Contemplator to thwart her plans, the others being Rogers early in his career, John Walker shortly after his own time as Cap, Bucky during his time as Captain America, and Commander A from the twenty-fifth century. She receives an invitation to join the newly established Avengers squad. She has designed a suit, made disc weapons that resembled miniaturized copies of Captain America's shield, and engaged in extensive physical training to become the strongest and most agile person on the planet. Powers and abilities Although a non-powered human, American Dream is in peak physical condition and is a skilled martial artist and an Olympic level athlete. She has disc weapons similar to Ricochet's and has a superb aim. She now also carries a version of Captain America's shield, which she uses both defensively and offensively to great effect. Her fighting skills are matched by her leadership ability. Reception Accolades In 2016, GameSpot included American Dream in their "20 Most Patriotic Comic Book Characters" list. In 2017, CBR.com ranked American Dream 13th in their "8 Captain Americas Better Than Steve Rogers (And 7 Who Couldn't Handle It)" list. In 2018, CBR.com ranked American Dream 17th in their "Shield Of Dreams: The Very Best Captain Americas" list. In 2022, CBR.com ranked American Dream 10th in their "10 Most Muscular Women In Marvel Comics" list. Literary reception Volumes American Dream - 2008 According to Diamond Comic Distributors, American Dream #1 sold out in May 2008. American Dream #1 was the 131st best selling comic book in May 2008. American Dream #2 was the 147th best selling comic book in May 2008. Other versions Secret Wars During the 2017 Secret Wars storyline, Ellie Rogers is the daughter of Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter in the Battleworld domain of the Hydra Empire. She is part of the Resistance when a group of female assassins and infected by Venom. Ellie escapes while most of the Resistance was killed and eventually turned into the symbiote-powered Viper, but uses these abilities to help Nomad. In other media Video games American Dream appears as a playable character in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online, voiced by Tara Strong. American Dream appears as a female enhanced costume for Steve Rogers / Captain America in Marvel Heroes, voiced by Melissa Disney. A variation of Shannon Rogers named Sharon Rogers appears as a playable character in Marvel: Future Fight. As part of Captain America's