Captain America #1
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| Writer | J. Michael Straczynski |
| Artist | Jesus Saiz |
| Cover Price | $5.99 |
WHAT FUTURE AWAITS THE MAN OUT OF TIME? Decades ago, Steve Rogers changed the world forever. Now powerful and insidious forces are assembling to ensure he never does it again. Past, present and future collide as the man out of time reckons with an existential threat determined to set the world on a darker path at any cost... Esteemed creators J. Michael Straczynski (THOR, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Jes s Saiz (PUNISHER, DOCTOR STRANGE) embark on an exhilarating new journey for CAPTAIN AMERICA!
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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez
Sep 20, 2023Captain America #1 hits you right in the heartstrings with a simple yet powerful accounting of why Steve Rogers deserves to be the first Avenger. Straczynski's character work is phenomenal, and Saiz's art nails all the emotional beats. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Sep 20, 2023Captain America #1 brings layers to an old man who has to be everywhere. For a man so stoic and permanently poised, perhaps even labelled as boring by some, Straczynski leans on that and sees if that can be tested. Read Full Review
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9.0
Multiversity Comics - Alexander Jones
Sep 22, 2023The ghosts of Steve's past return in "Captain America #1! Read Full Review
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8.8
The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Sep 20, 2023Moreover, the sly elements of the supernatural mixed with the advanced technology angle make for a rather intriguing villain tampering with what appears to be past events. I cant help but leave Captain America #1 excited for whats to come while also trusting Straczynski to keep the character grounded in his roots as well as what makes Steve the one and only Captain America. Let me know what you think, have a great week, and God Bless! Read Full Review
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8.8
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Matthew Sardo
Sep 20, 2023CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 is a good start to the series but needs to get going in the second issue. Read Full Review
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8.8
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Sep 20, 2023Saiz delivers some beautifully detailed art in the issue. I love the visual style of the issue and how it has moments that feel like classic comics. A great looking issue from start to finish. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Sep 20, 2023Captain America #1 is a well-built story with a lot of great character work. The superhero side is a little lacking, but the flashbacks are exciting to see as we'll get new gaps filled in as far as Steve's life prior to getting his powers. Read Full Review
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8.5
Graphic Policy - Brett
Sep 20, 2023Captain America #1 is a solid start overall. It looks to use a time period in Steve's life to not just fill in gaps but also show us more as to what makes this character so fantastic. At the same time, it also reflects on our real past and looks towards the future and concept of being a hero. An entertaining new volume that delivers some sunshine after a previous gloomy run. Read Full Review
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8.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Sep 23, 2023A strong first issue lays a strong foundation for the Captain America stories to come. Good exploration of the character beyond the usual superhero fisticuffs. Read Full Review
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6.0
Razorfine - Alan Rapp
Oct 03, 2023It's fine, but there's nothing here which is a must-read or feels like I need to pick up the next issue to see where this story goes (especially at $6 an issue). Read Full Review
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5.0
ComicBook.com - Charlie Ridgely
Sep 20, 2023Captain America #1 teases a promising new exploration of Steve Rogers, which should be worthwhile for the beloved character's fanbase. If it wants to actually achieve anything new or interesting, though, there's still a lot of work to be done. For now, it's spending too much time talking about stories and not nearly enough time actually telling one. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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Straczynski teaching how to start a new run.
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Wow! I don't know if I could like a first issue of captain america more! This was absolutely phenomenal and put on display everything I love about Steve Rodgers. Both the writing and artwork were tremendous. This creative team has me so excited for this volume. I can't wait for the next chapter!!!!
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Ok this looks beautiful so far. But let's hope it doesn't lose track of itself like the last Cap run did.
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9.0
An engrossing start to this run. I can't wait to see the strands tied together
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9.0
What a great start. This is grounded but it so well done and delivered from Straczynski. Feels familiar but not boring or forced. Just natural storytelling from a pro. Jesus Saiz's art is perfect. So well detailed and nothing wasted or rushed. Also those colors from Hollingsworth are too good when matching past and present and all moods of the scenes.
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8.5
Steve Rogers has a Rocky vibe with multiple storylines that meld in a way that's refreshing for Cap. Especially after that horrendous last run.
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8.0
This year I became quite a Captain America enthusiast, so I was excited for this new run handled by JMS, and he delivered. Despite his adventure with the FF, it started grounded and focused on his childhood and the responsibilities to his neighbourhood. I'm not sold on the villain yet, but let's see how next month issue goes
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8.0
It's pretty good I guess. It's a little worn out giving this kind of Steve story, but it also did it in an entertaining way.
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8.0
I thought this was a pretty solid start for this run. Straczynski takes a lot of time delving into Steve's past with this issue, and I thought he did it really well. My favorite parts of this issue took place in the flashbacks. However, the stuff taking place in the present is good as well. I don't know that we needed to spend as much time on the villain as we did, but I still enjoyed it. I agree with what Mout stated in their review, in that I'm not entirely sold on him yet, but I think the potential is there. As for Saiz, his art is really nice and I think it fits well with Straczynski's story. All in all, while this was an entertaining start for this series, I hope the next issue starts to bring more developments pertaining to the ongoin more
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8.0
To be frank, it's stiff and slow in both words and art. But that's about the limit of the issue's defects; the material is clear and enticing. The creators have launched solid stories in both the present and the past, and the antagonist building up to oppose Steve is intriguing. This isn't a knock-your-socks-off great comic. But it is a thoroughly enjoyable read, and it's a good start for a new volume.
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7.5
I would have rated this higher if I had any idea what was going on. I don't see a plot anywhere in this extended issue. I like Steve's arc with asking Tony for money to buy the apartment building, but I don't see how that ties in with the Nazis at the end. The Cap stuff doesn't have any through line whatsoever, though I liked Sue asking for his help. Subscribe to my Comic Review Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwptqmQoZpk
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This read like a celebratory one-shot rather than the launch of a new series. We get a recap of a lot of Cap's greatest hits and by the end of the book I really had no idea where it's going. The best parts of the book are part of Steve playing the role of a costume-less Captain America in everyday life, saving the tenants of his building from eviction by a greedy landlord. It's a great character moment, but is that a good thing if it's the best scene in a debut issue? The dual timelines didn't help. I found the scenes of a young Steve to be pretty boring and provided few points of interest beyond the exploration of Steve's relationship with his parents. But again, I don't know if that is what you want the takeaway to be. With both paren more
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