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* Another Crowning Moment for Cap was during the Infinity Gauntlet saga. Thanos, the now-omnipotent servant of Death, has slain all of Marvel's surviving heroes. Only Captain America remains, and he knows he has no chance of winning or surviving. Still, he strides forward and stares Thanos in the eyes.

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* Another Crowning Moment for Cap was during the Infinity Gauntlet InfinityGauntlet saga. Thanos, the now-omnipotent servant of Death, has slain all of Marvel's surviving heroes. Only Captain America remains, and he knows he has no chance of winning or surviving. Still, he strides forward and stares Thanos in the eyes.



* While aboard a SHIELD hellicarier, Cap is asked if he will help round up his friends who violate a law that is yet to pass. Cap is reluctant and repeatedly tries to defuse the situation, but the commander on deck just wants to hear him say yes. Cue [[CurbStompBattle five pages of Cap demonstrating why he's not called Technician Fifth Grade America]], followed by leaping out a window and landing on a fighter jet that is about to land in the carrier's hanger, putting his shield through the canopy to hold on, chastising the pilot for taking the Lord's name in vain, and commanding him to keep flying. He later had the pilot land the jet safely in a football field and took him for some burgers and fries. And if that doesn't make you wish Cap was your dad, nothing ever will.

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* While aboard a SHIELD hellicarier, helicarrier, Cap is asked if he will help round up his friends who violate a law that is yet to pass. Cap is reluctant and repeatedly tries to defuse the situation, but the commander on deck just wants to hear him say yes. Cue [[CurbStompBattle five pages of Cap demonstrating why he's not called Technician Fifth Grade America]], followed by leaping out a window and landing on a fighter jet that is about to land in the carrier's hanger, putting his shield through the canopy to hold on, chastising the pilot for taking the Lord's name in vain, and commanding him to keep flying. He later had the pilot land the jet safely in a football field and took him for some burgers and fries. And if that doesn't make you wish Cap was your dad, nothing ever will.



* In the JLA/Avengers crossover, he has two... first, he earned the respect of the Goddamned Batman, enough to investigate the problems afflicting their universes. And two, the unified JLA and Avengers need someone to coordinate their battle efforts. Instead of Batman or Superman, who will be on the battlefield, they choose Cap. When a force that has both Superman and Batman are willing to let someone else coordinate their war for reality, that guy is probably awesome beyond awesome.

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* In the JLA/Avengers {{JLA-Avengers}} crossover, he has two... first, he earned the respect of the Goddamned Batman, enough to investigate the problems afflicting their universes. And two, the unified JLA and Avengers need someone to coordinate their battle efforts. Instead of Batman or Superman, who will be on the battlefield, they choose Cap. When a force that has both Superman and Batman are willing to let someone else coordinate their war for reality, that guy is probably awesome beyond awesome.



* Say what you will about Maximum Carnage, but it still had [[http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/04/14/a-year-of-cool-comic-book-moments-day-104/ this moment]]. Captain America is just that great.

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* Say what you will about Maximum Carnage, MaximumCarnage, but it still had [[http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/04/14/a-year-of-cool-comic-book-moments-day-104/ this moment]]. Captain America is just that great.



* As for Captain America as a OneManArmy, look no further than in ''Tales of Suspense'' #62 when he is in a high security prison where the prisoner of Cell Block Ten have seized control, threw Cap in a cell and took his shield, convinced that it could get the main gate open. Just when they are wondering why it's not working, Cap sudden appears, bounding on the heads of the cons saying "Would anyone care to ask me?" In that area, Cap is outnumbered dozens to one with automatic weapons; they didn't have a chance.
* Cap's so awesome, he gets these while he's ''dead.'' During World War Hulk, several people were discussing strategies for taking out the Hulk, who was so angry that he was able to [[{{GodModeSue}} strength his way through anything.]] It was mentioned that if Captain America was still alive, he would be able to stop the Hulk...''simply by standing in his way.'' Captain America commands so much respect that he would be able to ''stop the Hulk at his absolute angriest just by being there.''
** Not an isolated incident. Back when he went missing in the ice and everyone thought he was dead, another guy took his costume and pretended to be Capo for the public. Despite believing that he couldn't keep up. A villain uses future tech to almost trick the replacement, offering him the chance to give his life to bring back Cap. Luckily the villain gets found out in time, but still.

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* As for Captain America as a OneManArmy, look no further than in ''Tales of Suspense'' #62 when he is in a high security prison where the prisoner of Cell Block Ten have seized control, threw thrown Cap in a cell and took taken his shield, convinced that it could get the main gate open. Just when they are wondering why it's not working, Cap sudden appears, bounding on the heads of the cons saying "Would anyone care to ask me?" In that area, Cap is outnumbered dozens to one with automatic weapons; they didn't have a chance.
* Cap's so awesome, he gets these while he's ''dead.'' During World War Hulk, WorldWarHulk, several people were discussing strategies for taking out the Hulk, who was so angry that he was able to [[{{GodModeSue}} strength his way through anything.]] It was mentioned that if Captain America was still alive, he would be able to stop the Hulk...''simply by standing in his way.'' Captain America commands so much respect that he would be able to ''stop the Hulk at his absolute angriest just by being there.''
** Not an isolated incident. Back when he went missing in the ice and everyone thought he was dead, another guy took his costume and pretended to be Capo Cap for the public. Despite believing that he couldn't keep up. A villain uses future tech to almost trick the replacement, offering him the chance to give his life to bring back Cap. Luckily the villain gets found out in time, but still.



* In the finale of ''FearItself'', despite Earth's almost inevitable destruction by the hands of either the Serpent or Odin, Captain America travels alone to Broxton to help the civilian militia defend their town. When the Serpent's forces approach, Cap tells the militia that he won't fault them for fleeing to be with their families, but kindly asks them to at least leave their weapons behind. All of them leave except for one man, who stands by Cap because he realizes if he leaves now, he'd never be able to live with his cowardice. During the actual battle, Cap leads the other Avengers, and because his shield was destroyed earlier, he picks up ''Mjolnir'' as his replacement weapon. Meanwhile, the people of Broxton are watching the battle, and ashamed of their cowardice, actually charge out of their homes and ''[[BadassNormal fight side by side with Cap and the Avengers against the Serpent's forces]]''.
* While this one doesn't feature Captain America, it did take place in his title. During the ''Acts of Vengeance'' crossover, amongst the villains working together were {{Magneto}}, a Holocaust survivor, and the Red Skull, the cruelest Nazi in the Marvel Universe. Magneto uses this opportunity to beat the living crap out of Red Skull and imprison him in an oubliette with only the barest amount of supplies so that he can think about his crimes before he dies down there.
* At Cap's funeral is a Holocaust survivor who's memories go back to 1945 as we see it in a double page splash panel as Captain America is leading the attack on her death camp, leaping against the enemy, grimly determined to finally stop the horror before him.

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* In the finale of ''FearItself'', ''Comicbook/FearItself'', despite Earth's almost inevitable destruction by the hands of either the Serpent or Odin, Captain America travels alone to Broxton to help the civilian militia defend their town. When the Serpent's forces approach, Cap tells the militia that he won't fault them for fleeing to be with their families, but kindly asks them to at least leave their weapons behind. All of them leave except for one man, who stands by Cap because he realizes if he leaves now, he'd never be able to live with his cowardice. During the actual battle, Cap leads the other Avengers, and because his shield was destroyed earlier, he picks up ''Mjolnir'' as his replacement weapon. Meanwhile, the people of Broxton are watching the battle, and ashamed of their cowardice, actually charge out of their homes and ''[[BadassNormal fight side by side with Cap and the Avengers against the Serpent's forces]]''.
* While this one doesn't feature Captain America, it did take place in his title. During the ''Acts of Vengeance'' crossover, amongst the villains working together were {{Magneto}}, a Holocaust survivor, and the Red Skull, RedSkull, the cruelest Nazi in the Marvel Universe. Magneto uses this opportunity to beat the living crap out of Red Skull and imprison him in an oubliette with only the barest amount of supplies so that he can think about his crimes before he dies down there.
* At Cap's funeral is a Holocaust survivor who's whose memories go back to 1945 as we 1945. We see it in a double page splash panel as Captain America is leading the attack on her death camp, leaping against the enemy, grimly determined to finally stop the horror before him.
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* At Cap's funeral is a Holocaust survivor who's memories go back to 1945 as we see it in a double page splash panel as Captain America is leading the attack on her death camp, leaping against the enemy, grimly determined to at finally stop the horror before him.

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* At Cap's funeral is a Holocaust survivor who's memories go back to 1945 as we see it in a double page splash panel as Captain America is leading the attack on her death camp, leaping against the enemy, grimly determined to at finally stop the horror before him.
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* While this one doesn't feature Captain America, it did take place in his title. During the ''Acts of Vengeance'' crossover, amongst the villains working together were {{Magneto}}, a Holocaust survivor, and the Red Skull, the cruelest Nazi in the Marvel Universe. Magneto uses this opportunity to beat the living crap out of Red Skull and imprison him in an oubliette with only the barest amount of supplies so that he can think about his crimes before he dies down there.

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* While this one doesn't feature Captain America, it did take place in his title. During the ''Acts of Vengeance'' crossover, amongst the villains working together were {{Magneto}}, a Holocaust survivor, and the Red Skull, the cruelest Nazi in the Marvel Universe. Magneto uses this opportunity to beat the living crap out of Red Skull and imprison him in an oubliette with only the barest amount of supplies so that he can think about his crimes before he dies down there.there.
* At Cap's funeral is a Holocaust survivor who's memories go back to 1945 as we see it in a double page splash panel as Captain America is leading the attack on her death camp, leaping against the enemy, grimly determined to at finally stop the horror before him.
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* Say what you will about [[YourMilageMayVary Maximum Carnage]], but it still had [[http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/04/14/a-year-of-cool-comic-book-moments-day-104/ this moment]]. Captain America is just that great.

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* Say what you will about [[YourMilageMayVary Maximum Carnage]], Carnage, but it still had [[http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/04/14/a-year-of-cool-comic-book-moments-day-104/ this moment]]. Captain America is just that great.
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* In the finale of ''FearItself'', despite Earth's almost inevitable destruction by the hands of either the Serpent or Odin, Captain America travels alone to Broxton to help the civilian militia defend their town. When the Serpent's forces approach, Cap tells the militia that he won't fault them for fleeing to be with their families, but kindly asks them to at least leave their weapons behind. All of them leave except for one man, who stands by Cap because he realizes if he leaves now, he'd never be able to live with his cowardice. During the actual battle, Cap leads the other Avengers, and because his shield was destroyed earlier, he picks up ''Mjolnir'' as his replacement weapon. Meanwhile, the people of Broxton are watching the battle, and ashamed of their cowardice, actually charge out of their homes and ''[[BadassNormal fight side by side with Cap and the Avengers against the Serpent's forces]]''.

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* In the finale of ''FearItself'', despite Earth's almost inevitable destruction by the hands of either the Serpent or Odin, Captain America travels alone to Broxton to help the civilian militia defend their town. When the Serpent's forces approach, Cap tells the militia that he won't fault them for fleeing to be with their families, but kindly asks them to at least leave their weapons behind. All of them leave except for one man, who stands by Cap because he realizes if he leaves now, he'd never be able to live with his cowardice. During the actual battle, Cap leads the other Avengers, and because his shield was destroyed earlier, he picks up ''Mjolnir'' as his replacement weapon. Meanwhile, the people of Broxton are watching the battle, and ashamed of their cowardice, actually charge out of their homes and ''[[BadassNormal fight side by side with Cap and the Avengers against the Serpent's forces]]''.forces]]''.
* While this one doesn't feature Captain America, it did take place in his title. During the ''Acts of Vengeance'' crossover, amongst the villains working together were {{Magneto}}, a Holocaust survivor, and the Red Skull, the cruelest Nazi in the Marvel Universe. Magneto uses this opportunity to beat the living crap out of Red Skull and imprison him in an oubliette with only the barest amount of supplies so that he can think about his crimes before he dies down there.
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--->'''{{Namor}}:''' [[ArsonMurderAndLifesaving You almost fell for such a ludicrous ploy, sacrificing your life for a mad hope... and had it been true, your sacrifice would have been both noble and worthy]]. For I can think of few who would have been so brave. [[TedBaxter Apart of course from myself]]... and Captain America.

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--->'''{{Namor}}:''' [[ArsonMurderAndLifesaving You almost fell for such a ludicrous ploy, sacrificing your life for a mad hope... and had it been true, your sacrifice would have been both noble and worthy]]. For I can think of few who would have been so brave. [[TedBaxter Apart of course from myself]]... and Captain America.America.
* In the finale of ''FearItself'', despite Earth's almost inevitable destruction by the hands of either the Serpent or Odin, Captain America travels alone to Broxton to help the civilian militia defend their town. When the Serpent's forces approach, Cap tells the militia that he won't fault them for fleeing to be with their families, but kindly asks them to at least leave their weapons behind. All of them leave except for one man, who stands by Cap because he realizes if he leaves now, he'd never be able to live with his cowardice. During the actual battle, Cap leads the other Avengers, and because his shield was destroyed earlier, he picks up ''Mjolnir'' as his replacement weapon. Meanwhile, the people of Broxton are watching the battle, and ashamed of their cowardice, actually charge out of their homes and ''[[BadassNormal fight side by side with Cap and the Avengers against the Serpent's forces]]''.

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* From the climax of the first story-arc in SecretAvengers, we have Steve (at the time, serving as the man in charge of America's superheroes) temporarily gaining the powers of the Nova Force in order to save his team from a [[BrainwashedAndCrazy Serpent Crown-possessed]] Nova. It's as crazy flippin' awesome as you can imagine.



* There's Cap's [[DynamicEntry Big Damned Entrance]] during the climax of ''{{ComicBook/Siege}}'', as he throws his Mighty Shield at Norman Osborn, who's in his Iron Patriot armor at that moment, with the shield inching closer and closer to Osborn's face with every passing panel.

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* Cap, recently back from the dead, leading the Avengers new and young to aid Asgard and [[DynamicEntry making his presence known]] by hurling his shield against [[VillainWithGoodPublicity Norman Osborn]], who in the meantime has taken up the identity of the Iron Patriot (a red, white and blue IronMan armor), shown in slow motion as the shield is reflected in Osborn's faceplate.

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* Cap, recently back from the dead, leading the Avengers new and young to aid Asgard and [[DynamicEntry making his presence known]] by hurling his shield against [[VillainWithGoodPublicity Norman Osborn]], NormanOsborn, who in the meantime has taken up the identity of the Iron Patriot (a red, white and blue IronMan armor), shown in slow motion as the shield is reflected in Osborn's faceplate.
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* There's Cap's [[DynamicEntry Big Damned Entrance]] during the climax of ''ComicBook/Siege'', as he throws his Mighty Shield at Norman Osborn, who's in his Iron Patriot armor at that moment, with the shield inching closer and closer to Osborn's face with every passing panel.

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* There's Cap's [[DynamicEntry Big Damned Entrance]] during the climax of ''ComicBook/Siege'', ''{{ComicBook/Siege}}'', as he throws his Mighty Shield at Norman Osborn, who's in his Iron Patriot armor at that moment, with the shield inching closer and closer to Osborn's face with every passing panel.
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** And let's not forget the battle against the [[spoiler: Giant]] Red Skull itself, as Cap leads his allies in defeating the Skull, as only he can.
** Before that, we get a glorious full-page spread of both Steve and Bucky, both of whom are in their Captain America outfits, and both ready to kick the Skull's ass.


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* There's Cap's [[DynamicEntry Big Damned Entrance]] during the climax of ''ComicBook/Siege'', as he throws his Mighty Shield at Norman Osborn, who's in his Iron Patriot armor at that moment, with the shield inching closer and closer to Osborn's face with every passing panel.
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** For full context, this was in 1940, before America entered World War II.
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** Later, he heroically leaps in front of a rocket aimed at a limo carrying said presidential candidates, and saves them, ultimately winning the approval of bystanders and government agents, who praise Cap for a job well done.
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** While taking down Prometheus (who once crippled the JLA using his [[IKnowKungFu Martial Arts]] [[PowersAsPrograms As Programs]] tech):

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** While taking down Prometheus (who once crippled the JLA using his [[IKnowKungFu his Martial Arts]] Arts [[PowersAsPrograms As Programs]] tech):
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* Cap, recently back from the dead, leading the Avengers new and young to aid Asgard and [[DynamicEntry making his presence known]] by hurling his shield against [[VillainWithGoodPublicity Norman Osborn]], who in the meantime has taken to wearing a red, white and blue Iron Man armor, shown in slow motion as the shield is reflected in Osborn's faceplate.

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* Cap, recently back from the dead, leading the Avengers new and young to aid Asgard and [[DynamicEntry making his presence known]] by hurling his shield against [[VillainWithGoodPublicity Norman Osborn]], who in the meantime has taken to wearing a up the identity of the Iron Patriot (a red, white and blue Iron Man armor, IronMan armor), shown in slow motion as the shield is reflected in Osborn's faceplate.
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* Cap's so awesome, he gets these while he's ''dead.'' During World War Hulk, several people were discussing strategies for taking out the Hulk, who was so angry that he was able to [[{{GodModeSue}} strength his way through anything.]] It was mentioned that if Captain America was still alive, he would be able to stop the Hulk...''simply by standing in his way.'' Captain America commands so much respect that he would be able to ''stop the Hulk at his absolute angriest just by being there.''

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* Cap's so awesome, he gets these while he's ''dead.'' During World War Hulk, several people were discussing strategies for taking out the Hulk, who was so angry that he was able to [[{{GodModeSue}} strength his way through anything.]] It was mentioned that if Captain America was still alive, he would be able to stop the Hulk...''simply by standing in his way.'' Captain America commands so much respect that he would be able to ''stop the Hulk at his absolute angriest just by being there.''''
** Not an isolated incident. Back when he went missing in the ice and everyone thought he was dead, another guy took his costume and pretended to be Capo for the public. Despite believing that he couldn't keep up. A villain uses future tech to almost trick the replacement, offering him the chance to give his life to bring back Cap. Luckily the villain gets found out in time, but still.
--->'''{{Namor}}:''' [[ArsonMurderAndLifesaving You almost fell for such a ludicrous ploy, sacrificing your life for a mad hope... and had it been true, your sacrifice would have been both noble and worthy]]. For I can think of few who would have been so brave. [[TedBaxter Apart of course from myself]]... and Captain America.
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** While taking down Prometheus.
--->"Neural chaff, dazzling lights, pre-programmed attack skills... Try fighting the Wehrmacht, mister - '''it teaches you focus!'''"

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** While taking down Prometheus.
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Prometheus (who once crippled the JLA using his [[IKnowKungFu Martial Arts]] [[PowersAsPrograms As Programs]] tech):
--->"[[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech Neural
chaff, dazzling lights, pre-programmed attack skills...skills]]... Try fighting the Wehrmacht, mister - '''it teaches you focus!'''"
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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from the Capcom VS games and the preceding game that codified its gameplay elements (''VideoGame/MarvelSuperHeroes'', ''MarvelSuperHeroesVsStreetFighter, MarvelVsCapcom, MarvelVsCapcom3''), [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLeEFgIaZY fits him]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI perfectly]].

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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from the Capcom VS games and the preceding game that codified its gameplay elements (''VideoGame/MarvelSuperHeroes'', ''MarvelSuperHeroesVsStreetFighter, ''VideoGame/MarvelSuperHeroesVsStreetFighter, MarvelVsCapcom, MarvelVsCapcom3''), [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLeEFgIaZY fits him]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI perfectly]].
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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from the Capcom VS games and the preceding game that codified its gameplay elements (''MarvelSuperHeroes'', ''MarvelSuperHeroesVsStreetFighter, MarvelVsCapcom, MarvelVsCapcom3''), [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLeEFgIaZY fits him]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI perfectly]].

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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from the Capcom VS games and the preceding game that codified its gameplay elements (''MarvelSuperHeroes'', (''VideoGame/MarvelSuperHeroes'', ''MarvelSuperHeroesVsStreetFighter, MarvelVsCapcom, MarvelVsCapcom3''), [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLeEFgIaZY fits him]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI perfectly]].
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* As for Captain America as a OneManArmy, look no further than in ''Tales of Suspense'' #62 when he is in a high security prison where the prisoner of Cell Block Ten have seized control, threw Cap in a cell and took his shield, convinced that it could get the main gate open. Just when they are wondering why it's not working, Cap sudden appears, bounding on the heads of the cons saying "Would anyone care to ask me?" In that area, Cap is outnumbered dozens to one with automatic weapons; they didn't have a chance.

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* As for Captain America as a OneManArmy, look no further than in ''Tales of Suspense'' #62 when he is in a high security prison where the prisoner of Cell Block Ten have seized control, threw Cap in a cell and took his shield, convinced that it could get the main gate open. Just when they are wondering why it's not working, Cap sudden appears, bounding on the heads of the cons saying "Would anyone care to ask me?" In that area, Cap is outnumbered dozens to one with automatic weapons; they didn't have a chance.chance.
* Cap's so awesome, he gets these while he's ''dead.'' During World War Hulk, several people were discussing strategies for taking out the Hulk, who was so angry that he was able to [[{{GodModeSue}} strength his way through anything.]] It was mentioned that if Captain America was still alive, he would be able to stop the Hulk...''simply by standing in his way.'' Captain America commands so much respect that he would be able to ''stop the Hulk at his absolute angriest just by being there.''
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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from the Capcom VS games (''MarvelSuperHeroesVsStreetFighter, MarvelVsCapcom, MarvelVsCapcom3''), [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLeEFgIaZY fits him]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI perfectly]].

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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from the Capcom VS games (''MarvelSuperHeroesVsStreetFighter, and the preceding game that codified its gameplay elements (''MarvelSuperHeroes'', ''MarvelSuperHeroesVsStreetFighter, MarvelVsCapcom, MarvelVsCapcom3''), [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLeEFgIaZY fits him]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI perfectly]].
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* Here's another one for Bucky as Cap. In New Avengers #58, as the team is trapped with the DarkAvengers in a sewer, Ares [[ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks tosses his axe]] straight for them. Bucky manages to [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe block it]] but is knocked over from the sheer impact. As Ares calmly strolls over to finish the job, Bucky, who was PlayingPossum, sticks his gun under Ares' chin and empties the clip. Ares keels over, [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu face-first into the sewage]], and manages to blurt out an embarrassed "Impressive." as Bucky and the team escape.

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* Here's another one for Bucky as Cap. In New Avengers #58, as the team is trapped with the DarkAvengers in a sewer, Ares [[ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks tosses his axe]] straight for them. Bucky manages to [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe block it]] but is knocked over from the sheer impact. As Ares calmly strolls over to finish the job, Bucky, who was PlayingPossum, sticks his gun under Ares' chin and empties the clip. Ares keels over, [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu face-first into the sewage]], and manages to blurt out an embarrassed "Impressive." as Bucky and the team escape.escape.
* As for Captain America as a OneManArmy, look no further than in ''Tales of Suspense'' #62 when he is in a high security prison where the prisoner of Cell Block Ten have seized control, threw Cap in a cell and took his shield, convinced that it could get the main gate open. Just when they are wondering why it's not working, Cap sudden appears, bounding on the heads of the cons saying "Would anyone care to ask me?" In that area, Cap is outnumbered dozens to one with automatic weapons; they didn't have a chance.
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* Say what you will about [[YourMilageMayVary Maximum Carnage]], but it still had [[http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/04/14/a-year-of-cool-comic-book-moments-day-104/ this moment]]. Captain America is just that great.

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* Say what you will about [[YourMilageMayVary Maximum Carnage]], but it still had [[http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/04/14/a-year-of-cool-comic-book-moments-day-104/ this moment]]. Captain America is just that great.great.
* Here's another one for Bucky as Cap. In New Avengers #58, as the team is trapped with the DarkAvengers in a sewer, Ares [[ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks tosses his axe]] straight for them. Bucky manages to [[LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe block it]] but is knocked over from the sheer impact. As Ares calmly strolls over to finish the job, Bucky, who was PlayingPossum, sticks his gun under Ares' chin and empties the clip. Ares keels over, [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu face-first into the sewage]], and manages to blurt out an embarrassed "Impressive." as Bucky and the team escape.
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*** Maybe ''the'' greatest, depending on who you ask.
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* Say what you will about [[YourMilageMayVary Maximum Carnage]], but it still had [[http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/04/14/a-year-of-cool-comic-book-moments-day-104/ this moment]]. Captain America is just that great.

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* ''What If?'' #44 counts ([[http://prettyfakes.com/2006/11/america-is-a-piece-of-trash/ "What If Captain America Were Revived Today?"]]). When the United States becomes a fascist state, Cap has to beat his EvilTwin on national [=TV=], then '''chews out the entire country''' for betraying itself... before rallying them to ''return'' to those ideals. DAMN.
-->Without its ideals -- its commitment to the freedom of all men, America is a piece of '''trash!'''\\
A nation is '''nothing!''' A flag is a piece of '''cloth!'''

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* ''What If?'' #44 counts ([[http://prettyfakes.#44, [[http://prettyfakes.com/2006/11/america-is-a-piece-of-trash/ "What If Captain America Were Revived Today?"]]). When Today?"]]. Cap is not revived out of suspended animation until the United States becomes mid-80s, and discovers that the country has been ''willingly'' turned into a fascist police state, led by a paranoid, substitute Captain America who's being manipulated by an organization out to stifle dissent, curtail civil rights, and protect the privileged. Identity cards are issued, martial law is declared, minorities are placed in walled ghettos, and anyone siding with them (including other superheroes) are either imprisoned or hunted traitors. Upon learning of all this, the real Cap has to beat his EvilTwin on national [=TV=], leads an assault during a nationally-televised rally, whereupon he defeats the impostor and then '''chews out the entire country''' for betraying itself... before rallying them to ''return'' its ideals... then ''rallies the country'' back to those ideals. DAMN.
-->Without
AND HE MAKES IT WORK.
-->'''Well, I say America is nothing!''' Without
its ideals -- its commitment to the freedom of all men, America is a piece of '''trash!'''\\
A nation is '''nothing!''' A flag is a piece of '''cloth!''''''cloth!'''\\
I fought Adolf Hitler not because America was great, but because it was ''fragile!'' I knew that liberty could be snuffed out here as in Nazi Germany! As a people, we were no different then them!\\
When I returned, I saw that you nearly '''did''' turn American into nothing!\\
And the only reason you're not '''less''' then nothing --\\
-- is that it's still possible for you too bring freedom '''back''' to America!
** And after that speech, when the crowd is cheering Cap on as their new leader, he ''turns them down'' -- because blind acceptance of leadership was what got them '''into''' the mess in the first place.



* The page-topping quote, from one of the ''Civil War'' books, is arguably Cap's ultimate Crowning Moment, and may very well be one of the single greatest comic book pages ever published.

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* The page-topping quote, from CaptainAmerica, during MarvelCivilWar:
-->Doesn't matter what the press says. Doesn't matter what the politicians or the mobs say. Doesn't matter if the whole country decides that something wrong is something right. This nation was founded on
one of principle above all else: the ''Civil War'' books, is arguably Cap's ultimate Crowning Moment, requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and may the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world - "No, you move."
** May
very well be one of the single greatest comic book pages ever published.


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* From his very first fight with Baron Zemo (back when he was still ''Doctor'' Zemo):
-->"I fought your kind, Zemo! I fought you every day of that war! You said Americans were weak! You said we could never fight for freedom. Well, '''feel this grip''' tyrant! It's the hands of a man who loves his liberty! Look into my eyes, and know that I would die for my freedoms! The world must never mistake compassion for weakness! And while I live - '''it won't'''!"
* His cameo in SkrullKillKrew. He's introduced quietly eating a big dish of home-made apple pie at an airport diner. Cue mocking cynic's appearance - "how DARE you wear the flag of such an evil, fascist nation", yadda yadda yadda. Cap, quietly: "I don't stand for the flag. I stand for the DREAM." Cue massed attack of HYDRA minions on airport. Cue Cap wiping the floor with those minions in the diner before finishing his pie, paying, politely saying goodbye and charging out to deal with the rest of them. Cut to previously mocking young waitress, eyes wide: "...I want to have his children." Just brilliant.
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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from the Capcom VS games (''MarvelVsStreetFighter, MarvelVsCapcom, MarvelVsCapcom3''), [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLeEFgIaZY fits him]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI perfectly]].

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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from the Capcom VS games (''MarvelVsStreetFighter, (''MarvelSuperHeroesVsStreetFighter, MarvelVsCapcom, MarvelVsCapcom3''), [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLeEFgIaZY fits him]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI perfectly]].
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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from ''[[CapcomVsWhatever Marvel Super Heroes VS. Street Fighter]]'' [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI fits him perfectly]].

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* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from ''[[CapcomVsWhatever Marvel Super Heroes VS. Street Fighter]]'' the Capcom VS games (''MarvelVsStreetFighter, MarvelVsCapcom, MarvelVsCapcom3''), [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buLeEFgIaZY fits him]] [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI fits him perfectly]].

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--->"Neural chaff, dazzling lights, pre-programmed attack skills... Try fighting the Wehrmacht, mister - '''it teaches you focus!'''"

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--->"Neural chaff, dazzling lights, pre-programmed attack skills... Try fighting the Wehrmacht, mister - '''it teaches you focus!'''"focus!'''"
* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: His ImageSong / RecurringRiff from ''[[CapcomVsWhatever Marvel Super Heroes VS. Street Fighter]]'' [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUv1ELA7XTI fits him perfectly]].
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** While taking down Prometheus.
--->"Neural chaff, dazzling lights, pre-programmed attack skills... Try fighting the Wehrmacht, mister - '''it teaches you focus!'''"

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* This troper would also like to add Ultimate Cap's reaction to finding out that Hank beat Janet, and attacked her with ants, after spraying her with insect repellent. The results... not so good for Hank.

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* This troper would also like to add [[WifeBasherBasher Ultimate Cap's reaction reaction]] to finding out that Hank beat Janet, and attacked her with ants, after spraying her with insect repellent. The results... not so good for Hank.Hank.
** In context, Steve knocks down a FIFTY FOOT TALL Hank, who thought that transforming into a giant would stop him from being beaten senseless, and does just that to the brute.

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