As a research assistant at Darkmoor Research Centre, Brian Braddock was a typical physics student. During a botched theft at the facility, Brian was nearly killed in a motorcycle accident he suffered while trying to escape. The legendary Merlin the Magician saved Brian's life and bestowed upon him a mystical suit that gives him superhuman powers, transforming him into Captain Britain. While the suit Captain Britain wears gives him superhuman strength, the ability to fly and erect mystical force shields, he is powerless without it. As Britain's honorary protector, keeping the UK safe from peril, Captain Britain is a formidable opponent for any foe.