American Dream (Shannon Carter) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Tom DeFalco and artist Brent Anderson, the character first appeared in the MC2 series A-Nex #1 (August 1998). Initially debuting as a civilian in A-Next #1, the character has been referred as "Shannon" in A-Next #3, before appearing in costume as a prospective team member during A-Next #4. Her costume is very similar to that of the comic book superhero Captain America, and her initial weapons are throwing disks like Ricochet's but later obtains the trademark shield.