Robert Russo (Earth-616)

Bob Russo
Name	Robert "Bob" Russo
Aliases	Captain America
Affiliation and Relationships
Affiliation	Bears baserball team
Marital Status	Single
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Male
Eyes	Irises: Blue
Hair	Blond
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Human
Living Status	Alive
Reality	Earth-616
Personal Information
Identity	Public
Citizenship	American
Occupation	Retired baseball superstar, vigilante
Base of Operations	New York City, New York
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Steve Englehart, Sal Buscema
First	Captain America #178 (July, 1974)
First	Captain America #178 (July, 1974)

History

As Captain America

Bob Russo was a star professional baseball player (3rd Baseman). Upon Steve Rogers leaving the role of Captain America, Russo told the media he was retiring from baseball and assuming the role. In his first attempt at foiling a robbery, he misjudged his rooftop swing and careened into a brick wall, injuring his arm.

He cited his lack of practice and the way the former Captain America appeared to make his feats appear so easy as factoring into his failure. Russo apparently abandoned his attempt to replace Steve Rogers after this debut.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Grappling hook and line (for swinging from rooftops)

Weapons

Replica of original circular shield

See Also

• 2 appearance(s) of Robert Russo (Earth-616)
• 1 minor appearance(s) of Robert Russo (Earth-616)
• 1 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Robert Russo (Earth-616)
• 2 image(s) of Robert Russo (Earth-616)

Links and References

• http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/caruss.htm