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Captain America Omnibus, Vol. 1 (Captain America Marvel Comics)

by Ed Brubaker, Mike Perkins, Steve Epting, Michael Lark (Illustrations)

4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 · rating details · 1,954 ratings · 44 reviews

Collecting Eisner Award-nominated Best Writer Ed Brubaker's first 25 landmark issues of Captain America in one titanic tome, plus the Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills one-shots! This deluxe hardcover, fat-packed with extras, features the story that stunned readers worldwide and sent shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe: the...more

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Published October 3rd 2007 by Marvel

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Mar 26, 2011 Keith Bowden rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Apr 25, 2013 Russell Guldin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: trades-graphic-novels, marvel

Brubaker takes the trope of Cap as 'man out of time' and works it masterfully, allowing longtime readers like myself to learn something new about the greatest Avenger. By taking us through memories of World War II, we learn about how Steve Rogers, just an eighteen year-old recruit became the leader he is seen as today, and we learn much more about who and what Bucky was to Cap's missions in Europe.

Brilliant storytelling by Brubaker is elevated by Epting's art, who brings grittiness and shadows t...more

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Jan 13, 2009 Randy Lander rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novels, swanky-hardcovers, marvel-superheroes

Ed Brubaker's Captain America run has been pretty astonishing, not just because of the solid level of craft involved, but because he's managed to do what every writer who has written Cap for the last 10 or so years has said they were going to do: Incorporate politics, action and superheroes and do it well. A little Tom Clancy, a little 24, and a lot of Marvel characters.

This is the start of Brubaker's run, but it's also the swansong for Steve Rogers, the original Captain America. This hardcover...more

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Apr 04, 2013 MacK rated it 3 of 5 stars

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The easiest way to gain attention and become a “success” in publication these days is to continue a long running story people already know. Few genres can match the level of familiarity and depth that you can find in a common comic book, but innovations in style and publishing have pushed traditional panels into new levels of depth and detail. 2007′s Captain America Omnibus from Eisner award winning comic author Ed Brubaker (and a staff of excellent illustrators) uses all those stylistic flouris...more

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Feb 01, 2012 Jon Lynch rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The first 25 issues of the Captain America along with several one shots are collected here in a monstrous 600+ page graphic novel. And first I want to praise this omnibus, as it has glued binding instead of the glued binding the majority have incorporated giving it the ability to open wider and far more durable as the glued frequently leads to pages falling out or the glue cracking, while the sewn truly enables you to enjoy and entire page in the way it was meant to be seen.

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Aug 08, 2011 Zack! Empire rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is a really nice collection. It’s been awhile since I read an epic collection like this. It was cool how there were separate stories, but it was really one long story. I’m wondering if the writer intended it to be collected and read it one massive book.
The art is really fantastic. The Artist seems to be able to switch between action and talking no problem. He also does the fighting scenes really well. I always imagine Captain America would move through a fight with the violence of a lineba...more

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Aug 26, 2012 Sesana rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics, superhumans

This thing is massive. 27 issues in all (Captain America 1-25, the 65th anniversary special, and the Winter Soldier one-shot). It's got the entire Winter Soldier storyline, all the way through the Civil War stuff. I had already read the first half or so of the Winter Soldier story in a different trade.

I remember saying in the 90s, "Nobody in comics is really dead, except Jason Todd, Bucky, and Uncle Ben." It's a much shorter phrase now. But I'll be honest, although the idea of resurrecting Buck...more This thing is massive. 27 issues in all (Captain America 1-25, the 65th anniversary special, and the Winter Soldier one-shot). It's got the entire Winter Soldier storyline, all the way through the Civil War stuff. I had already read the first half or so of the Winter Soldier story in a different trade.

I remember saying in the 90s, "Nobody in comics is really dead, except Jason Todd, Bucky, and Uncle Ben." It's a much shorter phrase now. But I'll be honest, although the idea of resurrecting Bucky really irritated me (he'd been dead, what, 40 years?) the execution of the concept ended up being one of the best comic book resurrections I can recall reading. It makes (comic book) sense and requires very little in the way of suspension of disbelief (or eye rolling, for that matter). And what's done with Bucky once he actually starts to show up again is great, and it brings in a character that could be really interesting.

The Civil War stuff... It's ok. Brubaker seems to deal with it as little as possible, which is totally fine by me, and what is there is handled about as well as it could be. The ending of issue 25 has a sucker punch at the end that I didn't see coming.

The 65th anniversary issue is a retro story, set during World War II and starring Cap himself, Bucky, and Sgt. Fury's Howling Commandos. Awesome. The Winter Soldier one-shot was a great story, and I especially liked getting to spend some considerable time in Bucky's head.

And then there's House of M. I have to wonder how Brubaker (or any other writer who wasn't working on an X-book) felt when they got the editorial directive that they had to spend a month in an alternate reality, their own storylines be damned. The issue of Captain America (#10) is so out of context compared with the actual story that it's published at the back of this collection. Brubaker may have hated having his story interrupted for this, but the end result is really fantastic, and one of my favorite single issues of the collection. In short, Cap never got frozen and actually lived through the decades that followed. It's a great opportunity to show his integrity without the mask.

About the only drawback this particular collection has is that it's so heavy it could give you carpal tunnel. Prop it up on something while you read it, or just get the shorter trades, but read it in any event.(less)

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May 21, 2011 Martin Yankov rated it 4 of 5 stars

Not quite the typical Captain America story you could expect. It is dark, mysterious, feels like a thriller and is filled with political affairs. The characters are simply amazing, very well-written, with realistic voices and understandable and relatable motives. If you are a new Captain America fan you will have little to none problem with the main heroes, since the writers explains them well enough. The issue for new readers, however, may be the choice of villains. Brubaker uses more classical...more

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Jan 16, 2010 David rated it 3 of 5 stars

I'd say that this contains spoilers. But if you're interested enough to read a review of a comic book, then you're probably aware of the major events that happened in this important run.

I usually don't go for the glossy hardcover omnibuses, and I mostly have been laying off of the superhero genre, but this one got so many rave reviews that I figured I'd check it out. A holiday gift card helped with that decision.

Another big influence on this purchase was writer Ed Brubaker. I'm a huge fan of his...more I'd say that this contains spoilers. But if you're interested enough to read a review of a comic book, then you're probably aware of the major events that happened in this important run.

I usually don't go for the glossy hardcover omnibuses, and I mostly have been laying off of the superhero genre, but this one got so many rave reviews that I figured I'd check it out. A holiday gift card helped with that decision.

Another big influence on this purchase was writer Ed Brubaker. I'm a huge fan of his crime series, Criminal...largely acknowledged as some of the best stuff to come out in comics in recent times.

So, going in with such high expectations, I was largely underwhelmed. I think this was mostly attributed to some of the comics cliches that the story arc was based on ... I mean, aren't we tired of the Red Skull and his cosmic cube? What's the Red Skull even up to these days besides hunting down Cap? It just felt too close to the old two dimensional kids' stuff that gave comics their stigma.

The re-introduction of the long-thought dead Bucky also felt like a "so what" to me. I guess if you've been following Cap for years you might be more forgiving of the execution - but it just didn't carry any weight for me.

So, what did I actually like about this collection? Fortunately there was a lot to like. The artwork shined in a lot of places - especially the gray-toned flashbacks to WWII, which were stunning. I also have a soft spot for The Invaders as that was one of the first comics I picked up as a kid -- so it was great to see some of those old stories fleshed out. Actually, it was more than great -- the flashbacks were probably some of the biggest highlights for me.

The one-off Winter Soldier: Winter Kills issue was also amazing. Really really great stuff. This issue (which focused on Bucky) had the emotional depth that should have been present in the main story arc.

The few issues of Civil War that were thrown in were also quite impressive. Impressive enough to interest me in going back and reading all the Civil War trades. Even the little bit that I read of Civil War brought some interesting dimensionality to Captain America, that ultimately made his assassination quite emotional - and feel important.

I'll also hand it to Brubaker for transforming the tired Red Skull cosmic cube stuff into a more complex storyline involving politics and corporate crime.

Unless you're into the superhero comics, I wouldn't classify this as a must-read - especially with the steep price tag. But I will say that I'm glad I read it.(less)

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Dec 08, 2008 The_Mad_Swede rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics, marvel-comics, brubaker-ed, 2008, superheroes

This hard cover omnibus collects Captain America # 1-25 (the latest volume) as well as the Captain America 65th Anniversary Special and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills.

This is my first encounter with comics writer Ed Brubaker's work, but it most certainly won't be my last. The volume at hand, tells a number of interlocking stories that are really good and interesting, both in the writing and in the visual department (especially Steve Epting who has done the main bulk of the artwork is incredible).

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Aug 04, 2011 Andrew Ziegler rated it 5 of 5 stars

I was not really interested at all in Captain America before I was given this Omnibus with a stern wink and a nod. I have to say, this is about as awesome as it gets for a super hero. This comprehensive look at the life of Captain America (steve rogers) with several story arcs, including the death of the Red Skull and the rebirth of Bucky as Winter Soldier was about as good as it gets with comics. Not knowing anything about the Cap, I was really pleasantly surprised with how awesome he is, and h...more

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Dec 05, 2011 Erik rated it 4 of 5 stars

Very solid, very consistently written. An excellent example of a superhero comic, though it doesn't transcend the genre the way something like Astonishing X-Men does. Perhaps that's an unfair comparison, but I've grown picky of superhero comics of late, and this one came very highly recommended, and I found myself vaguely dissatisfied with it. Blame high expectations.

I must say I got quickly tired of fights where Cap somersaults into combat, blocks bullets with his shield, shield-bashes somebody...more

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Jul 23, 2011 Kurt rated it 5 of 5 stars

This could be the best Captain America story ever. Exciting spy action, well-paced subplots, a seamless mesh of Cap's present with his past, a supporting cast that gets to shine without overpowering the lead... I am almost always impressed with Brubaker's ability to tell an intelligent and action-packed story, and Steve Epting is is gracing the world with his best artwork since the Avengers run that helped get me reading comic books in the first place. I own this book but may never see it again,...more

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Feb 15, 2011 Simone Sarasso rated it 5 of 5 stars

Brubaker è un assassino. Un assassino di eroi.
Uno di quelli rispettosi della gente che fanno fuori, uno di quelli preparati, che conoscono il lavoro alla perfezione. Prima di stendere CAP lo trasforma dall'icona vuota e inattuale che era diventato nei Novanta in un mito: l'autentico eroe americano. E allora, solo allora, preme il grilletto.
Un capolavoro. Da possedere assolutamente (e parlo di tutta la serie, dal numero 1 al numero 6o, fino a Reborn e oltre. L'intero ciclo di Brubaker è un unicum...more

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May 22, 2012 Tyler rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics

I really liked this collection of Captain America stories. The Winter Soldier story line is dark, intense, and it brings you back to the reality that Captain America is a soldier who has survived a lot of horrible experiences. The fact that he has endured so much without losing his strong moral character is part of what makes him a hero. These stories really feel more like an espionage novel than some sort of swashbuckling superhero story. The characters are real and interesting and it made for...more

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Dec 12, 2011 Emmett Spain rated it 5 of 5 stars

Collecting issues 1-25 and the Winter Solider: Winter Kills one shot, this collection is a great place to start for anyone wanting to get into Captain America.

I never much got into Cap Am. I knew who he was, sure, and I’d read some Avengers work with him in it… but he never seemed that interesting to me. A super soldier who wears a flag and tosses a shield around… it has it’s charms, but not much appeal to me. I picked up this volume after consistently hearing the critical praise for the run, no...more

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Aug 17, 2008 Brian rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novel

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. The Brubaker Cap run is known for appealing to folks across the US's political spectrum and for people with varied ideologies seeing what they believe shown in Cap's personality and actions. I still have a hard time seing neoconservatism in Cap... classical conservatism I can see, but neo no.

The Superhuman Registration Act is a clear parallel to the patriot act and other legislation that curtails US civil liberties in the name of security and Cap addresses the topic of curtailing liberty for sec...more The Brubaker Cap run is known for appealing to folks across the US's political spectrum and for people with varied ideologies seeing what they believe shown in Cap's personality and actions. I still have a hard time seing neoconservatism in Cap... classical conservatism I can see, but neo no.

The Superhuman Registration Act is a clear parallel to the patriot act and other legislation that curtails US civil liberties in the name of security and Cap addresses the topic of curtailing liberty for security directly in his discussion about the act.

Cap repeatedly voices concerns about not trusting politicians. That sentiment tends to be common across political leanings, but Cap contextualizes it with comments on the reasons for his mistrust: he doesn't trust politicians that have corporations pulling their strings. In addition to Cap's dialog, this reasoning is deeply woven into the narrative, as Lukin's primary defense against prosecution for his crimes is the power over the politicians that he's gained with his corporation. Neo conservatism has served to break down the walls between corporate interests and US policy, so it seems to me that Brubaker's Cap moves very much in the opposite direction.

Again, I Cap's actions and dialog are totally compatible with classical conservatism. The government that governs least governs best, keep government small and let the people handle as much as possible through local government or on their own without government interference.

Moving from politics, this was a great read from Winter Soldier to Death of the Dream. I got started on Captain America with the death of Cap series after a couple years of friends encouraging me to check it out. I wasn't disappointed with the post-death work and given the full 24 issues previous to the death adds a great deal of weight to the events of issue 25.

That said, I think Brubaker and his editors did a fine job of making the death issue accessible to new readers. Not all of the context is provided, but enough to provide new readers a decent starting point from which they can feel plugged into the narrative.

As to why I find Brubaker's Cap such a good read... Steve Rogers is terribly self assured, but not naive or jingoistic as one might expect based on his alias. Captain America understands that not everyone in authority can be trusted or relied upon, corporate interests hold a strong sway in the political process, and that as much as he loves his country, we will always be a country pursuing a dream imperfectly at best, a country cynically selling out that dream at worst.

Brubaker's observation "I always thought, 'Cap doesn't need to find America, America needs to find him" is significant in this. Rogers knows who he is, he knows what the US he fought for in The War is, and he knows what the US is now. Despite any sense of disappointment in the US of today, he moves forward embodying to his best the principles he wish were more commonly followed. And therein lies the power of the Steve Rogers Captain America.(less)

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May 15, 2012 Rob Philpott rated it 5 of 5 stars

Ed Brubaker revitalized my perception of Captain America, while Steve Epting's art brought him into a starker, darker world. Instead of bright colours and over-the-top cartoonish action, Cap's WW2 backstory became more realistic with the brutality that comes with war, while the modern Steve Rogers hides in the shadows and uses subterfuge rather than force. It's still a superhero book, but it's constructed like a spy thriller.

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Oct 16, 2007 Arnau rated it 5 of 5 stars

Muy bueno. Bucky vuelve y con una historia que tiene sentido. Craneo Rojo vuelve a hacer de las suyas desde las sombras. Y en medio de todo la Civil War enfrentando a Capi contra Tony Stark and Co. Al menos se echa novia, aunque...No puedo ni imaginar como aguantó la gente 2 años para leer toda la trama. Esta edición, con toda la trama de Ed Brubaker hasta la muerte del Capitán America, es perfecta. Y los dibujos de steve Epting son la leche.

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Jul 22, 2009 Jeff rated it 3 of 5 stars

After reading a Calculus book, I wanted to read some mindless adolescent pop culture, and what better than a comic book. This is the collection of comic books that lead up to and culminate with the death of Captain America. It is material that is ripe with symbolism and political commentary. Good fun, but returning to comic book superheroes in adult life makes me realize how two-dimensional the format too often is. But definitely a fun distraction.

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Feb 06, 2010 Mike rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics

Brubaker's current run on Captain America is one of the best the book has ever seen, period, and this book collects where it all started. Combining espionage, complex character histories, insane villainous plots, and the classic superhero tropes in a way that does service to them all without smothering you in any this is a great collection.

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Oct 23, 2012 Geoff Derks rated it 5 of 5 stars

This omnibus edition is stuffed with amazing comics. When I first started reading it, I was lost. But after an issue or two, I understood the characters and motivations. This giant edition collects Captain America #1-25, the 65th Anniversary special, and Winter Soldier: Winter Kills. I will for sure read the rest of Eisner-award winner Ed Brubaker's run!

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Dec 09, 2009 Gary Tydryszewski rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult-literature

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Jan 07, 2011 Jeffery Moulton rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-novel, superheroes

This book is very long but worth every page. It is the book the elevated Captain America to my favorite hero. The graphics are incredible and the storylines are complex and thought-provoking. A great read, just be prepared to go in for the long haul.

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Feb 15, 2012 Brian rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-completed

I like graphic novels; I'm not really a huge comic book fan, though. The old, established heroes have too much back story, too many weird points in history, especially if they've been around long enough. But Ed Brubaker can flat out WRITE and he can write Captain America very well. I'm not a big fan of the art and it's a bit convoluted, but the writing is well done and tight.

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Jun 11, 2009 Dan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: graphic-narrative

Short review: Ed B does the impossible: he makes Cap's old sidekick Bucky Barnes an interesting and complex character... also, this book is heavy enough to be used as a murder weapon.

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Feb 04, 2012 Sierra rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: signed-copies

Steve Epting signed my copy at FanExpo in Toronto in 2010. The book was a gift from my husband and I lugged it all the way to Toronto during a 501st event. I was the last person in line to have my book signed. The guy in front of me had the poor writer signing about 5 million things and I almost didn't make it before the time was up.

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Dec 10, 2009 Jackie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Top 3 issues of Captain America Omnibus:

1) Captain America 65th Anniversary Special
2) Issue #11: How Bucky become Winter Solider.
3) Winter Soldier: Winter Kills One Shot.

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Dec 13, 2010 Kirk Kiefer rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: comics-superhero

Hard to put down, just a total page-turner from start to finish. I'd never read a Captain America comic in my life and I'd rank this among my favorite superhero works, bar none. Action, suspense, drama, excellent character development... this one has it all.

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Feb 04, 2009 Josh rated it 5 of 5 stars

I can't stress enough how fantastic this is. It is THE great Cap story arc, and reading it all at once was wonderful. Features all of the great villains and supporting characters that make Cap so great, plus a level of intrigue too often missing from his stories. Brubaker is the new master, and Steve Epting's art is perfect. The only thing missing from this is the other Civil War stories leading up to issue #25 (which you can now find in soft cover, and I'd recommend reading to get the full impa...more

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About Ed Brubaker

Ed Brubaker (born November 17, 1966) is an Eisner Award-winning American cartoonist and writer. He was born at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

Brubaker is best known for his work as a comic book writer on such titles as Batman, Daredevil, Captain America, Iron Fist, Catwoman, Gotham Central, Sleeper, Uncanny X-Men and X-Men: Deadly Genesis, and The Authority, and for helping...more

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