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theseventhl's review against another edition
5.0
Wowzers. This was the perfect thing to read after seeing Winter Soldier in theaters. Obviously, since this came first, there are some big dfferences - at this point, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is pretty much its own canon - but it shares some of the same big players like Cap, Fury, Winter Soldier, and Sam. Funnily enough, this includes Iron Man, who was wholly absent from the new film. I can't help but imagine how different Cap America 2 would have been with a cameo or two from Downey's Tony Stark to help out Steve Rogers. Really want to read whatever follows this volume, since it ends on a very intriguing note.
ayoung720's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The only Cap story which has ever truly hooked me, this was an amazing comic. I can't wait to continue reading on in Vol. 2!
carabowdit's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
beth_7's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
paginasdealex's review
5.0
I'm shook right now, so many things I didn't know because the MCU changed it.
Bucky is a badass by the way.
Bucky is a badass by the way.
ineffablebooks's review against another edition
5.0
I've always been a sucker for back story and this gave it in spade plus a whole lot more. What a way to bring back Bucky Barnes :)
scheu's review against another edition
5.0
This is how all Captain America stories should be written. Old soldier haunted by his past finds the need to punch a lot of people and blow things up. Wait, who am I talking about?
dantastic's review against another edition
4.0
The Red Skull acquires a Cosmic Cube, only to be murdered before he can use it and the killer seems to be someone Captain America thought dead since World War II. Can Captain America and Agent 13 unravel the mystery of the Winter Soldier and the Cosmic Cube before whomever possesses the Cube gets a chance to use it?
Fresh off of reading Gotham Central, I was ready for more Brubaker and I sure got it! When I first started reading Ed Brubaker last century with [b:A Complete Lowlife|106032|A Complete Lowlife|Ed Brubaker|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171561870s/106032.jpg|102208], I had no idea he'd be one of the top guys in comics.
Back in the day, there were two Marvel books I held above all others. Forget about X-Men or anything featuring Wolverine's over-exposed ass. They were the Fantastic Four and Captain America. I have most of Mark Gruenwald's run on Cap, as well as a few issues in the early 100 range. Will Brubaker's run eclipse Gruenwald's in my eyes? It already has.
Brubaker's run kicks off with a bang. The Red Skull is dead and Bucky is alive? Wow. Most of the rest of the story is Captain America coming to grips with the fact that Bucky is the Winter Soldier, an assassin working for the Russians, and searching for the Cosmic Cube.
I thought the flashbacks really helped make the story. Bucky kicking ass whenever he showed up, only to fade away again, helped build the suspense to the inevitable showdown with Captain America.
Any gripes? Only that the confrontation I waited twelve issues for was pretty quick. This is right on the edge of being a five star book.
Fresh off of reading Gotham Central, I was ready for more Brubaker and I sure got it! When I first started reading Ed Brubaker last century with [b:A Complete Lowlife|106032|A Complete Lowlife|Ed Brubaker|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171561870s/106032.jpg|102208], I had no idea he'd be one of the top guys in comics.
Back in the day, there were two Marvel books I held above all others. Forget about X-Men or anything featuring Wolverine's over-exposed ass. They were the Fantastic Four and Captain America. I have most of Mark Gruenwald's run on Cap, as well as a few issues in the early 100 range. Will Brubaker's run eclipse Gruenwald's in my eyes? It already has.
Brubaker's run kicks off with a bang. The Red Skull is dead and Bucky is alive? Wow. Most of the rest of the story is Captain America coming to grips with the fact that Bucky is the Winter Soldier, an assassin working for the Russians, and searching for the Cosmic Cube.
I thought the flashbacks really helped make the story. Bucky kicking ass whenever he showed up, only to fade away again, helped build the suspense to the inevitable showdown with Captain America.
Any gripes? Only that the confrontation I waited twelve issues for was pretty quick. This is right on the edge of being a five star book.
thewinterizzy's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first comic arc I've ever read and I absolutely loved it. The art is really amazing and the story is wonderful. I can't wait to read more!