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xcub In reply to mdbruffy [2011-02-06 19:18:35 +0000 UTC]

No I didn't know that!

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mdbruffy In reply to xcub [2011-02-06 20:34:17 +0000 UTC]

Yes. In one of Cap's anniversary issues, they recapped his origins and filled in some gaps. The shield was created in WW2 during an experiment with some kind of new metal- they didn't name it. Unfortunately- like Cap- the metal couldn't be re-produced. From the Marvel Database:

"..Rogers was originally issued a traditionally-shaped "kite" shield made of mundane steel, as well as a sidearm. His original helmet served as a mask and was separate from the rest of his costume. This proved a problem as in one early outing it was nearly knocked from his face via the hard wing emblems, almost revealing his identity to an attending newspaper reporter with camera[2]. Adding a protective neck plating hood to his costume, rather than his separate mask, solved this problem and afforded Rogers more protection. President Roosevelt presented him with his now-legendary disc-shaped shield. Discovering that its excellent aerodynamic properties made it an effective offensive weapon, Rogers abandoned his sidearm."

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