Marvel Comics' Captain America #41

Posted by Stephanie Cox Aug 24, 2008

You'd think that the assassination of Cap in Captain America #25 (See Death of Captain America and Civil War to catch up) would have ended this series but it was not to be. Steve Rogers' Captain America shoes were filled in by his best friend and former army buddy James "Bucky" Barnes.

Bucky is proving to be an updated version of the once-naive and simple Captain America. Ed Brubaker has crafted the new super soldier to be a more shrewd and to-the-point Cap than the previous 1950's persona of the super hero. Granted Bucky does have a lot on his mind.

Currently Bucky is trying to clean up after the mess left by Cap's assassination and at the same time battle a new foe, the Red Skull. Captain America #41 is rife with pregnancy drama and political candidates, and is sure to keep you on your toes this week, in addition to being a worthwile read to catch up Cap's legacy after his highly symbolic death at the climax of the Civil War.