Captain America: Civil War was released May 6, 2016, and so far the film has been a success. However, based on the Marvels Civil War comic series, there are a variety of differences between the comic and the movie. So here is a listicle of some of the fundamental differences between the two works.
1. The Bill
One of the fundamental differences between the two was the bill that the government wanted to pass.
In the film, the bill was known as the Sokovia Accords, which will allow a United Nations panel to control the Avengers. If any of the heroes disagreed to sign the proposal, they would be forced to retire and live life as an ordinary civilian. This bill was put into perspective after another incident occurred in Nigeria. Since there seem to be multiple damages each time the Avengers attempted to save humanity, the world no longer felt safe with them, and Nigeria was the last straw.
In the comic, the bill was known as the Superhuman Registration Act (S.R.A). This legislative bill was passed into law, enforcing heroes to share their secret identity to the government and allowing the government to monitor each hero so they may create a license of employment. Each superhuman was required to fulfill some requirements before being allowed to use their powers and gain authorization to fight crime. This bill was put into perspective after an elementary school was blown up during a battle between a group of heroes and villains. Approximately 600 people died including children. After this tragedy, the bill was passed, and the battle began to enforce it began.
In both the film and comic Iron Man agreed to sign the bill while Captain America was not.
2. The Battle
In the film, the battle involved a couple of heroes within the Marvel Universe. Most of them were apart of the Avengers and others worked alone when it came to fighting crime.
However, in the comic, multiple heroes and villains were involved when it came to the disagreement of the bill.
3. Team Captain America (Anti- Bill)
In Captain America: Civil War, Captain America was against the Sokovia Accords. He felt that if the Avengers should be above the government for it would be best for humanity and the team. Since he was against it, he was forced to retire and live life as an average civilian. However, after his childhood friend, Bucky (also known as the Winter Soldier), was framed for a crime he didn't commit, he was inclined to help Bucky escape the Avengers, who were now under the United Nations control.
In Civil War, the comic, Captain America disagreed with the Superhuman Registration Act. Captain America felt that if the government were to control the heroes, then that would mean they would be able to control who were the villains. Disagreeing with the bill meant he was now an enemy to the government and was now a wanted man. However, this did not stop Captain America to form his group of heroes, known as the Secret Avengers, which got filled with other Anti-registration heroes. Each hero within the Secret Avengers had to change their identities so they can avoid being captured, which ultimately made them outlaws.
4. Team Iron Man (Pro- Bill)
In the film, Iron Man agreed with the Sokovia Accords bill. He felt that if the government were able to control the Avengers, then there is a possibility to decrease the possibility of collateral damage and restore the trust of humanity. Agreeing with the bill made Iron Man the second leader of the Avengers. Having some control on what strategies need to be done to save mankind. Since Captain America broke the law, Iron Man was forced to arrest Captain America and his Allies. However, there were times that Iron Man was forced to stand down because the United Nations felt that they would not need the help of the Avengers.
In the comic, Iron Man agreed with the Superhuman Registration Act. He felt that it was reasonable for the heroes to have proper training and restrictions. He believed that it was nearly impossible to resist this political change and would rather register then get arrested. Iron Man then gathered all the other pro-registration heroes and unmasked himself in front of the public along with the other pro-registration heroes.
5. Spiderman
Something that boosted fans excitement for the Captain America: Civil War was the announcement of Spiderman. In the film, Spiderman was on Iron Man's side. However, he was unaware as to why they were battling Captain America and his allies. Once Iron Man confronted Spiderman to join the fight, he was worried that his identity would get revealed to his family. However, Iron Man reassures Spiderman and even gives him a new suit. Throughout the whole film, Spiderman stood by Iron Man and helped defeat Captain America's allies.
However, in the comic, Spiderman is completely aware of the bill and joins Iron Man's side. At first, Spiderman felt it was too dangerous to share his identity for it can cause harm to his family. Nevertheless, convinced by his family, he decided to show the world his true identity and announced to the world that he was Peter Parker. Spiderman stood by Iron Man until he realized that heroes were getting imprisoned in Prison 42, which was in a different dimension known as the Negative Zone. Angry, Spiderman decides to go against Iron Man, which ends up with them battling. Saved by the Punisher, Spiderman decided to join Captain America's team, the Secret Avengers and fight against Iron Man.
6. Black Panther
In the film, T'Challa (Black Panther) joined Iron Man's side because of the death of his father who was the king of Wakanda. His death occurred during a United Nations conference in Vienna to ratify the Sokovia Accord. Someone set off a bomb by the conference and framed the Winter Soldier, which made T'Challa the new king of Wakanda and the Black Panther. Black Panther didn't care too much for the Sokovia Accords bill, for all he cared about was avenging his father's death.
In the comic, T'Challa was originally the king of Wakanda and the Black Panther. He wasn't on anyone's side until he discovered that heroes were being imprisoned and disrespected due to the Superhuman Registration Act. Angry, Black Panther immediately joined Captain America to stop this travesty.
7. The Winter Soldier
The Winter Soldier (Bucky) was a crucial character in the Captain America: Civil War film. He was framed for the explosion at the Solkovia Accord conference and was in a battle with himself and anyone who tried to capture him.
However, in the Civil War comics, the Winter Soldier was nothing more than another hero fighting for the rights of heroes. He was on Captain America's side throughout the whole series and was never really an essential character within the comics.
Although the film did not follow along the original story, it was still very successful. There are a lot more differences between the two works, but this listicle is just a few key differences between the film and the comics. To learn more you can go here and read more information about the original story.
