Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its monthly Captain America series, introducing fans to a fresh creative team and an exciting new narrative that delves into Steve Rogers' initial days following his awakening from suspended animation. This eagerly anticipated series will also feature the very first encounter between Captain America and the iconic villain, Doctor Doom.
Announced at the ComicsPro retailer convention, the new series will be helmed by writer Chip Zdarsky, known for his work on Batman and Daredevil, alongside artist Valerio Schiti, who has contributed to G.O.D.S. and The Avengers. The duo will be joined by colorist Frank D'Armata. This creative team previously collaborated on the 2017 Marvel 2-in-One series, bringing their successful partnership to this new venture.
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The series will commence shortly after Steve Rogers is revived in the contemporary Marvel Universe. Upon rejoining the U.S. Army, Captain America's first mission involves teaming up with the Howling Commandos to infiltrate Latveria, which has recently come under the rule of a young and ambitious Doctor Doom. Although the storyline will eventually transition to the present-day Marvel setting, the events from this initial arc will significantly influence the ongoing narrative crafted by Zdarsky and Schiti.
"I’ve been a massive Captain America fan for decades. I loved writing the grizzled, older Cap in Avengers: Twilight, so getting to write the actual Captain America title feels like a dream!" Zdarsky expressed in a statement. "We’re exploring Cap’s early days in the modern era with a twist that I think is going to really surprise readers! I’m pretty excited to get this out there in the world, especially with Valerio and Frank’s amazing art!"
Zdarsky elaborated, "I’ve been approaching this title the way I approached my run on Daredevil, really trying to get in Cap’s head with a grounded, human look at who he is in this new world. Steve Rogers is the best of us, and I want that to come through on every page."
"Captain America is one of my all-time favorites," Schiti remarked. "I'm reuniting with Chip Zdarsky and Frank D'Armata after the amazing experience of Marvel 2-In-One, and I'm working on a story that strikes the perfect balance between heart, action, and entertainment! But the thing that is most exciting and unexpected is that I found myself thinking more and more about Steve Rogers, instead of just Captain America."
Schiti added, "Chip's script is so clever and compelling that I’m sure readers will be dragged with us inside Steve's heart and soul. He’s a man that became the living embodiment of truth, justice, and freedom. He fought a war against Nazism, ‘died’ in that war, and came back to life to do his duty and fight again. That’s a lot of pressure, and if you do the math, he’s only in his late twenties in the era we’re exploring!"
Captain America #1 is slated for release on July 2, 2025.
