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Sam Wilson, Captain America #17 review

The Sam Wilson book has not shied away from the complications and prejudices in modern America. In this issue, in addition to the prejudices against Sam Wilson being the new Cap, his sidekick, the new Falcon, is being accused of being an illegal immigrant. Joaquin Torres, the new Falcon, gets a recap of his origin and a lot of flack from a pundit named Ariella Conner.

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Sam Wilson: Captain America #13

With the backdrop of the second Civil War of the Marvel Universe going on, Sam Wilson has his own problems. His acting as Captain America, especially since Steve Rogers was restored to health, isn’t popular in some circles. Now, some of these people have gotten together behind the scenes and provoked US Agent into confronting Sam and trying to get him to give up the shield and costume. US Agent apparently benefitted from the sorta-reboot Marvel did during Battleworld, since not that long ago he was missing at least an arm and one leg, but now seems completely whole.

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Steve Rogers: Captain America 2

The big shock at the end of the first issue of this book did just what Marvel wanted: it generated a lot of controversy and got people talking. At times, I think a lot of the comics industry really goes in for the “Any publicity is good publicity” idea. I was among those saying this sudden new spin on Steve Rogers made absolutely no sense and was some kind of cheap ploy to gain attention and interest.

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Steve Rogers Captain America 1

Ok, you’ve probably heard about this one already. I did, too. I tried to let the rumors go until I read it for myself. Now that I have… I really don’t like it, and I don’t buy it. There are going to be spoilers here. Know that going in.

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Captain America: Civil War

I admit before starting this that I am absolutely a fan of Marvel. Most of the comics I get these days are from them (it wasn’t always that way, but that’s another story), and I’ve loved their movies. I don’t think they were all fantastic, but all were good, and the worst of them (probably Thor: The Dark World) is still worth watching more than once. So yes, I’m going into this with a bit of bias. Admitted, acknowledged, moving on.