All-New Captain America 1

This is it! The all-new, Spy-Fi, highflying adventures of Sam Wilson Captain America and Nomad begin here! • Hydra is growing, the terrorist band have has infiltrated the Marvel Universe completely! But what is their ultimate goal? • United by Hydra, Cap’s rogue’s gallery gathers to take down the new untested Captain America and Nomad!

Brand new Cap, brand new ball game.  Sam Wilson, The Falcon has now officially taken over the role of the American symbol.  When Steve Rogers lost the effects of the super soldier serum, his age literally caught up with him which meant he could no longer carry on as Captain America.  It was then agreed that Captain America was more than just a person in a costume, but something to believe in.  Speculation then ensued as to who would take over the mantle, but Steve already had a name in mind.  The Falcon no more, Sam Wilson stands proud as the new Captain America, however, he’s quickly finding out that it’s not as easy as Steve made it look.

To my knowledge, Sam has always been second tier to Captain America, always coming in with the assists, but never really taking center stage.  Now, it’s his chance to shine, but there’s definitely going to be a bit of a learning curve.  I like this series because it’s kind of like the introduction of a brand new character yet at the same time, it really isn’t.  If you’ve been with Marvel long enough, you’d know The Falcon and Captain America, or at least know of them.  So now, it’s both characters rolled into one.  You’ve got Sam’s modern day mentality, and wings, mixed in with the clout, and shield, that comes with the name of Captain America.  We get to see Sam taking on Hydra agents right off the bat, so we’re already in familiar Cap territory here.  So Sam’s flying around, dodging bullets and punching out guys and then he busts out the shield and he has no idea how Steve was able to get the thing to ricochet like it should.  This is unfamiliar terrain for Sam and now we get to see him make mistakes and figure things out in order to be the best Captain America he can be.  I know I’m looking forward to it.

Rick Remender and Stuart Immonen have given us a whole new outlook on a timeless character. Sure, Steve Rogers is still there to play mentor, but it’s great to see fresh blood in the costume, albeit someone who’s been fighting right along with Steve for quite some time. If you’ve ever been curious about Captain America, now’s the time to jump on the band wagon, with the All-New Captain America #1. Pick up your copy today. For more info on where to find this issue, visit the Marvel website, or the Marvel Facebook page.