Captain America is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in 1941, and the comics were adapted into several movies and television series.
First Appearance: Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941)
Captain America was created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon during the World War II
The character wears a costume bearing an American flag motif
Captain America was initially designed to appeal to patriotic readers
The comics were discontinued in 1950s but later revived in 1960s
Captain America has been adapted into several movies and TV series with the first Captain America movie releasing in 1990
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The original comic book series that introduced Captain America to the world in 1941.
A 2011 movie that tells the origin story of Captain America, set during World War II.
A 2014 movie that follows Captain America as he discovers a conspiracy within S.H.I.E.L.D. involving a mysterious assassin known as the Winter Soldier.
A 2016 movie that sees Captain America facing off against Iron Man in a dispute over a government initiative to regulate superhero activity.
A replica of Captain America's iconic shield, featuring his signature American flag motif.
No, Captain America is a fictional character created by Marvel Comics.
Captain America possesses enhanced strength, speed, agility, and durability, as well as advanced martial arts skills and an unbreakable shield made of vibranium.
Captain America's arch-nemesis is the Red Skull, a Nazi supervillain who shares a history with Captain America as a result of their involvement in World War II.
Captain America's shield is made of a fictional metal called vibranium, which can absorb vibrations and is nearly indestructible.
The first Captain America movie was 'Captain America: The First Avenger', released in 2011.