Captain America is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Timely Comics' Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941). The character is alter ego Steve Rogers, a frail young man who was enhanced to the peak of human perfection by an experimental serum to aid the United States government's efforts in World War II. Rogers was given the superhero identity of Captain America and became a symbol of American patriotism and freedom.
Captain America has been a member of the superhero teams the Avengers, the Invaders, and the Secret Avengers. He has also been a solo adventurer and has fought against a wide range of enemies, including the Red Skull, Baron Zemo, and Hydra. Captain America is one of the most popular and iconic superheroes in the world and has been adapted for film, television, and video games.
The character has been portrayed by a number of actors in live-action films, including Chris Evans, who played the character 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). Evans' portrayal of Captain America has been praised by critics and audiences alike and has helped to make the character one of the most popular superheroes of all time.
Captain America is a complex and nuanced character who embodies the best of American values. He is a symbol of hope, courage, and freedom and an inspiration to people all over the world.