Celebrate 80 Years of Captain America This Summer with THE UNITED STATES OF CAPTAIN AMERICA
Steve Rogers isn’t the only comic book hero to take on the title of Captain America. This summer, fans will be able to read The United States of Captain America from writer Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man) and artist Dale Eaglesham (Fantastic Four) which will bring four Captains America together for one adventure. This is in celebration of the hero’s 80th birthday and it sounds fantastic.
The incredible saga kicks off when Captain America’s shield is stolen. No one understands the value of the shield like those who’ve wielded it, so Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson set out on a road trip across America to chase down the thief. But instead, they find the Captains, everyday people from all walks of life who’ve taken up the mantle of Captain America to defend their communities. And for some reason, the shield thief wants them all dead. Can Sam and Steve get to them first?
Talking about the experience and what fans can expect, Cantwell said:
It’s an incredible gift and definitely a creative challenge to take on the character of Captain America, especially during these unprecedented times in our country’s history. With this miniseries we're hoping to explore what the idea of Captain America means at this precise moment—not just on the grand stage of the world—but to everyday and often overlooked communities throughout the United States. This story is ultimately structured like a “road movie,” harkening back in ways to old Bob Rafelson and Hal Ashby films, with Steve Rogers (and soon Sam Wilson, and later… other key members in Steve’s life) getting to directly interact with those he represents as a symbol and has sworn to protect, but in an up close and personal way he hasn’t experienced in a while. I’m extremely excited to show how the idea of Captain America has been conceptualized and translated by various groups in the country, and for me the juice of the story is Cap reconciling so many interpretations OF himself WITH himself, both as a person and as an icon. This kind of cross-country epic is uniquely American and seems like a fantastic way to celebrate the character’s legacy right now.
Each of the five issues will also have a different creative team with The United States of Captain America #1 being written by Cantwell and Josh Trujillo with art by Eaglesham and Jan Balzadua. The main cover art for the issue is courtesy of Alex Ross. You can read the first issue on June 2.
