Marvel Definitively Decides Whether Sam Wilson, Steve Rogers or Both Are Captain America
WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Captain America #0, by Tochi Onyebuchi, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Mattia De Iulis and VC’s Joe Caramagna, on sale now from Marvel Comics.In Captain America #0, Marvel confirms both Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are Captain America.
Captain America #0 kicks off with Rogers and Wilson trying to foil an attempted attack by Arnim Zola on New York City. During the battle, which takes place aboard one of Zola’s rockets, the villain mocks them about American ad their place in it. Zola claims Rogers is only one man, but he responds by saying that’s not true. At just that moment, Wilson flies in and together he and Rogers say, “I’m Captain America.” After they destroy and escape the rocket, Wilson and Rogers crash-land in the water right near the Statue of Liberty. While they’re floating in the water, Rogers says, “How ’bout this? No adjectives. We’re both just… Captain America.” Wilson agrees to the proposed naming convention.
Announced in June, Captain America #0 is a one-shot that sets up two series. The first, Captain America: Symbol of Truth, is slated for May 11. Symbol of Truth is written by Tochi Onyebuchi, illustrated by R.B. Silva, colored by Jesus Aburtov and lettered by VC’s Joe Caramagna. The series follows Wilson as he investigates the history of Captain America and its connection to Wakanda.
Following the release of Symbol of Truth, Marvel will launch the Rogers-focused Captain America; Sentinel of Liberty on June 15. Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, Sentinel of Liberty will be illustrated by Carmen Carnero, colored by Nolan Woodard and lettered by VC’s Joe Caramagna. The series examines Rogers’ place in the world as a man from the 20th century displaced into the 21st century.
Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Rogers first appeared in 1941’s Captain America Comics #1. The character originally served in World War II and proved a valuable weapon in the fight against the Axis powers due to the Super-Soldier Serum, which gave him greatly enhanced abilities. Wilson, who was created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan, first appeared in 1969’s Captain America #117. Also known as Falcon, Wilson is a skilled fighter and took up the mantle of Captain America in 2014.
On sale now from Marvel Comics, Captain America #0 is written by Tochi Onyebuchi, Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly. The book was illustrated by Mattia De Iulis, and lettered by VC’s Joe Caramagna. Captain America #0 features a main cover from Alex Ross, with variants by Adam Hughes; Jim Cheung and Jay David Ramos; Mark Brooks; and Cully Hamner and David Curiel.
Source: Marvel Comics
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