Speaking of Avengers

[oneiriad]

It occurs to me that to a modern day American in the Marvel movie verse, seeing Captain America in full uniform in modern day, coming forth to fight invaders from outer space, must feel a bit as if Holger Danske awoke to defend Denmark in its hour of need.

Comments

squee!

[neotoma]

You're right, Steve Roger is definitely the King Under the Mountain hero for America -- which makes sense, since it's not like King Arthur or Frederick Barbarossa is going to show up in hour of need for the USA.

Minder!!!

[calvinahobbes]

--Thor's fred, sagde Holger, --hvor står svensken?
--Hva helved, sagde manden, --kan sådan en gammel idiot ikke passe sin besøgstid.

Bent Haller, Så er det nu Holger