Captain or is that Commander America?

Captain or is that Commander America?

This ad for licensing Captain America products from 1981 is interesting not only to comic fans but also trek people ( can’t remember if “trekkie” or “trekker” is offensive so I’ll steer away from that controversy, thank you) as I’m 90% certain that’s none other than Commander William Riker actor Jonathan Frakes under that ill fitting large cowl.
It’s well documented that Frakes paid his dues appearing as Cap during the late 70s/early 80s and most of the photos in the Superhero Mall Appearance Gallery seem to predate his tenure. This one however has a good chance of being him, I hope this useless knowledge brightens somebody’s day.
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Mantooth
AKA Brian Heiler author of "Rack Toys: Cheap, Crazed Playthings" and co-editor of "Toy-Ventures Magazine". Co-Host of the "Pod Stallions" podcast. Host of the Brick Mantooth Youtube channel, painter, designer, writer, mental health advocate, toy collector, Mego, and Mego Knock-Off enthusiast. I have large feet, ADHD and I live in Canada. Talk toys, not others.

3 Comments

  • GW on July 10, 2010

    That sure looks like his chinny chin-chin. <3 😉

  • Joseph Tages on July 10, 2010

    It sure brightened up my Saturday! I've been a Frakes fan for the longest time and I like him even more if that's him in the suit!

  • Anonymous on July 11, 2010

    I do believe this is Frakes –

    I recall a (Different) picture of him as Captain America at the white house in an issue of STARLOG when they ran the first or second interview he did in the magazine 1986-1987

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