Less plot driven than the rest of the Devils Reign event, Devils Reign: Winter Soldier #1 offers an introspective, character focused beat that will compel fans of both Fisk and Bucky. Read Full Review

At first reading, I wasn't that impressed with this book. Bucky looking for his past is as used as a story as Red Hood being angry at Batman. Lanzing and Kelly have used the usual desire of the character [Bucky] to change the perspective of the whole Fisk files. As such, this is an interesting book that stand out against the usual superhero ideal of trying to take down the bad guy. Read Full Review

Devil's Reign: Winter Soldier #1 is a solid issue that stands on its own. While it's part of Devil's Reign, it feels more like a one-shot that will lead to something down the line. It's a perfect example of a character's involvement in an event enhancing their story instead of just being a part of the event. A fantastic issue that has us excited to see what Lanzing and Kelly does in the future with Captain America's corner of the Marvel Universe. Read Full Review

Devil's Reign: Winter Soldier is a story that'll have you rooting for Bucky Barnes for sure. Whether he gets to celebrate, well, you'll have to read it to find out. Great job all around by the entire team that put this comic together in a way that has it serve as an awesome segue from the terrific main story. Read Full Review

Fans of Bucky Barnes will surely want to check out the book to see a more mystical look at the character, though fans who prefer the gritty and grounded version of the character might not connect with the experience as strongly. Read Full Review

If strong, laser-sharp character-first storytelling is your jam,Devil's Reign: Winter Soldier is a must-have whether you're reading the main series or not! Read Full Review

The StoryAs Devils Reign: Winter Soldier #1 opens, Kingpin is fighting his own mind, as the suggestion Purple Man planted in everyones heads to forget Daredevils identity, keeps playing over and over in Kingpins brain, driving him a bit mad.Winter Soldier has become obsessed with seeing the files that Kingpin has on him, using subterfuge and his fists to find their location. Read Full Review

9 times out of 10, when I say a comic puts style over substance, I mean it in a bad way.

Welcome to that 10th time, when I decide great style trumps weak substance.

This is a visual triumph, for a start. Amazing layouts, blocking, characters, shadows, colors -- just gorgeous all around. Nico Leon's been a favorite of mine for a long time and it's great to see him excel with darker material.

The script does a great job setting up the art, providing a potent conflict between two characters each portrayed in an intriguing, novel way.

It's in the details that a sense of pretension creeps in. Some of the allusions whiz over my head because I don't know enough Bucky continuity. But some I grasp entirely, seeing that they're just there to make the authors and readers feel smart. I mean, wielding an American flag as a weapon? That's the illustration for "pretentious" in the comic book dictionary.

But there's *just enough* substance alongside the literary wanking. Bucky *does* come across as demon-haunted and his mysterious new adversaries *do* seem intriguing. A great read by itself and great foreshadowing for what's to come. more

I really dig this issue. The art/coloring is superb. The contrast between light and dark and the shadows are amazing in this book. I feel the writing was pretty good as well but the art is the real star imo. It definitely left me wanting more. I'm excited to see how this story unfolds in Cap.

Great art, cool story

The art here is incredible looking. I liked the writing. Since their all-too-brief Green Arrow run, this team has needed some recognition, and I hope they're starting to get it.

Not sure how I feel about this. This is written by the same guys who will write Captain America #0 and proceed with the Sentinel of Liberty book, Steve's book. On one hand, I appreciate that they seem to have a plan with Bucky who's been generally ignored these last few years at Marvel. On the other hand, the tease in Timeless where Bucky is shown pitted against Steve, coupled with this, doesn't fill me with confidence. I also had some problems with the inner narration from Bucky, I always feel like Lanzing & Kelly want to punch above their weight with pretentious dialogue that ultimately doesn't mean anything. But I still managed to enjoy this somehow, overall. So, I don't know, maybe I am a bit generous with the rating here as I missed anything focused on Bucky really, but this was interesting, at least.

P.S.: I liked the fact they acknowledged Bucky killing Nomad and that that's haunting him. more