Captain America I

Alias
(The) Captain Captain America I Nomad I
Nick Name
Living Legend of World War II Sentinel of Liberty Shield Slinger Star-Spangled Avenger Wing Head
Civilian ID
Steven Grant "Steve" Rogers Alias Brett Hendrick Roger Stevens
Occupation
Adventurer Artist Crime Fighter Espionage Agent Soldier
Legal Status
Citizen of the United States with no criminal record.
Nation or Planet of Origin
New York, New York
Group Affiliation
Avengers Invaders Redeemers S.H.I.E.L.D.
Base of Operations
New York, New York
Height
6' 2"
Weight
240 lbs.
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Blonde
Skin Tone
Caucasian
Known Powers
Super-Soldier Serum and Vita-Ray enhancements resulting in peak human strength, speed, stamina and agility for a man of his age. Excellent hand-to-hand combatant with mastery of multiple fighting arts, both western and eastern. Above average intelligence with skills as a tactician and military strategist.
Accessories
Captain America Hotline: Network of volunteers that notify Captain America of threats to civil liberty. Captain America Uniform: Composed of a fire-proof weave with a chain mail upper body armor. Motorcycle: S.H.I.E.L.D. modified Harley Davidson motorcycle. Shield: Near indestructible circular shield composed of a vibranium alloy coating a steel core. Used both offensively and defensively. Note: Captain America first used a triangular kite shield which was rounded at the top. For a short period of time Captain America used an electro-magnetic shield which was generated through his gauntlet. This shield could not be thrown, but it could be projected a limited distance and modified into different shapes. Van: S.H.I.E.L.D. modified van used as transportation of communications gear, motorcycle and other equipment.
Common Enemies
A.I.M. Adolph Hitler Arnim Zola Baron Von Strucker Baron Zemo I Baron Zemo II Batroc the Leaper Count Nefaria Crossbones Dr. Faustus Exiles I Flag-Smasher Hate Monger I Hate Monger III HYDRA Kingpin Madame Hydra VI MODOK Mother Night Mother Superior Mr. Hyde Nazis Protocide Red Skull Serpent Society Serpent Squad Taskmaster ULTIMATUM Winter Soldier
Regularly Appearing
All-Select Comics All-Winners Comics Avengers Vol. 1, 2 & 3 Captain America Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Captain America and the Falcon Captain America Comics Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty Invaders Vol. 1 Marvel Mystery Comics Tales of Suspense Vol. 1 & 2 USA Comics Young Allies Young Men
First Appearance
First & Origin Captain America Comics #1 (March, 1941) Modern Return Avengers Vol. 1 #4 (March, 1964) Note: Before Captain America returned in Avengers #4 there was an appearance of a Captain America imposter known as the Acrobat who battled the Human Torch in Strange Tales Vol. 1 #114 (Nov. 1963). At the end of the issue readers were invited to write and express their desire to see more of Captain America.
Creator
Joe Simon & Jack Kirby
Origin
Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired to enlist in the army, however because of his frailty and sickness he was rejected. Overhearing the boy's earnest plea, General Chester Phillips offered Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment - Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers was at last administered the Super-Solider Serum and bombarded by "vita-rays." Emerging from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be and still be human, Rogers was then put through an intensive physical and tactical training program. Months later, he was given his first battle assignment. His contributions to the allied efforts were legendary in their own time. In the end he would fall at the hands of the enemy only to be discovered in suspended animation a generation later. Revived and armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Rogers continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and the leader of the Avengers, Captain America.