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.' Steve Rogers emerged 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. Three months later, he was given his first assignment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America has continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and as leader of the Avengers.
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While we all know that "Excelsior Cigar Shop" is a clear nod to the Stan Lee catchphrase, Paul McIntyre (the source who sent me all that info and pictures of the set in Manchester) pointed out to me in a recent email that,
"Vernon Henkel did loads of wartime comics with Marvel in the real early days. All soldiers in arms stories." What do you guys think? Share your thoughts in the usual place!
Captain America: The First Avenger is set to be released on July 22, 2011.