Both artists bring some great imagery to their stories. Leonard Kirk has a great eye for a story grounded in dark intensity. Michael Cho brings a classic sensibility to the art in the second story and the style of the art and its characters has a timeless quality. Read Full Review

Another meaningful entry that not only takes time to dissect Steve's character, but that of Sharon Carter as well, proving Coates mastery of this part of the Marvel Universe. Read Full Review

The current volume of Captain America reaches its twenty-fifth issue with a stylish pair of stories that aim to challenge their characters' relationships with momentous events in their lives. While Cap revisits his friend's struggles to carve out a positive life in the United States, Sharon revisits the impact of constant war on Peggy Carter's life and how it molded both her own and Alexa's present. Streamlined portraits and block shadows dominate both Cho and Kirk's artwork, lending a sleek sensibility to Falcone and Coates' scripts. Captain America #25 balances taut action with a strong inner voice to produce an understated but impactful comic book. Read Full Review

Coates has done wonders developing Sharon's character and through the Daughters of Liberty, he has done more for Peggy Carter's character than any modern writer. His run continues to be intriguing and politically conscious, though one often wonders when Steve himself will get his day in the sun as well. In that respect, it's certainly the outlier in the various Captain America runs, though that's hardly a bad thing. Read Full Review

The Coates story continues his run and it's... Satisfactory. It does what it sets out to do but I don't find it extremely engaging. I wish I did because I liked the last few issues, but I just didn't. I felt nothing with that ending. Nothing at all.

The second story was honestly much better. I kind of despise America in a lot of ways but by virtue of being born here, I guess I find myself caught up in that patriotic spirit at times. But never for the sake of the government, only for the people. And I think that, especially in the current awful political climate that will no doubt be overtaken by a worse one in the years and decades to come, sometimes a story about Captain America being Captain America is necessary or at least fulfilling to me as a reader. It's nothing unexpected, it's been told a thousand different ways, but it's still good to read sometimes. more

Captain America
Volume: 9 Issue: 25 LGY: 729
“All Die Young: Part VI”

Publisher: @marvel
Writer: @tanehisipcoates & Anthony Falcone
Artist: Leonard Kirk & Matt Milla
Cover: @thealexrossart
Letterer: @joecaramagna

In this special 25th issue of Captain America, or should I say “The Daughters of Liberty”, we are gifted two stories. The Daughters of Liberty are trapped in Madripoor and it is up to Captain America and Sharon Carter to rescue them. However, that won’t be an east task as the reincarnated Red Skull is waiting for them.
The second story written by Anthony Falcone, has Captain America speaking at a funeral of a civilian friend. He delivers a riveting speech about what he stands for as well as America as a nation.

This is NOT a Captain America comic book plain and simple. What was once a promising run following the events of Secret Empire, has now turned into a boring story of Marvel’s attempt to launch an all female team through the Captain America title. Don’t get be wrong, there is absolutely nothing wrong with a female super hero team. As a matter of fact, that’s pretty awesome. However, I didn’t buy a Daughters of Liberty book. I hope this book can get back on track soon. Maybe a new writer and direction is in order. The second story was well done and despite no action, it absolutely felt like a Captain America book. The artwork continues to be the only highlight of this title as each panel is a delight to look at. I truly enjoy Ross’ artwork as well. This cover is stellar, which is what I come to expect from Alex Ross.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️ (2/5)
Reviewed by: @mcruz2189 Of The_Comic_Book_Club of Instagram
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1in14000605 - Dec 3, 2020

You are absolutely correct (though you are much kinder to this run than I would be). There is absolutely nothing wrong with developing female characters - in fact I believe the most compelling characters within the pages of Marvel comics right now are Carol Danvers, Jessica Drew, Felicia Hardy and Jane Foster - but Ta-Nehisi Coates has not developed Sharon Carter as interesting or compelling (or any of the other Daughters of Liberty) and, and this should not a Daughters of Liberty series!

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While the art has been inconsistent at best, Acuna's issue 24 being the best, Coates' focus on Sharon and the Daughters is absolutely correct, and much needed. This issue continues her soliloquy and bears down on the Daughters, and on Peggy. At first I was put off by Peggy's reboot but in the context of the Daughters I'm settling into a nice vibe here ... especially with the Carter sisters. I believe this will stand the test of time, and cannot thank Coates enough for acknowledging previous iterations by Remender and Spencer. Tidying up their threads needed to be done. Looking forward to a meeting again with James and Nat here. The Black Widow's treatment by Spencer, and the following clone saga in TOS was ... well an abomination. No doubt Nat and James remain an integral partnership, and an important theme to Captain America. Looking forward to the next issue, feeling somewhat let down that this extended issue would have been better served with more of the current plot. Falcone and Cho's piece was lovely only somewhat misplaced in an arc that written by Coates by definition remains methodical. more

The main story, eh. Its more Sharon than anything and its more of a learning issue. I really liked the back up story the best.