The Death of Captain America Vol 1 The Death of the Dream
The Death of Captain America Vol 1 The Death of the Dream
Leaping from the final pages of Civil War, this is the biggest Cap story that Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting have yet to tell - guaranteed to stun readers and send shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe! As repercussions ripple outward, the Winter Soldier finally chooses a side - his own. But what are the Red Skull and his minions up to behind the scenes? Collects Captain America #25-30.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars The dream is dead…for now
“Ed Brubaker’s (Uncanny X-Men, Daredevil, Sleeper) run on Captain America has been loaded with espionage and action, and while it has been both a critical and commercial hit, I’ve never seen what’s been so great about Brubaker’s run on the title. Now, Brubaker’s much lauded event during his run on Captain America is collected here, with The Death of Captain America. In the aftermath of Civil War, Steve “Captain America” Rogers is shot and killed by a sniper’s bullet, sending ripples throughout the Marvel universe. In the wake of Cap’s death, the Winter Soldier chooses a side, the Falcon searches for the truth, and Cap’s S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent ex-girlfriend Sharon makes a shocker of a discovery. Whether or not hearing of Captain America’s death wowed you or drew one long groan from you, you have to admit that Brubaker can weave one intriguing and interesting story here. In the aftermath of Cap’s death, Brubaker manages to hold your interest, but as any longtime comic reader (or short term) will tell you, this definitely isn’t the end for the star-spangled Avenger. Steve Epting’s artwork is solid as usual, but other than that, The Death of Captain America is only worth checking out for die hard fans of Cap, or loyal followers of Brubaker’s run on the series. ”
That was my original review when this storyarc was first released in hardcover, and since then my opinion has changed in regards to Brubaker’s monumental run on Captain America. Hearing all the praise laid down on his run, which I admittedly wasn’t a big fan of, I have taken the time to go back over Brubaker’s run from the beginning, and have discovered a newfound admiration for his run. I realize that this arc, and nearly everything before it, is Brubaker’s set-up for the spectacular events to follow. No doubt that somehow, someway in the near future, Steve Rogers will return from the dead, but until then, let’s enjoy how Brubaker has structured his superb run.
5 Stars A Collecter’s Review
You mean to tell me after over 50 years of fighting in numerous wars and battling a plethora of sordid, odious, and sadistic villians one stealth villian’s bullet finally kills the legendary Captain America? Well, it is written well, but not a believable tale.
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