The world loves superhero movies. For every release, it seems that audiences can’t wait to see the next superhero flick. And see it you will. Because if there’s one thing that people love more than the average movie, it’s Harry Potter. But now that Harry Potter’s done, you have time for more superhero movies! Yay! But, if you’re anything like the rest of the world’s population, based on sales, you probably don’t read a lot of comics and you might be a little confused by the convoluted plot lines and science fiction elements you see in these films. It may be a little tough for the average moviegoer, but that’s why I’m here!
So, in honor of this week’s Captain America: The First Avenger, I’m going to take the time to sit down with each and every one of you in a feature I like to call Captain America 101 to discuss some of the characters and terminology that you’ll be seeing in this weekend’s #1 movie, that is, unless the world decides to see Harry Potter again, but I digress.
Let’s get to it, soldier!
TERMINOLOGY
S.H.I.E.L.D.
Whether it’s the Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage, Law-Enforcement Division, the Strategic Hazard Intervention Espionage Logistics Directorate, or the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Directorate, one thing remains the same, S.H.I.E.L.D. is the government force within the Marvel Universe that hides behind the scenes and protects the country from Super Crime. Led by the dominating Nick Fury, who we’ll get to later, S.H.I.E.L.D. will keep the U.S. safe.
HYDRA
In comics, HYDRA doesn’t stand for anything except for global terrorism. Based on the mythical Hydra, if you cut off one head, two more will grow in its place. It just so happens, that’s also the motto of the top secret terror organization. In the Captain America movie, however, they’re basically Nazis. HYDRA has been in plenty of shady situations, but in comics, the Nazis were the Nazis. Nothing is as bad as the Nazis. But movie Marvel U is obviously going to be different. So, when you go see this movie, remember HYDRA = NAZIS. Think about that when you’re buying merchandise or going to Baskin Robbins.
Super Soldier Serum
The next level of performance enhancing drugs. In 2011, Steve Rogers could never play professional sports. But if he wanted to work some indie wrestling shows, he’d be the toast of the town!
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