Captain America: Sam Wilson, Vol. 4: #TakeBackTheShield

Captain America: Sam Wilson (Collected Editions)

by Nick Spencer, Marcos Martín (Cover Art), Paul Renaud (Artist)

Collects Captain America: Sam Wilson #14-18.

The world has received an ULTIMATUM: Peace in our time... or face the fury of The Flag-Smasher! Guest-starring Steve Rogers: Captain America!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Superheroes, Graphic Novels Comics, Fiction, Comic Book

136 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 2, 2017

About the author

Librarian Note:
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).

Reviews

[Chad · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nick Spencer continues his regurgitation of Mark Gruenwald's Cap run including all the cheese. Unlimited Class Wrestling, Battlestar, Flag Smasher and The Slug all make appearances. Spencer needs to learn how to edit. He might as well be writing prose here.

We get 4 solo issues plus a reprint of D-Man and Battlestar's first wrestling match. The issues felt like some filler while we wait for Secret Empire to happen for the second time just with Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers's roles flipped now. Is Spencer ever going to bring anything new to his run or just continue to relive the past?

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man, the ending really hits hard. I know some people on here who are my friends will roll their eyes at me but I'm big on calling out police brutality. Maybe because I've seen my stepdad treated like shit so many times because the color of his skin (and note even just by a white cop) that it really bugs the shit out of me but yeah...this ending. Saying that It's kind of insane how uneven this series is. Sometimes I actually LOVE what it's talking about. Sometimes, it's so goofy, I wonder if it's the same writer.

So this has a few stories in here. First one is about the New Falcon and Rage going to an event hosted by a white spokesman who's speaking out against the new Captain America and illegal immigrants. Sounds familiar? Just click on your Facebook, CNN, or Fox News. Next we have a one shot (kind of funny) story of wrestling. Then we have a one shot of Misty Knight being Captain America for a day. Then we end with Sam and Rage teaming up to stop some baddies and resulting in Rage trying to stop two supervillians, them escaping, and then is brutally beaten down by the new Americops and thrown in jail.

Good: I really thought the last two issues were very strong. It goes to show you how angry and frustrating it is to be used by the system based on prejudgemental thoughts. Not to mention Sam's own reflection in the mirror of his younger days kind of hits home. Also love how goddamn evil Cap is in the end because of his words. I also really enjoyed the first issue as it dealt with the crazy extreme left wing side. They even screaming Safe Space jokes...it's pretty scary (hey I lean more left, but I can fully admit some are fucking nuts too)

Bad: The goofy wrestling issue and the misty knight issue aren't terrible but really really feel like filler. I kind of began skimming over the Misty story because it was kind of too eye rolling.

I really enjoyed this for the most part. Sure some filler but it started strong and ended even stronger. I know not everyone will enjoy the politics in stories but I do. Especially when they can relate to characters you enjoy. Another 3.5 out of 5.

[Chris Lemmerman · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Read as single issues]
Nick Spencer's political commentar-I mean, Sam Wilson series continues as Sam finds himself trapped between the brutality of the Americops and the rage of, well, Rage. When a robbery goes wrong and Rage finds himself in court for a crime he didn't commit, there's not a lot that the current Captain America can do about it. Plus, Misty Knight kicks ass.

There's a lot to unpack in this series, and dear lord, Spencer's scripts are very wordy when they want to be, but it's mostly good commentary (except maybe the issue set in the university which I'm not touching with a ten foot barge pole). It's certainly one of the most thought provoking Marvel books right now, and seems content to do its own thing while Spencer sets up Secret Empire in the Steve Rogers Captain America book.

Daniel Acuna, Angel Unzeta, and Paul Renaud tag-team this volume like they have the past few, so we've got a consistent if visually discordant creative team. It's more prevalent having the issues collected together, but individually each artist is great. I'm not so sure if going straight from one to another works as well though.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume starts with a team-up story featuring two of the four heroes (yes, four) currently using the name Captain America as Sam and Steve go up against a new Flag-Smasher, which I loved. It then moves on to some one-shots featuring various members of Sam's supporting cast, which were quite nice. It then ends with Sam having to make a very difficult decision in a powerful issue dealing with police brutality.

Overall, I really enjoyed this volume and can't wait to see what happens next.

[Shannon Appelcline · Rating 1 out of 5]

An almost entirely pointless volume of Sam Wilson. I mean, the first issues good: it continues Sam's problems of rising to the role of Captain America, and nicely links it to the hijinks over in Steve Roger's comic.

But then we get three issues of sidekicks having adventures, and I can't say I really care about D-Man, Misty, the new Falcon, and Rage, at least not as they're written in this comic. Their stories are also irrelevant for the main plot and totally forgettable.

Actually, I take that back, issue #17 isn't forgettable at all, because it's the worst thing Spencer has ever written. He tries to satirize campus progressives by suggesting that they throw grenades while mindlessly repeating liberal phrases. It's one of the most painfully bad issues I've ever read anywhere, and unfortunately it plays right into the false-narrative now being spread about college campuses, suggesting they're not open to free speech.

Overall: horrible, especially issue #17, but you can probably just skip it, unless issue #14 turns out to be important to the overall arc.

(I'd already largely decided that Spencer's Captain America was going out of my collection after I finished reading it, but this volume, and especially #17, ensured that.)

[Frédéric · Rating 3 out of 5]

2 good issues building toward Secret Empire (14/18), the 3 others ranging from mildly (16/17) to frankly boring (15).

Spencer is still very political in most issues. Many people don't seem to appreciate but I do when it isn't on the fringe of teenage comedy (#17 and his ridiculous trio of so-called terrorists) and I still think using Sam Wilson as a vector is a very good idea.

Good tension and mortal consequences in #14. The issues dealt with in #18 with Rage and the Americops are once again divisive, which doesn't make them less pertinent. And it plays some direct part in Captain America's (no, the other Captain America) master plan; that's clever.

#16 is centered on Misty Knight, not disagreeable if not very relevant, while #15 is the runt of the litter with its not-entertertaining-at-all wrestling contest.

Three different artists illustrate the book. Sadly Daniel Acura is on one only when Paul Renaud and Angel Unzueta are on 2 each, on a more low key note.

All said not an amazing volume but with the end of the series coming and Secret Empire ready to be launched it's difficult to skip it.

[Nate Deprey · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a hunk of comic book fandom that like their Captain America blond haired, blue eyed and preferably named Steve Rogers. So, for a variety of reasons that range from totally justifiable to wacadoo racist, Sam Wilson is "not their" Captain America. Nick Spencer knows this and probably has the hate follows on Twitter to prove it. This collection tackles these criticisms head on and is much more successful than not in the attempt. These heroes protect their critics and their rights to criticize and often suffer for the attempt in classic, ACLU style ways. It's as smart as it needs to be and feels more ripped from the headlines than almost any super hero comic I have read recently. The Misty Knight stand alone issue is particularly strong and the super hero version of "deepfakes" makes for a very compelling story.
The inclusion of Captain America 344 in this collection seemed like little more than an effort to add page count and doesn't add much.

[Quentin Wallace · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a little odd. I know some have complained about the heavy political direction, but I really thought the title was doing a good job of toeing the line between politics and preachy, but it looks like it's crossing the line a little. It's still not bad to me, as I don't mind using relevant political climates to craft a good story, but don't make that the entire story.

This volume also feels a little haphazard, as we almost have what we call "fill in issues", which is something I thought went out in the 90s for the most part.

Regardless this is a good read that has basically turned a superhero story into a political thriller, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I am curious to see where thing go from here as the book could get mired even deeper in politics or take a turn for the better.

[HaveSomeShawarma · Rating 2 out of 5]

...Ugh. This was advertised as Sam's "darkest story yet," even though half the issues are one-shots with happy endings, not to mention the fact that he's hardly in them. The second star is because some of these legitimately did make me smile, but they weren't what I read the book for.

Another thing: The Misty story doesn't really seem like a superhero problem, does it? There was no immediate threat besides... Lady Stilt-Man... Really more of a police issue. Just call the cops. And then afterwards, breaking into all the perps' homes and assaulting them was probably a bad plan too, even if it felt good to read. I'm pretty sure there are no laws against what they did, at least not in real life. What she should've done is rallied the wronged parties and sued the heck out of the bad guys. There are plenty of hero lawyers who would help out. Or did Civil War kill them all?

Oh, and good job alienating your conservative audience as well as your college audience with your caricatures, Nick! That's what we want from comic books, right?

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wrestling episode? Great. D-Man now has a good double-entendre for his code-name? Fan-fucking-tastic

Misty gets an episode to herself too, and for once the flashback roundup of all the crazy shit she’s done in her life was worth it. She deserves a damn lot more respect than folks give her, like me. It’s pretty cool to find out all the gangs she’s been part of/led. Definitely makes me want to pick up the latest Defenders run. (Oh wait, is that the one by Cullen Bunn? Hard. Pass.)

Then Spencer throws down with the truth about how black men are treated in this country and he really immerses us in it. Taking the story that we’ve all seen played out every day (and who some unfortunately love that story all too often, and amps it up with Rage - a character who walks the line between right and might, who isn’t entirely clean but absolutely represents they way shit works.

And then ends it on a cliffhanger. Goddamn it Spencer, I was gonna go read something light and fun next, and you gotta suck me in with this? Fine.

[Michael Hicks · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume collects four issues of Sam Wilson’s series, along with an older issue of Captain America (I passed on reading that one). Most of these episodes are stand-alone issues giving some much-needed focus to the other members of Sam’s crime-fighting team, but in doing so, writer Nick Spencer takes a break from the story arc he’s been building over the course of the series thus far.

It’s rather disappointing to have that overarching story put on pause, particularly after the choice Sam made in the prior volume’s conclusion, but it returns in a big way in the fourth issue. Most of these issues are pretty OK, with the opening and closing Sam Wilson stories generally strong. I dug the Misty Knight chapter, where she investigate a sex crimes case against a super-villain. But another issue revolving around the guys taking a night off to watch a wrestling match didn’t do much for me.

While it’s nice to see some of the other characters getting their moments to shine here, I wish there had been more development of the main story involving the rich white guys trying to destroy Sam and the Americops terrorizing Harlem.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

Easily one of Marvel's Best Current Series !!!

Buy it, read it, make your friends read it!

[Lily · Rating 2 out of 5]

De todos los que llevo leídos de esta colección, el peor con diferencia.

[Grant · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much filler!

[Emperor Ember]

Thank you to the person that told me I should read this book last night. That is all.

[Kiemon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captain America: Sam Wilson is possibly one of the best and most important books in the Marvel line up, right now. It has no fear about tackling current issues as they affect the world right now. For those that think this series or Marvel in general is to political or focused on social issues I suggest you avoid the X-Men. Also might want to avoid The Watchmen, V for Vendetta, or anything written by Allen Moore in general.

[Alex Sarll]

The title, of course, being a hashtag trending among those who can't abide a black man as the embodiment of the USA, despite the rival contender being a crypto-fascist. I mean, it may not be subtle, but the fact Nick Spencer's Cap comics and the crossover to which they built are getting so much stick from the left, despite mainly being a series of open attacks on the right, continues to depress me. Has people's ability to see the difference between depiction and endorsement really degenerated so far? Granted, there's also an issue here dealing with a bunch of safe space extremists - and yes, at one stage it resorts to a 'trigger warning' gag which should really have been beneath pretty much anyone - but the real villains throughout remain barely-disguised variants of current right-wing hate figures. Still, if there's one thing for which the left has demonstrated a real aptitude lately, it's self-sabotaging internal conflict.

It should be noted, though, that much of this slim collection instead focuses on the supporting cast - D-Man's wrestling comeback, Misty Knight tracking down a purveyor of faked supherheroine sex tapes, the new Falcon, and so forth. Little of which is terribly novel, but all of which is fairly fun. While I don't really get the grief he's catching for his big event material, I do think Spencer's real gift when it comes to superheroes is for this lower-key, smaller-stakes kind of story.

[John H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the last book. It only has 4 issues. One is mostly a D-Man issue and another is mostly a Misty Knight issue, so the main story doesn’t get much movement here. However, there is a classic Cap story at the end where Ronald Reagan turns into a man-snake, so that’s worth something!

[Ronan The Librarian · Rating 2 out of 5]

This volume is Spencer’s first real misstep in the series. Only the first issue is necessary reading, the rest attempts to fill out the supporting characters of Dunphy, Misty Knight, and the new Falcon. This could be cool, but they were pretty bad. The wrestling one with Dunphy is really bad, uncharacteristically so for Spencer. The Misty Knight one is fine, a harmless throwaway story I guess. Joaquin’s issue probably had the most promise, but gets pretty cringe. I was surprised by the fact that Nick Spencer, who usually has more finesse when addressing the things he wants to address, here felt lazy or tactless, like it was an afterthought.

And then for some reason, an old issue of Captain America is thrown in. On the whole, I would read issue #14 digitally and skip the rest completely. If you’ve enjoyed the series thus far like I have, maybe you want more of the aforementioned supporting cast, and maybe you’ll get something from it. For me, I’ll probably mentally omit this volume from the series.

[C.T. Phipps · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've mentioned how much I've absolutely loved Nick Spencer's CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON. I think he was the Captain America of the Marvel universe too long because while occasionally preachy, I really enjoyed the perspective of a man who didn't grow up with a particularly idealistic view of America being the man with the shield.

I give props to the story of Misty Knight trying to find a fake pornography video of Lady Stiltman. The entire premise is ridiculous (and Lady Stiltman is hardly sympathetic since she turned over Misty Knight to the Purple Man--an actual rapist--once) but one that I completely believe people would do. Honestly, I'm surprised more people don't use LMD for sex in this universe. The ending where Lady Stiltman learns nothing and goes back to evil as soon as her "good name" is cleared is part of why I love this book.

So why 4 stars instead of 5? Well, unfortunately, it's due to the use of the Bombshells. They are treated as a bunch of idiot Social Justice Warriors out to murder a stand-in for Megyn Kelley. I agree with the new Falcon, the fact she's hot makes it worse. The problem is not only are the Bombshells ridiculous but we HAVE had a murder attempt of a speaker--and it was at the hands of an Alt-Right Neo-Nazi. It turns out, yes, you can't be "Both sides" when one side is claiming to be the inheritor of the Third Reich.

The story is also weighed down by the fact it has Captain Hydra as the "Captain America" rival here as well. I don't hate Captain Hydra but the fact no one picks up Steve has suddenly become a Neo-Nazi is hard to believe.

8/10

[Annye Driscoll · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sam Wilson’s fifth volume (but it’s volume 4! Thanks, Marvel!) as Captain America has a whole lot more of what makes the first books in his story great. In Captain America: Sam Wilson: #TakeBackTheShield, Nick Spencer has added some liberal villains to provide a contrast to all of the conservative ones he’s had in the last volume.

The first liberal villain makes for a great read – Flag-Smasher is as realistic as any super-villain can be, and it’s easy to imagine him as a real life person, resorting to terrorism when he feels like his voice isn’t being heard. I love the way Sam Wilson reacts to him – Sam is truly trying to do what he thinks is best while still respecting the huge mantle he’s currently carrying.

I did think that the second liberal villain, a team of social justice warriors called The Bombshells, took the political commentary into ridiculousness. Spencer has made these characters into SJW stereotypes, featuring a “can’t even” and misuse of the trigger warning and ally concepts. I totally get what Spencer is going for here – and I know I’m part of what’s being poked at – but I don’t think any of the other villains in this series (liberal or conservative) were treated quite this disrespectfully. The Bombshells would have been more realistic and impactful if they had been toned down.

Read more of my reviews (plus cat pics!) on Her Little Book Review.

[Alex E · Rating 2 out of 5]

As Sam and his crew try to navigate around the negative backlash coming their way, Rage makes a decision that surprises Sam in more ways than one.

So Nick Spencer is a writer who I feel has some interesting ideas, but sometimes has trouble pulling them off. It seems to me that this whole series is an idea with an execution that is ...less than flawless let's say. There's a lot of, in my opinion, filler between the moments in the story that are of actual substance. This volume has Cap missing a crucial shield throw and him struggling with this screw up - even though unbeknownst to him, it wasn't his fault. Also, there are two really interesting issues of Rage being involved in police brutality and his reaction to it and how he wants to handle the whole thing. I thought these points in the book were really interesting and great material for a Captain America book.

However we also have wrestling matches, and old villains, and a bunch of stuff that seems frivolous, and it takes away from the enjoyment of the book. I think the imbalance of stories is really hurting the title overall.

I'm still on board, hoping that Spencer can lead us to a good place with Secret Empire - as it seems that is where everything is headed.

[Derek Newman-Stille · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sam Wilson Captain America #4: #Take Back the Shield continues to explore the relationship between reputation and social media. It highlights the damage that bigots can do by using social media hubs to spread hate messages. Although #Take Back the Shield continues to explore the attacks on Sam Wilson, the comic also explores internet attacks on women and their sexuality, highlighting Misty Knight's search for a group of misogynists behind a series of sex tapes created to ruin the reputations of super powered women.

Overall #Take Back the Shield extends our knowledge of Sam's friends and supports, giving us some understanding of how he copes with all of the hate messages directed at him by illustrating the power that his network of allies have for building him back up after attacks. Sam is reinvigorated by touring the countryside with his brother, by seeing people come together in diverse groups to watch a wrestling match, and through Misty's constant advice. Sam emphasizes the importance of coming together as a community, especially in the face of bigotry and hate, to collectively face violence and oppression.

[Scott Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the character, I enjoy the politics actually, because spencer handles them well, and he addresses real issues with a clear stance but without pedantry or too much one-sidedness. Is he likely more liberal than me? yeah. Is the comic rather unique for directly with so many contemporary political/social issues? definitely. Is that what I look for when I pick up a comic book? No, but that doesn't mean I'll automatically reject it. I'm fine with Sam as Cap, in fact I think Spencer and the other writers who've handled Sam Wilson in this role have proven that it provides some great storytelling opportunities--easily good enough to justify the move.

So why only three stars? In this volume every story is small scale, disconnected except by the presence of the family of characters that have grown up around Sam, and explicitly political without having much superheroing involved. I didn't pick it up because of its politics, and won't put it down because of its politics as currently handled, but I do expect some superhero stuff from the book especially from the titular character...that's missing here.

[Rocky Sunico · Rating 4 out of 5]

While the writing of Sam Wilson has been a little uneven at times, I do have to acknowledge that Spencer is REALLY trying to say something relevant to these turbulent times, which is highly laudable. Whether his efforts to parallel recent events with respect to the African-American community and the hostility of the (often predominantly White) police towards them are sufficient is hard to say, but we have to recognize the effort. Comics are a great medium for exploring social issues like this just like any other form of literature.

This volume really has Sam put in a tight spot as the increasing confrontations between minority communities along with minority heroes like Rage and the new Falcon with the private police force known as the Americops. Beyond critics demanding that he give up the shield and return it to Steve Rogers, but there's also the larger challenge facing these oppressed communities and how those rallying against him are presenting Sam as a radical who is anti-American, or at the very least anti-establishment. Things are really coming to a head and the challenge Sam is facing is not the kind you can punch - and this makes for an even more interesting story.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

#TakeBackTheShield was okay. The first issue was strong. Sam's guilt was understandable and I felt for him. It had high stakes, great tension, and did a good job of showing his struggle. I'm not a fan of Steve working with Hydra though. That never sat well with me and still doesn't. Yes, it led to some more tension and a decent story with issue 14, but it's still a bad idea in my view (and is a terrible way to portray him in my opinion, but to each their own).

The stories afterward were filler. I like the wrestling storyline. It was fun and had a nice ending, but didn't connect to the main story that much. The story afterward with Misty was good. I liked seeing Misty's arc and it was great seeing her back in action. I wasn't a fan of issue 17. I like the Falcon but the storyline, to say the least, could've been better. Rage's character arc has been written well though. Issue 18 had a great cliffhanger, but it was too short.

I wish there was more focus on the main storyline. It was a real strength of Volume 3. I hope Volume 5 will focus on it much more.

Overall, this volume is okay. Not the best, but it's not terrible either.

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little bit of a filler volume/bridge book.

Demolition Man's boyfriend is cute. Misty Knight's issue is cute. The (classic) Captain America issue #344 from 1968 was...cute? I honestly skimmed it. It's the story/fight between D-Man and Battlestar that was mentioned in issue #15. And President Reagan is some sort of snake monster/man?

The strongest issues of this volume were #14 with Cap and the failed hostage situation. Poor Sam. And issue #17 with the Falcon teaming-up with Rage to go heckle a right wing blond (think Ann Coulter or Tomi Lahren) and end up saving her from some wackadoodle left-wing terrorists.


Isn't this the beauty and pain of comics? Saving the lives of people who hate and fear you? (ala X-Men.)

The volume ends with Rage in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or rather, he was in the right place at the right time, looking like the wrong type of person.

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Given the title, I thought things between Sam and his naysayers were going to escalate, but mostly we get some one-off side stories. I guess we're just twiddling our thumbs until Secret Empire?

The first issue is more like what I expected. Flag Smasher and Ultimatum threaten the Senator who has been outspoken against Sam being Captain America. Sam, of course, behaves like a hero, but that doesn't stop others from doubting him. But then Sam needs a break. So first he and Falcon and Rage hang out at a wrestling match between Demolition Dunphy and Battlestar. Then, while Sam's visting family, we get a Misty Knight solo story. And finally we get a team-up with Falcon and Rage with Sam only in the background. For filler, we also get a story from the Gruenwald era where Demolition Man and Battlestar have a fight as a side story in a Serpent Society caper.

The writing and art are still solid and Nick Spencer continues to keep this political. But cramming a bunch of side stories together doesn't work for me.

[Krzysztof Grabowski · Rating 2 out of 5]

Początek jest piorunujący. Flag-Smasher bierze jeńców i ma jedno żądanie. Obaj bohaterzy niosący miano Kapitana Ameryki mają się stawić na miejsce przestępstwa. Niestety nie wszystko idzie tak jak należy i dochodzi do tragedii... W tle oczywiście głosy, że Sam powinien zwrócić tarczę prawowitemu właścicielowi. To może wpłynąć na psychikę.

I zaraz po tym mamy cięcie. Już nie wracamy do tego świetnego zeszyta. Mamy za to zapchaj-dziury, które skupiają się na pomocnikach nowego Kapitana. Mamy małą hecę z D-Man, który bierze udział w charytatywnej walce z kimś, z kim ma pewną przeszłość. Rage uczy się być odpowiedzialnym wojownikiem, ale nie zawsze to wychodzi. Jest jeszcze nowy Falcon czy dziewczyna Sama, Misty - ale to były generyczne i zwyczajnie nudne historie.

Gdyby nie otwierający zeszyt, tak ocena była by niższa. To zwykły zapychacz przed wydarzeniem pt. Secret Empire, co widać też po małym dodatku w postaci #344 zeszytu Kapitana Ameryki z serii mającej swój początek 1968. Dla innych rarytas, dla mnie niezła dawka naftaliny. Z sentymentu można.

[Brevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is undoubtedly my favorite volume of this series. Like hands down. It really immersed me into the mind frame of Sam Wilson, but not only that it had issues just dedicated to his supporting cast. There is for instance a great issue that focuses on Misty Knight where she picks up Sam's shield for a issue while he is gone and has her just go on a little mission. Same with Sam's new sidekick Joaquin Torres which talks about what he has been doing and some of his feelings on Sam Wilson and on his own role in the fight against social injustice.

There is also a amazing issue here that deals with a hostage situation that almost brought tears to my eyes and also shocked me to no end. It was just beautifully done and had a lot of respects for all parties involved in it. This has defiantly been one of my favorite books to read everyday and I can't wait to read the next volume in the life of Sam Wilson.