Captain America is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Timely Comics' Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941). The character is Timely Comics' first superhero and the most popular character during the period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books.
Captain America was originally introduced as a patriotic superhero who fought against the Axis powers in World War II. After the war, he was revived in the 1950s and became a member of the Avengers, a team of superheroes who protect the world from threats. Captain America has also been featured in several films, television series, and video games.
The character has been portrayed by several actors in live-action films, including Chris Evans, who played the role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
Captain America is a complex and well-developed character who has resonated with readers for over 80 years. He is a symbol of hope and courage, and he represents the best of what it means to be a hero.