The Legacy of Captain America

Captain America Comics #1

by Jack Kirby (Author/Illustrator), Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart

Captain America - a hero for the ages, no matter who's behind the mask! In 1941, watch as Cap and Bucky take on the Red Skull for the first time! Learn the secrets of the men who wore the mask after Cap died! In 1987, witness Johnny Walker become a government-sponsored Cap! And in 2008, see the long-thought-dead Bucky take over as the new Cap! Plus: one young man who donned the mask for only a day!

COLLECTING:

Captain America Comics (1941) #1; What If? (1977) #4; Captain America (1968) #155, #333; Captain America (2005) #34; material from Captain America (1968) #178-183

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Graphic Novels Comics, Superheroes, Marvel, Fiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 13, 2011

About the author

Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg) was one of the most influential, recognizable, and prolific artists in American comic books, and the co-creator of such enduring characters and popular culture icons as the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Hulk, Captain America, and hundreds of others stretching back to the earliest days of the medium. He was also a comic book writer and editor. His most common nickname is "The King."

Reviews

[Chelsea 🏳️‍🌈 · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a weird collection. One would think it would simply cover everyone who'd taken on the legacy of Captain America but it only features Cap's first issue, when Steve was Nomad, one time his image was taken over by a racist, and the start of Bucky Barnes wearing the stripes. I'm thinking it was put together before Sam's run as Cap? Either way, 99% of it is older comics and not even the best of the older comics. So, definitely not a recommend from me.

[Jamie Meinsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This compilation provided a nice introduction and overview to the Captain America universe. Unfortunately, the various stories are in a disjointed collection and it feels like no single plot is allowed to reach its intended conclusion.

[Dean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an ok collection, if a little disjointed and incomplete. The theme of the book is looking at the other people, apart from Steve Rogers, who have worn the Captain America uniform. Surprisingly quite a few!
The book goes from Captain America's debut in 1941 to the modern day ( well, 2008), and is a nice enough read. The story quality does vary, as does the art, but you won't be too disappointed
Not essential reading, but worth a look!

[BCPL Youth Services Librarian]

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