Back in 2011 when CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER came out we showed you the awesome cast and crew poster comic artist Paolo Rivera did, and we all collectively drooled and cried knowing we couldn’t get one, no matter how much we’d want it. Well CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER is almost in theaters, and as some sort of cruel torture, Rivera has once again turned in a phenomenal poster image that was produced just for the cast and crew of the sequel. Let the tears flow. Look at this beauty, evocative of the theatrical campaigns of the 1970s, which is appropriate as the new film is said to play off the political and spy thrillers of that era.
The directing team of the Russo Brothers, Anthony and Joe, have admittedly found inspiration from that time of cinema, so this poster couldn’t possibly be more fitting. Paolo is actually an accomplished comic book creator, and has done multiple projects for Marvel, but we feel he missed his true calling with there spectacular posters. But again, enjoy the look you get here, as you cannot buy one of these, and you won’t see them in theaters… such a crime. It’s safe to say this poster looks better than the actual movie poster for the film. The sequel stars Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Scarlett Johansson, Cobie Smulders, Samuel L. Jackson, Emily VanCamp, Hayley Atwell, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie Toby Jones, Frank Grillo and Robert Redford. It’s directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo with a screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Are you excited for Cap’s next big screen adventure? Tell us in the comments below! Here’s some examples of 1970s movie posters that likely served as a bit of inspiration for Paolo.
You can see more of Paolo Rivera’s work at his official blog.
Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff. 
