What reading level is Captain America?

Captain America by Dave Gibbons is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Captain America appropriate for?

Captain America is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is Captain America?

Captain America is fiction — Captain America (Comic strip).

Does Captain America have any content warnings?

Captain America has a HootRating of 9MP (Moderate — Physical). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Captain America?

Captain America by Dave Gibbons is 112 pages.

Captain America

Dave Gibbons

Captain America

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Dave Gibbons

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Captain America isn’t just a hero frozen in time—he’s a symbol of what could have been if history took a wild turn. Imagine waking up to a world where the Russians won World War II and New York City feels like a whole new battlefield. This story shows why heroes aren’t just about the past, but about fighting for what matters now.

Themes

Comics & Graphic NovelsSuperheroesAction & AdventureHistorical

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel explores an alternate history where Captain America wakes up in a New York City controlled by the Russians after World War II. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it combines superhero action with thought-provoking themes about history and justice. Parents should note that the story includes fictional violence typical of superhero adventures but is age-appropriate for readers aged 9-12.