Captain America: The First Avenger - 20 Well-Hidden Easter Eggs Every Loyal Marvel Fan Should Know
It's time to go back to the beginning, to the days when the Marvel Cinematic Universe was just a fledgling idea waiting to take flight. With "Captain America: The First Avenger," we were introduced to the ultimate soldier, Steve Rogers, and embarked on an adventure that set the stage for the entire MCU. But like any good adventure, there are hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. So strap on your vibranium shield and dust off those WWII history books, as we delve into 20 Easter eggs you might have missed in Captain America: The First Avenger.
From nods to the comic books to connections with other MCU films, Captain America: The First Avenger is chock-full of subtle hints and clever winks that will have you marveling (pun intended) at the attention to detail. But remember, with great Easter eggs comes great satisfaction!
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Yggdrasil Connection
The Space Stone location features a carving of the sacred Yggdrasil tree, symbolizing the connection between the nine realms in Norse mythology. This tree first appeared in Thor, released the same year.
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Foreshadowing Shields
Before Steve Rogers officially becomes Captain America, he uses a makeshift shield resembling the iconic design. Later, he uses a cab door with a star on it. This clever foreshadowing hints at the hero he is destined to become.
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Double Torch
The android Human Torch, a character from Marvel's Golden Age, can be seen on display at the World Exposition. Interestingly, Chris Evans, who plays Captain America, also portrayed the other Human Torch in the Fantastic Four movies.
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Father of the Expo
The Stark Expo showcases Howard Stark's technological innovations, a nod to the future when his son, Tony Stark, revives the expo in Iron Man 2. The Stark Expo is inspired by the real-life 1964 World's Fair in Flushing Meadows Park.
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Last Words
Steve's little "You're taking all the stupid with you" zinger will also be the last thing Captain America says to Bucky before going back in time to live his life with Peggy in Avengers: Endgame.
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Arnim Zola
The first time we see Arnim Zola, His face is seen through a circular looking-glass. This is a nod to the comics where he downloaded his consciousness into a robot, with his face visible through a circular screen.
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Revisiting Camp Lehigh
Camp Lehigh, the military training camp where Captain America was stationed before receiving the Super Soldier Serum, makes appearances in "The Winter Soldier," Endgame, and is even the site of Avenger-Con in the Ms. Marvel TV series.
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Vita-Ray Origins
The Vita-Rays referenced in the film are not real rays. In the comic Vita-Rays are a part of the Super-Soldier Serum that speeds up the potion's effects and makes them work correctly.
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Incredible Transformation
When audiences first saw the movie, everyone's main question was "How did you make chris evans look so muscular after the transformation?" Not realizing the real question should have actually been "How did they make him look so skinny before the transformation?"
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Genuine Reaction
The unscripted moment when Peggy Carter touches Steve's chest was a genuine reaction from actress Hayley Atwell, who was impressed by Chris Evans' physique.
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The First Shield
The shield Steve uses during the war bond rallies is inspired by Captain America's original steel shield in the comics, appearing on the first comic book cover.
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Punching Hitler
The iconic comic book image of Captain America punching Hitler is brought to life during the war bond rallies, where Steve punches an actor dressed as Hitler, later becoming the famous comic cover.
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Peter Quill's Grandma?
Laura Haddock, the woman who asks for Steve's autograph, also played Peter Quill's mother in Guardians of the Galaxy, prompting director James Gunn to joke she's Quill's grandmother.
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Stan Lee's Cameo
Marvel visionary Stan Lee makes his cameo as a decorated general at Steve's award ceremony. And the guy next to him? that's Reb Brown, who played Captain America in The 1979 Movie
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Giant Frisbee
Howard Stark says this is all the Vibranium in the world. We later find out Wakanda has a lot more, They are just keeping it secret
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The Space Stone
The Tesseract, the cube-shaped alien artifact, Sends Red Skull into space. We didn't know it at the time but it was later revealed to be the Space Stone, playing a central role in The Infinity Saga.
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Cap's Compass
Steve's compass, featuring a picture of Peggy, recurs in multiple MCU films, causing Past Steve a moment of confusion when he sees it in Avengers: Endgame.
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Historic Dodgers Game
The baseball game S.H.I.E.L.D. plays on the radio to trick Steve is a real game from May 25, 1941, where the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4, adding an authentic touch to the scene.
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Enter Nick Fury
Nick Fury makes his appearance at the end of the movie when Steve wakes up in present-day New York. This scene sets the stage for The Avengers (2012), where Fury sends Steve on his first mission in the modern world.
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Teaser Tradition
Instead of a post-credits scene, Captain America: The First Avenger ends with a teaser trailer for the upcoming Avengers movie. Marvel later uses a similar tactic in Spider-Man: No Way Home, featuring a trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
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