The Death of Captain America, Vol. 1

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The death of Captain America! Leaping from the final pages of Civil War, this is the biggest Cap story that Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting have yet to tell - guaranteed to stun readers and send shockwaves through the entire Marvel Universe for the next year! As repercussions ripple outward, the Winter Soldier finally chooses a side, after the Civil War has ended - his own. But what are the Red Skull and his minions up to behind the scenes? Collects Captain America #25-30.

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3 out of 5 stars

Like I said before, the dream is dead, for now... December 13, 2007
6 out of 15 found this review helpful

Ed Brubaker's (Uncanny X-Men, Daredevil, Sleeper) run on Captain America has been loaded with espionage and action, and while it has been both a critical and commercial hit, I've never seen what's been so great about Brubaker's run on the title. Now, Brubaker's much lauded event during his run on Captain America is collected here, with The Death of Captain America. In the aftermath of Civil War, Steve "Captain America" Rogers is shot and killed by a sniper's bullet, sending ripples throughout the Marvel universe. In the wake of Cap's death, the Winter Soldier chooses a side, the Falcon searches for the truth, and Cap's S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent ex-girlfriend Sharon makes a shocker of a discovery. Whether or not hearing of Captain America's death wowed you or drew one long groan from you, you have to admit that Brubaker can weave one intriguing and interesting story here. In the aftermath of Cap's death, Brubaker manages to hold your interest, but as any longtime comic reader (or short term) will tell you, this definitely isn't the end for the star-spangled Avenger. Steve Epting's artwork is solid as usual, but other than that, The Death of Captain America is only worth checking out for die hard fans of Cap, or loyal followers of Brubaker's run on the series.

3 out of 5 stars

for all its qualities (which are many), it fails to satisfy January 23, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

i'm a big fan of ed brubaker's work on captain america (you can find my thoughts on the previous volumes in my review of the captain america omnibus that precedes this volume). this title is the only ongoing comic book i buy regularly, and i've enjoyed it immensely. ed brubaker is writing one of the best books on the shelves, and it's a joy to read even without the title character (though his presence is felt, and will surely loom over this book until his eventual return). i am actually much more interested in the winter soldier (aka bucky barnes, cap's former partner) as a character than captain america himself, so the new direction for this title is very promising. and the creative team does a good job crafting a story that makes me care, keeps me engaged, and feels like it's going somewhere. that said, there's just not much story here. it's fun to read, but by the last page we haven't gone very far from where we started. now, perhaps six issues isn't enough time to have expected a showdown with iron man (whom bucky blames for cap's death), but i expected more development than this. what we have here is the first act of a story that in no way could stand alone. it ends on a cliffhanger, and if you follow this book in this collected format (as opposed to monthly floppy comics) you'll be reading the conclusion to this arc rather deep into the year. i understand that the nature of ongoing comics dictates that the story never properly "ends," but there's just not enough story here to satisfy. the first chapter of brubaker's run (featuring the return of bucky) suffered similarly, but at least it benefitted from the mystery of the winter solider's identity. read alongside the next volume this will probably be quite good, but it's basically futile on its own.

4 out of 5 stars

good stuff February 8, 2008
4 out of 6 found this review helpful

I really enjoyed it, especially the first book (#25), where the Cap was assassinated. It gets a little weak here and there, though that could just be because I don't read Captain America and neither know the other characters or care about them.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Christmas Gift December 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

A great hardback version. Purchased this book and another book almost for the price of one... Was a great Christmas Gift and a surprise to the recepient get the two for one deal....

4 out of 5 stars

Captures the death of an icon. December 28, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Ed Brubaker has yet to write a bad Captain America comic. How this series continues to flesh out story lines despite the title character being dead is what makes this book so interesting. Captain America's death was and will be remembered forever as an industry changing event. This book captures the death of an icon in just a few panels. It's historical for Marvel fans of all ages.

I mean when your dad, who hasn't read a comic in 30 years, says "wait...they killed Cap? What!? I need to read that issue" then you know theres something big within this book.

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