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Explore the shields that played a crucial role in Captain America's superhero journey.
Captain America, portrayed by the talented Chris Evans, emerged as one of Marvel's most prominent and beloved comic book characters. His on-screen presence as the Avengers' super soldier garnered widespread recognition and admiration from fans.
When discussing Cap, the spotlight inevitably falls on his iconic shield, the primary weapon wielded by Steve Rogers.
Throughout his superhero career, Steve Rogers utilized a variety of shields to aid him in battle.
Let's take a closer look at the remarkable shields wielded by Captain America!
1. USO Shield
The USO shield marks Captain America's initial foray into shields made of conventional iron instead of Vibranium. Originally a display piece, Steve Rogers used it for promotional purposes.
When the Star-Spangled Avenger took it into combat, it proved less effective than the Vibranium counterpart. This somewhat fragile shield suffered severe damage with just a single punch from HYDRA's leader, Johann Schmidt (Red Skull).
2. Vibranium Shield
Crafted by Howard Stark, the Vibranium shield features a complete color palette of red, silver, and navy blue, adorned with a star logo in the center. This renowned shield is both sturdy and resilient, making it a formidable weapon for Captain America. This marks the introduction of the Vibranium concept in the MCU.
While this shield may have undergone multiple repairs or reconstructions due to scratches from Black Panther and even destruction by Thanos, it remains the iconic Vibranium shield.
3. Stealth Vibranium Shield
Upon joining SHIELD, Captain America received a new kind of shield. This modified Vibranium shield has transformed its original red hue into navy blue.
The purpose of this blue-toned shield is for covert operations or missions conducted under the cover of night.
4. Wakanda Shield
After the events of Civil War, Steve Rogers returned the shield to Tony Stark, Howard Stark's son and its original creator.
Since Rogers and Tony did not cross paths in Infinity War, Captain America acquired a new shield for the battle in Wakanda. This shield can be worn on the arm and used for thrusting attacks.
