Captain America by Steve Englehart, Vol. 2: Nomad (Avengers) [Paperback]

Steve Englehart (Author), John Warner (Author), Sal Buscema (Illustrator), Frank Robbins (Illustrator), Herb Trimpe (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2007 | Grade Level: 4 and up

Disillusioned by government corruption, Steve Rogers lays down uniform and shield -- but it's not as easy to set aside half a lifetime of heroics, so a new legend is born: Nomad, the man without a country? But who will take up the forsaken red-white-and-blue, and what will it cost him to hold onto it? Boss Morgan, the Viper and the Red Skull are on hand with enough villainy for any hero, old or new! Plus: the origin of the Falcon! Guest-starring Nick Fury and the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Collects Captain America and the Falcon #177-186.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Marvel (January 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785121978
• ISBN-13: 978-0785121978
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.4 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars When Captain America throws his mighty shield... away, March 31, 2007

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Babytoxie (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Captain America by Steve Englehart, Vol. 2: Nomad (Avengers) (Paperback)

The conclusion of the trade paperback CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON: SECRET EMPIRE featured Steve Rogers convincing himself that the disillusioned America of the mid-1970s had no need for a hero that embodied the spirit of the 1940s; therefore, Captain America should be no more. In this follow-up volume, CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE FALCON: NOMAD, he makes good on his promise, retiring his red, white, and blue togs. Steve turns away from his former partner, the Falcon, and begins to settle into a normal life, focusing his time on work and his girlfriend, Sharon Carter of SHIELD. Inevitably, he comes to realize that his desire to fight for justice is still there. Donning a new black and yellow costume, he returns as Nomad, the man without a country, but the idea of Captain America can't die. A few random individuals decide that if the real Cap is gone, they'll fill the role. Unfortunately, the results are disastrous, and as Steve begins to realize more about himself and the role destiny chose for him long ago, he concludes that the one true Captain America must live again.

This is an exceptional story from writers Steve Englehart and John Warner, providing an interesting study of Captain America and what makes him tick. For anyone who has ever questioned the relevance of Cap in an increasingly jaded, modern America, you have no further to look than this book. You can feel the turmoil of a legend trying to find his place in the changing times, as well as the public's loss of their hero. Capping off this collection is the revelation of the Falcon's origin - one that shakes Steve Rogers to the very core.

Sal Buscema, Frank Robbins, and Herb Trimpe provide adequate artwork for the story - nothing special, really. Their styles don't blend very well, so jumping from one to the other is a bit annoying. I respect each of these guys as artists, but their work in CA&F: NOMAD doesn't embody the power and emotion of the writing. In fact, Gil Kane's covers for the individual issues are so beautiful, it makes me wish he would have illustrated the whole thing instead.

This trade is somewhat-pricey, but very enjoyable. Collecting Captain America #177 - 186, it captures the spirit of Captain America perfectly and pays tribute to his creators, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Do yourself a favor and pick it up!

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captain America meets Watergate, January 26, 2007

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Doug62 (Arnold, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Captain America by Steve Englehart, Vol. 2: Nomad (Avengers) (Paperback)

In 1974, Steve Englehart tackled the disillusionment of Watergate and Vietnam head on in this classic comic book story. Steve Rogers witnesses corruption in the White House that disilllusions him to the point that he no longer wants to be assiciated with a national interest, and he reinvents himself as the Nomad, and independent entity. Rogers discovers that he can believe in the ideal that America is supposed to stand for, and still disagree with the current government administration. It is a theme that once again has particular relevance.