Warning! Spoilers ahead for United States of Captain America #4
In the latest issue of Marvel Comics' United States of Captain America, Steve Rogers finally has a full team of Captain Americas to combat the spirit of Hitler himself. Originally gathering Caps to help him get his shield back after it was stolen, a much bigger plot has been discovered that threatens to bring the country to its knees, giving Rogers and his allies a whole new threat to face. Additionally, they're also working alongside the network of grassroots Captain Americas throughout the country.
In previous issues of The United States of Captain America from Christopher Cantwell and a variety of all-star artists, Steve Rogers' shield was stolen by Red Skull's daughter Sinthea, Commander Krieger, and Speed Demon who've they've had dressed up as Captain America to ruin Rogers' reputation. While they've been targeting various Captain Americas across the country, the latest issue from Cantwell and Rom Lim sees them headed to NORAD intending to release Hate-Monger, the living psychoactive energy derived from the consciousness of Adolf Hitler himself, intending to turn America against itself by corrupting its symbols (such as Captain America and his shield).
While Steve Rogers had already brought together Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes previously, he's also recruited John Walker's U.S Agent in this new issue, as they've all been Captain America in the past. Not only that, but they're also joined by Aaron Fischer and Arielle Agbayani who both belong to the Captain's Network across the country, serving as Captain Americas in their own communities. Upon discovering that NORAD is being attacked by these neo-fascists, the team wastes no time trying to prevent Hate-Monger's release. While facing the spirit of Hitler is no small feat and will no doubt be a wild ride, Bucky does note that it's pretty on-brand for Captain America.
Unfortunately, Rogers' team of Captain Americas were unable to prevent Hate-Monger from being released, and he ended up escaping with Commander Kreiger. Even so, the team of Caps did end up capturing Sinethea as well as Speed Demon (who'd been hypnotized into becoming their fake Captain America). As a result, it seems as though a greater battle with the spirit of Hitler is yet to come, though Rogers' team potentially has an advantage now that they can learn what Krieger's planning from the Red Skull's daughter known as Superior.
While the US is still in danger of being turned against itself along with the corruption of Captain America's mantle, it's pretty exciting to finally see all of these Captain Americas coming together to save the country. Furthermore, now that Hate-Monger has been freed he is at risk of being socked in the jaw by several Captain Americas, not just by Rogers as he did during WWII. In any case, here's hoping Steve and his allies will be able to defeat the spirit of Hitler while redeeming the Captain America mantle in the issues to come.