Who Is Hauptmann Englande? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Hauptmann Englande is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Brian Braddock, with over 33 comic issue appearances. Hauptmann Englande is the Nazi version of Captain Britain from Earth-597. He lead the alternate version of Excalibur, the Lightning Force.

Who is Hauptmann Englande?

Origin Hauptmann Englande first appeared alongside his team the Lightning Force in the early days of Excalibur . He originated from Earth-597, a world where Nazi's won World War II and took over the entire world. He and his team battled with the team Excalibur over the freedom of some of the comrades. Creation Hauptmann Englande, like his team were created by acclaimed writer Chris Claremont , and Eisner award-winning art team of Alan Davis and Paul Neary . Major Story Arcs Cross-Time Caper Hauptmann Englande was first seen just before Excalibur began their Cross-Time Caper . He, along with the rest of his team; the Lightning Force entered Earth-616 in search of their Nazi version of Moira MacTaggert and Callisto - Reichsminister of Genetics and her bodyguard, respectively. In their quest to find their lost comrades, who had been pulled into Earth-616 reality by Widget, they began a turf war with the 'real' Excalibur. A fight broke out at the London Tower, where MacTaggert and Callisto were being detained, with the Lightning Force the victors.

Key facts

Hauptmann Englande is of human origin and first appeared in "The Two Edged Sword!". The character is published by Marvel. With 33 recorded issue appearances, Hauptmann Englande ranks among the most featured characters in comics.