Captain America: Steve Rogers

The New Director Of SHIELD Paves The Way For 'Secret Empire'
The New Director Of SHIELD Paves The Way For 'Secret Empire'
The New Director Of SHIELD Paves The Way For 'Secret Empire'
With Civil War II done and dusted, Marvel has its eyes on the next big event to change everything forever. The publisher has shared teasers for an upcoming storyline titled "Secret Empire," but no further information has been revealed. Given the current storyline in Captain America: Steve Rogers, in which Rogers has been rewritten as a secret fascist, and the events of the original "Secret Empire" story, in which the US government was infiltrated by extremists at the highest levels, it seems likely that the new "Secret Empire" story will see Rogers' HYDRA insinuate its way further into the Marvel Universe --- and the groundwork has been laid with the appointment of a new director of SHIELD in this week's Marvel comics.
How Lack Of Empathy Is Creating A Divide In Comics
How Lack Of Empathy Is Creating A Divide In Comics
How Lack Of Empathy Is Creating A Divide In Comics
This week there’s been a lot of talk and controversy surrounding J. Scott Campbell’s Midtown Comics variant for Invincible Iron Man #1, featuring the 15-year-old Riri Williams, AKA Ironheart. Fan response to the cover pointed out the highly sexualized depiction of Riri and the inappropriate decision to assign the cover to an artist known for his pin-up work, but things got worse when Campbell and other creators responded to the controversy. Campbell and his defenders’ rebuttals featured the typical lines about social justice warriors and censorship, and creators in this situation seem to always assume that they’re infallible when it comes to the art they create. Yet another week of controversy in comics has me asking; What’s so wrong about stopping to listen to what people have to say?
What You Might Have Missed In Marvel's January 2016 Solicits
What You Might Have Missed In Marvel's January 2016 Solicits
What You Might Have Missed In Marvel's January 2016 Solicits
Every month, comic publishers release their solicitation announcements to provide information to readers and retailers on comics that are coming out in three months’ time, but there’s so much information dropped at once that a lot can slip through the cracks. This month, in Marvel's January solicitations, it's all about the big returns, with some fan favorite heroes and villains showing up, a critically acclaimed character getting a second chance, and love in the air in the Spider-Verse.
Cap's Still A Total Nazi In 'Captain America' #7 [Preview]
Cap's Still A Total Nazi In 'Captain America' #7 [Preview]
Cap's Still A Total Nazi In 'Captain America' #7 [Preview]
Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz shook the Marvel Universe when they revealed that Steve Rogers, one of the publisher's most beloved heroes, was secretly a deep cover HYDRA agent working to undermine the Avengers and bring about a new HYDRA regime. Marvel has now provided us with a first look at the upcoming Captain America: Steve Rogers #7, which kicks off a new arc appropriately titled "Hail Hydra."
Marvel Previews Confirms Full 'Marvel NOW' Line-Up
Marvel Previews Confirms Full 'Marvel NOW' Line-Up
Marvel Previews Confirms Full 'Marvel NOW' Line-Up
Yesterday we reported on the leaking of Marvel Comics' Marvel Previews free magazine, unveiling their entire post-Civil War II line-up including comics such as The Unstoppable Wasp, Solo, Foolkiller and Prowler. Today, the magazine has officially been released via comic stores and online, confirming even more titles and creative teams, including a Kate Bishop Hawkeye book and the much awaited Gamora solo title from Guardians of the Galaxy screenwriter Nicole Perlman.
Spoilers! Everything You Know About Steve Rogers Just Changed
Spoilers! Everything You Know About Steve Rogers Just Changed
Spoilers! Everything You Know About Steve Rogers Just Changed
Steve Rogers is certainly the man of the hour at Marvel right now; star of one of the biggest superhero films yet, and he's just returned to his old role as Captain America working alongside Sam Wilson who also shares the title. This week saw the release of the new ongoing series Captain America: Steve Rogers by Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz, which spins out of the events of the recent Avengers Standoff crossover. However, the issue contained a huge revelation about Steve Rogers' upbringing that may change how we look at the Sentinel of Liberty forever! Spoilers for the issue follow. If you want to read the book unspoiled, don't read this article; but if you need to know what everyone is going to be talking about this week, carry on.
Everything Old is New Again in 'Captain America: Steve Rogers #1' [Preview]
Everything Old is New Again in 'Captain America: Steve Rogers #1' [Preview]
Everything Old is New Again in 'Captain America: Steve Rogers #1' [Preview]
The newly young Steve Rogers is back as Captain America on May 25, with the release of Captain America: Steve Rogers #1, by Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz. As we've discussed before, this means there are now two Captains America, and two Captain America titles, with Captain America: Sam Wilson continuing alongside this book. There's also a prologue to the new title that will be available for free as part of Free Comic Book Day on May 7.