6. He refuses to treat everything as a joke
We’re used to many of the Marvel heroes tossing off a deadly confrontation with a snarky jibe or carefully placed one-liner. Let’s face it, Tony Stark’s sense of humour is probably his most dangerous weapon. However, the Captain is refreshingly devoid of the irony of his Avengers brethren, treating his world-saving role with just enough sincerity for us to rally behind.
Of course, that also means that when he does get a funny moment, it resonates all the more strongly – this great little clip from Avengers Assemble is one of the movie’s best and most hilarious.
