Captain America - Captain America Figurines & Comics

Captain America is one of the most highly recognized icons of American pop culture.  Captain America was introduced in 1941 in "Captain America Comics #1."  If you're a fan of comic books, you may know him by his alias, Steve Rogers.  Unlike many other superheroes, he is vulnerable to danger just like a normal human being.  His weapon of choice is his shield.

According to legend, Steve Rogers was born during the Depression, and by the time he was a teenager his mother and father had both died.  As a young man, Steve tried to enlist in the Army to fight the Nazis.  He was turned away for being too frail, but agreed to take part in an experiment called "Operation Rebirth."  During the experiment he was given "Super Soldier Serum," which gave him a perfectly sculptured physique.  At the time, he was also trained in martial arts, gymnastics, and military strategy.

Captain America was one of the most popular characters during the Golden Age of comic books.  Over the years, other characters were introduced including his sidekick, Bucky, and his girlfriend Betsy Ross (the alias for the superhero Golden Girl.) In February 1950, Captain America appeared in issue #75, the last of the series.  Since then, Captain America has appeared alongside other superheroes, including the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, and the villain Electro.

Captain America remains a cultural icon to this day. He's expected to make a return to the big screen in a deal between Marvel Comics and Paramount Pictures. According to the arrangement between the two media giants, several Marvel characters will make their way to the big screen including Nick Fury, Black Panther, Ant-Man, Cloak and Dagger, Dr. Strange, Hawkeye, and Shang-Chi.