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Captain America (2025)
Captain America Vol. 1: Our Secret Wars
A new era for Captain America begins here!
While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed — for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. And when a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? What will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future? Plus: Who is David Colton, and can Steve trust him to have his back as they infiltrate a hostile country with the new Howling Commandos? Experience the untold tale of Captain America's first encounter with Doctor Doom as Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti team up for a game-changing run!
Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2025) #1-5.
While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed — for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren't so easy to identify. And when a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path? What will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future? Plus: Who is David Colton, and can Steve trust him to have his back as they infiltrate a hostile country with the new Howling Commandos? Experience the untold tale of Captain America's first encounter with Doctor Doom as Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti team up for a game-changing run!
Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (2025) #1-5.
128 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 2026
About the author
Chip Zdarsky
939 books889 followersChip Zdarsky is a Canadian comic book artist and journalist. He was born Steve Murray but is known by his fan base as Chip Zdarsky, and occasionally Todd Diamond. He writes and illustrates an advice column called Extremely Bad Advice for the Canadian national newspaper National Post's The Ampersand, their pop culture section's online edition. He is also the creator of Prison Funnies and Monster Cops.
Source: Wikipedia.
Source: Wikipedia.
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June 30, 2026
Після доволі слабкого рану на Бетмені у ДС Чіп Здарськи повернувся в Марвел, де, як на мене, йому набагато краще вдається писати хороші комікси. Серією на яку він прийшов став новий том Капітана Америки, тож давайте дізнаймося яким вийшла перша арка від нього.
Сюжет першої арки відбувається в минулому, а якщо точніше через тиждень після того як Месники знайшли та розморозили Кепа. Стів Роджерс тут є чоловіком який опинився в дивному новому світі незнайомому йому, а тому вирішує повернутися на службу до війська оскільки зараз це єдиний крок який йому здається логічним.
Першою місією для нього стає проникнути в невеличку країну під назвою Латверія, владу в якій недавно захопив Доктор Дум, та врятувати американських дипломатів, яких було взяти в полон. Разом з Роджерсом на місію також вирушає Девід Колтон, типу новий Капітан Америка. І от з ним пов'язаний дещо специфічний момент, суть у тому, що Колтон був задіяний у спробі відновлення сироватки суперсолдата і до її використання був задохликом, який подався в армію оскільки 11 вересня був коло Вежів-близнюків коли їх знищили. Плаваючий таймлайн звісно не є чимось новим для Марвел, але якось дуже кумедно бачити наскільки все відтягнулося та укомплектувалося, особливо на фоні того самого випуску Павука Стражинськи.
Якщо говорити за саму історію, то вона мені дуже сподобалася, Здарськи видав прикольний та напружений бойовичок, за протистоянням характерів між персонажами де у нас задіяні деспотичний Дум, Кеп який вважає, що їм варто об'єднатися з повстанцями, щоб зупинити Віктора незважаючи на те що вони тут не за цим, а також трагедія Колтона, як зламаної війною людини, яка доходить до своєї точки кипіння було справді цікаво спостерігати. Ще мені сподобалося що Здарськи не сильно перебільшує з ось цим ідеалізованим баченням Кепа і там де треба підтверджує його, а там де ні ставить під сумнів. Окремої похвали також заслуговує Валеріо Скіті, який видав красивий та динамічний малюнок. Йому дуже вдало вдалося передати холодну атмосферу Латверії, як в прямому, так і переносному значенні.
"Our Secret Wars" вийшла дуже міцною відкриваючою аркою. Те, що історія відбувається в минулому грає їй тільки на руку і спокійно може підійти для нових читачів (не вірите? Спитайте у Степових нотаток). Сподіваюся, що висока планка продовжить триматися й надалі, а то і перша арка Бетса від Здарськи теж була хорошою.
Сюжет першої арки відбувається в минулому, а якщо точніше через тиждень після того як Месники знайшли та розморозили Кепа. Стів Роджерс тут є чоловіком який опинився в дивному новому світі незнайомому йому, а тому вирішує повернутися на службу до війська оскільки зараз це єдиний крок який йому здається логічним.
Першою місією для нього стає проникнути в невеличку країну під назвою Латверія, владу в якій недавно захопив Доктор Дум, та врятувати американських дипломатів, яких було взяти в полон. Разом з Роджерсом на місію також вирушає Девід Колтон, типу новий Капітан Америка. І от з ним пов'язаний дещо специфічний момент, суть у тому, що Колтон був задіяний у спробі відновлення сироватки суперсолдата і до її використання був задохликом, який подався в армію оскільки 11 вересня був коло Вежів-близнюків коли їх знищили. Плаваючий таймлайн звісно не є чимось новим для Марвел, але якось дуже кумедно бачити наскільки все відтягнулося та укомплектувалося, особливо на фоні того самого випуску Павука Стражинськи.
Якщо говорити за саму історію, то вона мені дуже сподобалася, Здарськи видав прикольний та напружений бойовичок, за протистоянням характерів між персонажами де у нас задіяні деспотичний Дум, Кеп який вважає, що їм варто об'єднатися з повстанцями, щоб зупинити Віктора незважаючи на те що вони тут не за цим, а також трагедія Колтона, як зламаної війною людини, яка доходить до своєї точки кипіння було справді цікаво спостерігати. Ще мені сподобалося що Здарськи не сильно перебільшує з ось цим ідеалізованим баченням Кепа і там де треба підтверджує його, а там де ні ставить під сумнів. Окремої похвали також заслуговує Валеріо Скіті, який видав красивий та динамічний малюнок. Йому дуже вдало вдалося передати холодну атмосферу Латверії, як в прямому, так і переносному значенні.
"Our Secret Wars" вийшла дуже міцною відкриваючою аркою. Те, що історія відбувається в минулому грає їй тільки на руку і спокійно може підійти для нових читачів (не вірите? Спитайте у Степових нотаток). Сподіваюся, що висока планка продовжить триматися й надалі, а то і перша арка Бетса від Здарськи теж була хорошою.
May 1, 2026
Really enjoyed this series of comics. It felt like a fresh introduction to a character I love so much. The contrast between the controversial modern wars America is involved in, to the largely considered just war of the Second World War was very potent throughout. It made me imagine what a soldier from the time would understand the current world we live in.
I also enjoyed the Cap vs Doom part of the series. It was a good contrast between the two, with Doom making some valid points about America and his care of his own people which clearly caught Cap off guard, his usual enemy being the Nazis of course and by definition evil.
Looking forward to continuing the series, but this has been a great start!
I also enjoyed the Cap vs Doom part of the series. It was a good contrast between the two, with Doom making some valid points about America and his care of his own people which clearly caught Cap off guard, his usual enemy being the Nazis of course and by definition evil.
Looking forward to continuing the series, but this has been a great start!
Review of advance copy
4
Started strong. But ended fine. The points the story was trying to tell was too over the top. And confusing in parts.
Started strong. But ended fine. The points the story was trying to tell was too over the top. And confusing in parts.
Review of advance copy
Leído en los dos tomitos que ha publicado Panini en España.
Bueno, al lío: lo primero que es necesario comentar es que Zdarsky se pasa la continuidad por el arco del triunfo. Tanto es así que al principio pensé que estaba leyendo un «What if?» del Capi. Pero no. Ahora resulta que despertó de su sueño congelado hace cuatro días, como quien dice, y encima no se unió a los Vengadores, sino que corrió a los brazos de papá ejército (lo que, en realidad, tiene su lógica, ya que en principio, nunca se licenció). Además, en esos momentos había por ahí otro Capi en danza, y no el Capi Facha de los 50, no, sino otro Capi, al que bien podríamos llamar «Capi Traumas» y al que espero no volver a ver en mi vida. Obviamente, esto es lo que se llama un «soft reboot», porque Marvel nunca tira de Crisis: eso es cosa de la competencia. Mejor cargarse la continuidad sin excusa alguna cada vez que te dé la gana, dónde va a parar.
Otra cosilla de nada es la invasión a Latveria. Ahí, Zdarsky está valiente al señalar al gobierno estadounidense como responsable de crímenes de guerra sin cuento, hay que reconocerlo, pero no está nada fino cuando se muestra que la población de la pequeña nación en realidad detesta a su líder supremo. Como estableció Byrne en tebeos mucho mejores que este, los latverianos admiran y adoran a Muerte, por muy tirano que sea, porque la alternativa es, básicamente, convertirse en títeres de un hombre de paja de Rusia, a lo Lukashenko, o algo peor, que es lo que les ocurrió durante el breve gobierno de Zorba. Muerte puede ser muy, muy mala persona, pero no lo es más que la mayoría de los líderes de la zona (o que la mayoría de los líderes mundiales, a secas), y, encima, su pueblo prospera bajo su mandato. Zdarsky, no tienes ni idea, o te la suda, y no sé qué es peor.
Pero bueno, la historia es legible y el dibujo, potente. El Capi en sí está bien caracterizado: sigue siendo el demócrata tradicional seguidor de las políticas de Roosevelt, humanista y que considera que América es un regalo para el mundo, pero que sus líderes no suelen serlo. Un idealista, un soñador americano. Resulta reconocible, y eso ahora, en los tiempos que corren en los que Marvel se inclina ante las directrices de la todopoderosa Disney, ya me vale. Seguiré unos números más, a ver qué tal.
Bueno, al lío: lo primero que es necesario comentar es que Zdarsky se pasa la continuidad por el arco del triunfo. Tanto es así que al principio pensé que estaba leyendo un «What if?» del Capi. Pero no. Ahora resulta que despertó de su sueño congelado hace cuatro días, como quien dice, y encima no se unió a los Vengadores, sino que corrió a los brazos de papá ejército (lo que, en realidad, tiene su lógica, ya que en principio, nunca se licenció). Además, en esos momentos había por ahí otro Capi en danza, y no el Capi Facha de los 50, no, sino otro Capi, al que bien podríamos llamar «Capi Traumas» y al que espero no volver a ver en mi vida. Obviamente, esto es lo que se llama un «soft reboot», porque Marvel nunca tira de Crisis: eso es cosa de la competencia. Mejor cargarse la continuidad sin excusa alguna cada vez que te dé la gana, dónde va a parar.
Otra cosilla de nada es la invasión a Latveria. Ahí, Zdarsky está valiente al señalar al gobierno estadounidense como responsable de crímenes de guerra sin cuento, hay que reconocerlo, pero no está nada fino cuando se muestra que la población de la pequeña nación en realidad detesta a su líder supremo. Como estableció Byrne en tebeos mucho mejores que este, los latverianos admiran y adoran a Muerte, por muy tirano que sea, porque la alternativa es, básicamente, convertirse en títeres de un hombre de paja de Rusia, a lo Lukashenko, o algo peor, que es lo que les ocurrió durante el breve gobierno de Zorba. Muerte puede ser muy, muy mala persona, pero no lo es más que la mayoría de los líderes de la zona (o que la mayoría de los líderes mundiales, a secas), y, encima, su pueblo prospera bajo su mandato. Zdarsky, no tienes ni idea, o te la suda, y no sé qué es peor.
Pero bueno, la historia es legible y el dibujo, potente. El Capi en sí está bien caracterizado: sigue siendo el demócrata tradicional seguidor de las políticas de Roosevelt, humanista y que considera que América es un regalo para el mundo, pero que sus líderes no suelen serlo. Un idealista, un soñador americano. Resulta reconocible, y eso ahora, en los tiempos que corren en los que Marvel se inclina ante las directrices de la todopoderosa Disney, ya me vale. Seguiré unos números más, a ver qué tal.
July 6, 2026
De todos las buenas series que se están publicando en estos momentos, quizás la más importante es "Captain America" del gran Chip Zdarsky, que ahora está acompañado por Valerio Schiti. Es una serie muy bien escrita, que captura el espíritu del personaje como quizás nadie lo había hecho desde Ed Brubaker, y con una carga política enorme, repartida de modo muy inteligente para no caer en el panfleto.
La serie comenzó el año pasado, 2025, y ahora recién se publica el primer recopilatorio. Zdarsky reinicia la historia de Steve Rogers en un par de páginas. Situada en la actualidad, se nos cuenta que el Capitan acaba de ser rescatado por los Avengers luego de pasar congelado en un cubo de hielo desde 1945. Es la historia que todos conocemos. El asunto es que el Capitán intenta adaptarse a este nuevo Estados Unidos y decide unirse al Pentágono, donde lo mandan a una misión de rescate a Latveria, la nación de Dr. Doom. Nada muy novedoso acá, de no ser porque, a modo de contrapunto, Zdarsky va contando la historia de un obsecuente niño que tras los ataques del 11 de septiembre del 2001 decide unirse al ejército de EE.UU para luchar contra los talibanes. Por su caracter, el ejército le inyecta el suero del super soldado, el mismo de Steve Rogers (que en esos años, en esta línea temporal, aún no reaparece), a este chico pelirrojo que al poco de llegar a Irak comprende que la nación que él creía llevaba la democracia al resto del mundo, es tan corrupta como el resto de los países y tiene las manos manchadas de sangre. El contraste es perfecto. Por un lado, el renacido Steve Rogers busca adaptarse al nuevo Estados Unidos, intentando hallar en él los valores de democracia y libertad que lo guiaron durante la II Guerra Mundial. Por otro, el nuevo Capitán América que después de la Guerra de Irak ya no cree en los Estados Unidos ni en sí mismo. Ambos capitantes, el nuevo y el viejo, son enviados a la misión a Latveria, que los cambiará y los hará sospechar de la política y de sus propios valores.
Zdarsky, es obvio, está preocupado por el ascenso de la ultraderecha y del fascismo en Estados Unidos y ha escrito un comic a la altura de las circunstancias. Se le ha unido un Valerio Schiti con un dibujo superior y definido, muy marcado por los coleres que en seguida invitan a la lectura.
Un comic imprescindible. De lo mejor del Capitán en su larguísima historia.
La serie comenzó el año pasado, 2025, y ahora recién se publica el primer recopilatorio. Zdarsky reinicia la historia de Steve Rogers en un par de páginas. Situada en la actualidad, se nos cuenta que el Capitan acaba de ser rescatado por los Avengers luego de pasar congelado en un cubo de hielo desde 1945. Es la historia que todos conocemos. El asunto es que el Capitán intenta adaptarse a este nuevo Estados Unidos y decide unirse al Pentágono, donde lo mandan a una misión de rescate a Latveria, la nación de Dr. Doom. Nada muy novedoso acá, de no ser porque, a modo de contrapunto, Zdarsky va contando la historia de un obsecuente niño que tras los ataques del 11 de septiembre del 2001 decide unirse al ejército de EE.UU para luchar contra los talibanes. Por su caracter, el ejército le inyecta el suero del super soldado, el mismo de Steve Rogers (que en esos años, en esta línea temporal, aún no reaparece), a este chico pelirrojo que al poco de llegar a Irak comprende que la nación que él creía llevaba la democracia al resto del mundo, es tan corrupta como el resto de los países y tiene las manos manchadas de sangre. El contraste es perfecto. Por un lado, el renacido Steve Rogers busca adaptarse al nuevo Estados Unidos, intentando hallar en él los valores de democracia y libertad que lo guiaron durante la II Guerra Mundial. Por otro, el nuevo Capitán América que después de la Guerra de Irak ya no cree en los Estados Unidos ni en sí mismo. Ambos capitantes, el nuevo y el viejo, son enviados a la misión a Latveria, que los cambiará y los hará sospechar de la política y de sus propios valores.
Zdarsky, es obvio, está preocupado por el ascenso de la ultraderecha y del fascismo en Estados Unidos y ha escrito un comic a la altura de las circunstancias. Se le ha unido un Valerio Schiti con un dibujo superior y definido, muy marcado por los coleres que en seguida invitan a la lectura.
Un comic imprescindible. De lo mejor del Capitán en su larguísima historia.
August 1, 2026
pra fazer valer a pena.
personagem complicadíssimo o do capitão américa… ao menos, considerando somente o contexto externo. nos gibis ele tem uma consistência até que admirável, especialmente quando cruza com autores e desenhistas talentosos que usam a iconografia do personagem para perguntar o que exatamente significa ser norte-americano quando é uma nação tão atrelada a tantas atrocidades. por isso, essa reinvenção do chip zdarsky é tão bem vinda.
não quero ninguém fingindo que a presença do doutor destino nesse arco flashback não é por causa da bomba que vai sair em dezembro desse ano e da outra que vai sair em dezembro de 2027. todos somos maduros aqui, certo? então, considerando isso, é surpreendente as nuances que chip coloca, com os paralelos óbvios com os conflitos árabes e especialmente no papel desempenhado pelos eua ao incendiar mais a região.
e a arte do valerio schiti, ao menos nesse primeiro arco, é sensacional. a ação é dinâmica, o peso da violência surpreende e é claramente um gibi que dá gosto de ler. é curioso que esse seja o grande começo para um novo capítulo supostamente enorme para a história da marvel, mas sinceramente, sinto que talvez esse seja meu ponto de saturação com as megasagas da casa das ideias. mas, é bom se permitir ser surpreendido aqui e ali.
personagem complicadíssimo o do capitão américa… ao menos, considerando somente o contexto externo. nos gibis ele tem uma consistência até que admirável, especialmente quando cruza com autores e desenhistas talentosos que usam a iconografia do personagem para perguntar o que exatamente significa ser norte-americano quando é uma nação tão atrelada a tantas atrocidades. por isso, essa reinvenção do chip zdarsky é tão bem vinda.
não quero ninguém fingindo que a presença do doutor destino nesse arco flashback não é por causa da bomba que vai sair em dezembro desse ano e da outra que vai sair em dezembro de 2027. todos somos maduros aqui, certo? então, considerando isso, é surpreendente as nuances que chip coloca, com os paralelos óbvios com os conflitos árabes e especialmente no papel desempenhado pelos eua ao incendiar mais a região.
e a arte do valerio schiti, ao menos nesse primeiro arco, é sensacional. a ação é dinâmica, o peso da violência surpreende e é claramente um gibi que dá gosto de ler. é curioso que esse seja o grande começo para um novo capítulo supostamente enorme para a história da marvel, mas sinceramente, sinto que talvez esse seja meu ponto de saturação com as megasagas da casa das ideias. mas, é bom se permitir ser surpreendido aqui e ali.
July 18, 2026
A new era of Captain America begins, and given that his solo series has floundered around for a while, it's been a long time coming.
Chip Zdarsky begins with a flashback tale, depicting a mission Cap undertook just before joining the Avengers. The sliding timescale puts this around the late 2000s now, meaning that we can introduce a new Captain America too in the form of David Colton, who joined the US military after 9/11.
Zdarsky's dual timelines explore the nature of being Captain 'America' in some very awkward periods of history, as well as when duty overrides justice, and just how much of yourself you lose when you sign up for something greater than yourself.
Also Cap gets to punch Doctor Doom, so that's always fun.
And the book's beautiful, thanks to Valerio Schiti on artwork. I've missed this guy on interiors, it must be said, and the different colour palettes for the different timelines make it easy to keep track of what's happening when.
A good start indeed. Let's get Cap back on top, yeah?
Chip Zdarsky begins with a flashback tale, depicting a mission Cap undertook just before joining the Avengers. The sliding timescale puts this around the late 2000s now, meaning that we can introduce a new Captain America too in the form of David Colton, who joined the US military after 9/11.
Zdarsky's dual timelines explore the nature of being Captain 'America' in some very awkward periods of history, as well as when duty overrides justice, and just how much of yourself you lose when you sign up for something greater than yourself.
Also Cap gets to punch Doctor Doom, so that's always fun.
And the book's beautiful, thanks to Valerio Schiti on artwork. I've missed this guy on interiors, it must be said, and the different colour palettes for the different timelines make it easy to keep track of what's happening when.
A good start indeed. Let's get Cap back on top, yeah?
July 18, 2026
“Needed to get my head clear. See the world I ended up in. Talk to the people. Find out if America is still a place worth fighting for. A lot of people said no. They had their reasons. Good reasons from the sounds of it. America was far from perfect and that hasn’t changed. I don’t know if it ever will because that’s what our country is about. What the dream is about: Striving.”
Like a lot of Americans, I’ve been disenchanted and discouraged by the direction our country has been heading over the past couple of years. When I can’t confidently say “We’re the good guys”, something is clearly wrong.
Zdarsky clearly understands this and uses it as the main drive behind this retelling of Captain Americas origin. The American dream is worth standing up for, whether that’s overseas or at home. As long as there are good people who choose to remain good, we are making progress and combating the issues that seem to be tearing our country apart from the inside.
Like a lot of Americans, I’ve been disenchanted and discouraged by the direction our country has been heading over the past couple of years. When I can’t confidently say “We’re the good guys”, something is clearly wrong.
Zdarsky clearly understands this and uses it as the main drive behind this retelling of Captain Americas origin. The American dream is worth standing up for, whether that’s overseas or at home. As long as there are good people who choose to remain good, we are making progress and combating the issues that seem to be tearing our country apart from the inside.
July 4, 2026
This is a really solid start for Zdarsky, who is solidifying himself as one of the better writers in modern superhero comics. Chip takes us back to Cap’s first days out of the ice, moving the Marvel timeline more into modern day. Seeing Cap reckon with the state of the USA in the early 2000’s vs 1945 makes for some really interesting introspection. My only complaint with this volume was that it felt like we were missing some really important information about the new super soldier introduced in this series. It initially made for some confusing moments, but it was neat to see America try to revive the super soldier program in the wake of 9/11. Reading this, I got some feelings similar to when I first read Brubaker’s run on Cap. Hopefully that’s a good sign for what Zdarsky has in store for Steve Rogers.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
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Political! Heroic! Dark! Hopeful! I was nervous about Chip Zdarsky for a while. I admired his Daredevil run but was not in love. His Batman began strong but VERY quickly turned incomprehensible.
This is him at his best. I honestly did not see this coming from him. A story of Cap before he joined the Avengers. He has to fight Dr Doom. And what secrets will be revealed from doing so? I loved how we had a separate narrator for this story to show the disillusionment that comes with fighting for your country. You think you sign up for one thing, but the powers that be always have other ideas in mind.
Political! Heroic! Dark! Hopeful! I was nervous about Chip Zdarsky for a while. I admired his Daredevil run but was not in love. His Batman began strong but VERY quickly turned incomprehensible.
This is him at his best. I honestly did not see this coming from him. A story of Cap before he joined the Avengers. He has to fight Dr Doom. And what secrets will be revealed from doing so? I loved how we had a separate narrator for this story to show the disillusionment that comes with fighting for your country. You think you sign up for one thing, but the powers that be always have other ideas in mind.
July 4, 2026
This was excellent and nuanced. It really explores “what if Captain America was taken out of the ice in the real modern America” in a way that doesn’t feel ham fisted and doesn’t feel like a total retcon or rewrite of anything
Despite being a character concept (a cap while Steve was in the ice) that’s been done before, I really found David Colton interesting. He felt very real and grounded and didn’t just feel like “if Captain America was a real soldier he’d be evil.” I buy that a guy who enlisted after 9/11 and became a super soldier would become disillusioned in the way he was. Especially with the twist about America putting doom in power which was very interesting.
I also LOOOOOVE the way doom is drawn here. He feels both otherworldly and yet very tangible
Despite being a character concept (a cap while Steve was in the ice) that’s been done before, I really found David Colton interesting. He felt very real and grounded and didn’t just feel like “if Captain America was a real soldier he’d be evil.” I buy that a guy who enlisted after 9/11 and became a super soldier would become disillusioned in the way he was. Especially with the twist about America putting doom in power which was very interesting.
I also LOOOOOVE the way doom is drawn here. He feels both otherworldly and yet very tangible
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August 3, 2026
This is exactly the kind of story I would write if I was in charge of the Captain America book. Sure, I think a lot of this plotline was to help set up the rationale for Steve Rogers and Victor von Doom having beef in the movies, but Zdarsky makes it work. I've been meaning to read his comics for a bit now, but now having read it, it just makes me want to track down his Daredevil all the more. My one gripe with this is that the timeline is so insane with all the conflicting details about what's happening at what time, but other than that? Well worth the read.
My rating: 4.75/5 (rounded up)
Would I own/re-read?: Sure.
TW: War, Violence, Death, PTSD, Blood, Oppression
Does the animal die?: No animals are directly harmed in this Secret War (literal or metaphoric).
My rating: 4.75/5 (rounded up)
Would I own/re-read?: Sure.
TW: War, Violence, Death, PTSD, Blood, Oppression
Does the animal die?: No animals are directly harmed in this Secret War (literal or metaphoric).
Review of advance copy
Прачытана ў сінглах. Чып Здарскі папытаўся зрабіць нейкі крок да напісання актуальной ды цікавай палітычнай гісторыі ў рамках серыі, але, па ўсім выглядзе, магчыма быў падрэзаны рэдактурай, заблытаўся напрыканцы ды зваліўся ў банальшчыну. Яго новы персанаж, Дэвід Колтан, амбіцыйна неўзляцеў, нягледзячы на сільны старт. Тым часам Віторыо Схіці выдае адну с найлепшых сваіх работ, якую я бачыў. Вельмі кансістэнтны і эффектыўны разказчык, які найлепш усяго праяўляецца ў тым, як ён малюе твары ды фігуры герояў, а таксама карыстаецца класічнымі жанравымі прыёмамі апавядання медыуму, абапіраясь на цудоўныя колеры майстара выкарыстоўвання чырвоных адценняў Фрэнка Марціна.
Review of advance copy
Not really sure what to think to be honest. I appreciate what it was trying to do, but I feel like it didn't give the heavy themes it takes on enough depth, and it was all a bit too centrist for my liking. On the other hand, I'm possibly expecting a bit too much from a superhero comic. Also just kept thinking about that Frankie Boyle bit about making movies about how soldiers feel sad.
July 1, 2026
Si algo han tenido de bueno los cómics del Capitán América en el siglo 21 ha sido la capacidad de dejar a un lado el patriotismo gringo hueco y la posición pro militar a ciegas que muchos tienen. Ahora estos cómics son más políticos y cuestionan más el papel de EEUU en el mundo, cosa que se agradece muchísimo.
July 26, 2026
A solid and genuinely original take on Cap. The modern retelling of his origin mixed with that previously unknown first encounter with Doctor Doom feels fresh instead of the usual rehash.
Chip Zdarsky’s writing keeps things engaging, Valerio Schiti’s art looks great, and the whole package is well put together.
Good overall — enjoyable read that earns its place on the shelf. Recommended.
Chip Zdarsky’s writing keeps things engaging, Valerio Schiti’s art looks great, and the whole package is well put together.
Good overall — enjoyable read that earns its place on the shelf. Recommended.
August 7, 2026
The first Captain America book I've ever read and man it was so good. I love the change of him coming out of the ice after 2001. It's so interesting to see him adapt to our world and interact with other heroes and villains. This feels like the beginning of a new universe which is refreshing for someone like me who hasn't read Marvel in years. Excited to see where this goes!
Review of advance copy
To start off this new Captain America run, we flash back to one of Cap's first missions after waking up in modern times. He's sent along with some soldiers to rescue hostages from Latveria. There he learns the world isn't as black and white as it was in the past. Not bad but not a home run.
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February 27, 2026Read in single issues. Very interesting place to start a new story about the Sentinel of Liberty. Curious to see where Zdarsky takes this as he leaps forward. Valerio Schiti's art in this is incredible. Exciting action throughout that's constantly clear and I dig the new Captain America's design.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
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What an excellent introduction to Captain America. Loved the pacing and the exploration into the psyche. Wishlisting Vol. 2.
What an excellent introduction to Captain America. Loved the pacing and the exploration into the psyche. Wishlisting Vol. 2.
Review of advance copy
From the time period to the characters this is my type of captain America story. It gets political but not too real world political which makes it very enjoyable yet feel real. Very excited to see where this run keeps going with Zdarsky.
May 15, 2026
My first time reading Captain America as it’s coming out on a monthly basis. Chip Zdarsky is killing it. He did a great job with the writing duties of Daredevil and Batman. And here he is again, this time with Captain America and I am delighted to see it. I am here for it! Loving this run so far!
Review of advance copy
I found this very confusing. Cap is back in the world war or not but then there is a new guy playing Cap but then they get the original to help him and Doom is friendly to him until he's not cause Latveria is invaded for huh? And Red Hulk.
July 3, 2026
Read in single issue format and thought it was quite a good Captain America story with a strong message at its core. Art is also pretty good. Not quite sure if I want to pick up the remaining issues yet.
July 4, 2026
a harsh reawakening
set during Cap's awakening during the War on Terror, it lives up to cap's start in Timely comics while echoing our present.
a solid recommendation for fans of Zdarsky's Daredevil run.
set during Cap's awakening during the War on Terror, it lives up to cap's start in Timely comics while echoing our present.
a solid recommendation for fans of Zdarsky's Daredevil run.
July 18, 2026
what a captain america comic should be, america is bad, the people who stand up are what make it great, loved the iran vet and how real world his story got, def grounded the story but did result in some tonal whiplash with all the dr doom stuff.
Review of advance copy
Read as individual comics, ratings below:
#1= 4 stars
#2= 4 stars
#3= 3.5 stars
#4= 3.5 stars
#5= 3 stars
Overall rating of 3.5 stars
#1= 4 stars
#2= 4 stars
#3= 3.5 stars
#4= 3.5 stars
#5= 3 stars
Overall rating of 3.5 stars
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
2.6 stars
Review of advance copy
This book is outstanding.
Review of advance copy
Amazing Latverian deep dive
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