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Captain America: The Winter Soldier [Marvel Premier Collection]
Brand-new introduction by author Ed Brubaker.
Brand-new foreword by Academy Award-nominated actor Sebastian Stan.
Sebastian Stan returns as the Winter Soldier in Thunderbolts*, in theaters May 2, 2025.
Eisner Award-Winning writer Ed Brubaker (Daredevil, Criminal) delivers a high-stakes, espionage-laden thriller in this classic story that reshaped the legacy of Captain America and left a lasting impact on the Marvel Universe.
Collects Captain America (2004) 1-9, 11-14.
Marvel’s Premier Collection gives iconic Marvel stories the treatment they deserve—including a special foreword by author Ed Brubaker, newly designed cover upgrades and all-new exclusive material! Ideal for both old and new fans—the perfect entry point into the Marvel Universe anytime, anywhere. Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker (Criminal, Daredevil) delivers a high-stakes, espionage-laden thriller that redefines Captain America. Cap is pitted against the Winter Soldier, a mysterious assassin revealed to be none other than Bucky Barnes—his long-lost friend and sidekick, believed dead since World War II. This gripping narrative forever alters the emotional core of Steve Rogers’ journey. Writer Ed Brubaker pushes the Captain America mythos headlong into the future with high adventure and full-throttle action. For more than fifty years, the Soviets employed an undercover agent — an unstoppable, untraceable killer known as the Winter Soldier — to assassinate key political figures in the West. His suspected identity? Bucky Barnes, Captain America’s one-time partner, thought to have been murdered in the closing days of World War II. Now the Winter Soldier is back, working under the command of the ruthless General Lukin — who has obtained a functional Cosmic Cube, a weapon of limitless power that can bend reality itself. Vowing to end Lukin’s reign of terror and destruction, Captain America relentlessly tracks the Cube — only to find himself face-to-face with the Winter Soldier. Will Cap be forced to battle his resurrected partner so soon after finally learning the astonishing truth?
Brand-new foreword by Academy Award-nominated actor Sebastian Stan.
Sebastian Stan returns as the Winter Soldier in Thunderbolts*, in theaters May 2, 2025.
Eisner Award-Winning writer Ed Brubaker (Daredevil, Criminal) delivers a high-stakes, espionage-laden thriller in this classic story that reshaped the legacy of Captain America and left a lasting impact on the Marvel Universe.
Collects Captain America (2004) 1-9, 11-14.
Marvel’s Premier Collection gives iconic Marvel stories the treatment they deserve—including a special foreword by author Ed Brubaker, newly designed cover upgrades and all-new exclusive material! Ideal for both old and new fans—the perfect entry point into the Marvel Universe anytime, anywhere. Eisner Award-winning writer Ed Brubaker (Criminal, Daredevil) delivers a high-stakes, espionage-laden thriller that redefines Captain America. Cap is pitted against the Winter Soldier, a mysterious assassin revealed to be none other than Bucky Barnes—his long-lost friend and sidekick, believed dead since World War II. This gripping narrative forever alters the emotional core of Steve Rogers’ journey. Writer Ed Brubaker pushes the Captain America mythos headlong into the future with high adventure and full-throttle action. For more than fifty years, the Soviets employed an undercover agent — an unstoppable, untraceable killer known as the Winter Soldier — to assassinate key political figures in the West. His suspected identity? Bucky Barnes, Captain America’s one-time partner, thought to have been murdered in the closing days of World War II. Now the Winter Soldier is back, working under the command of the ruthless General Lukin — who has obtained a functional Cosmic Cube, a weapon of limitless power that can bend reality itself. Vowing to end Lukin’s reign of terror and destruction, Captain America relentlessly tracks the Cube — only to find himself face-to-face with the Winter Soldier. Will Cap be forced to battle his resurrected partner so soon after finally learning the astonishing truth?
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Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2025
About the author
Ed Brubaker
1,835 books3,122 followersEd Brubaker (born November 17, 1966) is an Eisner Award-winning American cartoonist and writer. He was born at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
Brubaker is best known for his work as a comic book writer on such titles as Batman, Daredevil, Captain America, Iron Fist, Catwoman, Gotham Central and Uncanny X-Men. In more recent years, he has focused solely on creator-owned titles for Image Comics, such as Fatale, Criminal, Velvet and Kill or Be Killed.
In 2016, Brubaker ventured into television, joining the writing staff of the HBO series Westworld.
Brubaker is best known for his work as a comic book writer on such titles as Batman, Daredevil, Captain America, Iron Fist, Catwoman, Gotham Central and Uncanny X-Men. In more recent years, he has focused solely on creator-owned titles for Image Comics, such as Fatale, Criminal, Velvet and Kill or Be Killed.
In 2016, Brubaker ventured into television, joining the writing staff of the HBO series Westworld.
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April 4, 2026
I refused to read this for years because the idea of reviving Bucky was just too outrageous for me.
As it is, this is a thrilling, very well written and aptly illustrated comic, with its fair share of memorable moments.
I'm still not sold about what it does for Cap continuity (this whole idea that he's been around for just 10 years doesn't add up), but still, it's a very solid read, though the resolution is not up to the development. Brubaker's intro is truly insightful and made the whole thing more sensible to me.
As it is, this is a thrilling, very well written and aptly illustrated comic, with its fair share of memorable moments.
I'm still not sold about what it does for Cap continuity (this whole idea that he's been around for just 10 years doesn't add up), but still, it's a very solid read, though the resolution is not up to the development. Brubaker's intro is truly insightful and made the whole thing more sensible to me.
April 29, 2026
This version of Bucky is even sadder than the MCU
March 21, 2026
Ed Brubaker has mastered the art of writing noir griity espionage crime thrillers for comics.
1. There is a genuine humane side to Brubaker's characters which is much beyond the general ambit of good or bad.
2. Unlimited unchecked Power is the real villain which can corrupt even the most sane person.
3. Liked the backstories of the WW2 and especially Jack Monroe 's interlude part.
Overall a entertaining thought provoking read.
1. There is a genuine humane side to Brubaker's characters which is much beyond the general ambit of good or bad.
2. Unlimited unchecked Power is the real villain which can corrupt even the most sane person.
3. Liked the backstories of the WW2 and especially Jack Monroe 's interlude part.
Overall a entertaining thought provoking read.
February 8, 2026
Captain America Just ain't for me
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June 27, 2026A great story about redemption, identity, and morality. Faced with startling news of an old friend (and an old enemy) amidst the messy affair of a powerful object, Captain America must come to grips with the truth and choose whether or not to do the right thing.
I'm not a big CA fan, but Brubaker can pull anyone into The Winter Soldier with his accessible entrance and the help of flashbacks. I'm sure I would've appreciated the arc more had I been a long-time fan familiar with Steve's past adventures with Bucky, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Epting's art works harmoniously with Brubaker's writing: a serious, mature style that invests you with the realism and shock of the world and characters of the book.
I'm not a big CA fan, but Brubaker can pull anyone into The Winter Soldier with his accessible entrance and the help of flashbacks. I'm sure I would've appreciated the arc more had I been a long-time fan familiar with Steve's past adventures with Bucky, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Epting's art works harmoniously with Brubaker's writing: a serious, mature style that invests you with the realism and shock of the world and characters of the book.
August 3, 2026
Great graphic novel that reintroduces Bucky Barnes to modern-day Cap.
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews