In the 21st century, Captain America has enjoyed a significant resurgence in popularity. The Marvel Cinematic Universe played a crucial role in transforming him into a top-tier hero for the masses, something he hadn’t achieved in years. In the comics, notable creators like Ed Brubaker, Steve Epting, Mike Perkins, Rick Remender, John Romita Jr., Nick Spencer, Jesus Saiz, J. Michael Straczyniski, and others have contributed significantly to his storylines since the 9/11 era. However, we’d rather forget the controversial “Secret Empire” arc. Fast forward to 2025, Marvel assigned Chip Zdarksy and Valerio Schiti, two highly regarded creators, to a new Captain America series. This series follows Cap post-defrosting, which now falls in the ’00s due to Marvel’s sliding time scale, and it’s one of my favorite monthly reads.
In Captain America #1, readers are introduced to a fresh character named David Colton, who was inspired by the 9/11 events to join the military. Similar to Steve Rogers, Colton was initially deemed unfit but was eventually accepted and endured grueling training where he was often outmatched. Later in Captain America #2, we delve deeper into Colton’s background and witness his first encounter with Steve Rogers – a joint mission to rescue American diplomats from Latveria. This assignment takes an unexpected turn as Steve Rogers confronts the impending villain of the MCU, Doctor Doom.
Captain America Changes the Mission to Help the Latverians
The comic book Captain America #2 begins with Colton in Afghanistan, experiencing firsthand the harsh realities of war. Later, the story transitions to a plane journey towards Latveria for a joint operation between two Captains America. Upon arrival, there’s an air of disillusionment around Colton, who was once an idealistic young man, but has now become hardened. The team then parachutes down in Latveria and encounters a Doombot, leading to a fight between the Captains America. However, the Latverian rebels they were supposed to meet had taken control of the Doombot and are now working with them. The group proceeds to their safehouse, where we see another scene from Afghanistan, depicting the horrors of war. The rebels then inform the Caps about Doom’s vulnerability and suggest that they should target him. Colton objects, despite Rogers’ willingness to help, leading to a private conversation between them. While Rogers wants to assist, Colton, as a major with higher rank, orders Rogers to stand down, further revealing his cynical demeanor. In the safehouse, Colton clarifies the mission objectives but Rogers proposes helping the rebels in a way that would serve as a diversion, allowing Colton and the rest of the team to rescue the prisoners. Colton reluctantly agrees, setting the mission into motion.
As I, a follower, infiltrate Castle Doom with Rogers and Marius, guided by the cunning Doombot, we find ourselves unexpectedly face-to-face with Doom, engrossed in his meal. Eager to strike, Marius readies for a shot, but Rogers intervenes, urging us to capture Doom for his atrocities against humanity. Yet, our plan unravels as the Doombot betrays us, attacking mercilessly. It seems our encounter was a ruse, as Doom had allowed us to take the Doombot to use against us. Marius falls in battle, and I struggle valiantly against the Doombot, but my efforts are futile. Defeated, I am brought before Doom, who instead of attacking me, welcomes me to Latveria as a hero of the people, leaving me stunned and puzzled.
In issue #2 of Captain America, we have a fantastic comic book that’s top-notch from beginning to end. It seems that Colton could become the next Steve Rogers-like character, John Walker, but he might not be fully prepared for the role. The depiction of the Afghanistan war through flashbacks is remarkable; Zdarsky skillfully portrays how even the most virtuous individuals can succumb to the harshness of war. This theme sets the stage for the main narrative, where the contrast between Colton and Rogers becomes more pronounced. The predicament in Latveria is intricate, as Rogers’s unwavering commitment to doing what’s right, despite the consequences, puts the mission at risk. Although his actions are morally justified, they are tactically flawed from an operational standpoint. His traditional mindset leads him into a trap set by Doctor Doom.
In the Marvel Universe’s rich history, it’s not hard to understand why Doom holds Captain America in high regard. Given that Doom’s ancestors were victims of Nazi brutality in Latveria, it’s likely that Cap, as a fighter, may have crossed paths with Doom during his battles there. This could be the reason for Doom’s admiration towards him as a hero.
In essence, Captain America continues to impress, and this issue further underscores the compelling reasons why readers should follow this series – it delivers an exhilarating narrative that carries profound significance.
Captain America #2 is on sale now.
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