11 Facts About Isaiah Bradley

1.

Isaiah Bradley is one of the superheroes to hold the title of Captain America, appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

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Isaiah Bradley proceeded to pitch the idea to Robert Morales, who was brought in to write the story, created the supporting cast and the ending.

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3.

Morales was able to push through an ending in which Isaiah Bradley suffered brain damage, a reference to Muhammad Ali that gave the character a tragic ending.

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4.

Isaiah Bradley is later rescued by German insurgents, only to be court-martialed and imprisoned at Leavenworth around 1943.

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5.

Isaiah Bradley receives visits from Malcolm X, Richard Pryor, Muhammad Ali, Angela Davis, Alex Haley, Nelson Mandela, and Colin Powell.

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6.

At the time when Isaiah Bradley was in prison for operating as Captain America, the government attempts to use his altered DNA to create another Super Soldier.

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7.

Captain America never discovers that the true mastermind behind the Super Soldier program is the clandestine organization Weapon Plus, and that Isaiah Bradley is only one in a long line of Weapons, including Wolverine and Fantomex.

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8.

Isaiah Bradley's body eliminates any excessive build-up of lactic acid and other fatigue poisons in his muscles, which grants him phenomenal endurance.

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9.

Isaiah Bradley has an extraordinary immunity to disease, and his aging process is slowed dramatically.

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10.

Isaiah Bradley carries a concave triangular metal shield, useful for either defense or offense, which he decorated with the Double V campaign eagle crest, a symbol of a victory against the Axis as well as a victory against racial discrimination at home.

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11.

Isaiah Bradley appears in the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe television miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, portrayed by Carl Lumbly.

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