Overall, I'm invested enough to pick up the second issue next month. Whether I stick with it beyond that will depend on how much the next issue resonates with me. Read Full Review

This opening chapter doesnt contain scathing anger; it is a celebration. Its more about remembering than trying to get vengeance for anything. Its warm and welcoming, with exciting action sequences, too. Captain America remembers the community that came before the costumes. Read Full Review

This issue kicks off the miniseries in grand style, with dynamic action, some deeply touching moments and a great new nemesis for Sam. Read Full Review

Overall, Sam Wilson Captain America #1 shows promise. The creative team has assembled an interesting concept with potential for meaningful storytelling. However, the pacing feels off, and the plot developments feel rushed. The inclusion of Red Hulk is a fun hook, but it remains to be seen if hell be more than just a big, red punching bag. While the art is strong, the story needs to slow down and breathe in future issues to truly take flight. This issue is worth checking out for the premise and the art, but it needs to find its footing to truly soar. If the creative team can iron out the pacing issues and delve deeper into the themes theyve introduced, this could become a truly great Captain America run. Read Full Review

Those MCU fans seeking to learn more about the Sam Wilson of the comics would do well to read Sam Wilson: Captain America #1. It will also please established fans of Sam and those hoping for a continuation of the Bradley family history. Read Full Review

Sam Wilson: Captain America #1 is an interesting concept and there's something there but this first issue is a rough one. There's too much to groan about to overlook the flaws and appreciate what it's trying to do. Too much bad distracts from the underlying good. Read Full Review

A Promising Cover Masks a Flawed Execution

The cover art and the intriguing premise of teaming up Red Hulk with Sam Wilson initially pull you into this comic with high expectations. However, the execution leaves much to be desired. The storytelling suffers from a slow and uneven pace, riddled with plot holes that make little sense (like the sudden, unexplained vampire attack on a soup kitchen).

Despite the artist's clear talent, the artwork struggles to salvage the narrative. There's a particularly memorable panel featuring over a dozen superheroes, but their static poses and lack of engaging action feel like a missed opportunity to utilize such an exciting lineup.

The dialogue is another weak point, often heavy-handed with life lessons that feel out of place and overshadow the character development of Sam Wilson, who should have been the star of the show. Instead of deepening his character, the script opts for moral preachiness, which detracts from the reading experience.

The comic takes its time to get to the meat of the story, not engaging until around ten pages in, only to wrap up abruptly on a cliffhanger that feels unearned due to the lack of substantial buildup in the preceding pages. The first half, filled with seemingly irrelevant content, doesn't serve the characters or the plot well, leading to a conclusion that feels more like an abrupt halt than a suspenseful pause.

Would I pick up the next issue? Perhaps out of curiosity. But if the writing doesn't improve, this would be where I'd leave the series. It's a shame, as with better pacing, tighter plot, and dialogue that complements rather than competes with the characters, this comic could have been a much more compelling read. more

This was a waste of time. Bad writing, even worse art.

This is beyond eye-rolling. Greg Pak was involved in this??? The pandering is cringe worthy. This is "By Odin's fade" levels of bad. Ross just takes the classic misunderstanding between heros trope to new levels because the writers needed it 2 happen. Bad writing. Bad comic.

Really did Steve dirty in this, forget about how much he's been through. According to the writers Steve is privileged. Anyone who starts off a comic with vampires attacking a soup kitchen should immediately be unemployed, and to top that promoting segregating superheroes because "white people bad bruh".

Go to hell.