Respect for Captain America

[Team Andino]

I started to get back into Comics in 2006 an I was thrown into the whole Civil War story going on. After seeing how Cap portrayed himself I gained so much respect for him beyond being a war hero an super hero. He instantly became one of my favorite comic book heros. It was great seeing after his death how much Cap meant to so many other heros in the Marvel Universe. I'm glad there's a place on the board now just for Cap and hope to be on here alot. Does anyone else consider Cap there favorite hero or at least rank high up on there lists?

[Spider-ManHero12]

^^ I defenitely agree! Cap isn't my #1 favorite Superhero, but he's DEFENITELY up there. I'm really enjoying current Captain America comics from the Comic America series that's running now as well as Avengers/Invaders, etc. I do miss Steve Rogers as Captain America though. :up:

[captainrogers]

I haven't posted in MONTHS....but I am THRILLED that Cap has his own spot on the forums! Finally! Cap has been my favorite character since I was but a wee lad, and is foremost among the many reasons and inspirations as to why I am currently serving in the U.S. military. I will see the movie when it finally comes out, NO MATTER WHERE I AM STATIONED, and I love that we live in a country where my cap comics can be mailed to whatever base I am at courtesy of my devoted wife. (who also happens to be a Cap afficionado)
Sorry to blather on, but seeing that Mr Rogers, (and by current circumstances, Mr Barnes) has gotten a spot on the forums, has brightened an otherwise busy day. :star:
(I believe some Cap emoticons are in order)

P.S. excuse my attrocious spelling, I know about 5 languages but cannot spell for s#!t in any of them.

[C. Lee]

Caps always been one of my favorites....I have a decent collection of Cap material.....I can't tell you how ticked off I was when I heard Marvel killed him.

[Team Andino]

Caps always been one of my favorites....I have a decent collection of Cap material.....I can't tell you how ticked off I was when I heard Marvel killed him.
I remember when the news first broke out I treated it like any comic book death but like an hour later on my local news they actually made it a big story and did a couple minute bit talking about the history of Captain America. That's when I really was shocked. Even though they killed off Steve Rogers I'm glad there's a feature film coming an that theres finally a spot for him here on the boards, Id been wanting to talk about Cap with some other fans for the longest time

[C. Lee]

I keep hoping to hear that Steve rogers is brought back somehow....

[LAST CRUSADER]

Cap has been my favorite superhero, since I first saw him in The Invaders, when I was a kid. I didn't get to buy a lot of comic books back then so I learned a lot about Cap from the TV cartoon. "When Captain America throws his mighty shield..." when I was able to get into collecting comics Cap was one of the first titles I jumped on, but I never became a fan of The Avengers. (go figure) in fact about the only issue of The Avengers that I ever bought featured Mr Hyde crushing Cap's original shield, while Cap was held prisoner. I didn't like it at all.
Sadly, circumstances forced me to stop buying comics in the early 90s. The last time I looked in on Captain America the art was being done by someone who clearly didn't know how to draw a mouth. still I miss the old boyscout and if a comic shop ever opens up in pell city I'll definatly start buying him again.

[Team Andino]

I just thought back to Civil War when Punisher refused to fight Captain America because he respected him to much despite the fact Cap was hitting him an yelling at him to fight back. Plus Spidey's respect for him during CW and even the events after his death. Man I need to go re read that right now I'm just getting chills thinking about how awesome that was the 1st time I read those.

[Spider-Vader]

Yeah, he's one of my favorite heroes. I think he's up there with Superman for greatest comic hero of all time.

[lixdexia]

I keep hoping to hear that Steve rogers is brought back somehow....
dying is probably the best thing to happen to steve in awhile though. and at least he went out like a champ, sacrificing himself to save one of the random shield agents walking him into court...not like some of the less well done deaths of late *cough* batman*/cough*

[Anubis]

I don't think Batman counts, you know, seeing as he's not really dead and all.

[SuperFerret]

Cap's always been one of my favorites.

Steve's death was handled very well, and it's actually a good way to end his story. Of course, he will be brought back eventually, hopefully not in a stupid way either.

[Anubis]

In the meantime, Bucks been awesome.

[3dman27]

I started to get back into Comics in 2006 an I was thrown into the whole Civil War story going on. After seeing how Cap portrayed himself I gained so much respect for him beyond being a war hero an super hero. He instantly became one of my favorite comic book heros. It was great seeing after his death how much Cap meant to so many other heros in the Marvel Universe. I'm glad there's a place on the board now just for Cap and hope to be on here alot. Does anyone else consider Cap there favorite hero or at least rank high up on there lists?

that would be me
its nice to see that butt kicker#1 has his own forum at last

[Lobo]

Cap is probably my third favorite Marvel character after Spider-Man and Thor. The book has been excellent, though. I'm quite enjoying Buck as Cap.

[louiebling$]

Cap is my favorite Superhero by far but hes in a Tie with Deadpool just becuase well its ****ing deadpoool but by far... Cap is my Fav.... and i have to say.... Brubaker has had an amazing run :up:

[Spider-Vader]

I like Bucky as Cap.

[Peyton Westlake]

Wasnt Capt. killed off by Marvel?

[Lobo]

Yes, and his former sidekick took up his mantle.

[Peyton Westlake]

Yes, and his former sidekick took up his mantle.


and it was Steve Rogers who died?

[Anubis]

Yup.

[Doctor Doom]

Captain America is a great symbol, I'm not American, but what he fights for is a great example to live up to.

[Anubis]

He represents what America should be about.

[Peyton Westlake]

Yes, and his former sidekick took up his mantle.


I assume, Marvel will find a way to resurrect Mr. Rogers in time for the movie.

[marcvader]

Captain America is my favorite hero of all time. He's the first title I started collecting seriously and have almost his entire run up till like 1992 or 93, back when I bought comics. I always kept tabs on him though and was sad to here Marvel killed him. Its messed up, it seems I'm into dead heroes. 1. Captain America 2. Captain Marvel 3. Guardian. Go figure. What does it all mean? I guess I'll make Wolverine my favorite now as I'm really sick of him.

[Punisher RULES]

I began reading Cap after hearing nothing but good things about Ed Brubaker's series so I took something of a chance and bought the Omnibus with the first 25 issues and let me tell you, at first I thought it was nothing but a lot of hot air but a few issues in, it just sky rockets into being sublime. I can't believe how consistently good this series is and I'm currently reading the third trade (The Man Who Bought America) and it's just great comics. It's so damn solid that it could truly be enjoyed by even the most cynical reader and man I just love it. Grade A stuff, man.

[louiebling$]

Yep its currently one of my fav bookd alongside Deadpool,X-Force,Cable and New Avengers.

[FVD]

Admittedly I started buying comics from the Civil War arc and have wanted to purchase all the issues surrounding the Civil War as well. Still haven't completed the collection sad to say. Once I learned of Cap's death I had to read more. And recently I purchased Brubaker's run from the beginning leading up to the death of Steve Rogers. Loving Brubaker's run in a big way. I've yet to read about Bucky taking up the mantle though. Starting #29 pretty soon.

[jms]

I just posted a thread about Captain America on my Defenders Fansite blog at www.defendersfan.blogspot.com

It's interesting reading how different writers have approached Cap's sense of values.

[WH0311]

CAP emoticons would be awesome!

[Team Andino]

I think once Terminator has been out for awhile I might have to find myself a good Captain America avatar!!

[louiebling$]

Yea once i get off my Ninja Turtle Hype i will return to my Avengers avvy which has an awesome pic of Cap :)

[KatarHol]

Cap has had a HUGE influence on me. When i was an highly impressionable youth,i remember when he showed up in a issue of Uncanny X-men,and when Logan offers to buy him a drink,Steve says "I don't drink". It's odd,but something about that panel stuck like glue,and to this day,at 31 years of age,i have yet to have a drink. I'm not opposed to it,i don't mind my friends or wife drinking anything,but i just liked that he was kinda of an odd duck in Logan's world by not drinking. Logan brought him water because he knew the answer before he asked it BTW.
2nd thing,that Kevin Maguire mini-series. When Steve is trying out with other soldiers to become Cap,and they have a foot race. Steve trips right out of the gate and falls flat,but he gets up and completes the race,knowing that he has no chance in hell to win. The Officers giving the test kinda write him off,but the Colonel says.."But he finished",and the other guy asks if it matters,"more than you know" says the Colonel. Another panel that pops up whenever anything in life gets challenging.
Finally,the best and my favorite description of any superhero,by Frank Miller from Daredevil Born Again......"A soldier with a voice that could command a God"
Cap's maybe 2-4 pages in Born Again is,IMO,the greatest Cap ever.

[Aesop Rocks]

Captain America inspired me to TRY to be him, in real life.

He's coming back by the way, July 1st 2009 Captain America: Reborn.

[Czar Colossus]

My favorite heroes have always been those of Cap's ilk (truly representing the heroic ideal).
-Cap
-Superman
-Captain Marvel (SHAZAM)
-Colossus
-Spider-man
-Wonder Woman
-Green Lantern
to name few

[Styleshift]

Anyone got any Cap recommendations? (Steve Rogers)
.........He hasn't stuck out to me, well. ever.

He always seemed kinda generic and lately I've been trying to get into the title.

[Czar Colossus]

Go get all the trades of the current series, Civil War tpb and Fallen Son tpb. That should get you on track. I would have suggested the Captain America dvd-rom, but I just checked Amazon and the the prices are out of control. I got one for $30 when it came out and they retailed for $50. They're supposed to do Daredevil and Thor, but I haven't heard anything. It's a great way to get over 40 yrs of comics in one shot for what was a great price.

[Styleshift]

Go get all the trades of the current series, Civil War tpb and Fallen Son tpb. That should get you on track. I would have suggested the Captain America dvd-rom, but I just checked Amazon and the the prices are out of control. I got one for $30 when it came out and they retailed for $50. They're supposed to do Daredevil and Thor, but I haven't heard anything. It's a great way to get over 40 yrs of comics in one shot for what was a great price.

Thank you sooooo much. I just kind of gave up on checking this thread since no one really answered.

I picked up the Captain America and Avengers DVD roms for 30 bucks each at the BX/PX. :yay:
I've got 40 years of Spidey, FF & Silver surfer, Ghost Rider, Hulk, and X-men.

Greatly looking forward to seeing what all the hype about Cap is about. I've known people that loved the character even before the death and now I can finally see what all the buzz is about. :yay:

I think Marvel took back the rights from "GITCORP". too bad. these DVDs are amazing.

I really would have loved to add DD to my collection. It's in my top 3 of favorite titles.

[3dman27]

haveyou read the paperback cap novel liberty's torch?

[Styleshift]

haveyou read the paperback cap novel liberty's torch?

No sir. I haven't read any Cap titles.
Other than the "new avengers" vol 1. hardcover, The captain america 90s movie, and both his appearances in x-men and Spider-man cartoons (90s)

I know absolutely NOTHING about Captain America. :csad:

[3dman27]

you can find liberty's torch on ebay or amazon.com

[Styleshift]

Thanks man.
I've started reading a couple of Cap stories....

and I have to say I am really really diggin the character.
He's alot more interesting than I thought he would be.

He's like the perfect mix of Batman and Superman. :D

[Styleshift]

I just saw the "Utimate Avengers" movies on DVD.
So I'm not sure if it really counts seeing as it's kind of an elseworlds tale.

I loved the portrayal of Cap in it though. It really made me care about the character.

I think too many writers try to write him as a "bigger than life" character without really letting the reader know why all the other heroes respect and/or look up to him.

When he stood up to the Hulk on the movie it was amazing. It's the scene that got me really interested. Plus the fact that alot of his friends were old and gray and he was still young. :D

[TheWrathOfGod]

Am I the only one who wants a DVD release of Albert Pyun's 1991 Captain America?

[3dman27]

Am I the only one who wants a DVD release of Albert Pyun's 1991 Captain America?

nope i'd buy a copy

[Czar Colossus]

I downloaded it onto my PSP, it's a keeper. The Reb Brown stuff is really hard to watch though.

[3dman27]

universal did the best they could for a tv sries pilot

[sdn]

I am a big Captain America fan. To me, he represents not only the mission of America, but of humanity. That mission being freedom from oppression and tyranny. He's someone I wish I were more like! Ironically, I usually end up more like Tony Stark - pragmatic and chasing booze, women, and money.

:hehe:

[KatarHol]

I am a big Captain America fan. To me, he represents not only the mission of America, but of humanity. That mission being freedom from oppression and tyranny. He's someone I wish I were more like! Ironically, I usually end up more like Tony Stark - pragmatic and chasing booze, women, and money.

:hehe:
I feel if i was a superhero,i'd sadly veer towards the Rhorsach or Punisher type rather than Cap or Superman which i'd hope i'd be like. Maybe i could split the diffence and be like Daredevil.

[BlackLantern]

just read #601 really loved the vampire story...Ive always liked Cap because he does command respect from pretty much every hero and its not like he does anything special for that, in his eyes he's just a man doing the right thing....he stood up to Thanos for ****s sake

[hwldknights]

Captain America has always been my fav hero and always will.Hes been my fav since I was a kid.I like what he stands for.I also like how all the marvel heros respect him.