captain_america-of-the-railways-jumpingdownCAPTAIN AMERICA of the RAILWAY

captain_america-of-the-railways-faceReal Name: Aaron Fischer

Identity/Class: Human (conventional weapons-user)

Occupation: Adventurer, vigilante

Group Membership: Captains Network (Campus Captain America/Arielle Agbayani, Captain America of Harrisburg/Nichelle Wright, Captain America of the Kickapoo tribe/Joe Gomez, Captain Jeremy Merrick, at least seven others unidentified)

Affiliations: Captain America (Steve Rogers), Captain America/Falcon (Sam Wilson), Captain America, Captain America/Winter Soldier (James Barnes), USAgent (John Walker);
    notably the homeless and destitute, especially rail riders and "queer runaways"

Enemies: Commander Krieger (Julia Koenig; aka Warrior Woman), Hate-Monger (Adolf Hitler mental replica/energy-being), Speed Demon (James Sanders, posing as Captain America), Superior (Sinthea Smith)

Known Relatives: Unidentified father;

Aliases: I feel like he got a nickname or two, but I didn't record any

Base of Operations: Mobile across the USA;
    formerly Las Vegas, Nevada

First Appearance: The United States of Captain America#1 (August, 2021)

Powers/Abilities: Aaron does not have any superhuman powers, nor does he have any particular combat skills.

    However, Aaron is willing to do whatever is necessary to help others, even risking his life against armed and/or superhumanly powerful foes. Cap referred to him as "a scrapper."

    Unhoused (aka homeless), Aaron rides the railways, going wherever he is needed via communication with the other members of the Captains Network. Not leaving a trail, he is difficult to track down. 

    He appears to an experienced and confidant dancer and gamer, and he is a huge fan of the play "Hamilton," and the soundtrack thereof.

Height: Unrevealed (approximately 5'7" - 5'8")
Weight: Unrevealed (approximately 150 to 160 lbs.)
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Additional identifying features: Aaron wears a septal nose ring, as well as a stud in his right nostril. He has a pair of earrings he sometimes wears in each ear, and he has numerous tattoos on his arms, notably including an American flag on his right shoulder.

History:
captain_america-of-the-railways-precostume(The United States of Captain America#1 (fb) - BTS) <A few years before the main story> - Aaron Fischer's father attempted to beat the homosexuality out of him, after which Aaron ran a way with his boyfriend. They eventually broke up, and Aaron's boyfriend stayed in Missouri.captain_america-of-the-railways-meetcap

(The United States of Captain America#1/2 (fb)) - Living as an unhoused teen wanderer, Aaron received a warning from a friend in Las Vegas about homeless children disappearing all over the city.

    Investigating, he learned that the Roxxon Corporation had apparently taken in multiple kids before clearing everything out weeks before. Discovered, he was subdued, captured, and brought to a work camp, during which he met and became the boyfriend of fellow captive Adrian.

    Determined to free his fellow captives, Aaron painted American flag colors on his overalls and Captain America's shield colors on a shield of his own, after which he took down several guards in the work camp and  freed those detained there.

(The United States of Captain America#1/2 (fb)) - Enjoying his triumph, Aaron kissed Adrian atop a train.

(The United States of Captain America#1 (fb) - BTS) - Aaron continued to work to help others when he could.

(The United States of Captain America#2 (fb) - BTS) - Aaron met Nichelle Wright, the Captain America of Harrisburg, and they made alliances as part of a Captains Network, taking the ideal of Captain America and using it to help others locally.

(The United States of Captain America#1/2 (fb) - BTS) - At the time of the story, Aaron was 19-years-old. 

(The United States of Captain America#1 - BTS) - In the Queens, New York, Captain America pursued the mind-controlled Speed Demon (although Cap did not yet know his identity) who had adopted his costume and stolen his shield, stopping a train Speed Demon had attempted to crash.

captain_america-of-the-railways-unmasking(The United States of Captain America#1) - While helping people on the train get out safely, he saw Aaron's silhouette and -- assuming it to be the man who had stolen his shield -- tackled and threatened him. Falcon stopped Cap, telling him this what not the man who stole his shield, and Aaron told Cap he was just trying to help. After Aaron answered a question of his identity as "Captain America," the frustrated Cap told him bad jokes would get him broken teeth, and Aaron respectfully revealed his real name.

    Seeing Aaron's dented shield, Cap asked what was going on, and Aaron revealed his history and motivations. After Aaron noted that there were more Captain Americas like him, Cap spotted a sniper's bullet and knocked Aaron out of the way so that it only grazed his right arm.

(The United States of Captain America#1 (fb) - BTS) - After getting treated, Aaron took off.

captain_america-of-the-railways-profile(The United States of Captain America#1 (fb) - BTS) - Captain America compiled notes on Aaron, which detailed that while  "He looks like he'd blow away in a strong breeze, he's a scrapper. Took that gunshot wound like a champ. Just hope he's not in over his head."

(The United States of Captain America#2 (fb) - BTS) - Despite Cap vouching for him, the federal agents still wanted to question Aaron about the train crash.

(The United States of Captain America#2 - BTS) - Aaron messaged Nichelle, telling her that there was trouble coming her way. She suited up and told him to send her details.

(The United States of Captain America#4 (fb) - BTS) - Captain America arranged to meet with Aaron and Arielle Agbayani at Sam Wilson's Colorado cabin. Arielle drove down from Boston through New York and picked up Aaron and they drove together to Colorado, singing along with the Hamilton soundtrack for six full performances.

captain_america-of-the-railways-smashkrieger(The United States of Captain America#4) - Aaron and Arielle arrived at Sam's cabin, and Aaron expressed his interest in trying out the outdoor shower and then living there for a few months. Sam told him, "mi casa es su casa, friend." The Winter Soldier told them that things were going to get pretty dangerous, and Aaron remained approving but silent as Arielle noted that they both got it.

    While Rogers and Barnes went out to meet and recruit USAgent (John Walker), Aaron and Arielle played video games, and Aaron chose Iron Man against Arielle's Captain America. As the both appreciated that Iron Man would lose, Arielle asked why Aaron didn't choose someone like Speedball who had a better chance, and Aaron replied that he did not mind the wealthy Iron Man losing to Cap.

(The United States of Captain America#4 (fb) - BTS) - After Sam received a report of a NORAD assault (by Commander Krieger/Warrior Woman, Superior, and the still-controlled Speed Demon/Captain America), Aaron and Arielle joined him in meeting up with Rogers and Barnes. As they drove off behind the motorcycle-driving senior Caps, Aaron noted that he would be happy to learn how to ride a cycle. They subsequently learned that their enemies were seeking to liberate the Hate-Monger, the psycho-active energy derived from Adolf Hitler's consciousness.

    After they arrived at the NORAD facility, Aaron and Arielle sandwiched Commander Krieger between their shields, briefly knocking the wind out of her before they were both dropped by Roger's shield, thrown by Superior.  After Rogers dropped Superior, they were subsequently briefly mesmerized by Commander Krieger using Roger's shield, until Cap took out her feet. Nonetheless, Krieger freed the Hate-Monger, and the two escaped.

    Aaron listened as Captain Jeremy Merrick noted that the Hate-Monger was a dangerous asset, and after Aaron noted that he didn't seem like an asset, Jeremy conceded that that was a bad choice of words.

    Aaron remained silent as the senior Caps discussed how they would obtain information from Superior.

captain_america-of-the-railways-captains(The United States of Captain America#5) - After Captain Jeremy Merrick identified the defunct satellite station on Mount San Antonio on which Captain Americas (Rogers, Walker, and Wilson) were being held, Aaron joined Captain America/Bucky (James Barnes), Nichelle Wright, Joe Gomez, Arielle Agbayani, and approximately seven others in confronting the villains.

    After Superior and Krieger had been defeated and Hate-Monger re-contained, Steve Rogers deferred a public speech -- in place of the planned Hate-Monger speech -- to the others, and Aaron proudly spoke up. He discussed how they had gotten off on the wrong foot (due to Hate-Monger's manipulation), and then continued, promoting diversity and ensuring anyone listening that the Captains Network had their backs. 

Comments: Created by Christopher Cantwell, Dale Eaglesham, Josh Trujillo, and Jan Bazaldua.

    Aaron appears in the Alligator Loki Infinity Comic, which is an "All-Ages" series, and it seems like it may be more along the lines of Marvel Adventures/Marvel Age stories, but there's nothing that definitively rules it out of -616 continuity that I saw. It's also like a "Nuff Said" comic as there is no dialog. If these somehow turn out to be in-continuity, I'll fill in more detail and add information to the above headings.

(Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#5) - Attending a zoo with a friend, Aaron saw Alligator Loki -- who had been inadvertently pulled through a mystic portal by that reality's Thor -- in an exhibit/habitat, where he had presumably been placed by Thor? Seeking freedom, Alligator Loki cried "crocodile tears," earning Aaron's sympathy, and Aaron got him out of the habitat and fled with him.

(Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#6) - Aaron brought Alligator Loki to an apartment(?) to meet friends including America Chavez, Ghost Spider (Gwen Stacy), Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Spider-Man (Miles Morales), and Squirrel Girl (Doreen Green). Via Alligator Mjol-Treats, they taught Alligator Loki a number of tricks -- with Aaron teaching him to shake hands -- but when Thor showed up and tried to also teach a treat, Alligator Loki unsurprisingly bit Thor on the hand. 

(Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#10) - Aaron attended the Stark Annual Benefit during which Alligator Loki created a distraction by knocking food off a table while Loki tried to steal the Infinity Gauntlet (which was on display under a glass case, complete with Infinity Gems, not stones...). Both were caught and placed in a detention cell.

(Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#12) - Aaron attended a surprise first birthday part for Alligator Loki in the park, and he posed with America Chavez behind Alligator Loki and a pile of gifts.

(Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#13) - Aaron attended a superhero cookout.

    Captain America (2022)#0 is just an image of Aaron shown by Arnim Zola, as one of the people Steve has inspired. Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty II#1 is similarly just him among others inspired by Steve, as Steve thinks about his life, friends, foes, etc.
--Loki

Profile by Snood.

CLARIFICATIONS:
The Captain America of the Railways should be distinguished from:


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The United States of Captain America#1, pg. 15, panel 3 (masked face/upper body);
        pg. 16, panel 1 (unmasking);
    #1/2, story pg. 1, panel 4 (full, uncostumed);
        pg. 8 (jumping down);
        pg. 11 (mini profile);
    #4, pg. 3, panel 2 (face);
        pg. 14, panel 1 (with Arielle, sandwiching Krieger);
    #5, pg. 28, panel 1 (with Captains)

Appearances:
The United States of Captain America#1 (August, 2021) - Christopher Cantwell (writer), Dale Eaglesham (artist), Martin Biro (assistant editor), Alanna Smith (editor)
The United States of Captain America#1/2 (August, 2021) - Josh Trujillo (writer), Jan Bazaldua (artist), Martin Biro (assistant editor), Alanna Smith (editor)
The United States of Captain America#2 (September, 2021) - Christopher Cantwell (writer), Dale Eaglesham (artist), Martin Biro (assistant editor), Alanna Smith (editor)
The United States of Captain America#2/2 (September, 2021) - Mohale Mashigo (writer), Natacha Bustos (artist), Martin Biro (assistant editor), Alanna Smith (editor)
The United States of Captain America#4 (November, 2021) - Christopher Cantwell (writer), Ron Lim (penciler), Scott Hanna (inker), Martin Biro (assistant editor), Alanna Smith (editor)
The United States of Captain America#5 (December, 2021) - Christopher Cantwell (writer), Dale Eaglesham (artist), Martin Biro (assistant editor), Alanna Smith (editor)
Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#5 (May 6, 2022) - Alyssa Wong (writer), Bob Quinn (artist), Kat Gregorowicz (editor)
Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#6 (May 20, 2022) - Alyssa Wong (writer), Bob Quinn (artist), Kat Gregorowicz (editor)
Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#10 (July 15, 2022) - Alyssa Wong (writer), Bob Quinn (artist), Kat Gregorowicz (editor)
Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#12 (August 12, 2022) - Alyssa Wong (writer), Bob Quinn (artist), Kat Gregorowicz (editor)
Alligator Loki Infinity Comic#13 (November 26, 2022) - Alyssa Wong (writer), Bob Quinn (artist), Kat Gregorowicz (editor)

First posted: 12/29/2022
Last updated: 04/30/2023

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