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First Official Captain America Movie Poster

Looks like Cap forgot his mask for the camera shoot.

By Tony 'G-Man' Guerrero  |  Feb. 4, 2011

Earlier this week it was reported that we'd see the official The First Avenger: Captain America movie poster. Here it is. 

Where's the mask? It's clearly a case of the studios wanting to show off Chris Evans' face. It makes sense. But obviously this is a superhero movie. Who is it being made for or marketed to? People know they're getting a movie about a guy in a flag costume. 
 
I'm still unsure about the costume. This is WWII time. The costume, to me, looks too modern. There's also the shield. We know he'll have the first version so we have to assume that he gets the upgrade during the movie. Speaking of shields, what was the deal with the shield in Iron Man 2?  
 
What do you guys think about this? Should he have the mask on? Does it speak Captain America to you? The word also is we'll see a trailer or footage during the Super Bowl this Sunday.
Filed under: Captain America, Captain America: The First Avenger
124 Comments
BiteMe-Fanboyon Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:41 a.m.
Niiiiice. I like it i like it
ComicMan24on Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:42 a.m.
Looks cool. As for the mask it may be on in future posters.
norman staff on Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:43 a.m.
feels like it's missing an 'r' :)
G-Man staff on Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:47 a.m.
@norman: They ran out of room.
spider-man 2996on Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:48 a.m.

So cool
ImperiousRixon Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:49 a.m.
Very cool, and very Cap-ish.  I don't think he needs the mask on the poster, I mean Thor isn't wearing his helmet on his poster (or for a majority of the movie, I believe...)
Helloson Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:49 a.m.

That looks pretty damn cool.  
Can't wait for the teaser, I have high hopes for this film.
SuperXAshon Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:51 a.m.
As long as it has Cap punching Nazis and fighting the Red Skull I'll be happy.
nomadicxnightmareon Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:53 a.m.
The costume does have a somewhat modern appearance if you compare it to WWII era attire. That being said, I think it's a good look overall. It's a good balance between the classic Cap costume and a more believable take on the suit. I doubt they are planning on changing his costume much once he hits present day in the Avengers movie, so I think of it as a bit of creative foresight on the designer’s part. 
 
Personally I do think having the mask on would have been more appropriate, but the poster is still pretty awesome as is.
SpidermanWinson Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:57 a.m.
Very nice, I like the gritty feel of the poster and the textures, very much like Cap at war. I think the lack of mask and the facial expression brings more depth and intensity to the poster. I think it looks great.  Can't wait for that trailer.
leokearon is online on Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:58 a.m.
@SuperXAsh said:
"As long as it has Cap punching Nazis and fighting the Red Skull I'll be happy. "

Actually he will mostly be punching HYDRA. 
 
Still the post looks good, can wait for it and the toys to come out
Mumbleson Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:58 a.m.
not bad
BoboKrypto101on Feb. 4, 2011 at 9:58 a.m.

YAY its about damn time

dondaschon Feb. 4, 2011 at 10 a.m.
Still have no hopes for this film.  I think it will be far below what Thor will be.
Mr. Dead Poolon Feb. 4, 2011 at 10:06 a.m.
@dondasch:
NAZI!!!!!!!!
NightFangon Feb. 4, 2011 at 10:06 a.m.
@Mumbles said:
" not bad "
jordamaon Feb. 4, 2011 at 10:08 a.m.

The mask make him look slightly dorky, this works better for the serious tone.
ComicMan24on Feb. 4, 2011 at 10:10 a.m.
@norman said:
" feels like it's missing an 'r' :) "
Maybe he will avenge something or someone.
Ms. Omega is online on Feb. 4, 2011 at 10:15 a.m.
Love it
perry_411on Feb. 4, 2011 at 10:19 a.m.
Where's his mask? The only thing that looks worse than his costume is his mask.

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