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To Andyjunction:
But that's from a comicbook reader perspective really. I mean, I love seeing Cap taking out baddies as "just a man" as much as everyone else, but what about the more practical/realistic side?
Cap has used grenades, bombs, flashbangs and many other things. He even uses a "duraluminum" suit of chainmail which I'm still looking for an explanation as to its qualities. So why not kevlar? Or even just an unstable molecule (Fantastic Four) or liquid nano-fiber (Spider-Man's Stark Armor) or vibranium mesh (like Black Panther's becase we all know T'Challa would not refuse Cap this) costume which can take low caliber bullet fire. How about an on-board computer on his glove like Robin (from the YJ animated series) and a heads-up display in his cowl a since his brain can go through information really quickly anyway. I mean, mission-wise, it would be the quickest way to send him info as to targets, mission updates and other stuff. Quicker than having to go through a comm-link or his Avengers Identicard.
To Stars and Stripes:
Would you know which issue that's in? I'd love to save it for future citation.
My take on it has always been that Cap has admitted that he's more than just a soldier, he's a symbol. And he knows that many individuals look up to him, especially kids. So if Cap started toting a gun, christalmighty kids would probably start running around with guns as well thinking "if Cap has one, I should have one too." Kind of like that Human Torch issue where Johnny found a kid who burned himself alive trying to emulate him.
Also, I have to agree with armor weighing him down. His technique (after comicbook and scientific analysis) would really capitalize on the power of his physique, specifically on the fact that he doesn't build up fatigue toxins. So metal or anything too heavy is definitely out of the way. But like I mentioned above to Andyjunction, what about lightweight comicbook material such as bulletproof unstable molecules (like the one used in Spidey's "Venom" mask in the American Son issues) or the liquid nanofiber of Stark's Spidey Suit or Black Panther's vibranium mesh? It's not heavy and it would increase Cap's protection. Something I'm sure he wouldn't deny and which would let make the rest of the Avengers feel safer (since we all know Cap's probably the one member of the team ALL the Avengers love).
To PTXWIL:
Got the issue number for that one? I want to look it up. For future citation as well.
Even in the volume 1 Cap Comics, we find that Cap really ditched the side-arm because the shield became everything he needed. I really don't see Cap needing to use a gun. Ever. Except maybe for plot (but even then, terribly unlikely). But I'm thinking more of the other equipment. I guess you can just read up on what I wrote above for Andyjunction and Stars and Stripes.
As for the Cap Armor when his SSS serum broke down, I get it was for plot. Still need to read up on those old issues really to see how the suit worked. But metallic armor aside, what about tech ala modern-warfare?
Built-in binoculars in his mask. A nightvision and thermal-vision mode. A heads-up display for monitoring his vitals and sending in visual info for the mission. Video recording for playback. I mean, Cap usually has mission-specific tech like this stashed in his belt depending on the mission as per plot of writers anyway. So why not just put it all in his cowl? Comicbook universe tech allows for it anyway.
For his suit, well, the aforementioned bulletproof material. Add maybe stuff like the vibranium weave in Maverick(Agent Zero)'s uniform which prevented him from making any sounds.
Maybe for his boots, vibranium devices like Black Panther's to allow (and explain better) Cap's uncanny ability of landing on his feet from great heights without injury to himself. I know he uses his gymnastics techniques and all his other skills to break his fall but like in the Ultimate Avengers movie, he literally lands on the ground from a 30-storey height (although this might be a throwback to the fact that Ulti Cap is physically stronger in some aspects to 616 Cap). This last one on the boots I can do without really. But the thought of it helping Cap's emergency "landings" and aiding his tendency to wall run is kinda' practical in my mind.
Everything I've posted is for purely discussion and inquisitive purposes. I'm not trying to force any of my opinions down anyone's throats.
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