Captain America is the first and most well-known Super Soldier in Marvel Comics, but he’s not the only one. The process that gave him his powers isn’t a simple serum – it’s a technique to unlock someone’s full potential. While Captain America was considered the government’s idea of a ‘perfect’ human, others have undergone the same process, or variations of it, in different parts of the world, also becoming Super Soldiers.
Besides Captain America, here’s a look at some of the most powerful Super Soldiers in Marvel Comics, from those who fought alongside him to more recent characters.
7) Shadow Soldier
Josiah X, known as Shadow Soldier, is a genetically engineered individual – the son of Isaiah and Faith Bradley. He wasn’t made into a Super Soldier; he was born one, created by the U.S. military using his father’s blood. However, a woman discovered the government’s plans and helped him escape. He later grew up and fought in the Vietnam War, where he discovered his unique abilities and learned about his family history.
He ultimately became known as the Shadow Soldier, a hero dedicated to helping those in need across America. He stepped into the public eye after rescuing Sam Wilson, also known as the Falcon, and together they uncovered a large-scale conspiracy. The Shadow Soldier first appeared in the comic book Crew #1 in 2003. His abilities are comparable to those of his father, Isiah Bradley, and his nephew, The Patriot.
6) Union Jack
Union Jack is the United Kingdom’s equivalent of Captain America, gaining his abilities through a similar Super Soldier serum. Over the years, several heroes have taken on the Union Jack mantle, including Lord Montgomery Falsworth, who fought alongside the Invaders during World War II. James Falsworth, another Union Jack, developed his own version of the Super Soldier serum after being captured and imprisoned in a concentration camp, where he connected with someone who had previously worked with Dr. Erskine.
Brian transformed into the Destroyer and started battling Nazis within Germany. He later took over the mantle of Union Jack after his father was paralyzed and forced to retire from hero work. Brian continued as Union Jack for many years before tragically dying in a car accident.
5) Isaiah Bradley
Isaiah Bradley is a well-known Super Soldier, similar to Captain America, and has become popular thanks to his appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He featured in both the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the film Captain America: Brave New World. Interestingly, in the Marvel comics, Isaiah received the Super Soldier serum before Steve Rogers. He also served during World War II, but his story has a darker and more troubling history.
During World War II, Bradley donned a Captain America costume and fought against the Nazis. The U.S. government considered this an act of treason, and he was sentenced to life in prison. He spent 17 years in solitary confinement before receiving a pardon, but only on the condition he never spoke about what happened. Years later, his nephew, Eli, was injured, and Bradley donated blood, saving his life and earning him the moniker ‘The Patriot’.
4) Taskmaster
Most people know Taskmaster for his incredible ability to copy other people’s fighting styles after just watching them once. What’s less known is that this skill actually comes from a special serum. Tony Masters was naturally gifted at mimicking movements, but while working for SHIELD, he received a version of the Super Soldier serum – originally developed by Nazis – which dramatically boosted his abilities.
The Taskmaster seen in movies isn’t quite the same as the original comic book villain, but the comic version remains a fan favorite. He’s evolved beyond just being a villain, now also training both heroes and villains. He does this by perfectly mimicking the fighting techniques of skilled opponents – from Captain America to Black Widow – so he can prepare his trainees for any fight.
3) Winter Soldier
During World War II, Bucky Barnes fought alongside Captain America. Everyone believed Bucky died around the same time Captain America seemingly sacrificed himself to stop Red Skull. But, similar to Captain America being frozen and later revived, Bucky was rescued by the Russians and put into a frozen sleep. When he woke up, he had become a trained assassin with a strong, mechanical arm replacing the one he’d lost.
Once Bucky Barnes broke free from the mind control of his Russian handlers, he became the hero known as the Winter Soldier. He nearly died during the Fear Itself storyline, but Nick Fury saved him with the Infinity Formula – an improved version of the Super Soldier serum – giving him abilities similar to Captain America’s.
2) The Black Widow
Natalia Romanova, known as Black Widow, started her career as a spy working for the Russian KGB. She was rigorously trained by the Red Room, an organization that molded her into a top-level operative. While there, she received a special serum developed by Dr. Lyudmila Kidrin, similar to the one that created Captain America, which boosted her strength, agility, and slowed down her aging.
Black Widow switched her allegiance and joined SHIELD in the United States. Later, when the original Avengers team disbanded, Captain America brought her on to a new version of the team, along with Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, and Quicksilver.
1) Sentry
Robert Reynolds, who struggled with drug addiction, unexpectedly came across a powerful experimental serum called the Golden Sentry Serum. Taking it granted him incredible powers, far beyond simple physical enhancement – it gave him true superhuman abilities, unlike what happened with heroes like Captain America and Isaiah Bradley.
Beyond incredible strength, speed, and resilience, Sentry gained the ability to manipulate matter at a molecular level, much like the Molecule Man. He’s essentially immortal, nearly indestructible, and possesses power exceeding any other Super Soldier in the Marvel Universe – and even most heroes and villains, no matter where they come from.
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