Captain Britain
Captain Britain trade paperback (2002). Art by Alan Davis. Alan Davis (born 1956 is a British writer and artist of Comic books Biography UK work Alan Davis was born on June 18, 1956
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics/ Marvel UK
First appearance	Captain Britain Weekly #1 (October 13, 1976)
Created by	Chris Claremont Herb Trimpe
In story information
Alter ego	Brian Braddock
Team affiliations	MI-13 Excalibur Captain Britain Corps Pendragons Hellfire Club New Excalibur
Notable aliases	Britannic, Captain Britain of Earth-616
Abilities	- Superhuman strength - Force fields - Flight

Captain Britain (Brian Braddock), briefly known as Britannic, is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Marvel UK was an Imprint of Marvel Comics formed in 1972 to reprint US produced stories for the British weekly comic market though In Comic books and other stories with a long history first appearance refers to the first occurrence to feature a Fictional character. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees This is a list of Comics -related events in 1976. Related year entries List of years in comics | 1975 in comics | 1976 in comics Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men Herbert "Herb" Trimpe (b May 26, 1939, Peekskill New York) is an American Comic book artist and occasional writer best MI-13, sometimes written MI13 or MI 13, is a fictional British Intelligence agency in the Marvel Comics universe. Excalibur is a Marvel Comics Superhero group an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain. The Knights of Pendragon was the name of a superhero team published by the Marvel Comics imprint Marvel UK in a self-titled comic from 1990 to 1993 The Hellfire Club is a Marvel Comics Supervillain team that frequently battles the X-Men. Excalibur is a Marvel Comics Superhero group an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a Fictional character "of unprecedented physical prowess dedicated to acts of derring-do Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Created by Chris Claremont and Herb Trimpe, he first appeared in Captain Britain Weekly, #1 (October 13, 1976). Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men Herbert "Herb" Trimpe (b May 26, 1939, Peekskill New York) is an American Comic book artist and occasional writer best Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees This is a list of Comics -related events in 1976. Related year entries List of years in comics | 1975 in comics | 1976 in comics The character has been used in stories through the years by many people, most notably Alan Moore. Alan Moore (born November 18 1953 in Northampton) is an English Writer most famous for his influential work in Comics, including the acclaimed

The character was meant to be the British equivalent of Captain America. Endowed with extraordinary powers by the legendary magician Merlyn and his daughter Roma, Captain Britain was assigned to uphold the laws of Britain. The Matter of Britain is a name given collectively to the Legends that concern the Celtic and legendary History of Great Britain, especially those Merlyn is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Roma is a Fictional character featured in numerous Marvel Comics titles The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

Contents 1 Publication history 2 Fictional character biography 2.1 Origins 2.2 Early career as Captain Britain 2.3 Jaspers' Warp 2.4 Post-Warp 2.5 Substituted 2.6 Drawing of the Sword 2.7 Knights of Pendragon 2.8 Identity crises 2.9 King of Otherworld 2.10 New Excalibur 2.11 Captain Britain and MI: 13 3 Powers and abilities 4 Other versions 4.1 Mainstream depictions 4.2 Alternate universe versions 4.2.1 Captain Britain Corps 4.2.1.1 Albion 4.2.2 Age of Apocalypse 4.2.3 Marvel Zombies 4.2.4 Ultimate Captain Britain 5 In other media 5.1 Television 6 Bibliography 6.1 List of titles 6.1.1 Collections 6.1.2 UK published titles 6.1.3 US published titles 7 See also 8 Notes 9 References 10 External links

Publication history

The character was created by a young Chris Claremont with Herb Trimpe. Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men Herbert "Herb" Trimpe (b May 26, 1939, Peekskill New York) is an American Comic book artist and occasional writer best After the cancellation of his own series, he appeared with the Black Knight. Dane Whitman is a fictional Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, the company's third person to bear the name

The series is especially notable for a classic run by British writer Alan Moore and writer/illustrator Alan Davis in the 1980s. Alan Moore (born November 18 1953 in Northampton) is an English Writer most famous for his influential work in Comics, including the acclaimed Alan Davis (born 1956 is a British writer and artist of Comic books Biography UK work Alan Davis was born on June 18, 1956 In these stories, Captain Britain visited multiple alternate reality versions of the United Kingdom, each guarded by its own member of the Captain Britain Corps. Parallel universe or alternative reality is a self-contained separate reality coexisting with one's own The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain. The series was then continued by Jamie Delano with Davis. Jamie Delano (born 1954 in Northampton) is a British Comics Writer.

Following the cancellation of Captain Britain's solo series, Claremont and Davis launched the American monthly Excalibur in 1988, featuring an eponymous team which included Captain Britain, with Braddock as a core member. Excalibur is a Marvel Comics Superhero group an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. Events January February March April May June The Evolutionary War crossover event in

New Excalibur was introduced in 2005, with Captain Britain as team leader. Excalibur is a Marvel Comics Superhero group an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. Events April April 13: DC Comics announces the discontinuation of its Humanoids and 2000 This series ran until issue #24 and the team was disbanded in the X-Men: Die by the Sword limited series. X-Men Die by the Sword is a five-issue Comic book Limited series published by Marvel Comics in 2007. A limited series is a term originated by Marvel Comics referring to a Comic book series with a set number of issues

A new series was then started in 2008, using the Secret Invasion crossover storyline as a launchpad. Events January January 9: Teen Titans The Lost Annual, delayed since 2003, is published Secret Invasion is a Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline that began in April 2008 published by Marvel Comics. Captain Britain headlines this series, Captain Britain and MI: 13, written by Paul Cornell, which included some characters from New Excalibur, as well as members of MI: 13 who appeared in Cornell's Wisdom limited series. Paul Cornell (born July 18 1967) is a British writer best known for his work in television drama as well as Doctor Who fiction MI-13, sometimes written MI13 or MI 13, is a fictional British Intelligence agency in the Marvel Comics universe. Pete Wisdom (Peter Paul Winston Wisdom is a fictional secret agent published by Marvel Comics.

Fictional character biography

Origins

Born and raised in the small town of Maldon, Essex, Brian is a shy and studious youth, living a relatively quiet life with his parents and siblings (older brother Jamie and fraternal twin Elisabeth). Maldon (ˈmɔːldən locally /ˈmɒldən/ is a town on the Blackwater estuary in Essex, England. James "Jamie" Braddock Jr is a Fictional character appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. Twins are Offspring resulting from the same Pregnancy, either of the same or opposite Sex. Psylocke ( Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock, sometimes incorrectly spelled as Elisabeth) is a Fictional character depicted in various comic book After the death of his parents (James and Elizabeth) in what seemed to be a car accident, Brian takes a fellowship at Darkmoore nuclear research centre. When the facility is attacked by the Reaver, Brian tries to find help by escaping on his motorcycle. Although he crashes his bike in a fatal accident, Merlyn and his daughter the Omniversal Guardian Roma, resurrect Brian. Merlyn is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Roma is a Fictional character featured in numerous Marvel Comics titles They give him the chance to be the superhero Captain Britain. He is offered a choice: the Amulet of Right or the Sword of Might. Considering himself to be no warrior and unsuited for the challenge, he rejects the Sword and chooses the Amulet. This choice transforms Brian Braddock into Captain Britain. ^[1]

It is later revealed that Braddock is only one member of a much larger, inter-dimensional corps of mystical protectors. Every Earth in Marvel Comics' Multiverse has its own Captain Britain who is expected to defend that version of Britain and uphold its local laws. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Within Marvel Comics, most tales take place within the fictional Marvel Universe, which in turn is part of a larger multiverse. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located They are collectively called the Captain Britain Corps. In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain. Captain Britain protects "Earth-616" of the Marvel Universe. In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics

Early career as Captain Britain

As his career as a superhero begins, Brian fights as the champion of Great Britain, often clashing with S.T.R.I.K.E. and Welsh anti-superhero police officer Dai Thomas. STRIKE is a fictional, Comic-book Counterterrorism and Intelligence agency in the Marvel Comics universe. During one episode, he learns that his parents did not die in a car accident, but rather were killed by the sentient computer Mastermind. Mastermind is a Fictional Comic book computer that has appeared in various series published by Marvel Comics. He would develop a rogue's gallery including the assassin Slaymaster and the crime matriarch Vixen. Slaymaster is a Fictional Comic book character from Marvel Comics 's Captain Britain series

Soon afterwards, Brian travels to America to study. By a strange twist of fate, he rooms with Peter Parker (the hero Spider-Man) at Empire State University. Spider-Man is a Fictional character appearing in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. for the actual colleges with similar names see also Empire State College and Emporia State University Empire State University (also known As a result, the two begin meeting for nightly patrols and training, neither aware of the other's secret identity. Around this time, Brian begins to drink heavily, and it affects his performance both as a student and as a hero. He ends up brutally injuring a citizen during a battle with Arcade and being evicted by Peter Parker. Arcade is a Fictional character and Supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ^[2] He uses his money to pay the medical bills for the woman he injured. He is able to take control of his drinking enough to graduate with a doctorate in physics.

As time goes on, Brian begins fighting more supernatural enemies rather than regular supervillains, eventually being driven to madness and isolation by the demonic Necromon. Existing as a hermit for two years on the Cornish coast, he is eventually called to Merlyn's service again. Alongside the Black Knight and the elf Jackdaw, Captain Britain fights to defend Otherworld from Necromon, finally defeating him with the help of King Arthur himself. Dane Whitman is a fictional Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, the company's third person to bear the name

Jaspers' Warp

Main article: Jaspers' Warp

With Necromon defeated, Captain Britain is sent with Jackdaw to the bizarre Earth-238, a madcap dictatorship run by the Status Crew, where he works with the extra-dimensional Saturnyne to jump-start the reality's development. Jaspers' Warp, also known as Crooked World, was a Marvel UK storyline featuring primarily the character Captain Britain. Opal Luna Saturnyne is the name of a fictional Comic book character created by Dave Thorpe and Alan Davis for their Captain Britain Just before being sent to Earth-238, Merlyn merges the powers of the Amulet of Right and the Star Sceptre into a uniform to be worn by Braddock. Braddock witnesses this Earth's destruction at the hands of Mad Jim Jaspers, loses Jackdaw and is murdered by the monstrous Fury before being resurrected back on Earth-616. Sir James Jaspers (aka Mad Jim Jaspers) is a Fictional character created by Dave Thorpe and Alan Davis for the Captain Britain The Fury is a Fictional character created by writer Alan Moore and illustrator Alan Davis as an antagonist for the Marvel Comics hero This turns out to have been a deliberate plan by Merlyn to prepare him for the battle against the Jim Jaspers of Earth-616, a far more powerful being.

Brian would find himself saving his sister Betsy and the former Psi-Division of S. T. R. I. K. E. from his old enemy Slaymaster, drafted by the mercenary group The Special Executive to save Saturnyne from a show trial, and encountered members of the pan-dimensional Captain Britain Corps, an organisation of Captain Britains. Slaymaster is a Fictional Comic book character from Marvel Comics 's Captain Britain series The Special Executive are a fictional group of Time-travelling mercenaries appearing in Marvel Comics They come from various other dimensional worlds In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain. However, he and his assembled allies were unable to prevent Jim Jaspers from expanding his influence over Earth, and though Brian fought bravely it fell to the Fury to kill the villain - Roma is of the opinion Merlyn intended all along for Brian to lead the Fury to Earth-616 to do this, but this was unconfirmed. ^[3]

Post-Warp

Following this and battles against conventional villains the Crazy Gang, Slaymaster, and Vixen,^[4] Braddock was captured by Gatecrasher's Technet on behalf of Sat-Yr-9, and then fought his interdimensional counterpart Kaptain Briton. Crazy Gang is a Fictional group of Supervillains appearing in Marvel Comics. Gatecrasher is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. Fictional character biography Gatecrasher is a bounty hunter and the leader of the Technet The Technet are a group of interdimensional travelling Bounty hunters in Marvel Comics, who appeared mostly in the pages of Captain Britain and Opul Lun Sat-Yr-9 (also spelled Sat-Yr-nin is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain. ^[5] Brian is captured by Modred the Mystic, and teams with Captain America to defeat Modred. Modred the Mystic is a fictional magician in the Marvel Comics universe who has alternated between being an Anti-hero and ^[6] He also got caught up in the affairs of intelligence agency R.C.X., the British government's replacement for S. The Resources Control Executive (RCX is a fictional British Intelligence agency in the Marvel Comics universe. T. R. I. K. E. He also met his future lover Meggan. Meggan is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe.

Substituted

Due to the pressures put on him after the Warp, Braddock travels abroad for a while and gives up the Captain Britain identity. ^[7] R. C. X. recruits his sister Betsy to take up the mantle. Psylocke ( Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock, sometimes incorrectly spelled as Elisabeth) is a Fictional character depicted in various comic book She manages in the role for a while, but unfortunately she proves no match for Slaymaster, who tears out her eyes. Aware of his twin's pain through their telepathic bond, Brian rushes back to fight Slaymaster, whom he eventually kills. After this episode, Brian resumes the mantle of Captain Britain. ^[8] (In real-world terms, these events took place over twelve pages across two issues. However, their effect on Betsy, and her future with the X-Men, was profound. The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. )

Drawing of the Sword

Main article: Excalibur

When the X-Men appeared to perish in Dallas (see The Fall of the Mutants), a group of heroes including Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, Phoenix III, and Meggan join Brian to form Excalibur - Great Britain's premier super-team - in an effort to continue the work of the X-Men. The Fall of the Mutants was a crossover event by Marvel Comics, during the fall of 1987 Nightcrawler ( Kurt Wagner) is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Universe. Katherine "Kitty" Pryde is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Rachel Summers (who now calls herself Rachel Grey and Marvel Girl) is a fictional character a Marvel Comics Superheroine created by writer Meggan is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe. Excalibur fought Gatecrasher's Technet in their first meeting together. ^[9]

Brian was soon reunited with Courtney Ross. Courtney Ross is a fictional character from Marvel Comics originating in the Captain Britain comics as Brian Braddock 's college girlfriend ^[10] He then first battled the Juggernaut. The Juggernaut is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. ^[11] He clashed with old foes Arcade, and the Crazy Gang, and was caused to temporarily switch bodies with the Crazy Gang's Tweedledope. ^[12] Brian also encountered and fought his other-dimensional Nazi counterpart Hauptmann Englande. In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain. ^[13] With Excalibur, he battled Arcade's "Loonies". ^[14] With Excalibur, he battled Thor, believing Thor to be Juggernaut due to Loki's magic. Thor is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Loki is a Supervillain that appears in the fictional Marvel Universe and is based on the being of the same name from Norse mythology. Brian then journeyed with Thor into a dimension ruled by Juggernaut. ^[15]

Knights of Pendragon

Main article: Knights of Pendragon

During this period, Marvel UK launched a miniseries starring Captain Britain. The Knights of Pendragon was the name of a superhero team published by the Marvel Comics imprint Marvel UK in a self-titled comic from 1990 to 1993 Marvel UK was an Imprint of Marvel Comics formed in 1972 to reprint US produced stories for the British weekly comic market though It presented a much darker and mature version of Braddock as a part of the Arthurian myth than was found in Excalibur. Some fans felt the work of writers Dan Abnett and John Tomlinson did far more with the Arthurian mythos than Excalibur. Dan Abnett (born October 12, 1965) is a British Comic book writer and Novelist. John Tomlinson is a British Comic book Writer known for his work on various 2000 AD strips In the first volume, Braddock teamed with police inspector Dai Thomas, a regular from his old solo series, and journalist Kate McClellan. The three were investigating a series of grisly murders that were finally revealed to be the work of mythical creature the Green Knight, a key character in Arthurian mythology. The Green Knight is a character in the 14th-century Arthurian poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and the related work The Greene Knight The series also implied a strong mystical connection between Braddock and the knight Lancelot. In the Arthurian legend, Sir Lancelot ( Lancelot du Lac, also Launcelot) is one of the Knights of the Round Table. The series was not a huge seller, though it does retain a cult following.

Identity crises

Brian quits costumed adventuring for a time and concentrates on research, building the Midnight Runner for Excalibur. Eventually, he and Meggan become engaged. However, Brian, Meggan, and the rest of Excalibur are soon captured by the R. C. X. and Brian is severely beaten while resisting. Dying, broken and bloody, he is healed by Roma, who fixes the arcane circuitry in his costume to match his body's frequencies. She also removes the "blunder factor" she had secretly cast over him (a curse she had cast ensuring that he would need the help of the entire team until he saw the innate value in it). The evil members of R. C. X. are cleared out in a joint effort by Excalibur and the members of an internal mutiny.

Immediately afterward, Phoenix III reappears and Excalibur journeys into the future to save the world from the Sentinels. On the way back, Brian is lost in the time-stream. Eventually, his body parts start reappearing in the same space as Rachel's - first his arms, then his chest - for brief flickers. Eventually, a rift is opened in which Brian and Rachel switch places. Rachel is flung to the far future to become the Mother Askani and Brian returns home. The Askani are Fictional characters a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe in the future/alternate timeline designated as Earth-4935 also known as Earth He is flooded, however, with memories of the far future and remains disconnected from the real world. He calls himself "Britannic" for some time, but eventually re-acclimates himself to his old life. It changes slightly, as Excalibur moves to Muir Island and new members join the team. Muir Island is a small fictional island off of the northern coast of Scotland in the Marvel Comics universe. Brian has a prophetic vision concerning the London Branch of the Hellfire Club's plan to take over the United Kingdom. The Hellfire Club is a Marvel Comics Supervillain team that frequently battles the X-Men. Brian infiltrates the Club by claiming his father's position as Black Rook and, again with Excalibur's help, thwarts its efforts at domination.

King of Otherworld

In a battle with the Dragons of the Crimson Dawn, Brian expends all of his power to stop a dimensional portal from opening. Having lost his powers, he leaves the team for some time, but returns to fulfill his dream of marrying Meggan. After the ceremony on Otherworld, the team disbands and its members return to the United States.

Brian soon finds work at the Darkmoor research facility. During one of his tests on the new blade and armor of his friend the Black Knight, Widget appears with warriors who begin to attack on Roma's behalf. Dane Whitman is a fictional Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, the company's third person to bear the name Widget is a Fictional character in the Marvel Universe. The character was later revealed to be an older alternate version of Shadowcat The heroes (including Psylocke, who is also visiting England) drive the attackers off, then follow them to Otherworld where they discover that the Captain Britain Corps has been decimated. Together with the survivors - Crusader X and Captain UK - Brian and his comrades attempt to stop Roma from acquiring the Sword of Might. This, together with the Amulet of Right, would have the ability to remake the cosmos. Brian searches for the Sword but finds a computer-filled shrine in a cavern built by his father. A hologram of James Braddock, Sr. explains to Brian that he is the savior and rightful heir of Otherworld with the innate right to wield Excalibur. The hologram re-activates Brian's powers and as he draws the sword, a fiery cross (similar to the British flag) appears as a mask on his face. Brian then confronts Roma, who is revealed to be his father's sentient and insane computer Mastermind. With the aid of the real Roma, Braddock defeats the powerful computer. Roma then relinquishes control of Otherworld to Captain Britain. He and Meggan remain in Otherworld as effective rulers of the multiverse. Unbeknownst to Brian, the events leading up to his assumption of the Otherworld were orchestrated by Kang the Conqueror, for reasons yet to be revealed. Kang the Conqueror is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics.

In the "Lionheart of Avalon" storyline in The Avengers, the sorceress Morgan Le Fay captures Brian and Meggan. The Avengers is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Morgan le Fay is a fictional character in the, based loosely on the Morgan le Fay of Arthurian legend Le Fay hopes that by killing Braddock and severing his mystical ties to the land, she will destroy all of Great Britain. However, Brian appears to Kelsey Leigh, a British mother who dies protecting both her children and Captain America from The Wrecking Crew. Lionheart ( Kelsey Leigh Kirkland) formerly called Captain Britain, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero. The Wrecking Crew is a team of four Fictional Supervillains — Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, and the Wrecker — Braddock offers her the choice between the Amulet and the Sword and, feeling that she could better defend her children with a weapon, she chooses the latter. Although she is changed into a new Captain Britain, she remains cursed by the inability to ever reveal herself to her children. Because he transfers his power to Kelsey, the plan to destroy Britain fails.

New Excalibur

Main article: New Excalibur

Returning to Otherworld, Braddock and Meggan become rulers of the realm. Excalibur is a Marvel Comics Superhero group an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. However, Captain Britain is forced to come back to Earth to stop the House of M reality-shift from destroying all dimensions. House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. During this time, his wife Meggan apparently sacrifices her life to close a rip in time that would have destroyed all existence. This results in Brian becoming active as Captain Britain again and the formation of a new Excalibur, along with Peter Wisdom, Sage, Juggernaut, Dazzler and Nocturne. Pete Wisdom (Peter Paul Winston Wisdom is a fictional secret agent published by Marvel Comics. Sage, also known as Tessa, is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe The Juggernaut is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Dazzler ( Alison Blaire) is a Marvel Comics superheroine, associated with the X-Men. Nocturne is a code name used by four separate Fictional characters in the Marvel Comics Universe. Captain Britain also believes his sister Psylocke to be dead, unaware that she has joined the Exiles. Psylocke ( Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock, sometimes incorrectly spelled as Elisabeth) is a Fictional character depicted in various comic book This article is about the Marvel Comics series for other uses in comics see Exiles (comics The Exiles are a group of Fictional characters

During his time with New Excalibur, America plunged into a superhuman Civil War and Captain Britain worked with Iron Man, though his personal views on the civil war remained in question.

I'm ordered to be here, so I will keep my personal view to myself. - Captain Britain

He also assisted Pete Wisdom and British intelligence agency MI-13 in their battle against a Martian invasion. ^[16]

After the defeat of an alternate Braddock by New Excalibur, Braddock is reunited with his sister and the Exiles in the miniseries X-Men: Die by the Sword before he is severely injured by Rouge-Mort. Albion is the name of two Fictional characters within the Marvel Comics Universe. X-Men Die by the Sword is a five-issue Comic book Limited series published by Marvel Comics in 2007.

Captain Britain and MI: 13

Main article: Captain Britain and MI: 13

A new series, written by Paul Cornell, will feature Captain Britain, Pete Wisdom and other British superheroes working for MI: 13. Paul Cornell (born July 18 1967) is a British writer best known for his work in television drama as well as Doctor Who fiction MI-13, sometimes written MI13 or MI 13, is a fictional British Intelligence agency in the Marvel Comics universe. ^{[17] [18] [19]}

The first four issues tie into the Secret Invasion crossover and then the series continues with its own stories, starting in issue number 5 with "a visit from a Marvel hero most people don't remember as being British". Secret Invasion is a Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline that began in April 2008 published by Marvel Comics. ^[20]

Cornell was pencilled in to take over New Excalibur. ^[21] but, over time, the project morphed into a new series. As he explains "I think there have been so many Excaliburs lately that Nick just wanted to underline that this is a fresh start. Nick Lowe (born Nicholas Drain Lowe, March 24 1949, Walton-on-Thames) is an English Singer-songwriter, Musician And it shows that we have a purpose firmly in mind. And it spotlights Cap, which is fine by me. "^[20]

Leonard Kirk will provide the art. Leonard Kirk is an American born Comic book artist living in Canada. ^[22]

Powers and abilities

Originally, Captain Britain's powers were linked to the mystical Amulet of Right, worn around his neck. When Brian Braddock rubbed the amulet he was transformed from an ordinary mortal into a superhero version of himself, complete with a more muscular physique. The amulet could also mystically replenish his superhuman energies. He also possessed a telescoping staff to vault. This also had other functions (many of which were not utilized or even understood), the most heavily relied upon being the ability to project a force-field. Later, Merlyn changed the staff into the mace-like Star Sceptre, which he could utilize like a quarterstaff and which also gave him the ability of flight. Merlyn changed his costume just before he entered the alternate Earth-238, fusing the powers of the Amulet and the Scepter into a new uniform. Eventually, he no longer required even the battle-suit for the full use of his powers, as his heritage of being the son of a denizen of the extra-dimensional Otherworld is enough to power him.

Brian Braddock has superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, reflexes, senses, and the ability to negate or direct gravity, which permits him to fly. A superhuman is an entity with intelligence or abilities exceeding normal human standards He also possesses enhanced perceptions that allow him to be aware of things others may miss (such as objects cloaked by spells of illusion). The energy that powers his abilities is drawn from inter-universal space and friction. When he and Meggan destroyed the Otherworld energy matrix at Roma's prompting, the energies that allowed him to retain his power within the UK without his costume were dissipated. Hence, to retain his powers anywhere on Earth, he must wear the costume at all times. His costume acts as an antenna and battery, allowing him to retain his powers wherever he goes.

Brian is the fraternal twin of Betsy Braddock, resulting in a strong psychic bond between the two. Twins are Offspring resulting from the same Pregnancy, either of the same or opposite Sex. Psylocke ( Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock, sometimes incorrectly spelled as Elisabeth) is a Fictional character depicted in various comic book As described by writer Chris Claremont in the Uncanny X-Men House of M story line, the two are in fact immune to each other's powers because of their genetic connection. Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men House of M is an eight-issue Comic book Limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. ^[23]

In addition, Braddock is a brilliant scientist with a Ph. A scientist, in the broadest sense refers to any person that engages in a systematic activity to acquire Knowledge or an individual that engages in such practices D. in physics.

Other versions

Captain Britain has been represented in various incarnations, not exclusive to Brian Braddock. In addition to other characters who have assumed the mantle of Captain Britain in the absence of Braddock, there have been several other versions of characters written to have orginated from alternate universes. Within Marvel Comics, most tales take place within the fictional Marvel Universe, which in turn is part of a larger multiverse.

Mainstream depictions

• Brian Braddock - becomes Captain Britain, after Merlyn gives him the Amulet of Right.
• Elisabeth "Betsy" Braddock - assumes the mantle of Captain Britain while Brian Braddock is away working for the covert British agency R.C.X.^[24]
• Modred the Mystic - briefly assumes the mantle of Captain Britain by syphoning off Braddock's energies in a effort to defeat Merlyn. Psylocke ( Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock, sometimes incorrectly spelled as Elisabeth) is a Fictional character depicted in various comic book The Resources Control Executive (RCX is a fictional British Intelligence agency in the Marvel Comics universe. Modred the Mystic is a fictional magician in the Marvel Comics universe who has alternated between being an Anti-hero and ^[25].
• Kelsey Leigh Kirkland - receives the Sword of Right from Braddock, after she is injured defending Captain America. Lionheart ( Kelsey Leigh Kirkland) formerly called Captain Britain, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero. ^[26]

Alternate universe versions

Captain Britain Corps

Main article: Captain Britain Corps

Founded by Merlyn, the Captain Britain Corps are formed to defend the Multiverse. In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain. Each member protected his or her reality based on their dimensional equivalent of Britain, and was powered by the friction between dimensions. Prominent members aside from Braddock include Captain Albion and Captain UK. In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain. The group includes multiple versions of Braddock, as well, including: Captain England ; Crusader X; and others named Captain Britain. In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain. In Marvel Comics, the Captain Britain Corps are a league of Super-heroes all known as or appear as an alternate version of Captain Britain.

Albion

Main article: Albion (Marvel Comics)#Alternate Brian Braddock

This Brian Braddock is from a world ravaged by war for almost a century. Albion is the name of two Fictional characters within the Marvel Comics Universe. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All This Braddock chose the Sword of Might over the Amulet of Right. Albion allies himself with Black Air and Shadow-X and creates an army of Captain Britains, beginning a war against the Captain Britain Corps. Black Air is a fictional former Governmental Intelligence department founded and operating primarily within the United Kingdom in the Marvel Universe, initially as Shadow-X (also known as the Dark X-Men) is a Marvel Comics Supervillain group that first appeared in New Excalibur #1

Age of Apocalypse

Main article: Age of Apocalypse

In the Age of Apocalypse, Brian Braddock never becomes Captain Britain, and is one of the members of the Human High Council, alongside Moira Trask, Bolivar Trask, Emma Frost and Mariko Yashida. The "Age of Apocalypse" is a popular X-Men Story arc. Braddock is also the most vocal advocate for the extermination of mutants, much to the weariness of Yashida and Frost, who seems much less fanatical in their beliefs. However, Braddock becomes the victim of a mind control device and is forced to act as a mole for Donald Pierce and his Reavers, all servants of Apocalypse. Under the control of Pierce, Braddock proposes the assembly of the entire Council fleet to attack Apocalypse's capital. Braddock dies at Pierce's hands when he overcomes his influence and refuses to kill Emma Frost.

In an alternate AoA timeline, from What If?: Age of Apocalypse, Captain Britain is a member of the Defenders (their version of the Avengers), and uses Iron Man's armor. Iron Man is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. In this timeline, Legion kills both Professor Xavier and Magneto, therefore the X-Men never existed, so mankind's only hope lies with the Defenders. Legion ( David Charles Haller) is a Marvel Comics character, created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bill Sienkiewicz. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of Magneto (alias Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, born Max Eisenhardt) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The other Defender members are Weapon X, The Thing (using a metal prosthetic arm), X-Man, Colossus, Brother Voodoo, Molecule Man, and Sauron, led by Captain America (who wields Thor's hammer, Mjolnir). The Thing ( Benjamin "Ben" Jacob Grimm) is a Fictional character, a founding member of the Superhero team known as the Fantastic Four X-Man ( Nathaniel "Nate" Grey) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the and related to the X-Men franchise Colossus ( Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin) is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Brother Voodoo ( Jericho Drumm) is a fictional, Supernatural Superhero in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Molecule Man is a Fictional character, a Supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Sauron is a Marvel Comics Supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Thor is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Mjolnir (mɨˈjoʊlnər is a Fictional weapon that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. During the final offensive against Apocalypse, Captain Britain loses his life fighting the Hulk (one of Apocalypse's Horsemen in this reality), who rips Britain's body apart. This article is about the comic book character and series For all other media appearances see Hulk in other media.

Marvel Zombies

A zombie version of Captain Britain briefly appears in the miniseries Marvel Zombies while the Silver Surfer travels the globe. Marvel Zombies is a five-issue Limited series published from December 2005 to April 2006 by Marvel Comics. } The Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics Superhero created by Jack Kirby. He also briefly appears in Marvel Zombies vs. The Army of Darkness, zombified by Quicksilver. Marvel Zombies vs The Army of Darkness is a Comic book Limited series published by Marvel Comics in association with Dynamite Entertainment

Ultimate Captain Britain

Main article: Ultimate Marvel

In the Ultimate Marvel Universe, Captain Britain is a member of the European Defense Initiative (the EU equivalent of the Ultimates), along with Captain Italy, Captain France, Captain Spain and several unnamed members most likely from other European countries, all of whom have the same powers: flight, super-strength and a force field. Ultimate Marvel is an Imprint of Comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's most popular Superhero The Ultimates are a fictional group of Superheroes that appear in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. All four of them developed their powers from the super powered exo-suits developed by Professor Sir James Braddock, who oversees the EDI super soldier program. Captain Britain and the other members of European Defense Initiative helped The Ultimates track down and contain Thor and they released The Fantastic Four, Spider-man, and The X-Men during the Liberators' attack on America. They are also seen helping to pull up the Statue of Liberty after the battle is over.

In other media

Television

Captain Britain was briefly seen in the fourth part of the Phoenix Saga from the X-Men animated television series, in the episode, "The Starjammers". The Dark Phoenix Saga is an extended X-Men storyline in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, focusing on Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force For the newer X-Men animated series see X-Men Evolution. For other uses see the X-Men (disambiguation page An animated cartoon is a short hand-drawn (or made with computers to look similar to something hand-drawn Film for the cinema, Television or computer Psylocke mentions him during "Beyond Good and Evil", though she merely says "my brother", hinting also he's a mutant in this continuity.

Bibliography

List of titles

Collections

A number of trade paperbacks have been released collecting both the early run and Alan Moore's updated version (his run being reprinted after Alan Davis' run which followed it. In Comics, a trade paperback ( TPB or simply trade) refers to a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format However, the 2005 Panini reprint renumbers it as volume 1). ^[27]

• Captain Britain:
  • Captain Britain Annual 1977 (by Chris Claremont, with pencils by Herb Trimpe and inks by Fred Kida, reprints Captain Britain Weekly #1-7, 1977)
  • Volume 1: The Birth of a Legend (by Chris Claremont, collecting Captain Britain Weekly #1-23, Panini Comics, February 2007, ISBN 1-905239-30-0)
  • Volume 2: Hero Reborn (by Gary Friedrich, collecting Captain Britain Weekly #24-39 and Super Spider-Man and Captain Britain #231-238 Panini Comics, November 2007, ISBN 1905239726)

• Captain Britain:
  • Volume 1 (by Jamie Delano and Alan Davis, collects The Mighty World Of Marvel, volume 2, #14-16 and Captain Britain Monthly, #1-14, 1984-1985, tpb, 1988, ISBN 1854000209)
  • Volume 2 (written by Alan Moore and drawn by Alan Davis, collects Marvel Superheroes, #387-388, The Daredevils, #1-11 and The Mighty World Of Marvel, volume 2, #7-13, 1982-1984, tpb, Marvel Comics, 2002, ISBN 0785108556, Panini Comics, 2005, ISBN 1905239106)

UK published titles

• Captain Britain Weekly, #1-39
• Super Spider-Man and Captain Britain, #231-253
• Hulk Weekly, #1-63
• Marvel Superheroes, #377-388
• The Daredevils, #1-11
• The Mighty World Of Marvel, volume 2, #7-16
• Captain Britain Monthly, #1-14
• Knights of Pendragon, volume one, #1-18
• Recently Panini Comics have reprinted Marvel UK's Captain Britain monthly material in The Mighty World of Marvel (vol. Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men Herbert "Herb" Trimpe (b May 26, 1939, Peekskill New York) is an American Comic book artist and occasional writer best Fred Kida (born December 12, 1920, New York City, New York) is an American Comic book and Comic strip Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men Panini Comics is an Italian Comic book publisher (a division of Panini Group which also makes collectible stickers — see Panini (stickers) that publishes Gary Friedrich (born 1943 Jackson Missouri, United States) is an American Comic book Writer best known for his Silver Age stories Panini Comics is an Italian Comic book publisher (a division of Panini Group which also makes collectible stickers — see Panini (stickers) that publishes Jamie Delano (born 1954 in Northampton) is a British Comics Writer. Alan Davis (born 1956 is a British writer and artist of Comic books Biography UK work Alan Davis was born on June 18, 1956 The Mighty World Of Marvel (commonly shortened to MWOM) was Marvel UK 's first-ever title published in 1972 and is also the name of a similar Alan Moore (born November 18 1953 in Northampton) is an English Writer most famous for his influential work in Comics, including the acclaimed Alan Davis (born 1956 is a British writer and artist of Comic books Biography UK work Alan Davis was born on June 18, 1956 The Mighty World Of Marvel (commonly shortened to MWOM) was Marvel UK 's first-ever title published in 1972 and is also the name of a similar The Daredevils was a Comic book magazine published by Marvel UK in 1983. The Mighty World Of Marvel (commonly shortened to MWOM) was Marvel UK 's first-ever title published in 1972 and is also the name of a similar Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Panini Comics is an Italian Comic book publisher (a division of Panini Group which also makes collectible stickers — see Panini (stickers) that publishes Hulk Comic (later The Incredible Hulk Weekly) was a black-and-white Marvel UK Comics anthology published under the editorship of The Mighty World Of Marvel (commonly shortened to MWOM) was Marvel UK 's first-ever title published in 1972 and is also the name of a similar The Daredevils was a Comic book magazine published by Marvel UK in 1983. The Mighty World Of Marvel (commonly shortened to MWOM) was Marvel UK 's first-ever title published in 1972 and is also the name of a similar The Knights of Pendragon was the name of a superhero team published by the Marvel Comics imprint Marvel UK in a self-titled comic from 1990 to 1993 Panini Comics is an Italian Comic book publisher (a division of Panini Group which also makes collectible stickers — see Panini (stickers) that publishes Marvel UK was an Imprint of Marvel Comics formed in 1972 to reprint US produced stories for the British weekly comic market though 3). They have also produced new material in Spectacular Spider-Man (UK edition) #114. The Spectacular Spider-Man is the name of several Comic books and one Magazine series starring Marvel Comics ' Spider-Man.

US published titles

• Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (also known as Excalibur Special Edition)
• Excalibur, Vol. Excalibur is a Marvel Comics Superhero group an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. 1, #1-125
  • Excalibur: Mojo Mayhem
  • Excalibur: Weird War III
  • Excalibur: The Possession
  • Excalibur: Air Apparent
  • Excalibur Annual, #1-2
  • Excalibur #-1

• Excalibur Vol. 2 #1-4 - a mini series solicited as Excalibur: Sword of Power, and occasionally called by that name.

• Marvel Team-Up, #65-66

• New Excalibur, #1-24 (November 2005 - 2007)

• New Mutants, annual #2

• X-Men Archives featuring Captain Britain (1995), #1-7. Marvel Team-Up is the name of several American Comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Excalibur is a Marvel Comics Superhero group an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. The New Mutants is the name of two defunct Marvel Comics Superhero teams as well as the title of two series featuring those teams X-Men Archives is the title of two Comic book Limited series published in 1995 All but the first were collected in the 2003 Captain Britain trade paperback.

• X-Men: Die by the Sword, #1-5 (2007)

See also

• Marvel Comics Multiverse

Notes

References

External links

• Marvel Heroes Classic Role-playing Game Statistics for Captain Britain
• http://marvel.com/universe/Captain_Britain_%28Brian_Braddock%29

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