Category:The 1940s

The 1940s stand as one of the most impactful decades in the lives and legacies of Nikkei and Japanese Americans. This transformative era, profoundly shaped by WWII internment, not only redefined cultural identities, family structures, and societal views but also gave rise to iconic fictional characters who became symbols of resilience and representation. Within this category, explore influential historical figures, cultural movements, and powerful narratives, alongside memorable fictional characters introduced in the 1940s, such as Marvel's Citizen V, Miss America, and Namora. Together, these real and imagined stories continue to resonate deeply with Gen X audiences, enriching contemporary perspectives on identity, community, and heritage.

Plenty of racist stuff here. In the 40s Marvel would publish comics with single issues villains representing Imperial Japan. None of the representations were flattering, and most of the time they were just jingoistic racist. We present it here to contrast with how far we've come since then.

Minor Characters in DC Comics[edit]

• Captain_Nippon_(Earth-S) (1942) Captain Marvel, Jr. #2 3 comics
• Nippo_the_Nipponese_(Earth-S) (1942) 5 comics
• Princess Maru (Earth-Two) ] (1942) 7 Comics
• Ishti_(Earth-Two) (1942) 2 comics
• Yellow_Scorpion_(Quality_Universe) (1942) 2 comics
• Togo_Ku_(Earth-Two) (1942) 3 comics
• Doctor_Ito_(Earth-Two) (1943) 6 comics
• Hirocheato_(Quality_Universe) (1943) 1 comic
• Suratai_(Quality_Universe) (1943) 6 comics
• Tito_Daka_(Batman_Serial) (1943) 15 shows
• Yellow_Hawk_(Earth-S) (1943) 1 comic
• Madame_Butterfly_(Quality_Universe) (1948) 1 comics

Births[edit]

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