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Captain America: Sam Wilson (Collected Editions)
Captain America: Sam Wilson, Vol. 3: Civil War II
Collects Captain America: Sam Wilson #9-13.
In the wake of STANDOFF, Steve Rogers is reinvigorated and back in red, white and blue. Sam Wilson still wields the shield, but once again struggles to find his place in the country he seeks to represent. Can the United States handle two Captain Americas? Things may get even worse when CIVIL WAR II erupts. Against the backdrop of a deepening crisis, Sam is called upon to honor a fallen hero — and speak to a divided nation. But will anyone listen to him? Maybe not, with #givebacktheshield trending. As the battle lines form, Sam must choose a side. And there's a good chance it won't be the same one as U.S.Agent! But when the Americops come for him, what's he gonna do?
In the wake of STANDOFF, Steve Rogers is reinvigorated and back in red, white and blue. Sam Wilson still wields the shield, but once again struggles to find his place in the country he seeks to represent. Can the United States handle two Captain Americas? Things may get even worse when CIVIL WAR II erupts. Against the backdrop of a deepening crisis, Sam is called upon to honor a fallen hero — and speak to a divided nation. But will anyone listen to him? Maybe not, with #givebacktheshield trending. As the battle lines form, Sam must choose a side. And there's a good chance it won't be the same one as U.S.Agent! But when the Americops come for him, what's he gonna do?
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First published January 24, 2017
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Nick Spencer
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Nick Spencer is a comic book writer known for his creator-owned titles at Image Comics (Existence 2.0/3.0, Forgetless, Shuddertown, Morning Glories), his work at DC Comics (Action Comics, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents), and for his current work at Marvel Comics (Iron Man 2.0, Ultimate Comics: X-Men).
There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name.
Nick Spencer is a comic book writer known for his creator-owned titles at Image Comics (Existence 2.0/3.0, Forgetless, Shuddertown, Morning Glories), his work at DC Comics (Action Comics, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents), and for his current work at Marvel Comics (Iron Man 2.0, Ultimate Comics: X-Men).
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September 19, 2017
Politics. Everyone hates them. Everyone argues about them. No one seems to agree. You're a Nazi. You're a Libtard. Whatever you want to call it. Funny enough most people probably feel like Sam these days. Bombarded with it yet trying to sort through it.
This is the first volume I really think takes the name Captain America for Sam's run and gives it meaning and thought behind it. Sam isn't having a very good time as the "new" Captain America. James Rhodes has died. So Sam meets up with the few black superheroes around. It's almost scary how few there really are (and these are the "popular" ones compared to the shit ton of heroes who show up at the actual funeral.
However, this connects to Civil War 2 storyline to show where Sam usually is. Stuck in the middle. On top of that he has to deal with a new police force, Americanpolice or whatever there name is. If you haven't guessed, they are super strict and pretty much harasses anyone, not just criminals. Then you have some two bit Cap named John Walker. Never even heard of him, or can't remember him, but he also disagrees with Sam's views and tries to take back the shield.
Good: Love, love, love the whole background story of what's really happening. Who's really pulling the strings. I also thought the fights were really well done this time and extremely entertaining. My favorite moment is when the officer grabs Sam and you can see him trying his best not to smack the shit out of them. I also like how Sam is really in the middle of it all. He doesn't agree with the violent moments Rage and the community is going for, but he won't stand for the cops beating down people in his neighborhood because they're selling bootlegs.
Bad: Some of it comes off across too strong and obvious. I understood it, and trust me, I agree far more with Sam's point of views. However, the evil side come across as far too evil at times. Even though they do sound like my dad, so there's that lol.
Overall I really enjoyed this issue. Unlike most people I think Captain America comics should ALWAYS be political. I love it. If I agree or disagree with the politics it's trying to say that's something different. However, the idea behind Cap, is it's always political. It's why I LOVE Ed's run so much. It's a political thriller. Overall this is Sam's best outing as the Captain America we've got so far. I hope the series finishes decent. A 3.5 out of 5.
This is the first volume I really think takes the name Captain America for Sam's run and gives it meaning and thought behind it. Sam isn't having a very good time as the "new" Captain America. James Rhodes has died. So Sam meets up with the few black superheroes around. It's almost scary how few there really are (and these are the "popular" ones compared to the shit ton of heroes who show up at the actual funeral.
However, this connects to Civil War 2 storyline to show where Sam usually is. Stuck in the middle. On top of that he has to deal with a new police force, Americanpolice or whatever there name is. If you haven't guessed, they are super strict and pretty much harasses anyone, not just criminals. Then you have some two bit Cap named John Walker. Never even heard of him, or can't remember him, but he also disagrees with Sam's views and tries to take back the shield.
Good: Love, love, love the whole background story of what's really happening. Who's really pulling the strings. I also thought the fights were really well done this time and extremely entertaining. My favorite moment is when the officer grabs Sam and you can see him trying his best not to smack the shit out of them. I also like how Sam is really in the middle of it all. He doesn't agree with the violent moments Rage and the community is going for, but he won't stand for the cops beating down people in his neighborhood because they're selling bootlegs.
Bad: Some of it comes off across too strong and obvious. I understood it, and trust me, I agree far more with Sam's point of views. However, the evil side come across as far too evil at times. Even though they do sound like my dad, so there's that lol.
Overall I really enjoyed this issue. Unlike most people I think Captain America comics should ALWAYS be political. I love it. If I agree or disagree with the politics it's trying to say that's something different. However, the idea behind Cap, is it's always political. It's why I LOVE Ed's run so much. It's a political thriller. Overall this is Sam's best outing as the Captain America we've got so far. I hope the series finishes decent. A 3.5 out of 5.
February 13, 2021
How much longer until Nick Spencer moves on from this book? I completely get wanting the book to be topical, but I'm bombarded daily with talking heads from both sides of the aisle in the news and don't need my comics filled with them. I find that I'm forcing myself to read this garbage just so I'm up to date with the characters and not really enjoying the book at all. The one thing I did like in the book was U.S. Agent's appearance and new costume.
I truly thought the dumbest thing I'd ever see in a Captain America comic would be Cap Wolf. However, I think Spencer has topped this. When Sam controls birds to make a giant nest to protect himself from the Americops, my jaw dropped. It may be the silliest thing ever to appear in a comic, especially one that takes itself way too seriously.
I truly thought the dumbest thing I'd ever see in a Captain America comic would be Cap Wolf. However, I think Spencer has topped this. When Sam controls birds to make a giant nest to protect himself from the Americops, my jaw dropped. It may be the silliest thing ever to appear in a comic, especially one that takes itself way too seriously.
April 5, 2017
I'm still enjoying Sam's stint as Cap (no #givebacktheshield tweeter I!) and this volume gave us a great clash with ex-Captain America and full-time bully-boy John Walker. I'm not a big fan of Walker; he wins my 'biggest asshole to ever be an Avenger' award (and, to put that in perspective, he beats Namor and Dr. Druid to that dubious honour) but he's used really well here and the twist at the end was gut-wrenching!
Don't be fooled by the title of this volume, by the way; it has practically nothing to do with Civil War II. The only connection is that it starts with but that's about it.
The artwork on this book is solid, too. Acuna really knows how to establish mood and tell a story visually.
The only problem I had with this volume was the more-than-a-little-ridiculous moment with the flock of birds. If you've read it, you know the one. Sheeesh...
Don't be fooled by the title of this volume, by the way; it has practically nothing to do with Civil War II. The only connection is that it starts with but that's about it.
The artwork on this book is solid, too. Acuna really knows how to establish mood and tell a story visually.
The only problem I had with this volume was the more-than-a-little-ridiculous moment with the flock of birds. If you've read it, you know the one. Sheeesh...
November 6, 2017
Now that Steve Rogers is back as Captain America post-STANDOFF, lots of people are demanding that Sam Wilson, the first Black Captain America, step down and go back to being a side-kick. Hmmm...any guesses as to why that might be? Oh, let’s see...
Comic books have long been a reflection of societal attitudes and politics. The X-Men were, and continue to be, an analog to the oppression of minorities, be it racial, sexual, or otherwise. The original Captain America once punched Adolf Hitler, way back when, before 2017 America decided things like punching Nazis was somehow controversial (note: it isn’t. Punching Nazis is patriotic.). And now, with the Sam Wilson: Captain America series, we see Marvel Comics and writer Nick Spencer tackling racism and inequality. And given the cesspool of present-day American politics, which has seen white supremacists win the White House, there is perhaps no better time to have a Black Captain America confronting injustices like police violence against Black communities and issues of immigration.
Politically, Spencer is preaching to the choir with this one. When a conglomeration of rich white dudes, made up of a couple Congressmen, a right-wing Bill O’Reilly type broadcaster, and a bigly businessman, band together to get the #GiveBackThe Shield trending, shit gets real. These white guys demand that Sam give the shield back to Steve Rogers, a “Real American,” which we know from the Obama presidency, and now Trump, is shitty white guy code for No Blacks Allowed. Using their positions in media and government, the white guys influence an anti-Sam Wilson campaign, escalating their war against him in chess-like fashion, while introducing a fascistic private police force to combat urban crime. Modeling their police efforts after Ferguson cops, it’s not long before Sam is caught in the crosshairs of a no-win situation.
I have to admit, I’m digging the direction Spencer is taking this title in, using one of comicdom’s biggest symbols to reflect on the social injustices running rampant in 2017 USA. It’s a shame to know this won’t last and that the return of Steve Rogers as the one and only Captain America is inevitable.
Comic books have long been a reflection of societal attitudes and politics. The X-Men were, and continue to be, an analog to the oppression of minorities, be it racial, sexual, or otherwise. The original Captain America once punched Adolf Hitler, way back when, before 2017 America decided things like punching Nazis was somehow controversial (note: it isn’t. Punching Nazis is patriotic.). And now, with the Sam Wilson: Captain America series, we see Marvel Comics and writer Nick Spencer tackling racism and inequality. And given the cesspool of present-day American politics, which has seen white supremacists win the White House, there is perhaps no better time to have a Black Captain America confronting injustices like police violence against Black communities and issues of immigration.
Politically, Spencer is preaching to the choir with this one. When a conglomeration of rich white dudes, made up of a couple Congressmen, a right-wing Bill O’Reilly type broadcaster, and a bigly businessman, band together to get the #GiveBackThe Shield trending, shit gets real. These white guys demand that Sam give the shield back to Steve Rogers, a “Real American,” which we know from the Obama presidency, and now Trump, is shitty white guy code for No Blacks Allowed. Using their positions in media and government, the white guys influence an anti-Sam Wilson campaign, escalating their war against him in chess-like fashion, while introducing a fascistic private police force to combat urban crime. Modeling their police efforts after Ferguson cops, it’s not long before Sam is caught in the crosshairs of a no-win situation.
I have to admit, I’m digging the direction Spencer is taking this title in, using one of comicdom’s biggest symbols to reflect on the social injustices running rampant in 2017 USA. It’s a shame to know this won’t last and that the return of Steve Rogers as the one and only Captain America is inevitable.
January 7, 2017
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I am not going to have my Civil War II rant here. Instead, Nick Spencer uses it as a great backdrop to further Sam Wilson's story. While the big war is going on elsewhere, Sam tackles wars closer to home as the Government employs the Americops, a robot police force that seem to be programmed to be racist, which draws not only Sam's attention, but previous New Warrior/Avenger Rage. Sparks obviously fly.
Spencer's topical stories and very human dialogue drive this story home with ease. It's shocking how relevant this is these days, and he doesn't let Civil War II get in the way of the story he wants to tell, simply folding it into his narrative and moving on.
Daniel Acuna, Paul Renaud, and Angel Uzueta continue their triple-threat artwork rotation; Acuna's painted art always stands out as very different to the other two, but they very rarely share an issue, so the divide between them is clear-cut and not an issue.
I am not going to have my Civil War II rant here. Instead, Nick Spencer uses it as a great backdrop to further Sam Wilson's story. While the big war is going on elsewhere, Sam tackles wars closer to home as the Government employs the Americops, a robot police force that seem to be programmed to be racist, which draws not only Sam's attention, but previous New Warrior/Avenger Rage. Sparks obviously fly.
Spencer's topical stories and very human dialogue drive this story home with ease. It's shocking how relevant this is these days, and he doesn't let Civil War II get in the way of the story he wants to tell, simply folding it into his narrative and moving on.
Daniel Acuna, Paul Renaud, and Angel Uzueta continue their triple-threat artwork rotation; Acuna's painted art always stands out as very different to the other two, but they very rarely share an issue, so the divide between them is clear-cut and not an issue.
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March 6, 2017The good news is that, despite the title, this isn't really a second consecutive volume of crossover; Sam does his best to avoid Tony and Carol's bullshit because he recognises the whole situation as a mess, and would the publisher had done likewise. But beyond that...I've liked a lot of Marvel's, and indeed Nick Spencer's, attempts to make Cap comics relevant to political issues of the moment. Yet somehow this one feels a little too precise, a little too box-ticky. Cops being too rough in black areas - but they're superpowered! And yet so less actual damage! Really?
May 7, 2017
Sam as Captain America is still very divisive. He is permanently held in contempt and harassed by many who would very much want to see him give back the shield.
In this warm atmosphere of love and understanding he faces a new problem: the Americops, a private policing force with amazing reductions in crime rates but dubious and excessive methods.
Another social/political fight for Sam, with maybe the loss of his status as Captain America looming on the horizon.
Another good job for Nick Spencer who deftly integrates CWII in his narrative via its main issue-profiling- without loosing him in the main event.
It's totally relevant with Sam's personality and fights and his stand is all grist for the mill to those who want to give him the pink slip.
Spencer again uses good dialogues, some humor here and there and a well paced plot with a final twist that makes me want to rush on to the next volume.
Artwise Angel Uzueta does a decent if certainly not amazing job, followed by Daniel Acuña, as good as ever.
In this warm atmosphere of love and understanding he faces a new problem: the Americops, a private policing force with amazing reductions in crime rates but dubious and excessive methods.
Another social/political fight for Sam, with maybe the loss of his status as Captain America looming on the horizon.
Another good job for Nick Spencer who deftly integrates CWII in his narrative via its main issue-profiling- without loosing him in the main event.
It's totally relevant with Sam's personality and fights and his stand is all grist for the mill to those who want to give him the pink slip.
Spencer again uses good dialogues, some humor here and there and a well paced plot with a final twist that makes me want to rush on to the next volume.
Artwise Angel Uzueta does a decent if certainly not amazing job, followed by Daniel Acuña, as good as ever.
May 20, 2021
In the midst of the Marvel Civil War II, Sam Wilson navigates more personal civil wars to try and live up to the legacy of the shield.
So Nick Spencer is definitely playing up the more political side of Sam's story in this book. And while that can be tedious at times in today's environment, I think it's largely on point as far as a Cap book. Captain America has always dealt with political issues in his own way, even walking away from the mantle to stand firmly by his ideals. So for Nick Spencer to be exploring these avenues is certainly understandable.
I think where the book lacks is the more action oriented portions of the book. The tone is so uneven compared to the non action parts, which again are much more about the political aspects of a black Cap, that it's very jarring. From Cap turning into Wolf Cap, to in this volume, he summons birds to build a nest around him as cover. I mean, how does that even make sense logistically?
I think this book would benefit from Spencer lessening this contrast and choosing one tone for both sides of the book. To me this feels serious at times, and a joke at other times, and that kind of detracts from the book's message in my opinion.
Overall, I would say read this if you are a fan of Cap, but be ready for modern politics being explored, as well as some straight up silly action as well.
So Nick Spencer is definitely playing up the more political side of Sam's story in this book. And while that can be tedious at times in today's environment, I think it's largely on point as far as a Cap book. Captain America has always dealt with political issues in his own way, even walking away from the mantle to stand firmly by his ideals. So for Nick Spencer to be exploring these avenues is certainly understandable.
I think where the book lacks is the more action oriented portions of the book. The tone is so uneven compared to the non action parts, which again are much more about the political aspects of a black Cap, that it's very jarring. From Cap turning into Wolf Cap, to in this volume, he summons birds to build a nest around him as cover. I mean, how does that even make sense logistically?
I think this book would benefit from Spencer lessening this contrast and choosing one tone for both sides of the book. To me this feels serious at times, and a joke at other times, and that kind of detracts from the book's message in my opinion.
Overall, I would say read this if you are a fan of Cap, but be ready for modern politics being explored, as well as some straight up silly action as well.
April 2, 2017
This volume juggles a rather impressive number of plot threads: the return of Steve; the Civil War II; the appearance of the Americops fascists; and the return of fascist Cap US Agent. It feels like a very organic, carefully interwoven story.
Surprisingly, it may be the Civil War II crossover that's the best, and that's a really shocker, as these crossovers so often destroy the books beset by the crossing. But here we get an emotional tribute to one of the ones lost in the War II, and some thoughtful looks at its central premise.
The rest is more OK. The Americops are a little too on the nose and the fight with John is a bit extensive. Still, this is generally an interesting volume.
Surprisingly, it may be the Civil War II crossover that's the best, and that's a really shocker, as these crossovers so often destroy the books beset by the crossing. But here we get an emotional tribute to one of the ones lost in the War II, and some thoughtful looks at its central premise.
The rest is more OK. The Americops are a little too on the nose and the fight with John is a bit extensive. Still, this is generally an interesting volume.
August 24, 2019
This is pretty good stuff. It's political material, but I don't really get a sense anyone's pushing an agenda, it's just a story dealing with politics and different viewpoints.
Sam Wilson is having a hard time being accepted as Captain America since Steve Rogers is back and young again. Then we have Civil War II going on at the same time, and a new national security force, the Americops, running around like the gestapo causing issues. Add in the whole Hydra Cap thing and there's a lot going on in this series.
Politics is probably more divisive lately than even, but Spencer does a good job of using the political environment to fuel his story while not making this a boring political rant. If you examine this story on different levels, this is pretty deep reading. I'm curious to see what happens from here as we head into Secret Empire.
Sam Wilson is having a hard time being accepted as Captain America since Steve Rogers is back and young again. Then we have Civil War II going on at the same time, and a new national security force, the Americops, running around like the gestapo causing issues. Add in the whole Hydra Cap thing and there's a lot going on in this series.
Politics is probably more divisive lately than even, but Spencer does a good job of using the political environment to fuel his story while not making this a boring political rant. If you examine this story on different levels, this is pretty deep reading. I'm curious to see what happens from here as we head into Secret Empire.
July 19, 2018
4.5 I'm really sad that I had to start in the middle of this series, because this was amazing. I'd love to go back and read the first two, and of course continue on with the series if I can find copies.
June 14, 2019
Great read.
This eulogy is why I'm happy with heroes that represent...
Represent me as a reader of color.
Represent me as someone not the "norm".
Represent what is right.
And a good story.
This eulogy is why I'm happy with heroes that represent...
Represent me as a reader of color.
Represent me as someone not the "norm".
Represent what is right.
And a good story.
February 23, 2017
If you want to read a comic that is holding an extreme mirror up to the sentiments of what is happening right now in history, this is the book for you. Profiling of people and extreme policing (albeit from a private agency), spineless senators and opportunistic business men turned politicians, tossing around terms of "un-American," "disgrace," "dishonor", "real Americans,"and of course the extreme followers and twitter hashtags (#givebackthesheild.) So much is piling up on Sam that one has to ask how much more can one man take!
I haven't been following the events of this Second Civil War marvel event, but I didn't feel that I lost too much from this story line, it references it just enough so that I understood what was going on but it didn't drag it down either.
I haven't been following the events of this Second Civil War marvel event, but I didn't feel that I lost too much from this story line, it references it just enough so that I understood what was going on but it didn't drag it down either.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2019
Screw #Givebacktheshield! Sam Wilson is Captain America and that's that!
The story starts off with Steve Rogers back in action, deciding to share the mantle of being Captain America with Sam Wilson. Then, Sam heads to Philly to give an inspiring eulogy to a fallen hero. Next thing you know, Sam has a a lot on his plate such as being asked to join either Team Iron Man or Team Captain Marvel over the dispute of an inhuman who can see the future and dealing with the Americops, a privatized police force known for using excessive force on people of minority.
Meanwhile, a Congressman, a right-wing talk host and a businessman are working together to influence a campaign against Sam, using the media and government to pressure him into giving back the shield back to Steve Rogers, their true Captain America! Things get more interesting when U.S.Agent steps in to take back the shield himself!
Nick Spencer is tackling this one well. He's focusing on how Sam Wilson is dealing with racism and inequality as he keeps on doing what he feels is right. I can relate this to what's going on today. We had a black man in office who made great changes for America. Now, we have a crummy white man in office, trying to tear down everything that the previous President have done. In this book, we see a corporate bigotry consists of white males, trying to discredit a black man for carrying on the mantle of a great American hero.
What I can say is that Sam Wilson is Captain America and if anyone can't accept that, then too bad! They can find ways to get on his nerves but he will continue doing what he does best, fighting for everyone!
The story starts off with Steve Rogers back in action, deciding to share the mantle of being Captain America with Sam Wilson. Then, Sam heads to Philly to give an inspiring eulogy to a fallen hero. Next thing you know, Sam has a a lot on his plate such as being asked to join either Team Iron Man or Team Captain Marvel over the dispute of an inhuman who can see the future and dealing with the Americops, a privatized police force known for using excessive force on people of minority.
Meanwhile, a Congressman, a right-wing talk host and a businessman are working together to influence a campaign against Sam, using the media and government to pressure him into giving back the shield back to Steve Rogers, their true Captain America! Things get more interesting when U.S.Agent steps in to take back the shield himself!
Nick Spencer is tackling this one well. He's focusing on how Sam Wilson is dealing with racism and inequality as he keeps on doing what he feels is right. I can relate this to what's going on today. We had a black man in office who made great changes for America. Now, we have a crummy white man in office, trying to tear down everything that the previous President have done. In this book, we see a corporate bigotry consists of white males, trying to discredit a black man for carrying on the mantle of a great American hero.
What I can say is that Sam Wilson is Captain America and if anyone can't accept that, then too bad! They can find ways to get on his nerves but he will continue doing what he does best, fighting for everyone!
May 16, 2017
I'm really glad I continued this series after volume one. I was hesitant, but it paid off :)
June 15, 2017
I needed this comic book.
I after a string of bad comic reads, I needed a book that reminded me that I actually enjoy reading these things.
More than that, though, in a week/month/year of tough news, I needed the message coming from this book.
Captain America: Sam Wilson Volume 3: Civil War II (which has possibly the worst title of any comic I’ve ever read), is a rather intimate (compared to pretty much all of the other Civil War II books I’ve read) portrayal of one man’s experience with Civil War II. Sam Wilson is the current Captain America, but Steve Rogers is back and a lot of people are clamoring for Sam to return the shield and the mantle. Plus, of course Carol is demanding that Sam declare his allegiance – which side will he pick?
The best plot thread in this book, though, is one incredibly relevant to today’s world. Robot police have been released upon the populace, and while some people believe they’re reducing crime and making cities safer, others believe they’re unjustly profiling. Sam strives to keep clashes between people of color and the robocops peaceful, but when a fight inevitably breaks out between and robocops and Rage, also a black hero, Sam is stuck in the middle – caught “playing politics” either way. He can support the robocops he believes are unjustly profiling people of color, or support Rage and the rest of the black community even though they’ve escalated to violence. And remember – Sam is facing this dilemma while bearing the mantle of Captain America, while many believe he should step down because of his “drama” and “politics”.
I love seeing the nuance in perspective between Sam and Rage. Sam agrees that the robocops are profiling and unjustly “predicting” crimes, but he’s not willing to resort to violence, especially as Captain America. Rage believes the issue has gone on long enough, and is ready to riot to achieve justice.
Although it was well-done, I do wish Rage’s side had been shown with a little more sympathy – there’s a point, I agree, where violence is the answer. And maybe the Marvel Universe isn’t to that point yet, but Sam should know that it’s a valid stance for Rage to take. It’s an MLK vs. Malcom X argument.
I also loved how this story was a smaller, street-level version of the Civil War II as a whole – the robocops are profiling and predicting crime just as much as Ulysses is. If you were on Carol’s side of the Civil War II before reading this book, I doubt you will be after.
I was so happy to see more of Misty in this book (she was my favorite part of another Civil War II book, Choosing Sides). The media was portrayed so perfectly in this book it was scary. Also perfect were the senators, all old, white men – who were written with a spooky, reticent racism that gave me the shivers.
The only thing that disappointed me about this book was .
I will be catching up on and then following the Captain America: Sam Wilson series. It’s wonderful for its relevancy, its complex characters, its progressive story and its spooky realism.
Read more of my reviews (plus cat pics!) on Her Little Book Review.
I after a string of bad comic reads, I needed a book that reminded me that I actually enjoy reading these things.
More than that, though, in a week/month/year of tough news, I needed the message coming from this book.
Captain America: Sam Wilson Volume 3: Civil War II (which has possibly the worst title of any comic I’ve ever read), is a rather intimate (compared to pretty much all of the other Civil War II books I’ve read) portrayal of one man’s experience with Civil War II. Sam Wilson is the current Captain America, but Steve Rogers is back and a lot of people are clamoring for Sam to return the shield and the mantle. Plus, of course Carol is demanding that Sam declare his allegiance – which side will he pick?
The best plot thread in this book, though, is one incredibly relevant to today’s world. Robot police have been released upon the populace, and while some people believe they’re reducing crime and making cities safer, others believe they’re unjustly profiling. Sam strives to keep clashes between people of color and the robocops peaceful, but when a fight inevitably breaks out between and robocops and Rage, also a black hero, Sam is stuck in the middle – caught “playing politics” either way. He can support the robocops he believes are unjustly profiling people of color, or support Rage and the rest of the black community even though they’ve escalated to violence. And remember – Sam is facing this dilemma while bearing the mantle of Captain America, while many believe he should step down because of his “drama” and “politics”.
I love seeing the nuance in perspective between Sam and Rage. Sam agrees that the robocops are profiling and unjustly “predicting” crimes, but he’s not willing to resort to violence, especially as Captain America. Rage believes the issue has gone on long enough, and is ready to riot to achieve justice.
Although it was well-done, I do wish Rage’s side had been shown with a little more sympathy – there’s a point, I agree, where violence is the answer. And maybe the Marvel Universe isn’t to that point yet, but Sam should know that it’s a valid stance for Rage to take. It’s an MLK vs. Malcom X argument.
I also loved how this story was a smaller, street-level version of the Civil War II as a whole – the robocops are profiling and predicting crime just as much as Ulysses is. If you were on Carol’s side of the Civil War II before reading this book, I doubt you will be after.
I was so happy to see more of Misty in this book (she was my favorite part of another Civil War II book, Choosing Sides). The media was portrayed so perfectly in this book it was scary. Also perfect were the senators, all old, white men – who were written with a spooky, reticent racism that gave me the shivers.
The only thing that disappointed me about this book was .
I will be catching up on and then following the Captain America: Sam Wilson series. It’s wonderful for its relevancy, its complex characters, its progressive story and its spooky realism.
Read more of my reviews (plus cat pics!) on Her Little Book Review.
April 4, 2021
Sam’s journey - trying to find his own voice, his own take on what it means to carry the mantle - has been an interesting exploration, no complaints here.
And while it’s a controversial position to take, I actually think Spencer is doing a good job of personifying what it means to be a black man - a hero trying to represent/not let down/live up to the responsibilities of working under the spotlight and threading that needle.
I’m sure there are black and other minority writers who’d do a better job of making that voice real, who’d understand the nuances in ways a white male these days never could. And maybe it’s my whiteness speaking here, maybe I’ll never “get” why this kind of line-crossing is never actually going to work.
But at least for me it’s working in a way that makes me pause, reflect on my whiteness, marinate in the experience of someone I could never be, and incorporate empathy into my thinking for what they’re going through.
So Sam’s speech at Rhodey’s memorial impressed me - it got to the heart of Sam’s experience, and what he has to live up to, that I don’t think in my hardest work I’d ever be able to pull off. That’s a damn fine speech.
And the next wave of impossible sides being taken around Sam? Damn man, that’s make me feel pretty desperate and hopeless, and this man is not the latter (though maybe a little of the former).
The ending reveal of who’s coercing US Agent to #takebacktheshield? Brutal. Seeing John Walker still walking in the shadows, recognising his inadequacies but allowing himself to be manipulated into doing the elites’ bidding? Just as brutal.
And while it’s a controversial position to take, I actually think Spencer is doing a good job of personifying what it means to be a black man - a hero trying to represent/not let down/live up to the responsibilities of working under the spotlight and threading that needle.
I’m sure there are black and other minority writers who’d do a better job of making that voice real, who’d understand the nuances in ways a white male these days never could. And maybe it’s my whiteness speaking here, maybe I’ll never “get” why this kind of line-crossing is never actually going to work.
But at least for me it’s working in a way that makes me pause, reflect on my whiteness, marinate in the experience of someone I could never be, and incorporate empathy into my thinking for what they’re going through.
So Sam’s speech at Rhodey’s memorial impressed me - it got to the heart of Sam’s experience, and what he has to live up to, that I don’t think in my hardest work I’d ever be able to pull off. That’s a damn fine speech.
And the next wave of impossible sides being taken around Sam? Damn man, that’s make me feel pretty desperate and hopeless, and this man is not the latter (though maybe a little of the former).
The ending reveal of who’s coercing US Agent to #takebacktheshield? Brutal. Seeing John Walker still walking in the shadows, recognising his inadequacies but allowing himself to be manipulated into doing the elites’ bidding? Just as brutal.
June 15, 2017
This volume is the best type of crossover tie-in available: The comic continues its ownstory, focusing on its owncharacters and allowing the events of the larger Marvel Universe to impact the story organically.
While Civil War II rages in the background, Sam continues to try to balance his own nuanced position against angry folks from both extremes. This volume introduces the Americops--an overtly over-aggressive private police force that represent the angry, fire-breathing right--who immediately run into problems and function as a liberal nightmare of policing/governmental profiling and Abuse. In response you have Rage--the teenage African-American hero who showed up in the nineties in and on Avengers and later in and on The New Warriors--who plays the justifiably but ineffectually angry, fire-breathing liberal/minority. Sam tries to walk the path of reason and discussion but is repeatedly forced into action as manipulative and overzealous forces on both sides resort to attacking him rather than engage in the dialogue he's trying to promote.
Strong storytelling, and a gutsy, rare attempt to be politically relevant. I don't agree with the real world equivalent of every position Spencer is taking here, but I sure can appreciate this argument in comic form for reasoned dialog and action over perpetuation of violence, argument and vitriol. Spencer is clearly a sincere and reasonable person as he portrays Sam to be, and that always makes for interesting story-telling/discussion.
While Civil War II rages in the background, Sam continues to try to balance his own nuanced position against angry folks from both extremes. This volume introduces the Americops--an overtly over-aggressive private police force that represent the angry, fire-breathing right--who immediately run into problems and function as a liberal nightmare of policing/governmental profiling and Abuse. In response you have Rage--the teenage African-American hero who showed up in the nineties in and on Avengers and later in and on The New Warriors--who plays the justifiably but ineffectually angry, fire-breathing liberal/minority. Sam tries to walk the path of reason and discussion but is repeatedly forced into action as manipulative and overzealous forces on both sides resort to attacking him rather than engage in the dialogue he's trying to promote.
Strong storytelling, and a gutsy, rare attempt to be politically relevant. I don't agree with the real world equivalent of every position Spencer is taking here, but I sure can appreciate this argument in comic form for reasoned dialog and action over perpetuation of violence, argument and vitriol. Spencer is clearly a sincere and reasonable person as he portrays Sam to be, and that always makes for interesting story-telling/discussion.
June 19, 2022
I loved everything about this story. I loved everything about this comic series.
I loved that it didn't steer away from the controversy of race relations in America, and how a Black Captain America would divide the nation. He has a different approach to what it means to be the national heroic symbol of America because he experienced this country differently from not just Steve Rogers, but a majority of White Americans (who identify with Steve more than Sam, who has a distinctly Black American experience that differs from the White American experience).
I loved that it showed how the elected government officials don't mind him being Falcon, as long as he's not Captain America. I loved that the U.S. Agent is portrayed as a true red/white/blue model child of the American military, who only wants to do good by the nation but in the way that he was trained as a soldier to be.
I hope that a lot of this story ends up in the MCU (cinematic universe version of this character, featuring Anthony Mackie as Captain America) because it's so gripping and important to tell.
Sidenote: I love Joaquin Torres as the new Falcon in the comics. He's hilarious. I also love that he's an air force lieutenant in the MCU because it established him as one of the best (future) superheroes that America has to offer.
I love everything about Sam Wilson being Captain America, including that Joaquin is his Falcon. I don't know what else to say but READ THIS SERIES!! It's so good!!
I loved that it didn't steer away from the controversy of race relations in America, and how a Black Captain America would divide the nation. He has a different approach to what it means to be the national heroic symbol of America because he experienced this country differently from not just Steve Rogers, but a majority of White Americans (who identify with Steve more than Sam, who has a distinctly Black American experience that differs from the White American experience).
I loved that it showed how the elected government officials don't mind him being Falcon, as long as he's not Captain America. I loved that the U.S. Agent is portrayed as a true red/white/blue model child of the American military, who only wants to do good by the nation but in the way that he was trained as a soldier to be.
I hope that a lot of this story ends up in the MCU (cinematic universe version of this character, featuring Anthony Mackie as Captain America) because it's so gripping and important to tell.
Sidenote: I love Joaquin Torres as the new Falcon in the comics. He's hilarious. I also love that he's an air force lieutenant in the MCU because it established him as one of the best (future) superheroes that America has to offer.
I love everything about Sam Wilson being Captain America, including that Joaquin is his Falcon. I don't know what else to say but READ THIS SERIES!! It's so good!!
September 3, 2017
Well, always remember, you take a stand, eventually-- someone's gonna come tell you to sit back down.
Incredibly strong volume. Sam Wilson's Captain America does another great job checking off the boxes.
Great dialogue: check!
Character development: check!
Strong social commentary: double check!
"I'M Captain America now. Deal with it."
Because I'm a little new to this rodeo, I have no idea who Rage and John Walker U.S. Agent are. Nick Spencer does a great job introducing both so I get a good idea of the backstory and what's going on while the focus of the story still remains on Sam. The ending of this volume was absolutely horrible, and I have no interest in reading the Cap/Hydra storyline, so I'll probably have to Google the rest of that...
The Americops was a good story pressure point. I confusedly thought they were robots for a bit, but don't think they actually are? I actually might be the only one confused by this...
Anyway, the profiling concern was a nice little nod to Civil War II, but not so connected. Really the only Civil War II crossover bit was the conversations trying to get Sam to choose a side (between Iron Man & Captain Marvel). And he, of course, sided with Iron Man, like everyone else.
Overall, very strong volume. Not a necessary read as a Civil War II tie in. Boo for Hydra Agent Captain America.
Incredibly strong volume. Sam Wilson's Captain America does another great job checking off the boxes.
Great dialogue: check!
Character development: check!
Strong social commentary: double check!
"I'M Captain America now. Deal with it."
Because I'm a little new to this rodeo, I have no idea who Rage and John Walker U.S. Agent are. Nick Spencer does a great job introducing both so I get a good idea of the backstory and what's going on while the focus of the story still remains on Sam. The ending of this volume was absolutely horrible, and I have no interest in reading the Cap/Hydra storyline, so I'll probably have to Google the rest of that...
The Americops was a good story pressure point. I confusedly thought they were robots for a bit, but don't think they actually are? I actually might be the only one confused by this...
Anyway, the profiling concern was a nice little nod to Civil War II, but not so connected. Really the only Civil War II crossover bit was the conversations trying to get Sam to choose a side (between Iron Man & Captain Marvel). And he, of course, sided with Iron Man, like everyone else.
Overall, very strong volume. Not a necessary read as a Civil War II tie in. Boo for Hydra Agent Captain America.
May 2, 2021
This series is officially underrated. I’m sure it’ll be picked up more after the show, and I’d recommend people that liked the show to pick it up immediately, but before I hadn’t heard all that much about it. Spencer’s voice for Sam fits, and the predicament he’s in is contemporary and resonant. He’s being pulled in multiple directions, he feels the weight of the world on his back, and he’s just trying to do what feels right. But everything feels like a grey area and opinions are more divisive than ever. In the midst of all that, Civil War II is just another symptom of that division. Luckily that crossover doesn’t take too much away from the main story and supports Spencer’s point if anything, and I appreciate the themes Spencer is representing here. Sure, sometimes it can feel awkwardly heavy-handed, but mostly it’s thought provoking and really builds Sam as a unique character, while discussing real-world issues. The overall plot is interesting too, and this volume ends on a good cliffhanger. The art is good, the action is well paced (happening for a reason instead of just jamming in fights), and Sam’s internal struggles are engaging. Definitely a pick up for fans of Sam Wilson’s Captain America, or Captain America in general.
November 20, 2022
Civil War II is a good book. It kept me intrigued throughout. In addition, it is timely and touches on issues of police brutality and racial profiling - and also ties in with the Civil War II storyline. One thing that this volume does better than Volume 2 is that it is able to tie in with the Avengers storyline without too much focus on the Avengers and it does so without heavy exposition.
Sam Wilson/Captain America is the main focus of this story. Spencer did a great job capturing Wilson's struggle and the challenges he faces. His arc throughout these three volumes has been strong and well written. I also like how side characters, like Misty Knight and Joaquin Torres/Falcon were written here too. Spencer did a great job writing in the conflict between Rage and Wilson. The dialogue was strong and well written too. Also, Spencer did well in writing in John Walker/US Agent, his motivations, and the challenges he posed to Wilson.
I have mixed views on how Wilson resolved his fight with Walker, but it's not a major issue to me. What bothered me much more was the twist at the end, though I think it ties into the Secret Empire storyline (one that I really dislike).
Overall though, this is a good book and I enjoyed it.
Sam Wilson/Captain America is the main focus of this story. Spencer did a great job capturing Wilson's struggle and the challenges he faces. His arc throughout these three volumes has been strong and well written. I also like how side characters, like Misty Knight and Joaquin Torres/Falcon were written here too. Spencer did a great job writing in the conflict between Rage and Wilson. The dialogue was strong and well written too. Also, Spencer did well in writing in John Walker/US Agent, his motivations, and the challenges he posed to Wilson.
I have mixed views on how Wilson resolved his fight with Walker, but it's not a major issue to me. What bothered me much more was the twist at the end, though I think it ties into the Secret Empire storyline (one that I really dislike).
Overall though, this is a good book and I enjoyed it.
May 26, 2017
Ugh! So much to work with yet a swing and a miss. The subject matter is IMPORTANT! It's a great idea but no sooner do you start it up and have a great discussion of 'how would America treat a black man as Captain America'? you start to pull it back and have Steve become a Nazi and all that? But even more than that, I don't think Marvel understands, at times, how diversity should work. It does work when you have a character like Sam take over the mantle. It doesn't work when you have Rhodey die and have Sam have a meeting with his 'family' which is every single black hero in the universe, even those he never interacted with. When the focus becomes, 'Hey, let's make every black character interact with every other black character and all be friends and all be teams' then you're really running up against separate by equal and it REALLY, REALLLLLLLLY smacks of the sort of base accidental racism you get when you ask a black person if they know another black person JUST BECAUSE THEY ARE BLACK. 'Hey, Sam Wilson, I bet you know Storm, right?' That assumption is based on...........? Yeah. Nice try Marvel, but do better.
June 10, 2020
Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II carries on straight after the previous book! :D Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II cut no corners and takes on the issues from and centre! :D At the same time the Civil War continues to effect things with Sam having to deal with the fallout! :D
Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II is full of twists and turns with Steve Rogers having a different agenda which really keeps you on your toes guessing which way things are going to go! :D The plots throughout are gripping and highlight the conflict between right and lawful in a way that takes no prisoners! :D
Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II art is brilliant and neatly ties into the the script perfectly! :D Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II art is visceral which neatly dovetails into a scrip that pulls no punches and deals with topical issues as well as Hydra and the other plots! :D
Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II is full of Gripping Action, Moral Decisions, Edge of the Seat Adventure, Daring Do and Adventure! :D Brilliant from the Start! :D Get it When You Can! :D
Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II is full of twists and turns with Steve Rogers having a different agenda which really keeps you on your toes guessing which way things are going to go! :D The plots throughout are gripping and highlight the conflict between right and lawful in a way that takes no prisoners! :D
Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II art is brilliant and neatly ties into the the script perfectly! :D Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II art is visceral which neatly dovetails into a scrip that pulls no punches and deals with topical issues as well as Hydra and the other plots! :D
Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II is full of Gripping Action, Moral Decisions, Edge of the Seat Adventure, Daring Do and Adventure! :D Brilliant from the Start! :D Get it When You Can! :D
January 8, 2018
Sam Wilson is Captain America! Whaattt?!
So Steve Rogers was on a break and now he's back. When I say break it actually means that Steve was dead for awhile. Sam Wilson was Captain America during that time. Now that Steve is back, a lot of people want Sam to step down. A lot of the uproar is definitely racially motivated. Steve has asked Sam to stay on as the Captain and share the shield with Steve.
Also, Jim Rhodes has died. He was stepping in as Iron Man for awhile. Sam speaks at Jim's funeral.
Sam also steps in when Americops are terrorizing a neighborhood and he's confronted by U.S.Agent John Walker, ANOTHER guy who wore the Captain America uniform for awhile. Later we find out that Steve wanted John to kind of beat up Sam and talk him out of being Captain America!!! What the hell Steve? His excuse? He didn't want to be the one to do it. Real Lame, Mr. Rogers.
A lot of the story parallels political and racial issues that are happening in the real world today. Especially topics such as border control and police brutality among the minority populations.
So Steve Rogers was on a break and now he's back. When I say break it actually means that Steve was dead for awhile. Sam Wilson was Captain America during that time. Now that Steve is back, a lot of people want Sam to step down. A lot of the uproar is definitely racially motivated. Steve has asked Sam to stay on as the Captain and share the shield with Steve.
Also, Jim Rhodes has died. He was stepping in as Iron Man for awhile. Sam speaks at Jim's funeral.
Sam also steps in when Americops are terrorizing a neighborhood and he's confronted by U.S.Agent John Walker, ANOTHER guy who wore the Captain America uniform for awhile. Later we find out that Steve wanted John to kind of beat up Sam and talk him out of being Captain America!!! What the hell Steve? His excuse? He didn't want to be the one to do it. Real Lame, Mr. Rogers.
A lot of the story parallels political and racial issues that are happening in the real world today. Especially topics such as border control and police brutality among the minority populations.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 12, 2023
"THE AMERICOPS. A SECRET POLICE FORCE. HERE TO BRING LAW AND ORDER TO A STREET NEAR YOU -- WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT."
- Sam Wilson, narrator. Issue ten, page two
The focus here is that Steve Rogers, upon his departure from the spotlight, gave Sam the shield and the title of Captain America. But, Steve has returned and the (financial and political) elites who run everything DEMAND that Sam return the shield to Steve, partly because they never accepted Sam as Cap (also not white or a superhuman), but largely because Sam's political and social causes don't align with THEIR agenda (not unlike the lopsided editorials of some particular news media outlets).
Yeah, we get to see Misty kick Sam's ass, which is always nice, but it's mostly Sam arguing with Tony about the Inhuman Ulysses (civil war II); and eventually falling into the trap laid for him by the above-mentioned money men (not Tony, other rich @$$holes). I cared less as time went on.
Just okay. Two-and-a-half stars, rounded up to three.
- Sam Wilson, narrator. Issue ten, page two
The focus here is that Steve Rogers, upon his departure from the spotlight, gave Sam the shield and the title of Captain America. But, Steve has returned and the (financial and political) elites who run everything DEMAND that Sam return the shield to Steve, partly because they never accepted Sam as Cap (also not white or a superhuman), but largely because Sam's political and social causes don't align with THEIR agenda (not unlike the lopsided editorials of some particular news media outlets).
Yeah, we get to see Misty kick Sam's ass, which is always nice, but it's mostly Sam arguing with Tony about the Inhuman Ulysses (civil war II); and eventually falling into the trap laid for him by the above-mentioned money men (not Tony, other rich @$$holes). I cared less as time went on.
Just okay. Two-and-a-half stars, rounded up to three.
September 2, 2024
Kolejny solidny tom przygód ex-Falcona, teraz już pełnoprawnego Kapitana Ameryki, choć jest pokaźny zbiór person, którym się nie podoba cała ta sytuacja i uważają, że na to miano zasługuje jedynie Steve Rogers.
Kolejna wojna domowa, tym razem pomiędzy Iron Manem a Kapitan Marvel, spolaryzowała ponownie społeczeństwo superbohaterów. Sam choć niechętnie, przystaje do Starka. Po części wynika to z faktu, iż jemu samemu nie podoba się moc Ulissesa, która wygląda bardziej na profilowanie niż przewidywanie prawdziwej przyszłości.
A do tego umiera jego przyjaciel, James Rhodes. Pogrzeb przyjaciela i przemowa Sama to jeden z najmocniejszych aspektów tego zbioru, potwierdzający że jest godny miana, jakie od jakiegoś czasu nosi.
Clue tego zbioru stanowi jednak starcie z U.S.Agentem i wszystko co się za tym kryje. To było zwyczajnie świetne, odkładające kolejne cegiełki pod nadchodzące inne ogromne wydarzenie.
Nie zmienia to faktu, iż jak dodatek do eventy, całość jest zaskakująco dobra. I uzupełnia sensownie pewne luki stamtąd.
Kolejna wojna domowa, tym razem pomiędzy Iron Manem a Kapitan Marvel, spolaryzowała ponownie społeczeństwo superbohaterów. Sam choć niechętnie, przystaje do Starka. Po części wynika to z faktu, iż jemu samemu nie podoba się moc Ulissesa, która wygląda bardziej na profilowanie niż przewidywanie prawdziwej przyszłości.
A do tego umiera jego przyjaciel, James Rhodes. Pogrzeb przyjaciela i przemowa Sama to jeden z najmocniejszych aspektów tego zbioru, potwierdzający że jest godny miana, jakie od jakiegoś czasu nosi.
Clue tego zbioru stanowi jednak starcie z U.S.Agentem i wszystko co się za tym kryje. To było zwyczajnie świetne, odkładające kolejne cegiełki pod nadchodzące inne ogromne wydarzenie.
Nie zmienia to faktu, iż jak dodatek do eventy, całość jest zaskakująco dobra. I uzupełnia sensownie pewne luki stamtąd.
January 30, 2021
Sam Wilson continues to face backlash for his political opinions with a growing number in the country calling for him to #givebacktheshield. When the private, AI police force known as Americops begins targeting the citizens of Harlem with excessive force for relatively small crimes (and ignores larger crimes outside that part of the city), the new Cap steps in and tries to talk with the Americops to come to an understanding. They aren't interested in (or programmed to) discuss problems and attempt to physically subdue the new Captain America. Meanwhile, some powerful old white men try convincing the U.S. Agent to stand up to Sam and convince him to give up the shield, by any means necessary. He refuses to get involved at first, but then suddenly changes his mind and battles Sam for the shield throughout the streets of Harlem. Sam wins this round (barely), but what convinced the U.S. Agent to stand against Sam?
June 26, 2017
For those who don't want to read Civil War 2 or were disappointed with it then you can celebrate cause despite the title Civil War 2 is simply a cliff note in the larger story. No the story here is a lot more interesting and shocking as we see that with Steve Rogers back as Captain America the world is pretty much turning on Sam Wilson as people all across America demand that Sam Wilson stand down and let Steve Rogers take the mantle.
Nick Spencer continues his political crusade as the book has Sam dealing with the rise of the Americops and all the racial tensions going on across the country. Sam just can't seem to catch a break in the world, and when you think things can't get any worse something happens at the end of the book that will change the relationship between Sam and Steve forever and it is quite glorious.
Nick Spencer starts to sew the seeds for Secret Empire right here
Nick Spencer continues his political crusade as the book has Sam dealing with the rise of the Americops and all the racial tensions going on across the country. Sam just can't seem to catch a break in the world, and when you think things can't get any worse something happens at the end of the book that will change the relationship between Sam and Steve forever and it is quite glorious.
Nick Spencer starts to sew the seeds for Secret Empire right here
April 6, 2018
I've gotten to the point in my comic book reading that I care less about the actual superhero fights and more about the quiet moments in storytelling. The pieces that help us get into the minds of superheroes and what they represent. In this case, this collection is good at getting into the head of Sam Wilson with him easily choosing to side with Tony over Carol in Civil War II as well as giving a eulogy for War Machine.
Yes, death won't stick but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy finding out what heroes thought of late ones. I also like that Spencer is timely with the creation of the AmeriCops as a privatized police force embodying police brutality. Secret Empire may have been a dud but this was a great series all round and everyone should pick up Sam Wilson who is #MyCaptainAmerica.
I also appreciate the use of US Agent who isn't so much evil as....an enormous dick.
Yes, death won't stick but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy finding out what heroes thought of late ones. I also like that Spencer is timely with the creation of the AmeriCops as a privatized police force embodying police brutality. Secret Empire may have been a dud but this was a great series all round and everyone should pick up Sam Wilson who is #MyCaptainAmerica.
I also appreciate the use of US Agent who isn't so much evil as....an enormous dick.
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