Discover the story of Samuel Sterns, or The Leader! Imagine a character with a mind so powerful they can predict the future, control people with just a thought, and outsmart even the most brilliant minds in the Marvel Universe. Captain America: Brave New World marks the return of Samuel Stevens to the MCU. From his humble origin as a high school drop-out working at a chemical plant, to the industrial accident that exposed him to a massive dose of gamma radiation, follow the story before and after Sterns rebranded himself as The Leader, believing himself superior because of the mutation that gave him a photographic memory, genius level intellect, and psychic abilities. @vvn.ff breaks down his origins, schemes, powers and abilities, and appearances in both the comics and on screen. First Appearance: Tales to Astonish #62 (1964) Abilities: Photographic memory, Genius level intellect, Psychic abilities Roles: Worker at Chemical Plant, Antagonist to Hulk INTRO: 00:00-00:30 STERNS' RETURN TO MCU: 00:31-00:48 SAMUEL STERNS COMIC BOOK ORIGINS: 00:49-02:29 ABILITIES AND WEAKNESSES: 02:30-03:19 SCREEN APPEARANCES: 03:20-05:10 SUMMARY: 05:11-05:38 OUTRO: 05:39-05-57 Like, comment, and subscribe for more superhero deep dives and updates on Captain America: Brave New World and the MCU #originStories #characterlore #superheroes #superherolore #comicbookheroes #captainamerica #captainamericabravenewworld #captainamericasamwilson #thehulk #hulk Want more? Subscribe: Thanks for watching! If you want to have your say, comment below. We'll likely retort with a comeback, or commend you on your wisdom and knowledge.