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    During World War II, Steve Rogers volunteered to receive the experimental Super-Soldier Serum. Enhanced to the pinnacle of human physical potential and armed with an unbreakable shield, he became Captain America. After a failed mission left him encased in ice for decades, he was found and revived by the Avengers, later joining their ranks and eventually becoming the team's leader.

    why is captain america the greatist superhero that marvel has?

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    #1  Edited By SteveRodgers

    i know the answer to this but i want your opinion on this subject

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    #3  Edited By Foolkiller

    why shouldn't he be?

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    #4  Edited By hydrabob--defunct
    @Edamame said:
    " @SteveRodgers: Captain America is essentially the epitome of an American superhero who participated in important historical events, such as World War II.  He helped fight against the Nazis, and overall Captain America represents liberty, freedom and justice, which the United States of America aspires to adhere to.  I think that is why he is a relatively popular and "great" superhero.  "
    can't say it better myself
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    #5  Edited By Hamz

    I respectfully disagree. Spider-Man is probably the greatest superhero Marvel has both within the fiction of the Marvel Universe and in terms of global popularity.

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    #6  Edited By jayskee
    @The Dark Huntress said:
    "He's the American Dream. Edamame said it better than me.  "

    exactly
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    #7  Edited By Primmaster64
    @Hamz said:
    " I respectfully disagree. Spider-Man is probably the greatest superhero Marvel has both within the fiction of the Marvel Universe and in terms of global popularity. "

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    #8  Edited By Yumulu

    He is? Am sorry I must have missed that memo.
    Anyway draping a character into the U.S.A flag seems to usually make him pretty popular in the States (Captain America/Superman/ Wonder Woman/ Spider-Man)

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    #9  Edited By Mercy_

    Deleted my other post. Wanted to say something a little more articulate.  
     
    People view him as the American Dream. As the personification of everything this country stands for. He is the literal idealization of the American Dream. This makes him relatable on an everyman level. Is he my favorite hero? Nope. But do I understand why he is a lot of American's favorite hero? I sure do. 

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    are you forgetting Spider-Man, he is more popular
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    #11  Edited By Dracade102

     Him punching Hitler in
     Him punching Hitler in "Captain America #1" was the reason his first issue sold over a million copies.
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    #12  Edited By Theworldbreaker

    I think Thor is but cap is #6 in my top ten so i'll roll with it :).
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    #13  Edited By joshmightbe
    @comicdude23: More popular doesn't mean better, Justin Beiber is currently more popular than Led Zeppelin and he damn sure ain't better 
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    #14  Edited By Dracade102
    @joshmightbe said:
    " @comicdude23: More popular doesn't mean better, Justin Beiber is currently more popular than Led Zeppelin and he damn sure ain't better  "
    QFT
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    He's just amazing don't hate

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    #16  Edited By PowerHerc

    Captain America is Marvel's greatest superhero, huh? 
     
    Whether he is or not is debatable, but an arguement can be made for him being Marvel's greatest hero. 
     
    Some points in favor of him being Marvel's greatest are: 
    He's one of their oldest 
    He's one of the purest, most honorable, most noble and most altruistic 
    He's an American Icon 
    He never compomises his morals and he never gives up 
    He's one of the their most recognizable superheroes in both name and appearance which makes him one of the most marketable 
    He's perhaps the most respected within Marvel's fictional universe 
    He's truly heroic, not an anti-hero 
    He was co-created by Jack Kirby, but without Stan Lee 
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    #17  Edited By daredevil21134

    Cap is GREAT
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    #18  Edited By mewmdude77
    @Hamz said:
    " I respectfully disagree. Spider-Man is probably the greatest superhero Marvel has both within the fiction of the Marvel Universe and in terms of global popularity. "
    I agree with him. Cap may represent America as a whole, but Spider-Man represents the everyday American with his many problems and his continuing spirit in the face of adversity. Sider-Man is also tons more popular than Cap, Since Spider-Man is the third most recognized Super-hero and third most popular in both cases after Supes and Batman.
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    #19  Edited By GTG12

    He is definantly my favorite but like other people have said he seems to be the embodiment of America.
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    #20  Edited By Thor's hammmer

    Never Gives up honorable, noble essentially a flawless hero
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    #21  Edited By goldenshot80
    @mewmdude77 said:
    " @Hamz said:
    " I respectfully disagree. Spider-Man is probably the greatest superhero Marvel has both within the fiction of the Marvel Universe and in terms of global popularity. "
    I agree with him. Cap may represent America as a whole, but Spider-Man represents the everyday American with his many problems and his continuing spirit in the face of adversity. Sider-Man is also tons more popular than Cap, Since Spider-Man is the third most recognized Super-hero and third most popular in both cases after Supes and Batman. "
    Me too. They seem to make Spider-man t-v shows and movies first
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    #22  Edited By TheCrowbar

    I'd tell you but I don't know what greatist means.

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    #23  Edited By Kallarkz
    @PowerHerc said:
    "
    Captain America is Marvel's greatest superhero, huh? 
     
    Whether he is or not is debatable, but an arguement can be made for him being Marvel's greatest hero. 
     
    Some points in favor of him being Marvel's greatest are: He's one of their oldest He's one of the purest, most honorable, most noble and most altruistic He's an American Icon He never compomises his morals and he never gives up He's one of the their most recognizable superheroes in both name and appearance which makes him one of the most marketable He's perhaps the most respected within Marvel's fictional universe He's truly heroic, not an anti-hero He was co-created by Jack Kirby, but without Stan Lee  "
    Very good reasons. 
     
    But i'd have to agree that Spider-Man is a bit more popular
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    #24  Edited By PowerHerc
    @Kallarkz\ 
     
    Yeah, I can't argue against the fact that Spider-Man is more popular than Captain America, but this thread isn't about popularity; it's about greatness.   
    Captain America isn't the most popular Marvel superhero, but he might be the greatest. 
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    #25  Edited By GTG12
    @PowerHerc: 
     
    QFT 
     
    though i do like cap more than spider man.
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    #26  Edited By Superskrull86

    Are you people crazy? He is not the best! He barley has powers! I can name 10000 heroes, much better than him.
     
     
     
     
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    #27  Edited By Saint_of_Guns
    @Superskrull86 said:
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    Are you people crazy? He is not the best! He barley has powers! I can name 10000 heroes, much better than him.
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    this isn't about most powerful, this is about greatness. being a great hero....
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    #28  Edited By RightScar
    @PowerHerc said:
    " @Kallarkz\ 
     Yeah, I can't argue against the fact that Spider-Man is more popular than Captain America, but this thread isn't about popularity; it's about greatness.   Captain America isn't the most popular Marvel superhero, but he might be the greatest.  "
    Wolverine is more popular as well.
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    #29  Edited By Superskrull86
    @Saint_of_Guns:
    Howard the Duck is considered a "great hero"
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    #30  Edited By darth_fletcher

    His heart is pure, he's selfless and willingness to help others puts him at the top !!!

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    #31  Edited By crazy8

    Captain America is the best for the following reason. Steve Rogers wanted to fight along his fellow solders before he had Super powers. he was week and had no business going into a fight, but he felt it was his duty to fight along with the other Americans who were laying down their life. he was a hero before he was a superhero. in contrast superman was born with super powers so he thought, "well hell I guess no one can beat me so I better protect everybody else". the same can be said about thor, and wonder woman. batman turned himself into a superhero to avenge his parents death using his billions. had his parents not died would there be a batman or just a really nice charitable billionaire? spider-man was using his powers for personal gain at first. he's better now but has his personal interest always on alert. iron man's reason mirrors batman. without personal necessity would there be a iron man? Steve Rogers was going to be a hero, weather as super solder or a statistic on D-Day. plus we aren't talking about the most popular superhero, or the most powerful. we are talking about the greatest super HERO.

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    @hydrabob said:

    @Edamame

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    " @SteveRodgers: Captain America is essentially the epitome of an American superhero who participated in important historical events, such as World War II. He helped fight against the Nazis, and overall Captain America represents liberty, freedom and justice, which the United States of America aspires to adhere to. I think that is why he is a relatively popular and "great" superhero. "

    can't say it better myself

    Yup

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    #35  Edited By z3ro180

    @crazy8: How about you need dont powers to be a great hero.

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    meh, he's good but wolverine's better

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    Spidey nd wolverine are before him..hulk too..maybe

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    Because he wants to be, if you do not agree tell that to him (you might need a face reconstruction after that).

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    #39  Edited By crazy8

    @spideysense44:

    Spider Man, Wolverine, and the Hulk have one thing in common. They have all been beaten by Captain America.it's true you don't need powers to be a great super hero, just look at Punisher and Batman. but Steve Rogers wanted to volunteer for the army when he was classified 4f. he wanted to help fight the forces of evil; not only with no powers, but with a clear weakness.

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    #41  Edited By kriminal

    its because he was the original super hero in the marvel universe. he is my favorite because everything he stands for not because he can beat everybody. he went from normal guy to hero based on who he was inside. he is the leader of the avengers because he is respected so much and is a tactical genius. that's why he was winning in civil war before he surrendered even though he had far less resources than iron man. he had a team that believed in him and he knows how to fight a war.

    I compare him to tom brady. he isn't the fastest or strongest, but he gets the job done better than anybody else. you want him calling the shots, and he will make the people around him better.

    this is why I think he's the best "hero" in marvel. but he won't beat every body. and if you disagree that's cool I get he isn't for everone

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    He is built on never give up theology

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    @z3ro180:

    my point exactly. he volunteered for the arm with a weakness, not a power. even if he never turned into Captain America, he still wanted to help even if it meant dying

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    He is built on never give up theology

    Could you imagine how good we could all be if we followed Caps code!

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    @crazy8 said:

    Captain America is the best for the following reason. Steve Rogers wanted to fight along his fellow solders before he had Super powers. he was week and had no business going into a fight, but he felt it was his duty to fight along with the other Americans who were laying down their life. he was a hero before he was a superhero. in contrast superman was born with super powers so he thought, "well hell I guess no one can beat me so I better protect everybody else". the same can be said about thor, and wonder woman. batman turned himself into a superhero to avenge his parents death using his billions. had his parents not died would there be a batman or just a really nice charitable billionaire? spider-man was using his powers for personal gain at first. he's better now but has his personal interest always on alert. iron man's reason mirrors batman. without personal necessity would there be a iron man? Steve Rogers was going to be a hero, weather as super solder or a statistic on D-Day. plus we aren't talking about the most popular superhero, or the most powerful. we are talking about the greatest super HERO.

    Nicely put.

    Bravo!

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    #47  Edited By crazy8

    @saint_of_guns:

    I guarantee that at least 500 of those superheroes you can mention have had their asses handed to them by Captain America. and the other haven't met him or just won't mess with that. Powers and all.

    p.s those pictures you show are misleading. cap was handcuffed in the first one and threw himself in the range of fire to save a police man and was shot by his lover agent 13 at close range, while she was hypnotized. and in the second picture yeah iron man punched him but then he got whooped by cap later in that very same fight, they ended up parting ways not wanting to hert each other.

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    Captain America is much like spider man, he has a good heart, he wants to do things for the best and he is a good person and a great hero.

    spider man is better because he would definitely win in a fight as he is practically invincible (if you have read the comic where all heroes turn bad but spidey and he still beats every hero together) and also the fact that spider man does not kill, he only help the enemy to become the nest they can and saves them, this is just one of the reasons spider man is the greatest super hero of all time.

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    Spider-Man is Marvel's greatest, says so on his own series headline in Amazing Spider-Man, plus Peter Parker radiates purity and determination more than Steve Rogers and is actually the most innocent and most sociable super hero in the Marvel U, Steve is to strict and old fashioned to be on Spider-Man's level of charisma, and only represents ideals for people.

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