Captain America (set index)
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Captain America is the name of several fictional character
s in the . The first, and main, character was Steve Rogers, who was created by Joe Simon
and Jack Kirby
. Other characters have adopted the alias over the years and following Rogers' death
his former sidekick James Buchanan Barnes
(Bucky) picked up the mantle.
serum recipient. He wore a colorful costume same as his descendent and carried a round cast iron shield as shown in Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #6 (March, 1999). But Revolutionary War Rogers acted as such before the USA existed formally as an independent country. Thus, while addressed as "Captain America", Revolutionary War Rogers is largely not considered part of the formal line.
serum, becoming the only complete success for Project: Rebirth
, and the first formal person to be termed as "Captain America" as created and controlled by the Marvel Universe USA government.
and was presumed dead, William Nasland, on appointment by U.S. President Harry S. Truman
, became the next Captain America. Editorially the story was considered as canon to repair Marvel's conflicting accounts of Captain America in 1950s and 1960s.
Red Skull
, the identity of Captain America. The character along with his Bucky would battle communism throughout the 1950s. Unfortunately, he used a flawed Nazi copy of Project Rebirth to enhance his body which didn't include the treatment's Vita-Ray component. As a result, he developed a violent paranoia that necessitated him being arrested and put into suspended animation.
beginning in Captain America #181. He was given the shield by Rogers and was junior partner to Falcon. Killed by the original Red Skull in issue #183.
, John Walker, formerly the Super-Patriot, was appointed the new Captain America.
, Barton briefly assumed his mantle as Captain America.
He decides to become the new Captain America after Bucky's legal trouble and Steve Rogers becomes the head of SHIELD
. He's kidnapped by A.I.M.
then saved by Rogers who convinces him it's too dangerous a job.
, Scott Summers assumes the mantle of Captain America after their reality's Steve Rogers dies, and leads a small team of X-Men
.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
s in the . The first, and main, character was Steve Rogers, who was created by Joe Simon
Joe Simon
Joseph Henry "Joe" Simon is an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930s-1940s Golden Age of Comic Books and served as the first editor of Timely Comics, the company that would evolve into Marvel Comics.With his...
and Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
. Other characters have adopted the alias over the years and following Rogers' death
Comic book death
In the comic book fan community, the apparent death and subsequent return of a long-running character is often called a comic book death. While death is a serious subject, a comic book death is generally not taken seriously and is rarely permanent or meaningful...
his former sidekick James Buchanan Barnes
Bucky
Bucky is the name of several fictional characters, masked superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. The original, James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby as a sidekick character in Captain America Comics #1 , published by Marvel's 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics...
(Bucky) picked up the mantle.
Steven Rogers (Revolutionary War Era)
Captain Steven Rogers, the 18th century ancestor to the World War 2 Super-SoldierSupersoldier
Supersoldier is a term often used to describe a soldier that operates beyond normal human limits or abilities. Supersoldiers are common in science fiction literature, films, TV programs, computer, conspiracy theories, and video games, but have also made appearances in other related genres, such as...
serum recipient. He wore a colorful costume same as his descendent and carried a round cast iron shield as shown in Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #6 (March, 1999). But Revolutionary War Rogers acted as such before the USA existed formally as an independent country. Thus, while addressed as "Captain America", Revolutionary War Rogers is largely not considered part of the formal line.
Steve Rogers
Steve Rogers was a scrawny Army reject who was given the Super-SoldierSupersoldier
Supersoldier is a term often used to describe a soldier that operates beyond normal human limits or abilities. Supersoldiers are common in science fiction literature, films, TV programs, computer, conspiracy theories, and video games, but have also made appearances in other related genres, such as...
serum, becoming the only complete success for Project: Rebirth
Weapon Plus
Weapon Plus is a fictional clandestine program that appears in books published by Marvel Comics. It was created by Grant Morrison during his run in New X-Men. The program's purpose is the creation of supersoldiers intended to fight the wars of the future, especially a Mutant-Human war...
, and the first formal person to be termed as "Captain America" as created and controlled by the Marvel Universe USA government.
Isaiah Bradley
Isaiah Bradley was one of the men experimented on in the attempt to re-create the Super Soldier Serum responsible for changing Steve Rogers into Captain America. He would later be remembered as an urban legend referred to as "the black Captain America" though like Revolutionary War Rogers, Bradley is not formally recognized as part of the "Captain America" line. Sam Wilson is the only official non Caucasian Captain America in the 616 universe to date.William Nasland
After Steven Rogers went MIAMissing in action
Missing in action is a casualty Category assigned under the Status of Missing to armed services personnel who are reported missing during active service. They may have been killed, wounded, become a prisoner of war, or deserted. If deceased, neither their remains nor grave can be positively...
and was presumed dead, William Nasland, on appointment by U.S. President Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States . As President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third vice president and the 34th Vice President of the United States , he succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when President Roosevelt died less than three months after beginning his...
, became the next Captain America. Editorially the story was considered as canon to repair Marvel's conflicting accounts of Captain America in 1950s and 1960s.
Jeffrey Mace
Following the death of William Nasland, Jeffrey Mace assumes the identity of Captain America.William Burnside
After Jeffrey Mace's retirement, a college professor named William Burnside assumes the identity of Steven Rogers and in response to the threat of a CommunistCommunism
Communism is a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of a classless, moneyless, revolutionary and stateless socialist society structured upon common ownership of the means of production...
Red Skull
Red Skull
The Red Skull is a name shared by several fictional characters, all supervillains from the Marvel Comics universe. All incarnations of the character are enemies of Captain America, other superheroes, and the United States in general....
, the identity of Captain America. The character along with his Bucky would battle communism throughout the 1950s. Unfortunately, he used a flawed Nazi copy of Project Rebirth to enhance his body which didn't include the treatment's Vita-Ray component. As a result, he developed a violent paranoia that necessitated him being arrested and put into suspended animation.
Bob Russo
Bob Russo wore the star-spangled costume for a single outing in Captain America #178 after Steven Rogers had abandoned the Captain America identity. Abandoned the role after he injured his arm on his first outing slamming into a wall. Never received the shield from Rogers."Scar" Turpin
Shown wearing the star-spangled costume for a single fight in Captain America #179, when Steven Rogers had abandoned the Captain America identity. Seemingly abandoned the role after a severe beating from a street gang called the Road Runners. Never received the shield from Rogers.Roscoe Simons
He wore the star-spangled costume during the time Steven Rogers used the new costumed identity of NomadNomad (comics)
Nomad is the name of a number of superhero characters who have appeared in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Nomad name and costume was created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Sal Buscema as an alternate identity for the original Captain America, Steve Rogers, in Captain America #180...
beginning in Captain America #181. He was given the shield by Rogers and was junior partner to Falcon. Killed by the original Red Skull in issue #183.
John Walker
After Steven Rogers was stripped of his role as Captain America by the U.S. GovernmentFederal government of the United States
The federal government of the United States is the national government of the constitutional republic of fifty states that is the United States of America. The federal government comprises three distinct branches of government: a legislative, an executive and a judiciary. These branches and...
, John Walker, formerly the Super-Patriot, was appointed the new Captain America.
Sam Wilson
This former partner of Steve Rogers briefly assumed the mantle of Captain America early in his career.Clint Barton
After Steve Rogers was killed during the climax of the Civil WarCivil War (comics)
Civil War is a 2006-2007 Marvel Comics crossover storyline built around a self-titled seven-issue limited series written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven, which ran through various other titles published by Marvel at the time...
, Barton briefly assumed his mantle as Captain America.
James Buchanan Barnes
Following the death of Steven Rogers, James Buchanan Barnes, former sidekick to the original Captain America, assumes the mantle of his mentor.Dave Rickford
Dave Rickford is a former special forces soldier who gets an augmentation from Dr. Malus and The Power Broker.The Power Broker
The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York is a Pulitzer Prize-winning 1974 biography of Robert Moses, "New York City's Master Builder", by Robert Caro...
He decides to become the new Captain America after Bucky's legal trouble and Steve Rogers becomes the head of SHIELD
Shield
A shield is a type of personal armor, meant to intercept attacks, either by stopping projectiles such as arrows or redirecting a hit from a sword, mace or battle axe to the side of the shield-bearer....
. He's kidnapped by A.I.M.
Advanced Idea Mechanics
A.I.M. is a fictional terrorist organization in the . The organization first appeared in Strange Tales #146 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Publication history:...
then saved by Rogers who convinces him it's too dangerous a job.
Scott Summers
Scott Summers– In an alternate future of the Ultimate UniverseUltimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's superhero characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series...
, Scott Summers assumes the mantle of Captain America after their reality's Steve Rogers dies, and leads a small team of X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
.
See also
- Captain America's shieldCaptain America's shieldCaptain America's shield is a fictional item, the primary defensive and offensive piece of equipment used by the Marvel Comics superhero Captain America; he is seldom seen without it. Over the years, Captain America has had the use of several different shields of varying composition and design...
- Captain MidlandsCaptain MidlandsCaptain Midlands, real name "Rambling" Sid Ridley, is a fictional comic book character within Marvel Comics' shared universe the Marvel Universe...
- Red GuardianRed GuardianThe Red Guardian is the name of several comic book superheroes in the Marvel Comics universe. The Red Guardian is an identity that was created as the Soviet equivalent of Captain America; since the fall of the Soviet Union, the name is no longer officially used, though at least two people have...
- Anti-Cap
- Josiah XJosiah XJosiah X is a fictional character who exists in Marvel Comics' shared universe, the Marvel Universe. He is the son of Isaiah Bradley, the black Captain America and the father of Elijah Bradley, the Patriot...
External links
- Captain America (disambiguation) at the Marvel Universe
- Captain America at the Marvel Database Project