Regardless of being low-cost, poorly made TV movies, “Captain America” and “Captain America II” truly may need set a shocking precedent within the comics. Within the first TV film, Steve Rogers works as an artist earlier than gaining his super-strength. In “Captain America” #237 (by Chris Claremont, Roger McKenzie, Sal Buscema, Don Perlin, George Roussos, and Elaine Heinl), Rogers turns to turning into an artist (a ardour he held earlier than suiting up as a hero) after the dying of Sharon Carter, trying to masks his ache with extra inventive endeavors.
In later adventures, Rogers continues his creative pursuits and, upon listening to about comedian books, begins drawing Captain America-starring tales whereas working beneath actual Marvel Comics editor Mike Carlin. Rogers’ creative prowess has remained part of his characterization ever since.
His artsy background even made its method into the MCU. In 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger,” Rogers might be seen drawing a prepare and Captain America as a monkey on a tight-rope, hinting at his frustration with touring to advertise conflict bonds as a substitute of truly combating within the conflict. Rogers’ creative skills are additionally on show in a deleted scene from “The Avengers,” the place he attracts Stark Towers and has a dialog with a waitress. So whereas 1979’s “Captain America” could be all however forgotten, it did appear to introduce Rogers’ ardour for artwork — probably the most long-lasting impression the TV film had.