Captain Metropolis is a fictional character appearing in the Watchmen graphic novel published by DC Comics in 1986. Unlike other characters in the story, he does not appear to be based on any of the pre-established characters of Charlton Comics, but his title of "Captain" and military background, plus his blonde hair, could suggest he was loosely based upon Marvel Comics Captain America. (An argument could be made that Captain Metropolis is roughly analogous to Charlton's World War II hero, Judomaster, because of both characters' military background and fighting skills). DC Comics is one of the largest American companies in comic book and related media publishing. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alan Moore (born November 18, 1953, in Northampton) is an English writer most famous for his influential work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. ... Dave Gibbons (born April 14, 1949) is a British writer and artist of comics. ... The cast of Clockwise from top: Dr. Manhattan, the Comedian, Ozymandias, Nite Owl, Rorschach, Captain Metropolis, the Silk Spectre. ... Fiction (from the Latin fingere, to form, create) is storytelling of imagined events and stands in contrast to non-fiction, which makes factual claims that can be substantiated with evidence. ... Watchmen is a twelve-issue graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. ... Trade paperback of Will Eisners A Contract with God (1978), often mistakenly cited as the first graphic novel. ... DC Comics is one of the largest American companies in comic book and related media publishing. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Captain America, the alter ego of Steve Rogers,[1] is a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... A Charlton Comics super hero created in 1965 by writer Joe Gill & artist Frank McLaughlin in Special War Series #4 Cover. ...

Character history

As a child, Nelson Gardner was sickly and asthmatic, but years of training allowed him to get past his condition and eventually played football in college before joining the U.S. Marines. He later adopted the Captain Metropolis persona, and, using the skills he acquired in the military, attempted to eradicate organized crime in urban areas. In the Fall of 1939, he founded a superhero team called the Minutemen which was comprised of Silk Spectre, Hooded Justice, The Silhouette, Nite Owl, The Comedian, Mothman and Dollar Bill. Asthma is a chronic disease of the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. ... France Marines is the name of a commune in the département of Val dOise, France. ... Crowded Shibuya, Tokyo shopping district An urban area is an area with an increased density of human-created structures in comparison to the areas surrounding it. ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full year calendar). ... For the Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode, see Super Hero (Aqua Teen Hunger Force episode). ... The cast of Clockwise from top: Dr. Manhattan, the Comedian, Ozymandias, Nite Owl, Rorschach, Captain Metropolis, the Silk Spectre. ... Silk Spectre is the name shared by a mother and daughter, fictional characters in the comic book series Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, and published by DC Comics. ... Hooded Justice is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe who appeared in the 1986 graphic novel Watchmen. ... The cast of Watchmen. ... Nite Owl is the name of a pair of fictional characters in the comic book series, Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons and published by DC Comics. ... The Comedian is a fictional character in the comic book series Watchmen (by Alan Moore, published by DC Comics). ... The cast of Watchmen. ... The cast of Watchmen. ...

In Watchmen #9, it is implied that he had a homosexual relationship with fellow gay teammate Hooded Justice, yet this information was unknown to the public. This revelation may explain his mysterious departure from the Marines. Judging by a letter written by Silk Spectre's agent, Laurence Schexnayder, it appeared that Metropolis was the submissive partner in the relationship while Hooded Justice was the more dominant partner, with Metropolis often calling to Laurence and complaining about the arguments he was having with Hooded Justice. Though a soldier and the de facto leader of the Minutemen, Metropolis often appeared timid and weak willed, easily flustered. Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ... GAY can mean: Gay, a term referring to homosexual men or women The IATA code for Gaya Airport Category: ... Hooded Justice is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe who appeared in the 1986 graphic novel Watchmen. ...

Unhappy with the way the team was more concerned about social appearances than actual crime fighting, the Minutemen were eventually disbanded by Captain Metropolis himself in 1949, but he continued his crime fighting career until he was called back into service for World War II. Upon returning to the states in 1966, he attempted to form another team, The Crimebusters, to which he invited Rorschach, Nite Owl II, Silk Spectre II, Dr. Manhattan, Ozymandias (Adrian Veidt) and The Comedian, but his plans never fully came to fruition. When he spoke at the meeting of tackling the "social ills" of America, the Comedian mocked him for wanting to "dress up" and play "cowboys and indians", and further accused the older hero of trying to form the Crimebusters as a means of seeking personal glory, which Metropolis insisted wasn't true; as the would be members filed out, Metropolis begged them not to leave, telling them that someone had to "save the world." Also, about this time, he was making various racist statements about Hispanics and African Americans, which contributed to the public's already growing distaste for superheroes. He was killed in an automobile accident in 1974. 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Doctor Manhattan is a fictional superhero who is a central character in the classic comic book series, Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons and published by DC Comics. ... The Comedian can refer to The Comedian, a superhero in the DC Comics series Watchmen The Comedian, a television movie written by Rod Serling ... 1. ... Hispanic, as used in the United States, is one of several terms used to categorize US citizens, permanent residents and temporary immigrants, whose background hail either from the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America or relating to a Spanish-speaking culture. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

Powers

Captain Metropolis has no super powers to speak of, but he is a skilled fighter and a cunning strategist. His natural leadership abilities also made him a good choice for the head of a superhero team.

External links

• The Annotated Watchmen
• Gay League Profile