Captain America, a local Joe from Brooklyn injected with an experimental secret serum that turned him into a gigantic, fist-swinging American flag, is getting a little hometown recognition. The fictional comic book character is getting a very real statue in New York.

In celebration of Jack Kirby and Joe Simon’s 1941 creation, Marvel will unveil a bronze statue of Captain America for his 75th anniversary at Comic-Con International in San Diego, which runs July 20 to 24.

After a weekend in San Diego, the 13-foot-tall bronze Cap will travel east and arrive in the superhero’s hometown in time for a dedication ceremony in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park.

The statue, which has been designed and sketched by Comicave Studios and Marvel artists, will display the quote, “I’m just a kid from Brooklyn,” from the film “Captain America: The First Avenger.”


Weighing in at a ton, the creation features Captain America in full superhero getup, raising his indestructible and iconic shield above his head.

“We hope that when fans see the statue, they will think back to a favorite comic book, treasured action figure or even be transported back to a special time and place in their lives where Captain America’s values played influence,” Paul Gitter, Marvel’s senior vice president of licensing at Disney Consumer Products, told USA Today.

“Captain America: Civil War,” directed by brothers Joe and Anthony Russo, hit theaters on May 6.

While the Bronze Cap takes his cross-country journey, fans can follow Marvel on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to stay updated on the statue’s location. The statue can be viewed at USA Today.


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