Four different versions of Captain America will be teaming up together during Marvel's upcoming 80th Anniversary celebration of the character. On Thursday, Marvel Comics revealed that Steve Rogers, John Walker, Sam Wilson, and Bucky Barnes will all take the mantle of Captain America together in a five-part series, The United States of Captain America, that will showcase each of the heroes who've dawned the iconic costume and shield over the years.
Captain America was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 back in 1941. Steve Rogers became the title hero after getting injected with a super-soldier serum, which made him one of the United States' best soldiers in World War II. Captain America would famously become frozen in ice and unthawed in the present day, joining Marvel's top superteam, the Avengers. Over time, a number of different characters have donned the Cap mantle. His longtime ally (and one-time enemy) Bucky took the role after Steve's apparent death. Walker would become Captain America after Steve gave up the title. Meanwhile, Wilson became Captain America after Steve became too old and brittle.
The United States of Captain America will be written by Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man) with art by Dale Eaglesham (Steve Rogers: Super Soldier). Marvel is teasing the series as bringing different Captain Americas together to solve the mystery of Steve Rogers' stolen shield. Sam and Steve will go on a road trip across the United States and encounter 'Captains,' who are people from across the country who defend their own communities as Captain America - and whoever stole the shield wants them dead. The comic will also feature backup stories focusing on 'Captains,' with issue one featuring a story from Josh Trugilio (Rick and Morty: Worlds Apart!) and Jan Bazaldua (Star Wars). Check out the first issue's cover art by the legendary Alex Ross.
Cantwell has said the series will explore what Captain America means in today's political landscape.
It’s an incredible gift and definitely a creative challenge to take on the character of Captain America, especially during these unprecedented times in our country’s history. With this miniseries we're hoping to explore what the idea of Captain America means at this precise moment—not just on the grand stage of the world—but to everyday and often overlooked communities throughout the United States.
The United States of Captain America will show just how important Captain America is to the Marvel Universe and to people of different nationalities and backgrounds across the United States. It's going to be a lot of fun to see the different versions of Captain America get the chance to team-up as they encounter new threats on their road trip. Sam and Steve are perfect choices to lead this story. Given it's the 80th anniversary of Captain America, there's no better way to celebrate his legacy. The United States of Captain America #1 is in stores on June 2nd, 2021.
Source: Marvel.com