All in all, despite an ending that's a little too saccharine for my tastes, Captain America #50 is another excellent installment of one of the most consistently great runs in decades. And with issue #600 on the horizon, it looks like things will only get better for this brilliant series. Read Full Review

A nice one and done tale. No fireworks. No dramatic revelations. Just another character study on Bucky, which I think is the main problem I have with this series of latealmost every issue is a character study on Bucky. I'd like to see some plot momentum or some new villians or something novel happen in this series. Brubaker revitalized Daredevil with new characters and contestant external-conflict for Matt Murdock. That's not really happening here in this series as it is always focused on uncovering the past. However, as I mentioned before, I think there will be dramatic changes down the line for Captain America. The black-flag teaser and the upcoming Reborn mini-series point to big things on the horizon. Read Full Review

Captain America continues to be a great series each and every month. We’re fifty issues and I can’t see Brubaker slowing down any time soon. Next issue we see a change in the series as the title goes back to its original numbering with issue #600. I’m an old reader so I’m glad to see this happening, but it’s not necessary. Fans are going to read this title regardless because it’s good. Read Full Review

The second backup is a strip by Fred Hembeck, which references the oft-forgotten Cap-impersonator from "Strange Tales" #114 " the "first" 60s Cap, as he puts it. In a "piece to camera" the Acrobat muses over his past in the traditional Hembeck style. Overall, it makes for an enjoyable supplement to the other two stories, and if a comic's going to cost $3.99, then this is the sort of extra material I wouldn't mind paying a little for. Read Full Review

This issue does two things rather well that really move it away from "traditional filler" territory. On one hand, the issue provides more insight into Bucky's character with fresh material and well-done flashbacks. This issue also serves as a pretty solid jumping on point for anyone who has been unwisely passing over this title. The "Saga" contained in the second half of this issue does a great job getting the reader up to date and the main story contained in the issue provides a good insight into the current Captain America. Anyone looking to jump on at issue #600 shouldn't be too lost after reading this issue. Read Full Review

Now, if I could just figure out how to file these issues with all the crazy numbers... Read Full Review

With issue #600 in the wings, it's obvious that this book couldn't be the big giant anniversary extravaganza of Captain America. Instead, it ends up be a big giant pean to James Barnes, something I like a bit better anyway. The struggle of Bucky to live up to Steve's reputation is one that really resonates, especially in the new topsy turvy Marvel Universe, and it's good to see Brubaker focusing on the man behind the mask. With rumors of "The Return" flying fast and furious, this is the perfect time for a little Bucky-centrism, and the story goes down smooth like good barbeque sauce. Captain America #50 earns a well-deserved 3.5 out of 5 stars, giving fans new and old something to get excited about... Read Full Review

If you hate these types of issues, it's an Avoid It. If you're unfamiliar with Captain America or the current series or just like these types of stories, it's a Must Read. I didn't hate it, but it wasn't exactly thrilling for a $3.99 price hike just because of the big number 50 on the cover. Read Full Review

It looks like Brubaker is saving most of the twists and turns for issue 600 because, while this issue was good on its own, Captain America 50 was a wee bit light and it seemed unimportant for an anniversary comic