All-American hero Steve Rogers is also an elderly person in a body that has been thawed out in the present day. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the usually serious Avenger has his share of humorous moments as he explores the modern world.
Even the character’s early years in Marvel comics were marked by an exaggerated nature immortalized by memes and fan art. A good example can be the comic-meme in which Cap is about to eat his shield! Other meme trends seem to focus on more recent comic moments such as the pattern that features Cap saying “Hail Hydra”.
Fly with Iron Man
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Captain America has way more superpowers than the average superhero, but he can’t fly. In some of the earlier comics, Iron Man came to the rescue with Cap climbing onto his back as the armored Avenger flew through the air. The whole scene strikes a hilariously absurd pose that can look quite childish if applied in modern comics.
It’s still interesting how turbulent the duo’s relationship has been over the years. On the one hand, they can fly together and on the other hand, their ideological conflicts can lead to an iconic showdown like the 2000s comic book issue. Civil war.
Hail Snickers
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Captain America created waves among fans when he posed as a double agent for Hydra in the Marvel comic book miniseries secret empire. He does the unimaginable by even speaking the villainous organization’s motto “Hail Hydra”. Since the comic was published, this particular panel has become a popular meme pattern on social media.
Here it is suggested that Cap is so hungry that he has started acting differently from himself. When Falcon hands him a Snickers bar, the Avenger comes to his senses. This way, the meme not only parodies the comics but also the iconic Snickers ad.
The hungry soldier
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In an attempt to parody vintage Marvel comic book covers, artist Kerry Callen illustrated a mock cover featuring a starving Captain America eating his shield while Bucky tries to stop him. The art is so precise that many might confuse it with reality.
However, it’s just a contemporary piece of art that seems to pay homage to Captain’s Golden Age quirkiness in the comics and has now become a fan-favorite meme pattern.
Rob Liefeld’s Body
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Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld is undeniably one of the best comic book writers who continues to be relevant as of late. But among comic book readers, Liefeld is also quite infamous for his art style which involved grossly disproportionate bodies. For example, his 1990s Captain America has such a big chest that he almost looks like a caricature from a side angle.
This meme makes fun of Liefeld’s drawing, which the veteran artist himself admitted on Twitter. No matter the reception, “the chunky Captain America” is unforgettable for fans of the character.
happy 4th of july
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As evident from his name and attire, Captain America was always meant to be America’s hero. This is especially true in the comics that circulated in the early 1940s when World War II was in full swing. This iconic 1941 comic book cover marked Captain America’s very first comic book issue and made quite an entrance.
Here is a hero who punches Adolf Hitler in the face and dodges bullets from surrounding Nazi soldiers. Sure, the character has attempted to achieve a more universal nature in contemporary times, but if fans look at his origins, he’s easily the perfect Marvel hero to embody the spirit of the 4th of July.
Hey Darkseid
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The “Hail Hydra” moment of secret empire shocked everyone but such surprises are necessary to make the superhero unpredictable. Therefore, this meme compares this particular moment with the only time Superman ended up saying “Hail Darkseid” even though he swore to destroy Darkseid by any means possible.
As Marvel and DC heroes have acted out of character, their similarities become clearer. As it stands, the two primarily serve as the mature leaders of their respective superhero teams. They are also “American” heroes par excellence. Adding the names of their sworn enemies after “Hail” is yet another resemblance.
Relax for 70 years
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With the idea teased in various comics over the years, it’s a fact that Captain America was a World War hero whose body somehow froze. His cryogenic nap breaking after seven decades, he prepares to fulfill his heroic duties.
In his case, Steven had been “chilling” in the literal sense too! While this seven-decade gap ensured his survival, it unfortunately also proved tragic for the hero as most of his peers and his love interest had aged or died by then.
throw the shield
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Spider-Man’s young age and naivety allow him to function as a sidekick to several Avengers such as Captain America. The comic panel featured in this meme is from a recent issue in which Falcon took over the mantle from Captain America.
As the web-slinger pleads for a share of his time with Captain America’s vibranium shield, the new captain refuses his request. It’s a fun moment that would suit the characters of Tom Holland and Anthony Mackie perfectly if it were recreated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Super Soldier Steroids
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Despite all the moral justice he preaches, Captain America can’t deny that he is who he is because of the Super Soldier serum. But given the way the serum bulks up his body, it can easily be considered a steroid.
So, it’s funny to see him as a hero promoting steroids against all the good advice he gives to children otherwise. As the meme suggests, Captain America has no choice but to endorse steroids if he wants more people to turn into superheroes like him.
The real Captain America
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The character of the American agent in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was seen as a direct parody of Captain America given the similarities in costume and backstory. However, as revealed in subsequent episodes of the series, the unstable superpowered soldier is a far cry from the Captain’s calm personality.
Using the common “Perfection” meme pattern with X-Men First Class’ Michael Fassbender, the meme highlights how much more authentic Chris Evans’ Captain America is than Wyatt Russell’s U.S. Agent. But the last section adds that even more perfect than the MCU version is the good old comic version. Diehard Captain America comic book fans would seem to agree without hesitation.
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