Captain America!!
This exciting film is now available on DVD and we have some very interesting facts to tell you about the US superhero.
Captain America Fact File
Real Name: Steven Grant Rogers
Occupation: Crimefighter
Group Affiliation: Avengers
Powers and Abilities: Physical attributes enhanced to peak of human potential
Height: 6′2
Weight: 240 lbs.
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blond
Powers: Captain America has strength, agility, and endurance that are enhanced by the Super Soldier Serum. He has mastered a number of fighting skills including an American style judo.
Weapons: An indestructible shield weighing approximately 12 pounds that can be used for defense and can also be used offensively by being slung through the air at enemies. Captain America’s shield is made of an alloy of steel and comic book super metal “vibranium,” which makes it virtually indestructible.
Over the years, it has withstood various death rays, bullets and even Wolverine’s claws. Originally Captain America’s first shield wasn’t round, but was similar to the type used by medieval knights. It was later switched out for the circular version, which he can also throw.
History: Steve Rogers grew up in the Great Depression in New York City. Although he was frail and rejected for service in the U.S. Army, he was given a chance to serve his country.
General Chester Phillips offered him a place in a top-secret biological experiment, Operation: Rebirth. Steve Rogers was injected with the experimental Super Soldier Serum and exposed to low-level radiation to enhance the formula’s effectiveness. After combat training Captain America was transferred back to base under the guise of a private in the Army.
Enemies: No one hates Captain America more than the Axis Nazi the Red Skull, Cap’s enemy from World War II.
Captain America: The First Avenger is out now on 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray Triple Play and DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment.
