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What Is Winter Soldier's Real Name? The Story Behind the Name He/Him
Winter Soldier → James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes
Winter Soldier's real name is James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes.
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The Winter Soldier's real name is James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes. He is a Marvel Comics character who started out in 1941 as Captain America's sidekick.
How they got the name
Bucky Barnes was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Decades later, writer Ed Brubaker and artist Steve Epting brought him back from his supposed death as a brainwashed cyborg assassin code-named the Winter Soldier (Russian: Zimniy Soldát). (Wikipedia: Bucky Barnes)
Amazing facts
- He first appeared in Captain America Comics #1, cover-dated March 1941 and published by Timely Comics, the company that later became Marvel. (Wikipedia: Bucky Barnes)
- He took over as Captain America for a time while Steve Rogers was presumed dead. (Wikipedia: Bucky Barnes)
- In the 2011 crossover Fear Itself, he was injected with the Infinity Formula, which boosts his vitality and physical abilities. (Wikipedia: Bucky Barnes)
- Other heroes in the Marvel Universe have used the "Bucky" nickname and costume over the years. (Wikipedia: Bucky Barnes)
FAQ
What is the Winter Soldier's real name?
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes.
Who created the Winter Soldier?
Bucky was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. The Winter Soldier version came from Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting.
When did Bucky Barnes first appear?
In Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941).
Sources
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