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Creation & Design

Patriot was created by Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung as part of the Young Avengers team, inspired by the legacy of Captain America.

Early Years

Eli Bradley is the grandson of the original Patriot, Isaiah Bradley, and he initially struggles with his identity and the legacy of his grandfather.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Eli evolves from a young hero struggling with his identity to a confident leader, embracing his legacy while forging his own path.

Cultural Reception

Patriot has been well-received for his representation of diversity and the exploration of legacy in superhero narratives.

Character Details

Real Name:
Eli Bradley
First Appearance:
Human Torch #3
Aliases:
Young Avenger, Captain America
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Young Avengers, Avengers
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Enhanced agility, Expert tactician
Equipment:
Shield, Costume
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Human Torch #3
Timely ⋅ 1941
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Human Torch #3
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Patriot, Jeffrey Solomon, later becomes Captain America

1st appearance of Mary Morgan, later becomes Miss Patriot

Cover identifies this issue as #3 but it is the fourth issues due to a title change and continued numbering from Red Raven #1

Marvel Mystery Comics #21
Timely ⋅ 1941
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Marvel Mystery Comics #21
 
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Stories featuring The Patriot begin

Marvel Premiere #29
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Marvel Premiere #29
 
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1st team appearance of the Liberty Legion: The Patriot, Red Raven, the Thin Man, Miss America, Jack Frost, Whizzer and Blue Diamond

Captain America #285
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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Captain America #285
 
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Death of The Patriot

Young Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Young Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Patriot, Asgardian aka Wiccan, Hulkling, and Iron Lad, who is later revealed to be a young variant of Kang

[October 2022 - Wiccan aka Billy Kaplan, son of Scarlet Witch are rumored to appear in the Agatha TV series]

Young Avengers #2
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Young Avengers #2
 
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2nd appearance of the Young Avengers

Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers

Origin of Iron Lad, later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror

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