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- Format: Paperback
- Publication Date: 4/14/2010
- Pages: 304
- Reading Level: Age 13 and Up
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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I know that hyperbole lends itself to massive hating, but in this case, it's pretty much undeniable. I should say that Ed Brubaker is the best writer who is currently working on a regular basis. He's a master at pacing, dialogue, characterization, intrigue and action. He's the perfect comic writer, essentially. He never dumbs it down; he aims for the smartest reader out there. Brubaker has written several different series in the past, many of them with a pulp-noir bent (GOTHAM CENTRAL, BATMAN, and the reinvention of CATWOMAN as far as major titles) but he also did brilliant spy-noir work within the Wildstorm Universe with the now-classic series SLEEPER, and now he brings many of the same sensibilities to Captain America, a character who, after floundering for years, has been brought back into the spotlight of the Marvel U. and he's never been better.
The biggest problem that Brubaker faced in "The Winter Soldier" arc was not just reintroducing Cap in a new and darker world while still being the shining Sentinel of Liberty. It's all in the resurrection of a long-dead character. Brubaker staked his whole future in the comics industry by resurrecting one of the great untouchable characters in the Marvel Universe.
Obviously, comic characters are killed and resurrected all the time so it pretty much becomes rote. But there were two characters in the Marvel U that were untouchable as far as bringing back from the dead: Uncle Ben Parker (you bring him back, you invalidate his death, and the reason Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man), and James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, Cap's teen sidekick who 'died' in the explosion that also hurled Steve Rogers into the suspended animation he was in since 1945. And what Brubaker does is perhaps the best and cleverest resurrection in comics history. Bucky Barnes is not only resurrected as the villainous Winter Soldier, his wartime persona is also reinvented not as a constantly wise-cracking and villain-punching kid sidekick, but as an efficient and deadly advance scout who does the darker and unfortunately necessary things in combat that Cap can't.
The story also brings important side characters from Cap's life to the fore, like his on-again/off-again love Sharon Carter (aka Agent 13) and Sam Wilson (aka The Falcon). It also introduces a new and very insidious threat to the Captain America pantheon: Corporate Takeovers. It also includes the greatest deus ex machina ever conceived: The Cosmic Cube, which can alter the reality of the user, or can force others to bend to the user's will... which works both positively and negatively for everyone who does choose to use it.
Apart from Brubaker's writing, the other bright spot is the amazing artwork provided by both Steve Epting and Mike Perkins. Epting's work is about as close to photo-realistic as you can get, and Perkins provides a little more stylized artwork, but it doesn't seem at all out of place.
To give even more hyperbole, CAPTAIN AMERICA has been the best continuing comic on the stands since Brubaker started writing the new volume, and what's even greater is that this is a brilliant start to the new volume, and it keeps getting better in its run.
Amazing stuff, and it will lead you to more Brubaker work. Of what you should view for Marvel especially is his run on DAREDEVIL (after Bendis' status quo-smashing run), his work on the creator-owned ICON line that includes ALL the volumes of CRIMINAL and his newest series INCOGNITO. X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS is pretty good, but his arc "The Fall of the Sh'iar Empire" is his best X-MEN work.
The biggest problem that Brubaker faced in "The Winter Soldier" arc was not just reintroducing Cap in a new and darker world while still being the shining Sentinel of Liberty. It's all in the resurrection of a long-dead character. Brubaker staked his whole future in the comics industry by resurrecting one of the great untouchable characters in the Marvel Universe.
Obviously, comic characters are killed and resurrected all the time so it pretty much becomes rote. But there were two characters in the Marvel U that were untouchable as far as bringing back from the dead: Uncle Ben Parker (you bring him back, you invalidate his death, and the reason Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man), and James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, Cap's teen sidekick who 'died' in the explosion that also hurled Steve Rogers into the suspended animation he was in since 1945. And what Brubaker does is perhaps the best and cleverest resurrection in comics history. Bucky Barnes is not only resurrected as the villainous Winter Soldier, his wartime persona is also reinvented not as a constantly wise-cracking and villain-punching kid sidekick, but as an efficient and deadly advance scout who does the darker and unfortunately necessary things in combat that Cap can't.
The story also brings important side characters from Cap's life to the fore, like his on-again/off-again love Sharon Carter (aka Agent 13) and Sam Wilson (aka The Falcon). It also introduces a new and very insidious threat to the Captain America pantheon: Corporate Takeovers. It also includes the greatest deus ex machina ever conceived: The Cosmic Cube, which can alter the reality of the user, or can force others to bend to the user's will... which works both positively and negatively for everyone who does choose to use it.
Apart from Brubaker's writing, the other bright spot is the amazing artwork provided by both Steve Epting and Mike Perkins. Epting's work is about as close to photo-realistic as you can get, and Perkins provides a little more stylized artwork, but it doesn't seem at all out of place.
To give even more hyperbole, CAPTAIN AMERICA has been the best continuing comic on the stands since Brubaker started writing the new volume, and what's even greater is that this is a brilliant start to the new volume, and it keeps getting better in its run.
Amazing stuff, and it will lead you to more Brubaker work. Of what you should view for Marvel especially is his run on DAREDEVIL (after Bendis' status quo-smashing run), his work on the creator-owned ICON line that includes ALL the volumes of CRIMINAL and his newest series INCOGNITO. X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS is pretty good, but his arc "The Fall of the Sh'iar Empire" is his best X-MEN work.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By JimmyJames
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
After playing Ultimate Alliance and getting into the Avengers, I decided I had to learn more about Cap and Bucky - this TPB is absolutely brilliant and has made me a huge Captain America fan. It has also made me a huge Brubaker fan with snappy, edgy writing that adds a tremendous depth to the characters we've known for many, many years. The artwork is spectacular and accents the writing (or perhaps visa versa... perhaps best just to state the Team that put this together is amazing). I'm a 45 yr old Marvel fan and this is one of my all-time favorite books! Well worth adding to your collection!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By J. Martinez
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I only recently got into Captain America because I was curious about Bucky taking over the title after his death, and I was pleasantly surprised. I instantly became a fan of the character(s) and of the writer that I started following the story from then on. Eventually I had to go back and start from the beginning and this book is everything I hoped it would be. I already bought the next two trades.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting story
The Winter Soldier's origins were really interesting, I thought. I also liked the Red Skull's part in the story. The art is so-so, in my view. Good story, though.
Published 2 days ago by Rusty Shackleford
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Modern Gold Standard for Cap Stories
I've been intrigued by the Winter Soldier story-arc in Captain America ever since the reviews came out, praising it as one of the best Cap stories ever told. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gustavo Ruiz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thank you for "Capitan America"--"Winter Soldier" book.
"Capitan America"--"Winter Soldier" book. Unusual. Historic. Good example. Nice print. I overlooked the book, decided to take.
Thank you! Arkady R.
Thank you! Arkady R.
Published 3 months ago by Arkady Ruvinsky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very well done
A great story line and good artwork. I thought this was the story line on the origin of the winter soldier and it was. Pick it up if you intend to read winter soldier
Published 6 months ago by Malora Andrade
1.0 out of 5 stars
hack writer
Ed Brubaker is one of the most overrated writers in comics. He took a character that was 'dead', brought him back (veeeeerrrrrryyy original), has main hero killed, now the undead... Read more
Published 10 months ago by RD1
2.0 out of 5 stars
dog's ear
I have no idea to where i got this copy from but it was pretty beat up when i got it. I wouldn't say that i'm radically picky about the condition of my trade paperbacks, but it... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr Sparkles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captain America vol1.: Winter Soldier
This new series of Captain America is the reason why I love Captain America. Going back to the Steve Rogers' roots is what makes this incarnation of Captain America a formula for... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Dan Gonzalez
3.0 out of 5 stars
Mixed bag, but a good start for a hopefully memorable run
It's hard to review this book without keeping my pretty high expectations into account. However, I feel I can honestly say that this is a good story with great artwork but also... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Adriano1977
5.0 out of 5 stars
This will make you a Cap fan!
I never knew much about Captain America growing up, and always thought he was a bit goofy. After seeing the movie that just came out, I had to learn more about him. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Undercover Nerd
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING
THESE GROUP OF CAPTAIN ISSUES GAVE ME SUCH AN INCREDIBLE INTEREST IN THE CAP! IT GIVES THE SERIES A BRAND NEW LIFE!!!! A LIFE EVERYONE WILL ENJOY FOR A LONG LONG TIME!
Published 23 months ago by David L
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