It’s
1991 and you’ve got to ask yourself, “Is another retelling of Captain America’s
origin really needed?” In this case, I would have to answer, “YES!” This
four-part mini-series lays a much needed foundation repair to the story of how
98-lb weakling Steve Rogers turned into a muscular symbol of American freedom.
Also, without this story, I think much of the modern day success of the Captain
America family as well as the recent collection of films about the Sentinel of
Liberty would never come to bear.
The
story starts as usual, frail Steve Rogers wants to serve his country, but is
turned don’t when he fails his physical. Inspired by his patriotism, a
scientist working on a formula to create an army of American super soldiers,
drafts Rogers into his project and within hours is transformed into Captain
America. That’s how the story unfolds in the 1940s origin of Capt. But in this retool;
Rogers must prove himself by succeeding in a number of tests as well as become
trained in military discipline and tactics.
One
of the candidates in a former college football star named Jake Windmere. What’s
notable about him is that he is the only black recruit for the Super Soldier
project. I believe that without his addition to this story, you wouldn’t have
the fantastic story Truth: Red, White, & Black which introduces us to the
Isaiah Bradley, the black Captain America.
I
thought that this opening chapter was superb and I felt like I was reading an
early draft of Captain America: the First Avenger. It’s a great appetizer for
the Winter Soldier movie that I should be going to see tomorrow. This book has
fantastic art and the watercolor palette is perfect for that sepia toned
old-timey look. Amazing stuff.
Worth
Consuming.
Rating:
10 out of 10 stars.
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