In 1943, Rogers rejoined the SSR after single-handedly liberating Allied prisoners from a HYDRA base, after which he began leading his team of Howling Commandos in many operations against HYDRA. After Erskine's assassination and being doubted by SSR head director Chester Phillips, Rogers was relegated to performing in war bond campaigns, where he posed as a patriotic mascot under the moniker of Captain America. The serum greatly enhanced Rogers' physical abilities to superhuman levels. Rogers ultimately volunteered for Project Rebirth, where he was the only recipient of the Super Soldier Serum developed by Abraham Erskine under the Strategic Scientific Reserve. Rogers grew up suffering from numerous health problems, and upon the United States' entry into World War II, he was rejected from serving in the United States Army despite several attempts to enlist. It's just not the same.' ―Steve Rogers to Peggy Carter Ĭaptain Steven Grant 'Steve' Rogers is a World War II veteran, a founding member of the Avengers, and Earth's first known superhero. And I thought I could throw myself back in and follow orders, serve. I guess I'm not quite sure what that is anymore.
'For as long as I can remember, I just wanted to do what was right.
