Captain Britain
Creation & Design
Captain Britain was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Herb Trimpe, originally intended to be a British superhero to appeal to the UK market.Early Years
Brian Braddock was a physics student who gained superhuman powers after a mystical encounter with Merlyn and his daughter, Roma. He became the protector of Britain and fought various villains.Character Development
Over the years, Captain Britain has evolved from a solo hero to a key member of various superhero teams, grappling with his identity and responsibilities as a protector of both Britain and the multiverse.Cultural Reception
Captain Britain has been well-received in the UK and has gained a cult following, often praised for his unique blend of British culture and superhero tropes.Character Details
Real Name:
Brian Braddock
Aliases:
Captain Britain, Britain's Champion
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Excalibur, The Avengers, MI13
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Enhanced durability, Energy manipulation
Equipment:
Amulet of Right, Captain Britain's costume
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 2"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
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Comic Media News #26
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
Prototype of Captain Britain in a British fanzine
Cover appearance of 'an unknown British superhero' according to interior notes
Preceded the first appearance of Captain Britain in Captain Britain #1 (October 1976)
Prototype of Captain Britain in a British fanzine
Cover appearance of 'an unknown British superhero' according to interior notes
Preceded the first appearance of Captain Britain in Captain Britain #1 (October 1976)
Comic Media News #27
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
Preview of Captain Britain in a British fanzine
Interior explanation of Captain Britain’s creative development as Marvel’s first original content made for the British market
Preceded the first appearance of Captain Britain in Captain Britain #1 (October 1976)
Preview of Captain Britain in a British fanzine
Interior explanation of Captain Britain’s creative development as Marvel’s first original content made for the British market
Preceded the first appearance of Captain Britain in Captain Britain #1 (October 1976)
FOOM Magazine #15
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
Preview appearance of Captain Britain
1st preview appearance of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers and cover image of Ms. Marvel #1
Preview appearance of Captain Britain
1st preview appearance of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers and cover image of Ms. Marvel #1
Captain Britain #1
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Captain Britain
1st cameo appearance of Roma
Debut of the Sword of Might
Captain Britain mask included inside of this issue as a bonus item
1st appearance of Captain Britain
1st cameo appearance of Roma
Debut of the Sword of Might
Captain Britain mask included inside of this issue as a bonus item
Captain Britain #2
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance and origin of Captain Britain
1st full appearance of Roma, daughter of Merlyn
2nd appearance and origin of Captain Britain
1st full appearance of Roma, daughter of Merlyn
Captain Britain #16
Marvel
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
First meeting and battle of Captain America and Captain Britain
Marvel Team-Up #65
Marvel
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Captain Britain in U.S. comics
1st cameo appearance of Arcade, in shadows
1st appearance of Miss Locke, an aide of Arcade
1st appearance of Captain Britain in U.S. comics
1st cameo appearance of Arcade, in shadows
1st appearance of Miss Locke, an aide of Arcade
1st appearance of Captain Britain in the U.S.
1st cameo appearance of Arcade
4-page interior Mark Jewelers advertisement, printed on paper stock and bound into the centerfold
Distributed to stores near military bases or on-site
Approximately only 5% of the print run included these advertisements
1st appearance of Captain Britain in the U.S.
1st cameo appearance of Arcade
4-page interior Mark Jewelers advertisement, printed on paper stock and bound into the centerfold
Distributed to stores near military bases or on-site
Approximately only 5% of the print run included these advertisements
Marvel Team-Up #66
Marvel
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Captain Britain in the U.S.
1st full appearance of Arcade
1st appearance of Murderworld, Arcade's amusement park of deadly traps
2nd appearance of Captain Britain in the U.S.
1st full appearance of Arcade
1st appearance of Murderworld, Arcade's amusement park of deadly traps
Marvel Super Heroes UK #377
Marvel UK
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Debut of Captain Britain's new costume
1st appearance of Jim Jaspers, an extremely powerful mutant with reality warping powers
Debut of Captain Britain's new costume
1st appearance of Jim Jaspers, an extremely powerful mutant with reality warping powers
Daredevils #7
Marvel
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1983
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance and death of Miracleman, an alternate reality version of Marvelman
First mention of the standard Marvel Universe referred to as 616
1st full appearance of Captain U.K., in costume
1st cameo appearance and death of Miracleman, an alternate reality version of Marvelman
First mention of the standard Marvel Universe referred to as 616
1st full appearance of Captain U.K., in costume
The Mighty World of Marvel #13
Marvel UK
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1984
•
Vol. 2
1st full team appearance of the Captain Britain Corps
Excalibur Special Edition #1
Marvel
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Excalibur: Captain Britain, Meggan, Rachel Summers as Phoenix, Kitty Pryde, Lockheed, Nightcrawler
Back cover appearance of Widget who is later introduced in Excalibur #1 Note: there are two first print versions: the version pictured here is more scarce and doesn't display a price on the cover. The other shows a price of $3.25
Everything $3.50 and above are later printings
1st team appearance of Excalibur: Captain Britain, Meggan, Rachel Summers as Phoenix, Kitty Pryde, Lockheed, Nightcrawler
Back cover appearance of Widget who is later introduced in Excalibur #1 Note: there are two first print versions: the version pictured here is more scarce and doesn't display a price on the cover. The other shows a price of $3.25
Everything $3.50 and above are later printings
Excalibur #125
Marvel
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1998
•
Vol. 1
Final issue
Marriage of Captain Britain and Meggan
Captain Britain and MI 13 #1
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dr Faiza Hussain, later becomes Excalibur
Captain Britain joins MI:13
Spitfire joins MI:13
[January 2022 - Faiza rumored for Blade / September 2022 - an inside source strongly believes this character has already been cast]
1st appearance of Dr Faiza Hussain, later becomes Excalibur
Captain Britain joins MI:13
Spitfire joins MI:13
[January 2022 - Faiza rumored for Blade / September 2022 - an inside source strongly believes this character has already been cast]
Second printing
Excalibur #13
Marvel
•
2020
•
Vol. 4
Non-Key
Chapter 9: X of Swords
Captain Britain becomes Captain Avalon
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