William Nasland

William Nasland was a patriotic American hero who operated as the Spirit of '76 during World War II. He later took on the mantle of Captain America to continue the legacy of Steve Rogers when Rogers was no longer able to serve.

William Nasland stepped onto the Bronze Age Marvel stage in 1977's The Invaders #14, brought to life by the artistic talents of George Tuska and Ross Andru, and he's been a quietly compelling figure in Marvel's wartime tapestry ever since. With a publishing history stretching all the way to 2019, his legacy runs deeper than his modest appearance count might suggest — two of those issues carry key-issue status, a sure sign that collectors know there's something special here. His world is defined by the very best of Marvel's patriotic mythology: the pages he inhabits are shared by Captain America, Bucky, the Human Torch, Namor, and Steve Rogers himself, placing Nasland at the heart of Marvel's heroic wartime legacy. If you're drawn to the rich, layered history behind the shield and the stars, Captain America: Patriot and Captain America and Bucky: Old Wounds are exactly where you'll want to find him.