Few Marvel characters make for the company’s friendliest superhero quite likeCaptain America.

Even thefriendly neighborhood Spider-Manhas his un-friendly traits that put his iconic nickname into question, but Steve Rogers?

That man is universally beloved.

Comic book art: Sam Wilson as Captain America with Falcon on Shoulder and Flag Waving Behind Him Marvel

Captain America’s likability largely stems from his willingness to give anyone who crosses his path a chance.

Some of his greatest allies happen to beamong the strongest characters to ever grace Marvel’s comics.

Sam Wilson has succeeded Steve Rogers as Captain America on the big screen and on the page.

Comic book art: Captain America leaps forward in front of a newspaper.

But how did he end up as Cap in the comics?

Ian was a test tube baby created by and rescued from Arnim Zola.

Steve adopted and raised young Ian as if he were his own.

Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers as Captain America in the MCU

As a result,Captain America’s son has enhanced durability, stamina, strength, and conditioning.

Steve Rogers has even acknowledged thatSteele is stronger and faster than him.

He also sports surprisingly durable skin, akin to that of the unbreakableLuke Cage’s body.

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Steele used his unexplained phenomena to combat the Nazis, putting him in good company with Captain America.

Like many of his allies, Steele has fought side-by-side with and against Captain America.

Bradley was forced to partake in experiments to replicate the serum that made Steve Rogers a super soldier.

Captain America Face and Shield in Alex Ross Comic Cover Art

Initially debuting in 1940, Captain America is the patriotically themed superhero who has shared the title with only a few individuals. Beginning with Steve Rogers, Captain America’s birth resulted from a frail man taking part in an experimental U.S. Army super-soldier trial, which imbued him with super-human abilities. The character is often depicted wielding a nigh unbreakable and aerodynamic shield made of vibranium that they use to defend and attack their foes.

His superhuman abilities have made him asuper companion for Sam Wilson’s Captain America.

In fact, his super-strength is what makes his dynamic with Cap so interesting.

An alien from Smokeworld, Aarkus was chosen to go to Earth to serve as the planet’s protector.

Comics

Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti are teaming up for a new Captain America run.

Set to debut this summer, the comic will explore Steve Rogers past.

This turned Marlow into the Destroyer, one of thestrongest Super Soldiers in Marvel history.

Captain America

As the Destroyer, Marlow’s speed and strength were greatly enhanced by the serum.

Destroyer soon became revered for his heroism and for displaying feats of strength that only rival Captain America’s.

Truth be told,Captain America views Namor like a brother.