So, there you are. You want a totally bitching Hitler poster to hang up on your wall, but also don't want anyone thinking you're some kind of bigot. It's quite a dilemma you've found yourself in, but thankfully, the new poster for Captain America: The First Avenger is the solution to all of your extremely weird problems.
The piece was created by Marvel Comics artist Paolo Rivera, best known for his unique painted approach to comic book interiors. Originally done on spec in an attempt to get a job as the company's movie poster artist, the vintage design struck a chord with folks, resulting in an extremely limited print run, copies of which were given out to the movie's cast and crew. No word yet on whether the poster will be made available for mass consumption, but frankly, Marvel would just be leaving money on the table if they didn't start selling copies of this rad-looking thing.
To be fair, the guy had it coming.
The poster's design makes use of a montage to fit in the film's cast of characters, but the primary image, of Captain America socking Adolf Hitler, is an homage to the very first issue of the Captain America comic. Created by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon way back in 1941, months before the United States actually entered World War II, the original cover still retains much of its explosive power.
