Captain America, the alter ego of Steve Rogers[1], is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Timely Comics' Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941). Often seen as a symbol of America's spirit, he has been associated with the Avengers since 1964, shortly after their formation, and is considered a founding member. Over the years, an estimated 210 million copies of "Captain America" comic books have been sold in a total of 75 countries.[2] The character has been adapted for a movie serial, two made-for-television movies, one direct-to-video movie, and several animated properties.
In the most recent edition of the “Captain America” comic book, its namesake is killed by a sniper. The storyline of late touched on the tension between individual rights and national security, making comparisons with current times hard not to make.
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