SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN!
• No more prevaricating! No more hesitation! Sam Wilson is back in harness as Captain America - to lead the fight against his ultimate foe!
Rated T+
Pretty much most of the run of this series has been top notch. Some issues included huge moments in Sam's journey while others were just there for fun — *coff* Cap-wolf*coff*. #24 is the former as we see Sam shake off his doubts and pick up the shield he has every right to carry. Looking back, this issue will surely be a landmark when we retell the story of Sam-Cap. Read Full Review
As a stand alone issue, some fans may find it somewhat lacking. But if this is one of Sam's final appearances as Captain America then it needed to happen to complete Sam's journey. Read Full Review
Also, don't believe the cover. None of the rest of the Underground are in this comic at all. Read Full Review
Why is this series getting better as it's about to be cancelled? It is a rare example of a series that works well/better as a tie into an "event". I like Sam's personal struggle much more than previous storylines.
Sam straps on the shield one more time after three insightful conversations. This issue is twice removed from telling its own story; not only does it rely utterly on Secret Empire for plot, its scene structure is built to mirror this week's CA: Steve Rogers. And it's dangerously close to being a superfluous rehash before the new Patriot steps in and *finally* gives Sam some useful second thoughts on the whole "give up the shield" idea. Joe Bennetts' pencils make the book look crazy good, though it would have been nice to see his spandex-friendly style turned to a little more action.
An inspiring story and help builds momentum towards the main event. The new Patriot has a good start and could have found his supporting role in this series. However not so long ago there were 3 issues worth of giving up the shield so for there to be a whole issue on this dilemma again feels a little bit pointless.
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