The future is unwritten and holds promise for anyone that seizes it. And what hands will the future fall on? Steve Rogers changed the world decades ago, and with shadow forces attempting to take the future, can Rogers step up as Captain America and change the world for the better again?
J. Micheal Strazynski makes his marvelous return to the Marvel Universe writing stories focused on the star-spangled Avenger in a grounded fashion. Oftentimes in superhero comics, it feels as though those moments are often lost in all the intercompany events, and gimmicks that tend to bog down the superhero genre of comics, and Stranzynski reels readers in to remind them why we like such characters in the genre. It’s not about their powers, it’s about who they are and what they do for their community that makes readers want to follow their journey wherever it takes them. That’s what made Strazynski’s stronger works appealing, and it’s why this new Captain America series is so appealing. There are sections of plots that start fragmented a bit, but eventually intersect as Strazynski sets up what’ll eventually be a thematic occurrence for the rest of this run, colliding past, present, and future. While there isn’t too much revealed about the main antagonist, Travis Lane, his journey seem to run opposite yet parallel to Steve as a man who has everything but nothing of self, and where that leads him makes him an interesting foe for this book.
Jesus Saiz is a superb illustrator, and really fit the kind of tone necessary for this kind of series. There’s a certain balance of wonder, style, and fragility that Saiz is able to display with his art that seeps in the pages that executes the kind of tone that Strazynski aimed for this book. There is a Steve Dillon vibe in Saiz’s art where characters and the character acting are emotive, while dynamic. In addition to his visual narrative skills with clear panel work, coupled with Matt Hollingsworth’s colors and Joe Caramagna’s lettering, this is an enjoyable start to this new Captain America run. It seems to be more character-focused, with substance, and provides a good jumping-on point for anyone wanting to get into the character. It’s worth adding to your pull list for New Comic Book Day.
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