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Captain America Omnibus
Captain America Omnibus by Mark Waid, Ron Garney & Andy Kubert
One of the most celebrated runs in Captain America history, collected in full! The world believes Cap dead, but his life is saved by his greatest love...and his deadliest enemy! Will America celebrate his return, or will he end up a man without a country? After facing Onslaught, Cap will find himself reborn once more - only to lose his shield! Cap faces Hydra, Skrulls, A.I.M. and more, unites with Iron Man against M.O.D.O.K., and battles Korvac and the Red Skull for the fate of the future! Plus tales from World War II and more - from all eras of the Sentinel of Liberty's star-studded history!
COLLECTING: CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) 444-454; CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) 1-23; IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL '98; CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY 1-12, ROUGH CUT; MATERIAL FROM CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE LEGEND; CAPTAIN AMERICA: RED, WHITE & BLUE
Written by MARK WAID, RON GARNEY, ROGER STERN, JAMES FELDER & MORE
Penciled by RON GARNEY, DALE EAGLESHAM, ANDY KUBERT, DOUG BRAITHWAITE, LEEWEEKS, PATRICK ZIRCHER, RON FRENZ, STEVE MANNION, ANTHONY WILLIAMS & MORE
Cover by RON GARNEY
COLLECTING: CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) 444-454; CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) 1-23; IRON MAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL '98; CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY 1-12, ROUGH CUT; MATERIAL FROM CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE LEGEND; CAPTAIN AMERICA: RED, WHITE & BLUE
Written by MARK WAID, RON GARNEY, ROGER STERN, JAMES FELDER & MORE
Penciled by RON GARNEY, DALE EAGLESHAM, ANDY KUBERT, DOUG BRAITHWAITE, LEEWEEKS, PATRICK ZIRCHER, RON FRENZ, STEVE MANNION, ANTHONY WILLIAMS & MORE
Cover by RON GARNEY
1328 pages, Hardcover
First published December 19, 2017
About the author
Mark Waid
3,262 books1,341 followersMark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.
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August 19, 2020
The book starts out really strong, with some great stories and artwork.
It unfortunately dips a little in quality towards the middle, while the 12 part Sentinel of Liberty mini that closes out the book is almost skip-able.
Mark Waid clearly understands how to write Captain America. He’s not an angst ridden figure like a lot of Marvel characters, he’s a symbol who will do whatever it takes to win. So even though some stories is this aren’t as good as the first few, they’re still enjoyable enough.
There’s a mix of more politically driven stories and completely comic-book evil super villain stories, which is really what a Captain America run should be.
There are also some issues within the book that tie-in to crossovers with other books that were happening at the same time, but what you need to know is given as text piece as well as what book to check out if you want to read the crossover fully.
It unfortunately dips a little in quality towards the middle, while the 12 part Sentinel of Liberty mini that closes out the book is almost skip-able.
Mark Waid clearly understands how to write Captain America. He’s not an angst ridden figure like a lot of Marvel characters, he’s a symbol who will do whatever it takes to win. So even though some stories is this aren’t as good as the first few, they’re still enjoyable enough.
There’s a mix of more politically driven stories and completely comic-book evil super villain stories, which is really what a Captain America run should be.
There are also some issues within the book that tie-in to crossovers with other books that were happening at the same time, but what you need to know is given as text piece as well as what book to check out if you want to read the crossover fully.
July 4, 2018
I don't actually own this omni but I have read basically everything in it and wanted to note that somehow. It's interesting to compare this one with Waid's current Cap run (with Samnee) because they hit a lot of the same notes -- Waid writes Steve with a level of earnestness that probably should be corny but somehow comes out the other side and back into inspiring. (It's been a while since I've read the Sentinel of Liberty mini that was in here but I am pretty sure it was mostly on the Historical and Inspiring side; I remember liking the issue with the mind control.)
Waid also grapples with one of Cap's usual themes, the tension between Steve Rogers and Captain America. I really liked how the Capmania plot expressed this, with Captain America's good reputation finally being used for evil. (There were also some great cameos from the Avengers, notably Tony, Clint, and Thor.) It was also interesting to see Steve take on issues of political endorsement, both as Steve and as Cap. There was also a bunch of Red Skull, but eh. Isn't there always? I liked the Nightmare arc, though. That was different! Capmania was probably my fave, though.
In terms of Steve's romantic life, I have to say that I enjoyed Steve and Sharon's commitment to Never Ever Getting Back Together at the beginning of the run -- it was so refreshing to see them agree that they were better as friends -- way more than where it ended up, which was way more into Oh No Feelings. Sigh. I liked Connie, though, and I'm sure if I go read the remainder of volume 3 I can watch that relationship fall apart like everyone else Steve ever dates.
Anyway. It was good! I recommend reading it, especially if you like the Waid & Samnee Cap run or other Waid Cap-focused works like Man Out of Time. Someday I hope to actually own this.
Waid also grapples with one of Cap's usual themes, the tension between Steve Rogers and Captain America. I really liked how the Capmania plot expressed this, with Captain America's good reputation finally being used for evil. (There were also some great cameos from the Avengers, notably Tony, Clint, and Thor.) It was also interesting to see Steve take on issues of political endorsement, both as Steve and as Cap. There was also a bunch of Red Skull, but eh. Isn't there always? I liked the Nightmare arc, though. That was different! Capmania was probably my fave, though.
In terms of Steve's romantic life, I have to say that I enjoyed Steve and Sharon's commitment to Never Ever Getting Back Together at the beginning of the run -- it was so refreshing to see them agree that they were better as friends -- way more than where it ended up, which was way more into Oh No Feelings. Sigh. I liked Connie, though, and I'm sure if I go read the remainder of volume 3 I can watch that relationship fall apart like everyone else Steve ever dates.
Anyway. It was good! I recommend reading it, especially if you like the Waid & Samnee Cap run or other Waid Cap-focused works like Man Out of Time. Someday I hope to actually own this.
May 17, 2018
I recall when these issues originally came out that it was successful but I also remember people saying Waid's version was a little "preachy". With tepid expectations, I'd have to say this run was average.
The first few story arcs involve Waid trying to overlay some "social relevance" to Cap's adventures but it hits you over head. The American Dream and hero worshipping Captain America certainly make for fine topics but the examination of the ideas aren't subtle. Garney's art seems to vary, primarily because of the inker and sadly it gets worse as the issues go on. His pencils seem to be satisfactory but the finishing needs work.
Once these stories are out of the way, Waid goes for the more traditional superhero adventure which I enjoyed much more, particularly the story about Cap's shield and the return of the Red Skull. These are topped by some excellent art from Andy Kubert. Speaking of the Red Skull, there is an issue that Marvel ended up rewriting and this volume prints the original and the newer one. Normally I don't agree with rewriting an issue because of controversy, but in this case, the original is chilling and scary. In today's society it can easily be taken the wrong way inciting/promoting hate. Waid really outdid himself on that issue describing Red Skull's internal feelings and motivations but sadly there are real people who feel the same way and this would just be promoting those ideas.
After this comes the debut of a second Cap title "Sentinel of Liberty" which feels like a money grab and is full of random stories by both Waid and other writers and artists who never seem to get above average quality.
Finally there are miscellaneous annuals and one-off stories by Waid that also have mixed quality.
The first few story arcs involve Waid trying to overlay some "social relevance" to Cap's adventures but it hits you over head. The American Dream and hero worshipping Captain America certainly make for fine topics but the examination of the ideas aren't subtle. Garney's art seems to vary, primarily because of the inker and sadly it gets worse as the issues go on. His pencils seem to be satisfactory but the finishing needs work.
Once these stories are out of the way, Waid goes for the more traditional superhero adventure which I enjoyed much more, particularly the story about Cap's shield and the return of the Red Skull. These are topped by some excellent art from Andy Kubert. Speaking of the Red Skull, there is an issue that Marvel ended up rewriting and this volume prints the original and the newer one. Normally I don't agree with rewriting an issue because of controversy, but in this case, the original is chilling and scary. In today's society it can easily be taken the wrong way inciting/promoting hate. Waid really outdid himself on that issue describing Red Skull's internal feelings and motivations but sadly there are real people who feel the same way and this would just be promoting those ideas.
After this comes the debut of a second Cap title "Sentinel of Liberty" which feels like a money grab and is full of random stories by both Waid and other writers and artists who never seem to get above average quality.
Finally there are miscellaneous annuals and one-off stories by Waid that also have mixed quality.
September 9, 2019
444-448, Operation Rebirth, ☆☆☆☆☆
450-454, Man Without A Country, ☆☆☆☆☆
1-7, To Serve & Protect, ☆☆☆☆
8, Live Kree or Die, ☆☆☆☆
9-12, American Nightmare, ☆☆☆
Annual '98, Life & Liberty, ☆☆☆
13, Plausible Deniability, ☆☆☆
14-19, Red Glare, ☆☆☆☆
20-23, ☆☆☆☆☆
Sentinel of Liberty 1-12, ☆☆☆
450-454, Man Without A Country, ☆☆☆☆☆
1-7, To Serve & Protect, ☆☆☆☆
8, Live Kree or Die, ☆☆☆☆
9-12, American Nightmare, ☆☆☆
Annual '98, Life & Liberty, ☆☆☆
13, Plausible Deniability, ☆☆☆
14-19, Red Glare, ☆☆☆☆
20-23, ☆☆☆☆☆
Sentinel of Liberty 1-12, ☆☆☆
January 22, 2026
I enjoyed Mark Waid's run on Captain America but it's not one I think I'd read again.
Waid's time on the series picks up immediately after Mark Gruenwald's historic run on the book and it's honestly impressive how seamlessly he handles the lingering plot threads from the issues that came before. I've not read the latter portions of Gruenwald's run but I had no trouble sliding into Waid's, he recapped everything I needed to know.
The first arc of this book is easily the best. Operation: Rebirth sees Cap with his back against the wall, forced to team up with an old enemy and a returning ally. It was dynamic, exciting and had fantastic art by Ron Garney (and later Andy Kubert). I was hooked.
Unfortunately the rest of the book never really grabbed me the same way. It's not bad by any means, it's good in fact, but it wasn't exciting and I never found myself eager to continue, doing so more out of obligation.
I think if you're a massive Cap fan you'll get more out of this than I did. Maybe I'm just reading it at the wrong time given current world events, but I honestly found Cap's character development took a slight step back from earlier runs. He seemed more trusting of the government than he should have been given the events of Steve Engelhart and Mark Gruenwald's stories and there just wasn't quite the depth either of those runs had. Cap feels a smidge less nuanced in these stories and I think him loving his country was ever so slightly overdone (at one point he orders an American Burger for breakfast and it just felt weird). I know Waid is capable of great nuance based on his fantastic runs on Flash, Daredevil and Irredeemable, but I didn't quite find it here.
That being said, this run isn't bad and I'd recommend it to a die-hard Captain America fan. However if you're more casual like me there's more interesting stuff before and after. I was initially going to continue straight to the Dan Jurgens run that followed but decided to take a break, I like Cap but I don't know if I find him interesting enough to carry stories I'm not as hooked by.
I wanted to give this book a 4, but based on my own personal enjoyment I can't say I loved it that much. I'd give it a 3.5 if the rating allowed it.
Waid's time on the series picks up immediately after Mark Gruenwald's historic run on the book and it's honestly impressive how seamlessly he handles the lingering plot threads from the issues that came before. I've not read the latter portions of Gruenwald's run but I had no trouble sliding into Waid's, he recapped everything I needed to know.
The first arc of this book is easily the best. Operation: Rebirth sees Cap with his back against the wall, forced to team up with an old enemy and a returning ally. It was dynamic, exciting and had fantastic art by Ron Garney (and later Andy Kubert). I was hooked.
Unfortunately the rest of the book never really grabbed me the same way. It's not bad by any means, it's good in fact, but it wasn't exciting and I never found myself eager to continue, doing so more out of obligation.
I think if you're a massive Cap fan you'll get more out of this than I did. Maybe I'm just reading it at the wrong time given current world events, but I honestly found Cap's character development took a slight step back from earlier runs. He seemed more trusting of the government than he should have been given the events of Steve Engelhart and Mark Gruenwald's stories and there just wasn't quite the depth either of those runs had. Cap feels a smidge less nuanced in these stories and I think him loving his country was ever so slightly overdone (at one point he orders an American Burger for breakfast and it just felt weird). I know Waid is capable of great nuance based on his fantastic runs on Flash, Daredevil and Irredeemable, but I didn't quite find it here.
That being said, this run isn't bad and I'd recommend it to a die-hard Captain America fan. However if you're more casual like me there's more interesting stuff before and after. I was initially going to continue straight to the Dan Jurgens run that followed but decided to take a break, I like Cap but I don't know if I find him interesting enough to carry stories I'm not as hooked by.
I wanted to give this book a 4, but based on my own personal enjoyment I can't say I loved it that much. I'd give it a 3.5 if the rating allowed it.
January 2, 2020
Finished my first omnibus of the year ! Having vacation really helps the reading 😊 i was never a Captain America fun until i read Ed Brubaker's Cap. It blew me away, so good ! This one is mid 90s, the art is pretty good, Ron Garney does a decent job. It was the time that marvel changed their soft paper to glossy, making the comics from this era much more colorfull, it takes some getting used to but its alright. Andy Kubert takes over at the half way part, and his artwork is even better. Mark waid's story and scripting is never dull and i really have a feeling i learned and got to know the character better. The stories vary from setting and time, going from grounded to sci fi madness. I really liked it as it was a very fast and quality read.
4 stars.
4 stars.
August 3, 2020
It’s a solid run and definitely recommended for Cap fans. But I read Brubaker’s run first and that is the gold standard to me. So if I give Brubaker 5 stars, then 3-4 stars is the maximum the Waid run gets from me.
February 4, 2018
You can find my spoiler-free review here:
http://www.nerdinthenoke.com/2018/01/...
http://www.nerdinthenoke.com/2018/01/...
April 8, 2018
Mark Waid is just a plain good writer. This has Red Skull, the American dream, extra shields, and all the while Steve Rogers is just an incredible character. I strongly suggest this run.
March 13, 2023
Más de 1000 páginas y sólo un par de episodios interesantes. Es una pérdida de tiempo leer ésto. En la mayoría del libro el dibujo es horrible.
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