Super Facts About Captain America
Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby in 1941, Captain America is a patriotic supersoldier who fought the Axis powers during World War II and was later frozen in ice and thawed out in present day.
He was the first Marvel character to appear in media outside of comics and was most recently portrayed by Chris Evans in both the Captain America and Avengers film series.
The Captain America films have been well received both critically and commercially, with some of the latter films exploring complicated topics such as the fight against terrorism and the role of political oversight.
Here are some facts you might not have known about one of America’s most popular superheroes.
Captain America Facts
35. Following in the Footsteps
“Captain America: The First Avenger” was the fifth live-action adaptation of the superhero. There was a television movie in 1944, two more television movies in 1979, and a theatrical release in 1990.
34. A Kardashian’s Best Friend
A combination of green screen and physical film tricks created the illusion of “Skinny Steve.” Chris Evans was shrunk digitally in post-production by a company called LOLA, which specializes in digital “plastic surgery.”
33. Like a Rock
Hayley Atwell improvised the touch on Chris Evans’ chest when he emerged from the pod as Captain America. The surprise on her face was genuine as she was quite taken with Evans’ physique. Aren’t we all?
