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Captain America (2004) (Collected Editions) #6.5
Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
The superhero Captain America has been killed by a sniper's bullet, and now Marvel characters--including Wolverine, the Avengers, Spider-Man, and Iron Man--reflect on his death and how his passing will change the Marvel Universe.
Collects Captain America #25, Fallen Son: Death of Captain America #1-5
Collects Captain America #25, Fallen Son: Death of Captain America #1-5
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Leinil Francis Yu
826 books50 followersLEINIL FRANCIS YU was first recognized after winning Wizard Magazine’s Drawing Board Contest, his first published work. Years later, Whilce Portacio submitted samples of Leinil’s work to Marvel Comics, instantly getting a chance to work on one of the publisher’s hottest titles, Wolverine. He continued working on Marvel, moving on to the core X-Men title (which was being written by Chris Claremont at the time) before crossing-over to other comic book publishers, co-creating High Roads with writer Scott Lobdell for Cliffhanger, Superman: Birthright with Mark Waid for DC Comics, and Silent Dragon with Andy Diggle for Vertigo.
Leinil found his way back to Marvel, and was even named as one of the 6 Top Guns: RELOADED artists. His style, which he himself describes as "Dynamic Pseudo-Realism", brought life to Marvel’s Comic Event for 2008, Secret Invasion, written by superstar scribe Brian Michael Bendis. 2010 reunites him with long –time collaborator and friend Gerry Alanguilan, providing the visuals for the second storyline of Ultimate Comics Avengers, and Superior written by Mark Millar of WANTED and KICK-ASS.
(Taken from here.)
Leinil found his way back to Marvel, and was even named as one of the 6 Top Guns: RELOADED artists. His style, which he himself describes as "Dynamic Pseudo-Realism", brought life to Marvel’s Comic Event for 2008, Secret Invasion, written by superstar scribe Brian Michael Bendis. 2010 reunites him with long –time collaborator and friend Gerry Alanguilan, providing the visuals for the second storyline of Ultimate Comics Avengers, and Superior written by Mark Millar of WANTED and KICK-ASS.
(Taken from here.)
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August 10, 2015
Two and a half stars
Real life conversation from the bullpen at Marvel Comics, the House of Ideas:
Editor 1: Ed Brubaker’s Captain America is absolutely brilliant. He’s taken a character who we basically ran into the ground with bad stories and bad villains and made him into a vital and integral part of the Marvel universe.
Editor 2: Yeah, but we just killed him.
Editor 1: Doesn’t matter. He won’t stay dead. He’s not the Whizzer. He’s Captain freaking America. So now we have to come up with a tribute series. You know, where the rest of Marvel’s heroes pay tribute to the Capster, the man, the myth, the legend. Where’s Brubaker?
Editor 2: He’s in a remote part of the Andes, breeding llamas and writing.
Editor 1: Well, get him on the phone.
Editor 2: No cell phone coverage.
Editor 1: Okay. Who else is around?
Editor 2 (scans office. It’s empty except for Jeph Loeb counting out the number of stapes in his stapler): Loeb. Everyone else is busy or away.
Editor 1: (long pause) Give it to him, but make sure it’s not some overwrought, contrived, forced piece of hokum.
The five issues contained here are set up as the five steps in the grieving process, which immediately gives this a manufactured Oprah-ish quality. The reactions of the heroes are counter to what Captain America represented and everything runs against the measured quality that Brubaker had brought into this series up to this time.
Spider-Man, I’m sure Captain America would have wanted you to beat the Rhino senseless. A Rhino that simply wanted to mourn a loved one. In a cemetery. Alone. In the middle of the night.
Disappointing.
Real life conversation from the bullpen at Marvel Comics, the House of Ideas:
Editor 1: Ed Brubaker’s Captain America is absolutely brilliant. He’s taken a character who we basically ran into the ground with bad stories and bad villains and made him into a vital and integral part of the Marvel universe.
Editor 2: Yeah, but we just killed him.
Editor 1: Doesn’t matter. He won’t stay dead. He’s not the Whizzer. He’s Captain freaking America. So now we have to come up with a tribute series. You know, where the rest of Marvel’s heroes pay tribute to the Capster, the man, the myth, the legend. Where’s Brubaker?
Editor 2: He’s in a remote part of the Andes, breeding llamas and writing.
Editor 1: Well, get him on the phone.
Editor 2: No cell phone coverage.
Editor 1: Okay. Who else is around?
Editor 2 (scans office. It’s empty except for Jeph Loeb counting out the number of stapes in his stapler): Loeb. Everyone else is busy or away.
Editor 1: (long pause) Give it to him, but make sure it’s not some overwrought, contrived, forced piece of hokum.
The five issues contained here are set up as the five steps in the grieving process, which immediately gives this a manufactured Oprah-ish quality. The reactions of the heroes are counter to what Captain America represented and everything runs against the measured quality that Brubaker had brought into this series up to this time.
Spider-Man, I’m sure Captain America would have wanted you to beat the Rhino senseless. A Rhino that simply wanted to mourn a loved one. In a cemetery. Alone. In the middle of the night.
Disappointing.
January 16, 2010
What can I say. It was a beautiful tribute to Captain America, and (I can't believe I'm admitting this) I got a little bleary eyed at the end.
I'm still holding out hope that Cap makes a comeback, but if he doesn't this is a fitting ending.
I'm still holding out hope that Cap makes a comeback, but if he doesn't this is a fitting ending.
July 2, 2015
I'm so glad I read this. I hadn't really known it existed, when I was reading through Brubaker's run on Cap, which is a shame. This is a beautifully written, heartfelt, and moving look at the sort of grief that a man like Steve leaves behind him. And it loses none of its impact for knowing how the story would eventually turn out. This is one of those rare times when an event miniseries that could have been a cash grab turns out to be a gift to the reader.
April 5, 2021
7.9/10
Each issue focuses on one person and how they deal with the death of Cap. I found this to be a very smart way to show the 5 stages of grief.
You definitely understand how important for everyone Steve Rogers was not only as Captain America but as a human being.
Each issue focuses on one person and how they deal with the death of Cap. I found this to be a very smart way to show the 5 stages of grief.
You definitely understand how important for everyone Steve Rogers was not only as Captain America but as a human being.
June 21, 2019
"Where were you when Captain America died?" -- back cover blurb of
Fallen Son
I remember I was driving to work one morning in late 2006 or early 2007 and KYW News-Radio reported that Marvel was going to kill off the star-spangled Avenger(!). In the aftermath of his death this volume was released, detailing the grief of his current or former teammates and companions.
Some of the better parts of the uneven vignettes featured a very inconsolable Spider-Man (who certainly knows about tragic loss), Hawkeye being tempted by Iron Man with the offer of being the new Cap, and a fitting eulogy by Sam 'Falcon' Wilson during a memorial service in Washington, D.C. The illustrations during said service - recalling Cap in action during WWII - were outstanding.
I remember I was driving to work one morning in late 2006 or early 2007 and KYW News-Radio reported that Marvel was going to kill off the star-spangled Avenger(!). In the aftermath of his death this volume was released, detailing the grief of his current or former teammates and companions.
Some of the better parts of the uneven vignettes featured a very inconsolable Spider-Man (who certainly knows about tragic loss), Hawkeye being tempted by Iron Man with the offer of being the new Cap, and a fitting eulogy by Sam 'Falcon' Wilson during a memorial service in Washington, D.C. The illustrations during said service - recalling Cap in action during WWII - were outstanding.
September 6, 2012
This is one story, which was originally presented as a five issue miniseries and collected in this softcover, I’ve wondered whether it was necessary to exist. It did serve to drive sales, identifying itself with an event that was covered by mainstream media. It had Jeph Loeb, who was not one to shy away from an opportunity to have his name appear on a best-selling comic book, providing the scrip. He is abetted by five of marvel’s biggest artists, John Romita, Jr., Leinil Yu, Ed McGuiness, David Finch and John Cassaday, creators whose names on the cover is almost a guarantee to sell a ton of books.
The story has the Marvel superhero community dealing with the death of one of its biggest icons. In five issues, they go through anger, grief, bargaining and acceptance. It was at best, an interesting idea that could have been done in one oversized issue. But I guess an icon like Captain America deserved a miniseries to chronicle his funeral or that Marvel mine the media mileage from his death in order to sell more comic books.
This is one good-looking book with fantastic art that ultimately wasn’t necessary. Cap eventually came a few years later. It wasn’t good business to have one of your most recognizable characters taking the dirt nap in his own book when a big budget movie featuring the character is playing in theaters. This would rated a two from me easy but the art pushed it to three.
The story has the Marvel superhero community dealing with the death of one of its biggest icons. In five issues, they go through anger, grief, bargaining and acceptance. It was at best, an interesting idea that could have been done in one oversized issue. But I guess an icon like Captain America deserved a miniseries to chronicle his funeral or that Marvel mine the media mileage from his death in order to sell more comic books.
This is one good-looking book with fantastic art that ultimately wasn’t necessary. Cap eventually came a few years later. It wasn’t good business to have one of your most recognizable characters taking the dirt nap in his own book when a big budget movie featuring the character is playing in theaters. This would rated a two from me easy but the art pushed it to three.
November 16, 2023
This was a pretty good, if sombre, collection from the aftermath of the original Civil War event that serves as the Marvel Equivalent of DC's Superman: Funeral for a Friend.
Which comics characters would you choose to be your pallbearers?
Clever of Loeb to structure it to mirror the Kubler-Ross model of the Five Stages of Grief, as well.
Which comics characters would you choose to be your pallbearers?
Clever of Loeb to structure it to mirror the Kubler-Ross model of the Five Stages of Grief, as well.
January 28, 2025
Solid. Currently reading Brubaker’s Captain America run and got past Cap’s death and remembered I had this book. Perfect time to go ahead and read it. The book shows how some of the different characters are dealing with Steve’s death. Some sad moments to be had in here. That last issue really hits you right in the feels. Great artwork from all involved. This is a really nice companion piece to read along side of Captain America issue 25.
December 31, 2024
Se estructura en 7 capítulos, de los cuales 5 de ellos abarcan las fases del duelo por la pérdida de un ser querido que en su día se estableció como: 1° la de Negación, 2° la de Ira, 3° Negociación, 4° Depresión y 5° Aceptación.
Lo mejor es el dibujo de variedad de artistas de la talla de Steve Epting, Alex Maleev, John Cassaday o David Finch, entre otros, con la única pega del de Romita Jr., que no me pega para contar hechos tan dramáticos como es la pérdida de un superhéroe desde la 2ª Guerra Mundial, que trascendió tanto y marcó un antes y un después.
También recalcar que aparecen representadas dichas fases a través del punto de vista de distintos superhéroes: Lobezno, Peter Grimm, los Vengadores, Spiderman y Iron Man. Y que es mejor que su preludio, Civil War, aunque como aquel evento falla en su cierre, ya que Aceptación no tiene la despedida épica que se merecía el Capi, pero se beneficia de un dibujo excepcional de John Cassaday, recientemente fallecido con solo 53 años.
En conclusión, mejora a su predecesora, por emotividad y dibujo, pero se desinfla hacia el final, por faltarle la epicidad siempre bien presente en los cómics del centinela de la libertad. Aún con todo lo recomiendo, que gracias a Marvel Essentials se puede disfrutar por el módico precio de 8'99€. Valoración final: 3'75 de 5⭐ del Capi.
Lo mejor es el dibujo de variedad de artistas de la talla de Steve Epting, Alex Maleev, John Cassaday o David Finch, entre otros, con la única pega del de Romita Jr., que no me pega para contar hechos tan dramáticos como es la pérdida de un superhéroe desde la 2ª Guerra Mundial, que trascendió tanto y marcó un antes y un después.
También recalcar que aparecen representadas dichas fases a través del punto de vista de distintos superhéroes: Lobezno, Peter Grimm, los Vengadores, Spiderman y Iron Man. Y que es mejor que su preludio, Civil War, aunque como aquel evento falla en su cierre, ya que Aceptación no tiene la despedida épica que se merecía el Capi, pero se beneficia de un dibujo excepcional de John Cassaday, recientemente fallecido con solo 53 años.
En conclusión, mejora a su predecesora, por emotividad y dibujo, pero se desinfla hacia el final, por faltarle la epicidad siempre bien presente en los cómics del centinela de la libertad. Aún con todo lo recomiendo, que gracias a Marvel Essentials se puede disfrutar por el módico precio de 8'99€. Valoración final: 3'75 de 5⭐ del Capi.
September 2, 2022
Очкванията ми бяха големи към този комикс, защото е продължение на "Войната на героите". Оправда всякакви очаквания. Ако някога сте се чудили каква е ролята на Капитан Америка в Марвел вселената, и каква сила притежава, то този комикс ще ви даде отговор.
May 30, 2021
This is probably one of the greatest tributes ever!
Where were you when Captain America Died?
And just with that this hits and then we have the story with Wolverine finding about who killed him, fighting Crossbones and then a team up with Daredevil and a knock off with Spiderman who is finding it hard to let go of his hero Cap and then their arguments and him facing off against the Rhino and remembering how Cap saved him from Hulk. In an other place Hawkeye returns and his banter with Tony and finally the eulogy for the greatest Marvel hero and his final abode and send off in the place where the Avengers found him.
This is an emotional volume and some beats towards the end hit very hard but just shows how Cap is the most important hero in Marvel and Jeph's writing style compliments that and he brings out the best in these characters and then the art by Finch is just too good, each panel as much detailed as you can think of and the emotions come out beautifully!
Where were you when Captain America Died?
And just with that this hits and then we have the story with Wolverine finding about who killed him, fighting Crossbones and then a team up with Daredevil and a knock off with Spiderman who is finding it hard to let go of his hero Cap and then their arguments and him facing off against the Rhino and remembering how Cap saved him from Hulk. In an other place Hawkeye returns and his banter with Tony and finally the eulogy for the greatest Marvel hero and his final abode and send off in the place where the Avengers found him.
This is an emotional volume and some beats towards the end hit very hard but just shows how Cap is the most important hero in Marvel and Jeph's writing style compliments that and he brings out the best in these characters and then the art by Finch is just too good, each panel as much detailed as you can think of and the emotions come out beautifully!
April 13, 2015
This was a nice tribute to Captain America. I like the way they broke it up into five issues, one for each of the stages of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. A very grown up story with characters dealing with loss. It wasn't a happy story, but it was really well told. The speech at Cap's public funeral was very well done and inspiring.
July 30, 2024
Sendo uma espécie de epilogo da Morte do Capitão América, essa HQ funciona e tem seu total aproveitamento se o leitor está acompanhando o run do Ed Brubaker com o personagem, pois nesse encadernado, temos histórias one shot que trabalham diversos heróis e equipes de heróis reagindo e lidando com o luto após a morte de Steve Rogers.
Para isso, o roteirista utiliza os capítulos da HQ como cada fase da teoria do Cinco Estágios do Luto: negação, raiva, barganha, depressão e aceitação. De maneira geral, são histórias boas que complementam o que está acontecendo no universo Marvel pós Guerra Civil, bem como na revista principal do Capitão América, desenvolvendo a relação que os personagens tinham com o Capitão por meio do luto.
Assim, destaco as duas melhores histórias sendo a terceira (Barganha), que trata sobre a questão de legado dos heróis e como o Capitão ajudou os jovens heróis a dar continuidade ao legado de heróis clássicos, bem como ajudou no desenvolvimento deles enquanto suas atuações; e o capítulo seguinte denominado “depressão” em que vemos o Homem-Aranha lidando com a perda de forma bem melancólica, lembrando que sua vida já é cheia de mortes e agora mais uma foi adicionada para a galeria.
É um bom encadernado para trabalhar a importância do Capitão América e sua influência no mundo dos heróis, além de trabalhar seu legado dentro da própria Marvel e em nossa sociedade. É uma boa homenagem para o herói.
Para isso, o roteirista utiliza os capítulos da HQ como cada fase da teoria do Cinco Estágios do Luto: negação, raiva, barganha, depressão e aceitação. De maneira geral, são histórias boas que complementam o que está acontecendo no universo Marvel pós Guerra Civil, bem como na revista principal do Capitão América, desenvolvendo a relação que os personagens tinham com o Capitão por meio do luto.
Assim, destaco as duas melhores histórias sendo a terceira (Barganha), que trata sobre a questão de legado dos heróis e como o Capitão ajudou os jovens heróis a dar continuidade ao legado de heróis clássicos, bem como ajudou no desenvolvimento deles enquanto suas atuações; e o capítulo seguinte denominado “depressão” em que vemos o Homem-Aranha lidando com a perda de forma bem melancólica, lembrando que sua vida já é cheia de mortes e agora mais uma foi adicionada para a galeria.
É um bom encadernado para trabalhar a importância do Capitão América e sua influência no mundo dos heróis, além de trabalhar seu legado dentro da própria Marvel e em nossa sociedade. É uma boa homenagem para o herói.
October 21, 2011
Increíble, un comic de Jeph Loeb sin Tim Sale que me gustó. ¡Un comic de Jeph Loeb sin Tim Sale que me gustó bastante! De hecho, es un comic de Jeph Loeb sin Tim Sale que me gustó bastante que trata sobre cómo se toman varios personajes la noticia de la muerte del Capitán América, ¡y que no me dio repelús al leerlo! Quizás ayuda que todos los dibujantes involucrados son de muy buenos para arriba. Quizás ayuda que el tratamiento de los personajes, los diálogos, los guiones, todo el conjunto, bah, están bien llevados. Está bien desarrollada la idea de Bendis de tratar cada capítulo como una de las etapas emocionales por las que pasa la gente cuando se muere un ser querido.
Claro que todo este circo es para llorar a un personaje que resucitó al año y pico, así que si tenemos eso en cuenta, pierde casi tooooodo el peso dramático.
Pero en el camino quedó comic de Jeph Loeb sin Tim Sale que trata sobre cómo se toman varios personajes la muerte del Capitán América y que me gustó bastante.
Claro que todo este circo es para llorar a un personaje que resucitó al año y pico, así que si tenemos eso en cuenta, pierde casi tooooodo el peso dramático.
Pero en el camino quedó comic de Jeph Loeb sin Tim Sale que trata sobre cómo se toman varios personajes la muerte del Capitán América y que me gustó bastante.
September 7, 2009
This follows the Death of Captain America and shows how those who knew him dealt with it. It deals with it via five stories each highlighting one of the stages of grief: denial (Wolverine), anger (Avengers), bargaining (Hawkeye), depression (Spider-Man), and acceptance (Iron Man).
I thought Wolverine's comment to Spider-man about how it feels to lose someone was especially poignant.
I thought Wolverine's comment to Spider-man about how it feels to lose someone was especially poignant.
April 11, 2022
Тази графична новела продължава директно събитията от Войната на героите. Законът за регистрация на свръхчовеците всява раздор между тях, а фракциите на защитниците и противниците му, предвождани съответно от Тони Старк и Стив Роджърс, се вчепкват в опустошителен конфликт. В крайна сметка, виждайки сътворената разруха, Кеп решава да се предаде, но точно преди да започне делото срещу него, е прострелян (не е спойлер - разбира се още в първите страници).
Вземайки за отправна точка петте етапа на скръбта - отричане, гняв, договорки, депресия и приемане - сценаристът Джеф Лоб написва главите на възпоменателната поредица, отреждайки във всяка една от тях централната роля на конкретен персонаж, респ. група от персонажи - Върколак, Отмъстителите, Ястребово око, Спайдър-мен и Железния човек. Имаше доволно от кахъро-сантименталните и сълзо-сополивите моменти, ала се ядваха, освен това от обяснителните материали научих че Лоуб е изгубил сина си в месеците преди да започне да работи по историята и макар да твърди, че тъжното събитие не е рефлектирало пряко върху процеса, едва ли е така... Художниците, ангажирани да вдъхнат живот на идеите му също са петима и резултатът е приличен - разбираемо, едни рисувателни техники ми допаднаха повече от други.
Вземайки за отправна точка петте етапа на скръбта - отричане, гняв, договорки, депресия и приемане - сценаристът Джеф Лоб написва главите на възпоменателната поредица, отреждайки във всяка една от тях централната роля на конкретен персонаж, респ. група от персонажи - Върколак, Отмъстителите, Ястребово око, Спайдър-мен и Железния човек. Имаше доволно от кахъро-сантименталните и сълзо-сополивите моменти, ала се ядваха, освен това от обяснителните материали научих че Лоуб е изгубил сина си в месеците преди да започне да работи по историята и макар да твърди, че тъжното събитие не е рефлектирало пряко върху процеса, едва ли е така... Художниците, ангажирани да вдъхнат живот на идеите му също са петима и резултатът е приличен - разбираемо, едни рисувателни техники ми допаднаха повече от други.
April 15, 2022
Идеята и структурата на мини-поредицата "Смъртта на капитан САЩ" е доста добра - петте фази на скръбта, представени през очите на приятелите му.
Осъществяването можеше да е много по-добро, обаче. От откровено тъпата смърт на капитана (можеше да е нещо далеч по-епично, което да доведе до същия сюжетен резултат), до възмногото cringe моменти.
3,5
Осъществяването можеше да е много по-добро, обаче. От откровено тъпата смърт на капитана (можеше да е нещо далеч по-епично, което да доведе до същия сюжетен резултат), до възмногото cringe моменти.
3,5
April 2, 2018
Un bel hommage à ce personnage mythique
June 7, 2021
I think this was supposed to make me feel things? A weak exploration of grief imo.
July 7, 2017
Never knew this volume existed.
Chapter 2 was just a mess. Sea monsters and Poker?
I personally loved the artwork in Chapter 4. But felt slightly disturbed when the web crawler decides to pound on the unexpected visitor. Not cool Spidey!
The ending in Chapter 5 seems fitting to conclude the arc.
Chapter 2 was just a mess. Sea monsters and Poker?
I personally loved the artwork in Chapter 4. But felt slightly disturbed when the web crawler decides to pound on the unexpected visitor. Not cool Spidey!
The ending in Chapter 5 seems fitting to conclude the arc.
April 5, 2017
It's rather clever to use the stages of grief as titles/themes for each installment of the story as the aftermath of Captain America's death is explored.
I couldn't really take the Red Skull part of the plot seriously; it would have been more interesting for Cap to be attacked for different reasons, by a different person. When I was reading the major Civil War stories, I truly expected Cap to die during one of those battles. To be killed by one of his own comrades or former comrades (bad guys brainwashing his girlfriend doesn't count) would’ve been a truly compelling plot twist.
The stories in this collection are somewhat slight, but I'll give this three stars for some of the character interaction and the background material. Not being an avid comics reader, I never knew Cap's full backstory before now. I liked the interaction between Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Logan/Wolverine; especially how Wolverine takes it upon himself to keep an eye on Peter and talk with him about the mourning process. Wolverine and Matt Murdock/Daredevil's interaction during their little adventure together was also pretty good--a couple of smart-alecs on a mission. Tony Stark/Iron Man's attempts to process Cap's death were also interesting. First, he used Wolverine as the bearer of bad news, then he tried to recruit a replacement. I liked that Tony's choice for the new Captain America saw through Tony and refused to help Tony try to make things easier on himself.
However, this being the comic book universe where almost anyone can come back to life at any time, I couldn't get a true sense of finality. Even if the real Cap is truly dead, there will of course be a replacement to carry on his work. For now, I think I’ve maxed out on this storyline.
Note 2014: Okay...I'll seek out the Winter Soldier storyline now that I've had a break.
I couldn't really take the Red Skull part of the plot seriously; it would have been more interesting for Cap to be attacked for different reasons, by a different person. When I was reading the major Civil War stories, I truly expected Cap to die during one of those battles. To be killed by one of his own comrades or former comrades (bad guys brainwashing his girlfriend doesn't count) would’ve been a truly compelling plot twist.
The stories in this collection are somewhat slight, but I'll give this three stars for some of the character interaction and the background material. Not being an avid comics reader, I never knew Cap's full backstory before now. I liked the interaction between Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Logan/Wolverine; especially how Wolverine takes it upon himself to keep an eye on Peter and talk with him about the mourning process. Wolverine and Matt Murdock/Daredevil's interaction during their little adventure together was also pretty good--a couple of smart-alecs on a mission. Tony Stark/Iron Man's attempts to process Cap's death were also interesting. First, he used Wolverine as the bearer of bad news, then he tried to recruit a replacement. I liked that Tony's choice for the new Captain America saw through Tony and refused to help Tony try to make things easier on himself.
However, this being the comic book universe where almost anyone can come back to life at any time, I couldn't get a true sense of finality. Even if the real Cap is truly dead, there will of course be a replacement to carry on his work. For now, I think I’ve maxed out on this storyline.
Note 2014: Okay...I'll seek out the Winter Soldier storyline now that I've had a break.
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December 1, 2023
A nice send off to an iconic hero, each chapter based on one of the stages of grief. Of all the heroes in comics that were broken or died, Captain America’s felt the most real.
August 26, 2020
Vuelven los Marvel/Salvat a las reseñas y hoy es un libro bastante especial por el ser el colofón de un momento muy particular para el universo Marvel -Civil War- y por ser una patada al status quo de su propia serie -el Capitán América de Brubaker y Epting- que, de todos modos, significó mucho menos de lo que podría haber sido porque nadie se creyó nunca jamás de que esta muerte fuera definitiva. El asunto puesto en pocas palabras es el siguiente: vencido en su batalla contra Iron Man (transformado en, quizá, el mayor supervillano que ha visto hasta ahora Marvel) Steve Rogers enfrenta su juicio cuando un plan elaborado cuidadosamente por sus enemigos (Cráneo Rojo entre ellos) termina con el Capitán América finado a los tiros en la escalinata del Palacio de Justicia. A partir de estos hechos, diferentes personajes -Wolverine, Spider Man, Iron Man, los Avengers en general- pasan por los diferentes estadíos de la pérdida -negación, ira, aceptación, etc.- en unitarios que, sobre todo, reflexionan sobre la importancia del personaje para todo el Universo. Algo muy lindo -muy bien contado por el propio Brubaker junto a Jeph Loeb, entre otros, sin duda y con mejor arte todavía a cargo de John Cassaday, John Romita Jr, etc.- pero bastante poco relevante en definitiva tanto para la serie del Capitán América en particular (que seguiría con la batalla contra los villanos a cargo de otros personajes) cómo para el momento en particular, porque todos sabemos sin dudarlo nunca que esta muerte será revertida cómo tantas otras, tantas veces antes. Con todo, queda en una lectura interesante, que no imprescindible.
March 1, 2022
Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America
By Jeph Loeb(Writer)
Published by Marvel, 2007
Synopsis: Captain America has been killed. Mere moments after the news became public, the shock-waves are felt throughout the hero community.
Review:
Grief, how do heroes like Spider-Man, Wolverine and Iron Man deal with them. For some its a familiar feeling. Some have dealt grief to others and some suffer their whole life of it. How do you grief the death of the man of yesterday. This book shows us the 5 steps of grieving from 5 different views, everyone feels affected by Steve's death. Everyone is affected by his death. The best issue in this mini is the one with Hawkeye who recently came back from the death and questions his worth in the world. Overall i think this book is good, its not a must read considering Cap is back in a jiffy and this book could have read better if it actually contained the issue where he dies.
Star Rating = 3,5 stars out of 5
A good book but not required reading in any way.
By Jeph Loeb(Writer)
Published by Marvel, 2007
Synopsis: Captain America has been killed. Mere moments after the news became public, the shock-waves are felt throughout the hero community.
Review:
Grief, how do heroes like Spider-Man, Wolverine and Iron Man deal with them. For some its a familiar feeling. Some have dealt grief to others and some suffer their whole life of it. How do you grief the death of the man of yesterday. This book shows us the 5 steps of grieving from 5 different views, everyone feels affected by Steve's death. Everyone is affected by his death. The best issue in this mini is the one with Hawkeye who recently came back from the death and questions his worth in the world. Overall i think this book is good, its not a must read considering Cap is back in a jiffy and this book could have read better if it actually contained the issue where he dies.
Star Rating = 3,5 stars out of 5
A good book but not required reading in any way.
May 4, 2016
I can't give Loeb 5 stars, Jeff is right. Brubaker should've done this.
That being said, it worked pretty well, and I got a little misty eyed, even though it was contrived.
Hawkeye showing up from th dead and test driving until he met Kate Bishop...
Logan confirming, poker night, Namor being a voice of reason...
Iron Man still a douche.
Falcon well spoken, and Spidey had no reason to fight Rhino, that was bad. Logan was used very well however, to step in as a big brother figure to Peter, the one he could've used instead of Tony, and missing with Steve gone.
Also liked how Logan asked Bucky before anyone else.
4+ stars
That being said, it worked pretty well, and I got a little misty eyed, even though it was contrived.
Hawkeye showing up from th dead and test driving until he met Kate Bishop...
Logan confirming, poker night, Namor being a voice of reason...
Iron Man still a douche.
Falcon well spoken, and Spidey had no reason to fight Rhino, that was bad. Logan was used very well however, to step in as a big brother figure to Peter, the one he could've used instead of Tony, and missing with Steve gone.
Also liked how Logan asked Bucky before anyone else.
4+ stars
August 8, 2022
The 5 stages of grief collected and described by five superheroes that are missing a friend and colleague. The death of Captain America happened quickly. This collection gives us a chance to see the MCU struggle.
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Wow. This was SO well written. Each book gave us a chance to see how the heroes we read about handle their stage of the grieving process. Some handle it better than other.
Bonus: Yes, this is one of the first appearances of Clint Barton after he exploded in, 'Avengers Disassembled' and appeared again in the 'House of M'
Bonus Bonus: For DECADES, Namor hasn't changed. Good? Bad?
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Wow. This was SO well written. Each book gave us a chance to see how the heroes we read about handle their stage of the grieving process. Some handle it better than other.
Bonus: Yes, this is one of the first appearances of Clint Barton after he exploded in, 'Avengers Disassembled' and appeared again in the 'House of M'
Bonus Bonus: For DECADES, Namor hasn't changed. Good? Bad?
December 13, 2015
that has to be near the top of my list of favourite comics
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July 2, 2018Wow. Just wow. This was wonderful and heart breaking. Too soon.
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