Captain America #4
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| Writer | J. Michael Straczynski |
| Artist | Lan Medina |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
THE ENEMY STRIKES!
When the mysterious organization targeting Captain America goes on the offensive, Steve Rogers thinks he's prepared - but the battle is not what it seems. Who - or what - is the Emissary?
Rated T+
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8.7
The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Dec 13, 2023Captain America #4 opens with a brilliant look at how Cap assesses new threats and mixes that up with new villains. The action is spot on and the artwork amplifies the opening pages extremely well. As the story moves along, the 1939 side is somewhat interesting however it lacks a certain energy and authenticity that the present-day story overpowers. Dont get me wrong, the entire narrative is truly driving at something outstanding. Its just that this reviewer wishes we got more of the present-day story than the 1939 angle. Plus, Im not seeing as much of a connection between the two stories as I once did. Nevertheless, I still think this series is strong and worth adding to your pull list. Let me know what you think, have a great week, and God Bless! Read Full Review
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8.7
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Dec 13, 2023Medina delivers beautifully detailed and visually thrilling art throughout the issue. I love the visual contrasts between the past and present and how they evoke different emotions. Read Full Review
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7.0
Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez
Dec 13, 2023Captain America #4 delivers a solid yet mundane entry in the series as young Steve's life is about to encounter a Nazi terrorist plot, and Cap in the present has his first encounter with Asmoday's Emissary. The art and writing are technically executed well, and the plot's direction is taking shape, but the comic lacks something to get excited about. Read Full Review
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5.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
Dec 16, 2023This is just a very dull, dry series that doesn't seem to have a lot to say. Some pretty standard stuff happens in this issue, leading to some pretty standard story progression. Read Full Review
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2.0
ComicBook.com - Charlie Ridgely
Dec 13, 2023Steve's character is about the only thing this book as going for it, and for someone whose alter ego is the series title he isn't given nearly enough to save the story from itself. Read Full Review
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10
This is a great story with great artwork. It is a Captain America story with tiebacks to Steve Rogers' youth. It is not cluttered with a lot of deep dives into 80 years of history to unpack. Clean and simple. It's also a solid mystery. There is some humor but it's not over the top. There are not a lot of characters to follow. Basically, two storylines, past and present, tied together. There are no hidden political agendas. The poor reviews must come from readers' personal dislike of the author. Forget the author. Just read it as one of the best Captain America stories produced in a long time. It has the feel of Mark Waid's World's Finest - as if it was written by an author with reverence for the history of the character and a deep understan more
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10
The dialogue in this installment is hilarious and real, the way Steve thinks and speaks feels organic, especially when he criticizes the photos on Sharon's phone or needs the help of the Doctor Strange doll that he criticized so much. This comic continues to refresh the myth of Captain America from the origins when he makes him face a supernatural power that has been in the shadows for decades. Art It is an art full of textures that increase dynamism and with control of body language that gives it a great realistic tone. Summary Captain America finally confronts The Emissary controlled by Asmoday and his pasts are chillingly connected.
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9.5
This volume of Captain America has been tremendous! Every issue has heart, suspense, action, and a ton of depth and layers to the plot. Already this is one of my favorite runs of cap and I can't wait for the next chapter. What a wonderful book!
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9.0
Artwork is amazing and the story is starting to come together
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8.5
I love the initial fight scene to almost the maximum extent possible. But the pace flags and things get a little silly afterward. This is still my favorite issue of the volume so far, though. The art is superb, and though I hate to cast aspersions, it's more dynamic and a clearer storytelling tool than Jesús Saiz's work. The two artists are matched in terms of detail and polish, though, and that gives the visuals a nice continuity. History nerd nitpick: The Nazis' bomb looks awfully atomic. That strains credulity for 1939, no matter how much villainous super-science you want to invoke. (And I note that this volume's author is steering well clear of any mention of Hydra.)
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7.5
It's another pretty solid addition to the series. Part of me likes what they are telling, I just feel like it's missing something to take ot to the next level.
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7.0
The fight was cool but this issue just feels like its going backwards in a way compared to last months.
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2.0
I would say the series is J. Michael Straczynski's weakest work.
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