Patriot (comics)
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Captain America: Sam Wilson #18 (January 2017) | |
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Species | Human mutate |
Team affiliations | "Secret Avengers" (Civil War)]] Young Avengers|[[Civil War (comics) [[Champions (2016 team) |
Notable aliases | Lieutenant America Patriot |
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Patriot is the name of several
Fictional character biography
Jeffrey Mace
The first Patriot is Jeffrey Mace.[1] Created by writer Ray Gill and artist Bill Everett, the character debuted in The Human Torch # 4 (Spring 1941; numbered #3 on cover).[2]
Jeffrey Mace was a reporter who became a costumed adventurer after seeing
Eli Bradley
The second Patriot is Eli Bradley. Created by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, the character debuted in Young Avengers #1 (April 2005).[5]
Eli Bradley is grandson of
When
Since I had personally had a recent (and regrettable) experience with steroids, steroid use was something I wanted to write about. For better or worse, Eli's race was never a factor in those storytelling decisions, and I hope that by the end of this arc, Eli's story will be an inspiring one to all our readers.
Patriot became a founding member of the Young Avengers. The public believed his costume resembled that of Captain America's 1940s sidekick, Bucky, but he revealed that his costume is a redesign of his grandfather's. He has an adversarial relationship with teammate Hawkeye, who nonetheless gave him Captain America's original star-spangled triangular shield.
When the truth about Eli's lack of superpowers was revealed, Eli quit the team. He returned after the Hulkling was kidnapped by the Super-Skrull, and the other Young Avengers convinced him that he was the only one of them capable of leading the team, even without his powers. Patriot was later gravely wounded by a Kree warrior when he jumped in front of a blast meant for Captain America, and received a blood transfusion from his grandfather, Isaiah, which granted him the abilities afforded by the Super-Soldier Serum.[9]
Eli joins Captain America's Secret Avengers during the 2006 - 2007 "Civil War" storyline. Patriot leads his team to assist the Runaways after they were attacked by the government. The Young Avengers and the Runaways worked together when two of their members were captured, and the Runaways decided to stay out of the mix in the war. Patriot managed to keep most of his team together, but Stature decided to join Iron Man's side.[10]
Eli later seeks out the Winter Soldier, whom he had earlier met during the "Civil War" storyline,[11] to discuss the nature of patriotism at a time when he disagrees with the Superhero Registration Act, and much of the way America is being governed. The two have a heartfelt chat about America as an idea and about the original Patriot, Jeffrey Mace.[12]
During the 2008 "
During the 2008 - 2009 "Dark Reign" storyline, Eli is outraged when Norman Osborn formed his "official" team of Avengers and even more so when he announces a new team of Young Avengers. Eli's Young Avengers confront the latter and demand that they either join the first team of Young Avengers, or find another name for themselves. Near the end of the issue, Hawkeye (Kate Bishop) admits her love for Eli after he breaks his hand, to which he responds 'I may break my hand everyday', making their relationship clear after a few months of dating.[14]
Eli appears alongside the other Young Avengers in Avengers: Children's Crusade. He ultimately leaves the group at the end of the story, feeling guilty for preventing the Scarlet Witch from undoing the near-extinction of mutantkind that she had previously caused in the 2005 "Decimation" storyline.[15]
Eli is later mentioned in Gillen's volume 2 of Young Avengers when Tommy Shepherd confirms the Not-Patriot is an impostor.[16]
During the 2020 "Empyre" storyline, Eli makes a cameo at the wedding of his former teammates Wiccan and Hulkling following the defeat of the Cotati.[17]
Young Avengers
Throughout Young Avengers Vol. 2, written by
Rayshaun Lucas
The third Patriot is Rayshaun Lucas. Created by writer Nick Spencer and artist Daniel Acuña, the character debuted in Captain America: Sam Wilson #18 (January 2017).
In March 2017, Marvel Comics announced a new superhero using the codename Patriot would be introduced the 2017 "Secret Empire" storyline.[19]
Rayshaun Lucas is a teen activist who idolizes Sam Wilson.[20] Lucas is living in Brooklyn with his mother when Sam Wilson releases footage showing that Rage has been wrongfully accused of burglary, and savagely beaten by Keane Industries' private security personnel, the Americops. Following Rage unjust conviction, Shaun painted his face to resemble Rage's mask and then slipped out to firebomb a local bank, before participating in the subsequent riots in New York City.[21]
After Sam Wilson resigns as Captain America, Shaun washes the Rage mask from his face and began to draw designs for a costume that he calls the Patriot.[citation needed]
After the
Patriot later appears in the desert, where he overhears a discussion between Sam Wilson and Misty Knight. He then tells Sam about the people who need his help and support him, despite what the HYDRA government says. This conversation inspires Sam to reassume his mantle of Captain America.[23]
After HYDRA's attack on
The Patriot later becomes the Falcon's sidekick, and together, they deal with the gang violence in Chicago, unaware that Blackheart is posing as the Mayor of that city.[25]
Powers and abilities
While secretly using his specially concocted MGH formula, Eli Bradley possesses agility, strength, speed, endurance, and reaction-time superior to that of normal Super-Soldiers like his grandfather and Captain America, but at a heavy physical and mental cost. After receiving a blood transfusion from his grandfather, Eli develops genuine Super-Soldier abilities, which include superhuman strength, stamina, speed, reflexes, agility, and senses. He also possesses a degree of resistance to injury that makes his skin bulletproof, as well as a
Rayshaun Lucas is an expert at hand-to-hand combat ever since he trained with an A.I. version of Black Widow. He also wields a shield created by the Tony Stark A.I. that triples as a glider and a drone.[citation needed]
Other versions
Exiles: Days of Then and Now
An alternate version of Patriot appears in Exiles: Days of Then and Now. He was seen as a member of
Avengers: The Children's Crusade
An alternate version of Patriot appears in Avengers: The Children's Crusade. Eli Bradley briefly appears in a possible future timeline as part of a new group of Avengers seen in the
In other media
Television
- Rayshaun Lucas / Patriot appears in the television special Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts, voiced by Kamil McFadden.[29]
- Rayshaun Lucas / Patriot appears in the television special Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron, voiced again by Kamil McFadden.[30]
- Jeffrey Mace / Patriot appears in the Sokovia Accords, and the public outlawing of Steve Rogers in the film Captain America: Civil War.[32]
- Jeffrey Mace / Patriot also appears in the companion web series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot.[33]
- Eli Bradley appears in the miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, portrayed by Elijah Richardson.[34] This version is a teenager who lives with his grandfather, Isaiah Bradley.
Film
- Rayshaun Lucas / Patriot appears in Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors, voiced again by Kamil McFadden.[35] This version is a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent partnered with Daisy Johnson.
- Eli Bradley / Patriot was intended to appear in the film Black Panther, portrayed by an uncredited actor, but the actor's scenes were removed during production.[36]
Video games
- Eli Bradley / Patriot appears as a boss in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2, voiced by Ogie Banks.[37] This version supports Captain America in opposing the Registration Acts.[38]
- Rayshaun Lucas / Patriot appears as a playable character in Marvel Avengers Academy, voiced by Shadu Jackson.[39]
- Rayshaun Lucas / Patriot appears in Marvel Snap.[40]
See also
References
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- ^ Grand Comics Database: The Human Torch #4, with cover blowup here Comics.org
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- ^ Nason, Max (August 28, 2022). "Marvel: Every Character Who's Been Captain America (In Chronological Order)". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ Marston, George (April 23, 2021). "Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Isaiah Bradley explained". Newsarama. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ Holub, Christian (May 8, 2022). "How Marvel is setting up a potential 'Young Avengers' adaptation". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
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- ^ Young Avengers #11–12. Marvel Comics.
- ^ "ELIJAH "ELI" BRADLEY: PATRIOT". Marvel.com. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ Winter Soldier: Winter Kills #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Young Avengers Presents #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Secret Invasion #3–7. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Dark Reign: Young Avengers #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers: Children's Crusade #9. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Young Avengers (vol. 2). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Empyre: Aftermath Avengers #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Richards, Dave (9 October 2012). "EXCLUSIVE: Gillen & McKelvie Assemble New Volume of "Young Avengers"". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
- ComicBook.com. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ Ashford, Sage (March 1, 2020). "Marvel: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Patriot". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- Captain America: Sam Wilson, no. 21 (2017). Marvel Comics.
- ^ Secret Empire: Brave New World #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Captain America: Sam Wilson #24. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Champions vol. 2 #11. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Falcon vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Civil War #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Exiles: Days of Then and Now. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Avengers: The Children's Crusade: Young Avengers #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ "Voice Of Patriot / Rayshaun Lucas – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "Voice Of Patriot / Rayshaun Lucas – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ Kleinhenz, Marc N. (October 26, 2016). "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Patriot's Comic Book History Explained". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
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- ^ Fink, Richard; Medina, Joshua (September 10, 2023). "Possible MCU Characters Who Could Be Part of a Young Avengers Team". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Voice Of Patriot / Rayshaun Lucas – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- CinemaBlend. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ "Voice Of Patriot – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 – E3 09: Exclusive Villains Trailer". GameTrailers. May 29, 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
- ^ "Voice Of Patriot / Rayshaun Lucas – Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ Provencher, Bo (April 20, 2023). "Marvel Snap's 'No Ability' Patriot Decks Are Surprisingly Fun and Flexible". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-02-10.