For a patriotic American comic book fan, it's a dream come true: A major auction of props including vehicles and costumes from the 2011 film Captain America is scheduled for later this spring.
Captain America: The First Avenger Auction will offer a stunning 220 lots of which there is a clear highlight: a worn Captain America hero costume.
Divided into three parts, the custom suit consists of ballistic nylon and a rubberised backing.
The three parts are: red, white and blue sculpted upper body armour with a star insignia on the chest, long leggings with boot stirrups and between them a short undershirt.
Accessories for the striking suits include a Colt .45 pistol (thankfully made of rubber) which fits into a holster and an ammo belt. Then of course there is the leather mask/helmet which has little wings stencilled on the sides and 'A' (for America, obviously) on the front.
 The Captain America costume |
Brown boots and gloves, also made of leather round off the ensemble.
Except, that is, for one last thing: the shield.
One of the most iconic items in the comic book universe, the prop doesn't disappoint: a bold round Vibranium shield made of resin you feel could block anything.
As a whole the costume is expected to sell for $20,000 - $30,000 in the April 14 Chicago Auction.
A price at least this high is to be expected given the clear ongoing interest in Captain America from the memorabilia markets: Last year a copy of Captain America #1 broke the World Record for the comic, achieving $343,000.
Watch this space for more highlights from the auction.
