Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely Comics, a …

Dec 16, 2024 · Captain America is a comic-strip superhero created by writer Joe Simon and artist Jack Kirby for Timely (later Marvel) Comics. The character debuted in March 1941 in Captain America Comics no. 1. The star-spangled super soldier would become one of Marvel’s most iconic and enduring characters.

Nov 22, 2022 · Named Captain America by the doctor, Steve Rogers fought for his country and became a source of hope for the people. The young James Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes, an army camp mascot, was one of his admirers and discovered Captain America’s true identity when he came down to visit Steve at his tent.

Professor Abraham Erskine, a pioneer in the development of a Super-Soldier for the United States, saw potential in Rogers and whisked him into Project Rebirth, the professor’s bold experiment in enhancing the human body to its peak powers.

During the dark days of the early 1940s, a covert U.S. Military experiment turned Steve Rogers into America's first Super-Soldier, Captain America. Throughout the war, Cap and his partner, Bucky fought alongside infantry and with a group of heroes known as the Invaders.

Feb 26, 2024 · Captain America’s origin story reflects the patriotic and anti-fascist sentiments of the creators, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, who were both Jewish Americans. Captain America also explored themes such as democracy, freedom, justice, and leadership. Some of his most notable stories are The Death of Captain America, The Winter Soldier, and Civil War.

Captain America is a character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (cover-dated March 1941), from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, [1] …

Jul 2, 2021 · Captain America reigned supreme among patriotically garbed heroes during the World War II years, and fought on till 1949. The true tour de force showed that, even without the twin genius of Simon and Kirby to guide him, Captain America would fulfill the fated greatness inherent in him from the start.

Mar 19, 2021 · First, flash back in time for a thrilling re-examination of Captain America's incomparable origin story! See frail Steve Rogers become a Super-Soldier, and thrill to his first mission as the Fighting Avenger of World War II!

Captain America is one of the oldest and most recognizable superhero characters in American comic books. A flagship property of Marvel Comics, Captain America has entertained generations of young people since the 1940s. Perhaps no other costumed hero has stood as a bolder symbol of patriotic American ideals and values.