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{{quote|"I'll be your champion, now and forever. I'll be Captain Britain!"|'''Brian Braddock'''}}
 
{{quote|"...a necklace would be useless, wouldn't it? So come along, 'Excalibur.'|'''Kelsey Leigh'''}}
 
[['''Captain Britain]]''' is a [[Marvel Comics]] superhero created by [[Chris Claremont]] and Herb Trimpe. The character was intended to be the British version of [[Captain America (comics)| Captain America]], who was endowed with magic powers by the wizard, [[Merlin| Merlyn]], and his daughter Roma.
 
The character of Brian Braddock was born in the Braddock Manor in the little town of Maldon, Essex, England. His parents are Lord James Braddock and Lady Elizabeth Braddock. Brian has an older brother, James "Jamie" Braddock, jr. and a twin sister, Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock (aka [[Psylocke]]). Their parents were killed by their father's invention, the Mastermind.
 
In Thames University, Brian was a graduate student in physics. During the holidays, when he was at the Darkmoor Research Centre, the mercenary Reaver and his goons raided the place. Brian fled on motorcycle to get help butlab was runbeing offbreak the road. While he was bleeding to deathinto, theBrain younghad scientistan was approached by Merlynaccident and hisdied daughter,while whogetting informed him that he could live if he becomes Britain's next championhelp. Brain then chooses to become Captaina Britainsuperhero by choosing the Amulet of Right (Merlyn was offering two choices); thus transforming him into Captain Britain. But, theThe young Braddock is one one of the the Captain Britain Corps, which is a much larger, inter-dimensional corporation of mystical protectors.
 
'''Kelsey Leigh'''
 
Brian Braddock's successor to the Captain Britain mantle was a single mother, name Kelsey Leigh.
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Eventually, Kelsey joined the Avengers and remained with them until, Avengers Disassemble, .
After recovering in England and leaving, Kelsey Leigh adopted her current alias, Lionheart. Going after Brian Braddock, the other Captain Britain, for not warning her about the artifacts and for losing her kids. All of this manipulation was planned by Albion, who has a grudge against Braddock.
 
Eventually, Kelsey joined the Avengers and remained with them until, Avengers Disassemble, where an accident forced her to retire the cape life. After recovering in England and leaving, Kelsey Leigh adopted her current alias, Lionheart. By doing this, she return to fighting for truth, justice, and the British way.
Eventually, Kelsey betrays Albion and joins New Excalibur, who defeats Albion's group. It was then revealed later on that when Ms. Leigh died she was caught in a "sticky situation", then again "the Crown needed her," ever since then Kelsey was on a "secret mission," to the point that she must keep her identity a secret even from her own Mother and children.
 
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* [[Action Mom]]: Kelsey Leigh is a single mother of two children, Martin and Jenny.
* [[Adaptive Ability]]: The Fury. Whenever Linda McQuilan dreams, it's about the last stand of the heroes in her world, Fury repeatedly described them as doing impossible things (Including the killing of Miracleman).
* [[Affirmative Action Legacy]]: The first Captain Britian, Brian Braddock, is male. While his successor is female, Kelsey Leigh.
* [[Airstrip One]]: The Captain Britain Corps - The gathering of the Captain Britain counterparts from every alternative universes. - Includes a Captain Airstrip-One, which seems to came from a world that's similar to Orwell's ''[[Nineteen Eighty -Four]]''.
* [[Amplifier Artifact]]: When Brian received his second costume from Merlyn, it contains the Amulet of Right's and the Star Scepter's powers. Another was when Merlyn remade the young Braddock's body, so that his powers can come from within, but were still dependent on Brain's proximity to the British Isles, Merlyn also updated the suit to be as a sort of battery back-up, which will allow Captain Britain to retain his powers if he was away from Britain. Just as long as Brain wears the suit.
**Several of the Captain Britain Corps' costumes have similar power granting or power amplifying abilities.
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* [[Mr. Fanservice]]: Brian, which is why [[Villainesses Want Heroes| countless villainess, like Sat-Yr-9 wants]] and [[Double Standard Rape (Female on Male)| rape]] him twice as was mention above.
* [[Mutant]]: In some adaptations and/or [[Alternate Universe|earths]], Brian and his sister are this.
* [[No Export for You]]: Initially, Captain Britain was first for the Marvel British comics. Until, later on.
* [[Oh Crap]]: If someone encounters The Fury and survives, this is their reaction the next time they see it.
* [[Out-of-Character Moment]]: In '''Uncanny X-Force''' vol. 1, Brain in a massive way. From wanting to wipe someone from existence to completely forgiving his slave-trading older brother, one has to wonder if the writer knows that Brain is one of the good guys.
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* [[Ruling Couple]]: In the ''House of M'' reality, Brian and his wife, Meggan, are this. Since they are King and Queen of the United Kingdom.
* [[Shoulders of Doom]]: Kelsey wears a small, yet practical variant on her right shoulder.
* [[Sir Swears A LotSwearsalot]]: Kelsey downplays this. While her son, Martin, affectionately tells her that he likes it when she swears in front of him, because it helps him grow up, she only swears a few times, even under stressful conditions after becoming Captain Britain. Also, her personality hardens, since she chose the Sword of Might.
* [[Smooch of Victory]]: In ''Captain Britain and MI-13'', Brian gets two with his long-lost wife, Meggan. Once when he thinks he had rescued her from Plokta, and another when he actually has rescued both of them from Lilith.
* [[Stiff Upper Lip]]: Brain, once again in [[Captain Britain and MI-13]]. For example, his [[Crowning Moment of Awesome]] when Britain is [[Secret Invasion| invaded by Skrulls]].
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* [[Twin Telepathy]]: With Psylocke's telepathy. Both she and her twin brother, Brain, have a special bond.
* [[Two Roads Before You]]: Every Captain Britain has to choose between the Amulet of Right and the Sword of Might. This decision has substantial impact on their powers.
* [[Unexplained Recovery]]: Brian in [[Ultimate Marvel]], he was supposedly killed in [[Ultimatum]] by an explosion and even was listed in the "In Memorium" section at the series' end. But he showed up in a later issue of [[The Ultimates]] without the mention of his "death," though he was now shown as to be dying of cancer, which is caused by his [[Clothes Make the Superman| supersuit]].
* [[Unto Us a Son and Daughter Are Born]]: Brian and Elizabeth, respectfully.
* [[Wearing a Flag on Your Head]]: Both of the Captain Britains.
 
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