CAPTAIN AMERICA'S SHIELD MISSING?

**MattBrady** · 03-12-2007, 05:55 PM

From Marvel

Details are sketchy at this time, but a S.H.I.E.L.D. spokesperson has revealed that Captain America's shield has gone missing.

It's unclear who has taken the shield as no photographic evidence exists, but S.H.I.E.L.D. has issued an artistic rendering of the accused along with this statement. "S.H.I.E.L.D. is following several leads and we are working with the cooperation of New York City authorities to resolve this matter." Un-named sources have spotted several S.H.I.E.L.D agents in and around television studios owned by Comedy Central.

One of the biggest questions is "Why?" Few have shown the strength, let alone have had the training, to properly wield the shield, so its use as a weapon seems negligible. If it was stolen to act as a trophy, then it must be taken back and placed in a museum proper. Whatever the reason, whosoever has the shield now will have much to answer for, particularly in these tumultuous times.

With just one of the two shooters believed to be behind the killing of Captain America in custody, this new wrinkle in the Cap case has the country even further on edge and authorities scrambling to find the famous shield.

The shield, granted to Captain America by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1942 is composed of several virtually indestructible--yet classified--metallic alloys. Though not his first shield, Cap famously used this circular weapon as both a rallying force for U.S. troops, as well as to battle Nazis prior to his disappearance at the end of World War II. Upon his reemergence decades later, the shield followed with him.

More than 60 years after its creation, the shield remains a symbol of American strength and will. With the country still reeling from Captain America's death, the location and security of the shield has become a priority for authorities from S.H.I.E.L.D. to local police.

Newsarama Note: What does the above mean? Watch tonight's The Colbert Report on Comedy Central at 11:30 EST for a very special presentation. As it turns out, Cap had a will...and...well...just watch the show, and you'll see an artifact from the Marvel Universe take a very prestigious place on a shrine to democracy. If you miss it, we'll have a recap of the silliness tomorrow morning.

Chris · 03-12-2007, 06:12 PM

Wha??!? I thought Tony Stark had it.

I'll have to go set my DVR...

Charlie Hustle · 03-12-2007, 06:16 PM

Did nowlan draw that pic of colbert?

vbartilucci · 03-12-2007, 06:18 PM

If they put Steven Colbert in an issue of Captain America I may poot myself.

But it makes that ad on the side of the bus in CW7 seem all that less accidental, don't it?

SportyFork · 03-12-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Hustle

Did nowlan draw that pic of colbert?

I believe Quesada did that? I could be wrong.

s*p rules · 03-12-2007, 06:20 PM

Breevort gave Colbert the shield that Gruenwald had hanging in his office (which is the one that Breevort took over). So not only did Marvel kill an icon in such a horrible way (shot in the back wearing handcuffs - Superman at least got to go out fighting to protect his city), but now their whoring out his death to the media as much as possible in the aftermath.

I'm sure Mark Gruenwald is quite proud of the current marvel regime.

thud2000 · 03-12-2007, 06:20 PM

They just need to go ahead and make Colbert the new Cap.

Or possibly Ronin.

Jesusfish · 03-12-2007, 06:22 PM

Marvel is all over Steven Colbert's nuts these days.

s*p rules · 03-12-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thud2000

They just need to go ahead and make Colbert the new Cap.

Or possibly Ronin.

Not really the right look for Cap, but he'd make a good Eel O'Brien in the JLA movie.

donkeypuncho · 03-12-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by thud2000

They just need to go ahead and make Colbert the new Cap.

Or possibly Ronin.

Yes. Please, someone give Colbert the super soldier serum. It is our only hope.

**MattBrady** · 03-12-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by s*p rules

I'm sure Mark Gruenwald is quite proud of the current marvel regime.

Dude - please don't start assigning opinions to dead people based on your subjective view of things, and make them conveniently agree with you. Down that road lies madness. And not to mention, unless I'm woefully mistaken, Gruenwald's fingerprints were on this gem:

via his assistant, Mike Carlin.

MattB

Knowbrainer · 03-12-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by s*p rules

I'm sure Mark Gruenwald is quite proud of the current marvel regime.

I thought he died?

Anyway, I'm sure Colbert will reveal that he 'liberated' Cap's shield.

Uchiha_Prodigy · 03-12-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SportyFork

I believe Quesada did that? I could be wrong.

It was Quesada. He was on the show last summer promoting Civil War.

bartleby · 03-12-2007, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s*p rules

Breevort gave Colbert the shield that Gruenwald had hanging in his office (which is the one that Breevort took over). So not only did Marvel kill an icon in such a horrible way (shot in the back wearing handcuffs - Superman at least got to go out fighting to protect his city), but now their whoring out his death to the media as much as possible in the aftermath.

I'm sure Mark Gruenwald is quite proud of the current marvel regime.

Is that the same Mark Gruenwald that had his ashes mixed in with the ink for the SQUADRON SUPREME trade paperback?

Gordon McAlpin · 03-12-2007, 06:35 PM

Matt Brady is my hero.

**MattBrady** · 03-12-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bartleby

Is that the same Mark Gruenwald that had his ashes mixed in with the ink for the SQUADRON SUPREME trade paperback?

it was done to his ashes. It's not like he had it done while he was still alive, but yes.

MattB

RedRonin · 03-12-2007, 06:38 PM

Just another reason to love Steven Colbert.

Stephen Day · 03-12-2007, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by s*p rules

I'm sure Mark Gruenwald is quite proud of the current marvel regime.

I'm sure he is, after all he killed Steve Rogers off at least once in his own run.

Not to mention Streets of Poison, when he had him on a days long drug high.

How about when he turned him into a werewolf.

ziza9 · 03-12-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattBrady

Dude - please don't start assigning opinions to dead people based on your subjective view of things, and make them conveniently agree with you. Down that road lies madness. And not to mention, unless I'm woefully mistaken, Gruenwald's fingerprints were on this gem:

via his assistant, Mike Carlin.

MattB

Thank God the thread was not started with a different slant. Oh the horror to our eyes if you would have whipped out the cover to Aunt May Herald of Galactus. Yet another Assistant Editor's Month gem. Wow. You hit him with Letterman. wow. Point made Mr. Matt. Point made

hahahaha

gwangung · 03-12-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s*p rules

Breevort gave Colbert the shield that Gruenwald had hanging in his office (which is the one that Breevort took over). So not only did Marvel kill an icon in such a horrible way (shot in the back wearing handcuffs - Superman at least got to go out fighting to protect his city), but now their whoring out his death to the media as much as possible in the aftermath.

I'm sure Mark Gruenwald is quite proud of the current marvel regime.

Actually, he just might be.

ziza9 · 03-12-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Day

I'm sure he is, after all he killed Steve Rogers off at least once in his own run.

Not to mention Streets of Poison, when he had him on a days long drug high.

How about when he turned him into a werewolf.

Capwolf...oh my. The Sentinel of Lycanthropy (I'm here all week). That was some silly good fun though. So far in this threqad we've gotten Avengers/Letterman and Capwolf references. See, this is how you remember a fallen icon. Through laughter and silliness. Keep it fun guys, this is great stuff.

AdamYJ · 03-12-2007, 06:48 PM

The interesting thing is that Stephen Colbert actually has appeared in the Marvel Universe. Don't believe me? Go check out the issue of Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man in which Spidey fights the Vulture after trying to confront Debra Whitman at her book signing.

shoeshine · 03-12-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ziza9

Capwolf...oh my. The Sentinel of Lycanthropy (I'm here all week). That was some silly good fun though. So far in this threqad we've gotten Avengers/Letterman and Capwolf references. See, this is how you remember a fallen icon. Through laughter and silliness. Keep it fun guys, this is great stuff.

Your annoying sarcasm makes baby Jesus want to shoot himself in the face.

bebopeva88 · 03-12-2007, 07:04 PM

Mmmm, Colbert is always great, and Colbert + Marvel = awesomeness.

I certainly trust Colbert more than Tony with Cap's shield.

skl183 · 03-12-2007, 07:12 PM

man he really is milking this cow, isn't he?

oh wait for Ben and Jerry's Colbert ice cream...nevermind.