Steve Rogers, famously known as Captain America, embodies solitude as a man displaced from his rightful era. Even so, he is not entirely alone. Surrounding him are his fellow Avengers, trustworthy allies like Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes, along with an intriguing lineage that includes both remarkable heroes and formidable villains. This legacy stretches from his adopted son to his many descendants, revealing an impressive array of characters linked to Steve Rogers.
8 Jackson Rogers
Debuted in Captain America #701 by Mark Waid & Leonardo Romero
Jack Rogers represents a future descendant of Steve Rogers, emerging in a world where the Super Soldier Serum had eradicated disease. Although Jackson’s son was resistant to the Serum, this unfortunate turn compelled him to uncover its mysteries and unveil a network of alien agents infiltrating Earth. Despite being pursued by government forces, Jackson triumphed over the alien threats and even faced a resurrected Red Skull, all without superhuman abilities. His notable tools included his ancestor’s indestructible shield and a unique device called the Timelens, crafted from the fractured Time Stone, enabling him to manipulate time around him.
7 James Rogers
From Lionsgate Home Entertainment’s Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow
Introduced in the animated film Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow, James Rogers is the offspring of Steve and Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow. In a world where Ultron decimated the Avengers, their children were concealed and trained by Tony Stark to form an elite counterforce against robotic threats. The Next Avengers cohort includes:
- Azari, the Black Panther – offspring of Black Panther and Storm
- Francis Barton, the Hawkeye – son of Hawkeye and Mockingbird
- Henry Pym Jr. – son of Giant Man and the Wasp
- Torunn Thorsdóttir – daughter of Thor and Sif
James possesses abilities akin to his father’s, exhibiting enhanced strength, stamina, and agility, alongside a special energy shield designed by Tony Stark, projected from his gauntlets. The Next Avengers’ timeline later integrated into the comics, drawing on conflicts with Kang and Ultron that threatened the fabric of time itself.
6 Ellie Rogers
Debuted in Hail Hydra #2 by Rick Remender & Roland Boschi
In a dystopian alternate reality governed by Hydra, Ellie Rogers is depicted as Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter’s daughter. A shielded freedom fighter, Ellie engages in resistance against Wolfgang von Strucker’s forces. Her fate takes a dark turn when she becomes host to Hydra’s Venom symbiote during battle, transforming her into a powerful force with agility, razor-sharp claws, and biological webbing. Tragically, Ellie sacrificed herself during a fight against Hydra, but she had the opportunity to connect with her alternate-reality sibling, Ian Rogers, in contemplation of their heritage and responsibilities.
5 Nomad, aka Ian Rogers
First Seen in Captain America Volume 7 #1 by Rick Remender & John Romita Jr.
In Marvel’s principal continuity, Ian Rogers, also known as Nomad, is Captain America’s only son, born from Arnim Zola’s genetic manipulation and adopted by Steve Rogers following Zola’s defeat in Dimension Z. Raised by Captain America, Ian embodies the ideals of his father, contrasting Zola’s villainy. Endowed with enhanced capabilities including strength, speed, intelligence, and an extended lifespan due to his genetic origins, Ian eventually adopted the Nomad mantle, initially wielding a bladed shield and transitioning to the Horde Crusher, a balanced battle staff.
His costume features bio-gel pockets designed by Zola that can heal injuries upon release, granting Ian a temporary healing factor. Ian has fought alongside Steve and has been a pivotal ally for Sam Wilson during his early tenure as Captain America.
4 Captain America, aka Sharon Rogers
From Netmarble Games’ Marvel Future Fight
Sharon Rogers was introduced in the Marvel Future Fight video game and later appeared in the comics. In her narrative, Sharon is born in a timeline where Captain America was never frozen. Following World War II, Steve and Peggy Carter conceiving Sharon, who eventually inherits the title of Captain America. Armed with a unique energy-absorbing shield and blaster lance designed by Tony Stark, she may not match Steve’s physical prowess but compensates with her innovative gadgets and armor.
3 Flag-Smasher, aka Grant Rogers
First Appeared in Captain America: Sam Wilson #7 by Nick Spencer, Ángel Unzueta and Daniel Acuña
After Steve Rogers lost his Super Soldier Serum powers, an evil doppelganger emerged during Marvel’s Secret Empire, manipulated by a living Cosmic Cube named Kobik. This impostor sought to manipulate Hydra’s rise to power, ultimately being revealed and defeated by the real Steve Rogers. This dark counterpart later adopts the alias Flag-Smasher, identified as Grant Rogers, claiming to be Steve’s sibling. Unlike the original Captain America, Flag-Smasher utilizes dual adamantium batons in combat, yet retains all of Steve’s enhanced abilities, including strength, agility, and tactical genius.
2 Ultimate Red Skull
Debuted in Ultimate Comics Avengers #1 by Mark Millar & Carlos Pacheco
Within the Ultimate Universe, a story unfolds where Steve Rogers’ partner, Gail Richards, bore his child before his icy entrapment. The government seized Peggy’s unborn child, raising him with aspirations of crafting the ultimate weapon, only to have their plans backfire. This offspring, becoming a skilled mercenary and ultimately the Ultimate Red Skull, embraced his legacy through violence, even assassinating major historical figures like President John F. Kennedy. Their paths collided tragically when Steve Rogers was forced to eliminate his own son, who aimed to reshape reality to experience the upbringing he was denied.
The Ultimate Red Skull was a formidable adversary, wielding all of Captain America’s strengths, including agility capable of dodging bullets and near-invulnerability. His strategic acumen, paired with extensive black-ops training, rendered him a dangerous opponent to the Ultimates.
1 Crusader, aka Sarah Rogers
First Seen in What If…? #114 by Jay Faerber and Gregg Schigiel
Set in a parallel reality shaped by the events of 1984’s Secret Wars, Sarah Rogers, known as Crusader, is the daughter of Captain America and Rogue. Born on the hostile realm called Battleworld, she emerged as a formidable mutant, possessing superhuman strength and flight abilities. Crusader continued her father’s legacy by wielding his iconic shield alongside Mjolnir, bestowed upon her for her worthiness in battle against powerful foes like Doctor Doom and Malefactor, the son of Enchantress. By proving herself as a champion of good, Crusader solidified her place in the legacy of heroes.
These characters showcase the diverse and powerful family ties associated with Captain America. We invite you to share your thoughts in the comments about other notable characters you believe should be included in this ranking, and your opinions on the ordering of these significant figures.