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Captain AmericaFictional character, superhero of the Marvel universe.
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Biography of Captain America
Captain America is a fictional character and a superhero in the Marvel universe. He is often criticized for being overly patriotic, dressed in a costume that resembles the American flag, armed with what seems to be an unimpressive shield, and lacking any particularly interesting superpowers. However, for American readers, he is an interesting representation of a true patriot, wholeheartedly believing in the best and always ready to serve his country.
Captain America first appeared in March 1941 in the comics published by Timely, the predecessor of Marvel. In the original comic storyline, the superhero's civilian name was Steven Rogers. He came from a poor Irish immigrant family and lost his parents at a young age. Physically, he was not particularly remarkable. At the start of World War II, Rogers was working as an artist, predominantly illustrating books and drawing comics.
After the war began, Rogers was eager to join the army, but his weak physical condition prevented him from enlisting. However, his luck changed when he caught the attention of General Chester Phillips and was recruited into the "Project: Rebirth" program. As part of the project, Rogers underwent a procedure to transform him into a super-soldier, developed by a scientist named Abraham Erskine. The experiments, which included a mysterious vaccine, medicinal compounds, intense training, and exposure to special radiation, were successful, turning Rogers from a frail young man into a nearly perfect warrior.
Unfortunately, Erskine was killed by a Nazi spy, and the exact details of the experiment could not be replicated from the fragmented materials available. The government had to make the most of their only super-soldier, Captain America. Armed with his nearly indestructible shield, capable of absorbing any vibration, Captain America and his sidekick James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes actively fought against Nazi forces and a range of other costumed villains. In April 1945, Captain America and Bucky were presumed dead while trying to stop another evil plan orchestrated by Baron Zemo.
After World War II, the popularity of Captain America comics gradually declined. For a while, the character was used to battle the new enemy of America, global communism, but this storyline was ultimately considered a failure. Other characters temporarily assumed the mantle of Captain America but did not reach the same level of fame as Rogers. It was not until the 1960s that Captain America returned to the comics.
The Avengers team discovered Rogers' frozen body encased in ice in the North Atlantic. Despite the disorientation caused by his time displacement, Rogers managed to adapt to the unfamiliar world. His combat skills and leadership qualities proved invaluable, and he eventually became the de facto leader of the Avengers. Additionally, Rogers collaborated with the secret organization S.H.I.E.L.D, led by his old acquaintance Nick Fury, while battling his own internal demons, particularly guilt over Bucky's death.
After a scandal comparable to the Watergate scandal, Rogers temporarily retired as Captain America, refusing to work with an unreasonable government. However, he later realized that he represented the country, not the government, and returned to action. Around the same time, he began a romantic relationship with Sharon Carter, an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
For a long time, Captain America's main adversary was the former Nazi war criminal known as the Red Skull, who had undergone a similar transformation and gained powers comparable to Captain America's. Although Rogers managed to regain his lost superpowers with the help of the Red Skull, he was unable to permanently defeat his nemesis.
Captain America also faced enemies of a communist nature, with the Winter Soldier being the most prominent among them. The Winter Soldier turned out to be Bucky, Captain America's amnesiac ally.
In 2006, Captain America found himself at odds with his fellow superheroes in a storyline called "Civil War." A law requiring mandatory registration of individuals with superpowers was enacted, and Captain America vehemently opposed it. He initially led an underground anti-registration movement but eventually decided to surrender to prevent potential bloodshed. Shortly after surrendering, Captain America was killed as part of a plan orchestrated by the Red Skull. However, like any true hero, Rogers refused to stay dead. In 2009, he returned, defeated the Red Skull once again, and passed on the Captain America mantle and shield to Bucky.
