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* HowDoIShotWeb: Played with. It’s initially averted - as soon as Brian’s transformed, he acquires Captain Britain’s combat skills and instincts. But it’s not until much later that he starts to work out what the buttons on his quarterstaff actually do.
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* HistoricalDomainCharacter: Prime Minister [[UsefulNotes/JamesCallaghan Jim Callaghan]] is kidnapped by the Red Skull in one story arc.
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* ProjectedMan: MastermindMastermind, a humanoid projection of the Braddock manor computer. Complete with lasers.
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* AIIsACrapshoot: Braddock manor’s Mastermind computer.
* BrainwashedAndCrazy:
** Some of Dr Synne’s victims, including an AxCrazy Betsy.
** [[spoiler:Dr Synne himself, an innocent man who’s under the control of the Mastermind computer]].
* BrainwashedAndCrazy:
** Some of Dr Synne’s victims, including an AxCrazy Betsy.
** [[spoiler:Dr Synne himself, an innocent man who’s under the control of the Mastermind computer]].
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* TheGhost: Vixen. Her gang turns up more than once in early stories, but Vixen herself remains offstage (she does eventually appear in the comics, but much later, in the ComicBook/ACrookedWorld arc after the ''Captain Britain Weekly'' series had ended).
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* StarterVillain: The Reaver. He’s empowered by the same items as Brian, and Brian’s commentary states that they’re equally powerful. But despite that set-up, he doesn’t go on to become a recurring supervillain - he’s knocked out when Captain Britain triumphs in the second issue, and that’s the last we see of him.
* TheUnseen: Vixen. Her gang turns up more than once in early stories, but Vixen herself remains offstage (she does eventually appear in the comics, but much later, in the ComicBook/ACrookedWorld arc after the ''Captain Britain Weekly'' series had ended).
* TheUnseen: Vixen. Her gang turns up more than once in early stories, but Vixen herself remains offstage (she does eventually appear in the comics, but much later, in the ComicBook/ACrookedWorld arc after the ''Captain Britain Weekly'' series had ended).
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* StarterVillain: The Reaver. He’s empowered by the same items as Brian, and Brian’s commentary states that they’re equally powerful. But despite that set-up, he doesn’t go on to become a recurring supervillain - he’s knocked out when Captain Britain triumphs in the second issue, and that’s the last we see of him.
* TheUnseen: Vixen. Her gang turns up more than once in early stories, but Vixen herself remains offstage (she does eventually appear in the comics, but much later, in the ComicBook/ACrookedWorld arc after the ''Captain Britain Weekly'' series had ended).him.
* TheUnseen: Vixen. Her gang turns up more than once in early stories, but Vixen herself remains offstage (she does eventually appear in the comics, but much later, in the ComicBook/ACrookedWorld arc after the ''Captain Britain Weekly'' series had ended).
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* CrusadingWidower: Dai Thomas, who lost his wife in a New York superhero battle and [[InspectorJavert hates the sudden appearance of costumed superhumans]] in the UK.
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* InspectorJavert: Dai Thomas. Not only is he determined to arrest Captain Britain, but he even tries to hold a visiting Captain America at gunpoint. Which does not work out well for Dai.
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* InspectorJavert: Dai Thomas.Thomas, whose [[CrusadingWidower wife was killed in a New York superhero battle]]. Not only is he determined to arrest Captain Britain, but he even tries to hold a visiting Captain America at gunpoint. Which does not work out well for Dai.
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* TheUnseen: Vixen. Her gang turns up in an early story, but Vixen herself remains offstage (she does eventually appear in the comics, but much later, in the ComicBook/ACrookedWorld arc after the ''Captain Britain Weekly'' series had ended).
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* TheUnseen: Vixen. Her gang turns up more than once in an early story, stories, but Vixen herself remains offstage (she does eventually appear in the comics, but much later, in the ComicBook/ACrookedWorld arc after the ''Captain Britain Weekly'' series had ended).
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* MasterOfIllusion: Dr. Synne specialises in this. Betsy crashes a plane while overwhelmed by illusionary monsters, Captain Britain finds himself falling into an illusionary hell.
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* HenshinHero: Brian’s powers only exist when he’s Captain Britain. He has to hold the amulet and think of Dartmoor to transform.
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* JerkJock: Jacko Tanner plays the part well, harassing and insulting the "wimp" Brian Braddock.
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''Captain Britain Weekly'' (sometimes referred to as ''Captain Britain'') is a comic published by the Creator/MarvelUK imprint of Creator/MarvelComics. As well as reprints of older Marvel comics, it included their first new superhero series for the British market, the titular ComicBook/CaptainBritain.
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''Captain Britain Weekly'' (sometimes just referred to as ''Captain Britain'') is a comic published by the Creator/MarvelUK imprint of Creator/MarvelComics. As well as reprints of older Marvel comics, it included their first new superhero series for the British market, the titular ComicBook/CaptainBritain.
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%% NOTE - covers and other references are sometimes inconsistent about the comic's name, and it's sometimes listed as “Captain Britain volume “. However, the copyright statements always call it "Captain Britain Weekly", with “Weekly” as part of its title, so that's what's been used here.
''Captain Britain Weekly'' (sometimes referred to simply as ''Captain Britain'') is a comic published by the Creator/MarvelUK imprint of Creator/MarvelComics. As well as reprints of older Marvel comics, it included their first new superhero series for the British market, the titular ComicBook/CaptainBritain.
''Captain Britain Weekly'' (sometimes referred to simply as ''Captain Britain'') is a comic published by the Creator/MarvelUK imprint of Creator/MarvelComics. As well as reprints of older Marvel comics, it included their first new superhero series for the British market, the titular ComicBook/CaptainBritain.
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%% NOTE - covers and other references are sometimes inconsistent about the comic's name, and it's sometimes listed as “Captain "Captain Britain volume “. 1". However, the copyright statements always call it "Captain Britain Weekly", with “Weekly” "Weekly" as part of its title, so that's what's been used here.
''Captain Britain Weekly'' (sometimes referred tosimply as ''Captain Britain'') is a comic published by the Creator/MarvelUK imprint of Creator/MarvelComics. As well as reprints of older Marvel comics, it included their first new superhero series for the British market, the titular ComicBook/CaptainBritain.
''Captain Britain Weekly'' (sometimes referred to
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''Captain Britain Weekly'' (sometimes referred to simply as ''Captain Britain'') is a comic published by the Creator/MarvelUK imprint of Creator/MarvelComics. As well as reprints of older Marvel comics, it included their first new superhero series for the British market, the titular ComicBook/CaptainBritain.
''Captain Britain Weekly'' (sometimes referred to simply as ''Captain Britain'') is a comic published by the Creator/MarvelUK imprint of Creator/MarvelComics. As well as reprints of older Marvel comics, it included their first new superhero series for the British market, the titular ComicBook/CaptainBritain.
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It’s also notable for introducing Brian’s sister Betsy, who later went on to play a far more prominent role as the superhero Psylocke, one of the X-Men.
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It’s also notable for introducing Brian’s sister Betsy, who later went on to play a far more prominent role as the superhero Psylocke, [[Characters/MarvelComicsPsylocke Psylocke]], one of the X-Men.ComicBook/XMen.
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* SecretTest: Brian is asked to choose between the sword and the amulet. The amulet is apparently the right choice.
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* SecretTest: Brian is asked to [[TwoRoadsBeforeYou choose between the sword and the amulet.amulet]]. The amulet is apparently the right choice.
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* StarterVillain: The Reaver. He’s empowered by the same items as Brian, and Brian’s commentary states that they’re equally powerful. But despite that set-up, he doesn’t go on to become a recurring supervillain - he’s knocked out when Captain Britain triumphs in the second issue, and that’s the last we see of him.
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* MadEye: Stragg. His left eye’s always closed, his right eye’s usually wide open and bulging.
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* MadEye: Stragg.Stragg, the Reaver. His left eye’s always closed, his right eye’s usually wide open and bulging.
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* MadEye: Stragg. His left eye’s always closed, his right eye’s usually wide open and bulging.
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* PlaceOfPower: the CircleOfStandingStones on Darkmoor, where Brian and Stragg are transformed.
* SecretTest: Brian is asked to choose between the sword and the amulet. The amulet is apparently the right choice.
* SecretTest: Brian is asked to choose between the sword and the amulet. The amulet is apparently the right choice.
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* CircleOfStandingStones: A key part of the origin story. Brian crawls into one after his motorbike accident on Darkmoor. It is, of course, a PlaceOfPower.
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* MakeItLookLikeAnAccident: The Reaver’s plan for Darkmoor Research Centre. Nobody will be looking for the kidnapped nuclear scientists if they think a reactor accident has destroyed the whole site.
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* MakeItLookLikeAnAccident: The Reaver’s plan for Darkmoor Research Centre. Nobody will be looking for the kidnapped nuclear scientists if they think a reactor accident has destroyed the whole site.site.
* TheUnseen: Vixen. Her gang turns up in an early story, but Vixen herself remains offstage (she does eventually appear in the comics, but much later, in the ComicBook/ACrookedWorld arc after the ''Captain Britain Weekly'' series had ended).
* TheUnseen: Vixen. Her gang turns up in an early story, but Vixen herself remains offstage (she does eventually appear in the comics, but much later, in the ComicBook/ACrookedWorld arc after the ''Captain Britain Weekly'' series had ended).
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* InspectorJavert: Dai Thomas. Not only is he determined to arrest Captain Britain, but he even tries to hold a visiting Captain America at gunpoint. Which does not work out well for Dai.
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* InspectorJavert: Dai Thomas. Not only is he determined to arrest Captain Britain, but he even tries to hold a visiting Captain America at gunpoint. Which does not work out well for Dai.Dai.
* MakeItLookLikeAnAccident: The Reaver’s plan for Darkmoor Research Centre. Nobody will be looking for the kidnapped nuclear scientists if they think a reactor accident has destroyed the whole site.
* MakeItLookLikeAnAccident: The Reaver’s plan for Darkmoor Research Centre. Nobody will be looking for the kidnapped nuclear scientists if they think a reactor accident has destroyed the whole site.
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* InMediasRes: The first issue begins with Brian, costumed and empowered, facing the armoured Reaver and his minions. Then it flashes back to show his origin.
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* InMediasRes: The first issue begins with Brian, costumed and empowered, facing the armoured Reaver and his minions. Then it flashes back to show his origin.origin.
* InspectorJavert: Dai Thomas. Not only is he determined to arrest Captain Britain, but he even tries to hold a visiting Captain America at gunpoint. Which does not work out well for Dai.
* InspectorJavert: Dai Thomas. Not only is he determined to arrest Captain Britain, but he even tries to hold a visiting Captain America at gunpoint. Which does not work out well for Dai.
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* CreateYourOwnHero: If it wasn’t for Stragg’s minions chasing Brian across Darkmoor, he’d never have found the circle, chosen the amulet or become Captain Britain.
* CreateYourOwnVillain: Downplayed, as Stragg’s already a villain and already using the Reaver name. But if he hadn’t followed Brian into the circle that created Captain Britain, he wouldn’t have been able to grab the sword and been empowered himself.
* CreateYourOwnVillain: Downplayed, as Stragg’s already a villain and already using the Reaver name. But if he hadn’t followed Brian into the circle that created Captain Britain, he wouldn’t have been able to grab the sword and been empowered himself.
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* CaptainGeographic: Captain Britain (and guest star Captain America as well, of course).
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!! The Captain Britain stories in ''Captain Britain Weekly'' provide examples of:
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!! The Captain Britain stories in ''Captain Britain Weekly'' provide examples of:of:
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* InMediaRes: The first issue begins with Brian, costumed and empowered, facing the armoured Reaver and his minions. Then it flashes back to show his origin.
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Initially written by Creator/ChrisClaremont (and later by Gary Friedrich) and illustrated by Herb Trimpe, the series stars Brian Braddock, a physics student who’s blessed with the power (and name) of Captain Britain after he’s caught in the middle of a villain’s attack on a nuclear power station.
Despite the hero’s patriotic name, the series is far closer in tone to ComicBook/SpiderMan than ComicBook/CaptainAmerica. Brian maintains a secret identity, sometimes at the cost of his classmates’ mockery, and Captain Britain is distrusted by some of the British police.
The series is set in the same shared Marvel Universe as Marvel’s American titles, with guest appearances from ComicBook/NickFury and Captain America (and the Red Skull appearing as the villain of one arc).
It’s also notable for introducing Brian’s sister Betsy, who later went on to play a far more prominent role as the superhero Psylocke, one of the X-Men.
The first issue was released October 1976.
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