasion of the United States.

I think this is one of the most interesting of the covers.

Sports themes were also used as an allegory for the power of the United States over its enemies. It also shows the Japanese as sneaky.

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