You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this. The interlude about Jack Monroe was a really cool addition to the end of it. I'm definitely going to read the next one in this series.
Brubaker does no wrong. So good at cultivating characters on uneven ground. Great grimy artwork
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
No
One of the few comics I've read in my life. It was fun to read and interesting to get a feeling for how it goes in comics vs. what I know from the movies. At least with Cap, those seem to be pretty spot on. Lot's of SHIELD operation and action stuff as well as the typical villains, a little bit of the history and a few personal bits. Nothing too outrageous, nothing too gripping. Maybe the format is not my vibe or I have to get used to it first. I am slightly invested, though less than I would be in a novel.
Here we go! A re-read I wanted to do for awhile.
When I was in High School I began working around 14. I liked doing it more than going to school, and would even cut school, just to go to work more to get money. Besides using it to make music I loved buying comics. I tried to keep up with Ultimate Spider-man and Amazing Spider-man back then among other titles. However, my aunt got me the Captain America Ominbus of Ed Brubaker as a gift for my 18th Birthday. I opened it up and fell in LOVE with the character right away.
More than 10 years later I've decided to re-read this entire run, this time finishing it, and giving my opinion. SO here we go.
The first arc of Brubaker's story is actually a slow burn that dives deep inside Steve's mind. He is going through a lot right now, especially with the loss of friends, and the breakup of the Avengers. He's not too sure what's real in his head either, as old memories are coming back but some seem made up...fake...the cube is in play. The first issue opens with Red Skull planning to exact revenge on the good old American hero but...Ed Brubaker cleverly pushes the expectations out of the way and issue 2-7 is Captain America catching up on a big plan involving some friends and more.
I love this first arc. It's the best way to create a atmosphere for Brubaker's style and run. Steve is a hero but he's also human. Him dealing with his own guilt and issues on top of trying to save everyone is compelling. On top of that the art is wonderful. Dark and moody but hopeful when needs to be. The twist and turns are great and make you realize this is a much more serious Captain America than you might expect.
My only negative maybe Monroe's single issue. I get why it's there, and it is well written, but I kind of didn't care much about him.
This is a great jump on point by the way for any fans of Captain America. A very easy 4.5. Go check it out.
When I was in High School I began working around 14. I liked doing it more than going to school, and would even cut school, just to go to work more to get money. Besides using it to make music I loved buying comics. I tried to keep up with Ultimate Spider-man and Amazing Spider-man back then among other titles. However, my aunt got me the Captain America Ominbus of Ed Brubaker as a gift for my 18th Birthday. I opened it up and fell in LOVE with the character right away.
More than 10 years later I've decided to re-read this entire run, this time finishing it, and giving my opinion. SO here we go.
The first arc of Brubaker's story is actually a slow burn that dives deep inside Steve's mind. He is going through a lot right now, especially with the loss of friends, and the breakup of the Avengers. He's not too sure what's real in his head either, as old memories are coming back but some seem made up...fake...the cube is in play. The first issue opens with Red Skull planning to exact revenge on the good old American hero but...Ed Brubaker cleverly pushes the expectations out of the way and issue 2-7 is Captain America catching up on a big plan involving some friends and more.
I love this first arc. It's the best way to create a atmosphere for Brubaker's style and run. Steve is a hero but he's also human. Him dealing with his own guilt and issues on top of trying to save everyone is compelling. On top of that the art is wonderful. Dark and moody but hopeful when needs to be. The twist and turns are great and make you realize this is a much more serious Captain America than you might expect.
My only negative maybe Monroe's single issue. I get why it's there, and it is well written, but I kind of didn't care much about him.
This is a great jump on point by the way for any fans of Captain America. A very easy 4.5. Go check it out.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
i really loved this story a lot!! i was hooked throughout the whole book and couldn't wait to see what would happen next. this run would make a great starting point for any mcu fans looking to get into the comics.
2015 really was a different era of comics. it makes me super nostalgic to revisit these stories 10+ years later. i couldn't recommend this book enough for cap or bucky fans.
2015 really was a different era of comics. it makes me super nostalgic to revisit these stories 10+ years later. i couldn't recommend this book enough for cap or bucky fans.
Well, if you had to bring back one of the long dead Marvel icons, this is the way to do it.
Plenty of SHIELD action, an Invaders adventure crammed in, and the Red Skull getting murdered in the first issue. Despite all these fun bits, I was a little "meh." I actually think the setup and reveal in the movie was better than the book.
Regardless, I don't think I've read a Captain America comic in over 30 years, and the good news is he still reads like Cap.
Recommended for Cap fans only.
Plenty of SHIELD action, an Invaders adventure crammed in, and the Red Skull getting murdered in the first issue. Despite all these fun bits, I was a little "meh." I actually think the setup and reveal in the movie was better than the book.
Regardless, I don't think I've read a Captain America comic in over 30 years, and the good news is he still reads like Cap.
Recommended for Cap fans only.
Very good start to the run, will read more. Makes cap tolerable lol
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No