If You Consider Yourself Captain America's Ultimate Fan, You Need This Book ASAP

Marvel legend Captain America celebrates his 85th anniversary this year, a truly impressive milestone in comic book history – and by far, the best way to honor this achievement is by picking up the collector's edition of classic Captain America comics produced by the Folio Society, an absolute must-have tome for any fans of the Star-Spangled Avenger.

The Folio Society's Captain America collection includes many essential tales from throughout the Marvel mainstay's glorious history, including his debut appearance in Captain America #1 – written and illustrated in collaboration by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon – the cover of which famously features Captain America punching Hitler in the face.

Published for the hero's 80th anniversary in 2020, the Folio Society Captain America hardcover has aged well in its own right, and has only become more of an essential item for readers who only want the best of the best, in terms of quality.

This Captain America Anniversary Collection Is A Beautiful Tribute To One Of Marvel's Most Important Characters

Available Now From The Folio Society

The Folio Society’s Captain America collector’s edition features issues from some of the most defining writers in Cap’s history, from original creator Jack Kirby to Stan Lee himself. The collection is 288 pages of the finest reprints of the most classic Captain America stories bound in hardcover block cloth with embellished endpages. The Folio Society’s official description states:

Commence an exclusive journey with Folio and Marvel Comics, celebrating the 80th anniversary of a truly flagship Super Hero. The first in a new series, Captain America collects ten star-spangled tales in one spectacular hardback edition. This ultimate comic-book chronicle of the Sentinel of Liberty also features a replica issue of 1941’s Captain America Comics #1. Former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Roy Thomas selects key stories from Cap’s 80-year career – from wartime battles with the Red Skull to his Reagan-era resignation – presenting the ultimate portrait of Marvel’s shield-slinging Super Hero. Award-winning Marvel illustrator Michael Cho provides inspiring cover art of Cap himself in glorious red, white and blue, as well as a sapphire slipcase design stamped with the Super Hero’s iconic shield emblem. With an authoritative introduction by Thomas, Captain America offers an unrivalled view of one of the most enduring characters in American comic books.

For a hint of the quality of the collection, look no further than Michael Cho's cover, which shows Captain America in his original costume with his shield, standing out as the symbol of righteousness fans have loved for decades.

The pieces for this Captain America collector’s edition were selected and are introduced in a foreword by iconic Marvel Editor-in-Chief, Roy Thomas, who was Stan Lee’s first successor at Marvel. The book features ten different stories, each connected to the character’s rich history. One of the issues collected is Avengers #4, which is when Captain America first joined the famous lineup of superheroes. The stunning collection also comes with a replica of Captain America #1. This collector’s edition is exclusive to The Folio Society.

The Folio Society Celebrates Captain America As A Staple Of Popular Culture For Nearly A Century

The Hardcover Collects 10 Essential Steve Rogers Stories

Over the past 85 years, Captain America’s history has only deepened and evolved, solidifying Steve Rogers as a hero everyone aspires to be like. Steve Rogers’ story is well known, going from a sickly young man from Brooklyn to a full-fledged super soldier after receiving a secret serum from the U.S. government. However, especially for newer fans, or those introduced to Cap through the MCU, there is no better alternative than the Folio Society's beautiful anniversary collection to learn more about the long tenure of Captain America at the forefront of Marvel Comics.

Source: The Folio Society

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  Captain America

  Initially debuting in 1940, Captain America is the patriotically themed superhero who has shared the title with only a few individuals. Beginning with Steve Rogers, Captain America's birth resulted from a frail man taking part in an experimental U.S. Army super-soldier trial, which imbued him with super-human abilities. The character is often depicted wielding a nigh unbreakable and aerodynamic shield made of vibranium that they use to defend and attack their foes.

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