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There are many superheroes in the comic book universes, but none are as great as Captain America also known as Steve Rogers. There are two main comic book universes; one is called Marvel, and the other is called DC. Captain America is part of the Marvel universe and is by far the greatest superhero created in the comic book universe. He is the greatest due to his chemically enhanced abilities, his crime fighting work with the Avengers and other events that accord in the comic book universe. Captain America proved himself worthy of the Super Solider serum making him an almost perfect human specimen. The serum made him stronger, faster, and taller. It gave him a reaction time better than any athlete. He gained increased healing abilities that allow him to take a hit and bounce right back. Due to the serum’s healing abilities, The Cap was still alive after being frozen in a block of ice for decades. His enhanced abilities make him one of the few that can hold their own against Thor and Iron-man. Captain America is associated with many groups of superheroes; the most famous one is called the Avengers. In the comics, he was not an original member. He replaces the Hulk and quickly assumes a leadership role. Also in the comics, he can lift Thor’s hammer, throwing it back to Thor …show more content…

In spite of a new age of superheroes, he continues to go on impossible missions giving hope to those in need. In the 1990's he gets turned into a werewolf and defeats Wolverine in a fight. Captain America’s weapon of choice is his shield. He could use a gun or his fist, but he would rather use his shield like a boomerang and knock attackers out. His shield is one of a kind because it is made out of Vibranium one of the rarest metals in the comic book universe. He stands up for and fights for the little guy. He never gives up and represents the American

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