The best offense is a good defense, and Steve Rogers can do this all day with the power of his mighty shield.
In the history of Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, certain iconography has become so immediately identifiable that any stranger on the street could identify it. Thor’s hammer, T’Challa’s Panther Habit, Iron Man’s armor, and many more classic objects that inspire awe. No symbol of comic book glory is more iconic than Captain America’s mighty shield.
Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe reached its level of popularity, Captain America was always a unique case among superheroes. Not quite as relatable as Spider-Man, not quite as iconic as Superman, but beloved by many as a paragon of righteousness. Cap somehow escapes the trap Clark Kent always gets caught in. He’s the living embodiment, not of what America is, but of what it should be.
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Captain America’s shield is made of vibranium, the incredible miracle metal that gives so many Marvel heroes their gifts. Vibranium came to Earth from space, crashing as a meteorite over 10,000 years ago. The primary concentration of vibranium is in Wakanda, giving the secluded nation its immense wealth and technological advancement. Vibranium is much stronger and more stable than any other metal, allowing weapons made of the metal to slash cleanly through armor. Wakandan vibranium has the unique ability to absorb, disperse, and store any kinetic energy it is struck with. It has limits, but the abnormal molecular bonds allow the energy to spread and dissipate, effectively canceling the momentum that strikes it.
