Captain America: The First Avenger Auction! Profiles in History is thrilled to be working with Marvel Entertainment to present this historic offering of items from the film. Bidding is now open and ends on April 14, 2012.  Rarely does a collector have the opportunity to acquire items of this importance and provenance from a contemporary film, and this sale features over 200 lots, including virtually all of the iconic costumes, props and vehicles from the film. The selection showcases the imagination, incredible craftsmanship and imaginative technology created to portray the story of super-soldier Captain America, one of the most iconic characters in the Marvel canon.

Profiles in History is proud to announce its association with Marvel Entertainment to hold the Captain America: The First Avenger Auction at this year’s C2E2 (Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo) at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60616 at 6PM Central Time on April 14, 2012.

“Rarely does a collector have the opportunity to acquire items of this importance from a contemporary film” -Joe Maddalena

Highlights Include:

Captain America hero costume

Screen-worn Red Skull prosthetic makeup appliance

Cosmic Cube

Hydra motorcycles and a full-scale steel-plated Hydra “Fastrac” tank

Stunt Mjölnir war hammer from Thor

Full-scale screen-used Mark II “Autopsy” suit from Iron Man 2

…and so much more!!!