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An Old-School Hero for the New-School Fan

BySeanon June 2, 2013

Captain America is one of the oldest comic book superheroes around, and for good reason: he is a timeless metaphor for justice, honor and duty. Very few characters in any medium convey such a strong message of doing what's right. However, in the Winter Soldier, Book One, the question becomes: is he still relevant?

Ed Brubaker's acclaimed run on Cap starts here, weaving a tale of political intrigue, World War II flashback sequences, romance, friendships lost, and mystery. Brubaker uses the fact that Steve Rogers is steeped in history to his advantage all throughout his writing, making several references to the Sentinel of Liberty's prior exploits in conjunction with modernizing the character. His writing is superb and consistent throughout, with very few lulls in the story.

The artwork is strong, and Steve Epting's effort should be commended as highly as Brubaker's work as a writer. The two work very well in tandem to create a somewhat dark atmosphere around a much more jaded Cap than we're used to.

Speaking of which, this isn't your grand-father's red, white & blue extreme patriot Captain America. This is a man who loves his country and will do anything to protect it, but seems to be worn down from everything that's happened to both America and himself. He trudges forward almost begrudgingly, and the reveal of the Winter Soldier nearly breaks his psyche.

This is a very good book, one that really provides a new, interesting perspective of Captain America that has become the standard going forward. It's subtly intriguing, and while not world-shattering, is an extremely solid read from start to finish.

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The start

ByGuy with Beardon June 5, 2014

Issues 1 to 7 of Captain America is collected in this graphic novel collection. The past seems to be coming back to haunt Captain America. He keeps having flashes of memory that may or may not be true. A mysterious killer is stalking his old enemies and friends, including both the Red Skull and Jack Monroe (Nomad).

While the story is not bad, it also doesn't feel complete. I guess this shouldn't come as a surprise since it is just part of an ongoing monthly series. The problem is that it isn't even a full arc in that series. In fact, it feels more like background for the real story to come. So while it is needed to be read, it also leaves you feeling unsatisfied as well.

The artwork also seems to be off somehow. It is like the artists are not comfortably drawing Captain America unless he is wearing the mask. At other times, it seems as official features are focused upon but then are slapped onto a generic head. This causes the artwork to have a flat look.

So I would say this is a decent part of your comic book collection with the death of a couple of characters and the setup for another. Just don't expect it to be one of your favorites.

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Ed Brubaker is one of the best writers in comics

ByTroy A. Greenon February 1, 2014

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

Have read most of his early works including Dark Horse Presents #65–67, The Fall, & Trail of the Catwoman, which I believe is one of the best stories written for DC. Captain America Winter Soldier series is one of the finest series ever written in the Marvel Universe. A must read for any Cap fan and Hollywood should take note, to make great comic book movies you should USE great comic book writers. Highly recommend.

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The Story I was missing all yr long

Bylattimore clayon August 15, 2006

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

Its a great Story Marvel has finally found a way to give Captain America some edge or some form of grit to make him real instead of just being symbolistic to its franchis comics already has its square in books and let Superman continue to hold that mantle of being bland.

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A litle bit disapointing

ByDave Xon August 20, 2007

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

Well I bought this book with the hope to read a graet story, but the art is just great but the story is too slow and boaring, I fellaslep many times.

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Amazon is worthless

ByR. Gresson December 8, 2013

Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase

This is not compatible with kindle for PC. Amazon won't bother to tell you that or give you your money back because their new policy is to screw the customer whenever they can get away with it......