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Preview: Captain America #6

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Captain America #6

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar

CAP RETURNS TO PRESENT DAY FOR AN ALL-NEW ERA!

Doom’s fall — and a violent incursion by Thunderbolt Ross — have brought Latveria to the brink of civil war! Captain America deploys to protect civilians and investigate rumors of a weapons stockpile, but when Nick Fury Jr.’s unpredictable new version of S.H.I.E.L.D. joins the mission, it becomes clear that everyone wants a piece of Latveria — no matter the cost.

With warring factions tearing the country apart and a squad of unconventional S.H.I.E.L.D. agents pursuing unknown agendas, can Captain America hope to bring peace to Latveria? And is that even what his own handlers want?

Captain America #6

The Road to Armageddon continues in Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #2 and Captain America #8

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Armageddon, the next Marvel Comics event, launches this summer, but the exciting stories leading into it are happening right now! Fans can peek ahead at two key Armageddon chapters hitting stands in March with the reveal of Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #2 and Captain America #8.

Armageddon will be written by writer Chip Zdarsky, who is currently laying pivotal groundwork for the event in his acclaimed Captain America run with artists Valerio Schiti, Delio Diaz, and Frank Alpizar. Zdarsky, along with artist Luca Maresca, will also set up the event in Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon, a four-issue prelude series spinning out of recent developments in Captain America and Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion.

The lead-in to Armageddon kicks into high gear in Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #2! Dark, shared secrets linking Wolverine, the relentless Nuke and the mysterious Dave Colton surface, throwing Logan’s hunt for a missing Super-Soldier into total disarray! Can Logan survive when the ghosts of his past are armed and ready for war? Get ready for a brutal saga you won’t forget!

THE HUNT FOR SALVATION ON THE ROAD TO ARMAGEDDON! In Captain America #8, Cap has formed an alliance with the LATVERIAN LIBERATORS to put a stop to violent insurgent leader SALVATION and his domineering TRUE LATVERIA army. But Salvation won’t back down without a fight, and Steve is determined to bring him to justice even in the face of resistance from his own team. As allegiances shift, can Steve free Latveria from Salvation’s grip once and for all?

Just in time for the new arc kicking off in Captain America #6 that marks the debut of the ALL-NEW S.H.I.E.L.D., fans can pick up all-new printings of the first five issues of Captain America next month!

Check out the main covers for Captain America #8 by Valerio Schiti and Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #2 by Leinil Francis Yu, along with a Captain America #8 variant cover by Marvel’s Stormbreaker Netho Diaz.

The Fate of the Marvel Universe Falls on Captain America’s Shoulders in The Will of Doom #1 and Captain America #6

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The final days of Doctor Doom’s reign have begun.

One World Under Doom #7 hit stands this week, and readers witnessed Marvel’s greatest supervillain’s last-ditch effort to maintain power. But while his desperate actions in the event’s closing issues may not save his rule—they will ensure its impact will be felt forever! In the aftermath of Doom’s fall, Marvel’s heroes brace for what’s next this December in The Will of Doom #1, a special year-ending one-shot by Eisner-nominated writer Chip Zdarsky and superstar artist CAFU. Then, all eyes turn to Captain America as he leads the charge towards the future of Latveria—and the entire Marvel Universe—in Captain America #6, the start of a new chapter of Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti’s run, bringing their recently-launched series to present day with a bang! The arc will also feature art by rising stars Frank Alpizar and Delio Diaz.

Captain America’s mission to restore order in Latveria will be hindered by Salvation, a new villain with secret ties to the country’s tragic history. As war breaks out, long-hidden machinations of Doctor Doom will be brought to light, uncovering a shocking evolution of Doom’s legacy. Another adversary Captain America finds himself against will be General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, A.K.A. Red Hulk! Seeking revenge against Latveria for his imprisonment during One World Under Doom, Red Hulk’s involvement will be set up in The Will of Doom #1, among other upcoming major storylines across Marvel Comics.

LONG LIVE, DOOM!

In The Will of Doom #1, as the Fantastic Four deal with the fallout from One World Under Doom, they’re faced with big questions and a surprising new global menace! Will the White House have their backs? Will…the Red Hulk? The next stage of the Marvel Universe starts here!

CAP RETURNS TO PRESENT DAY FOR AN ALL-NEW ERA!

In Captain America #6, the aftermath of One World Under Doom has brought Latveria to the brink of civil war. Captain America deploys to protect civilians and investigate rumors of a weapons stockpile, and with warring factions tearing the country apart and a team of allies pursuing their own agendas, can Captain America hope to bring peace to Latveria? And is that even what his handlers want?

Glimpse this exciting new era with the reveal of Jonas Scharf’s The Will of Doom #1 cover, Josemaria Casanovas’ Captain America #6 variant cover spotlighting Salvation, and Zdarsky’s Captain America #6 variant cover teasing the future of DOOM. Plus, check out a stunning wraparound cover for The Will of Doom #1 by J. Scott Campbell depicting today’s biggest Marvel stars. Add Captain America to your pull list and preorder The Will of Doom #1 at your local comic shop today.

Doomed 2009 #1 Attempts to Prevent Future Disaster

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Doomed 2009 #1

The Future is Doomed! The world is Doom’s…but does that include the world that is yet to be? A coalition from the future – including OLD MAN LOGAN, RACHEL SUMMERS PHOENIX, BISHOP, COSMIC GHOST RIDER, THE MAESTRO and DEATHLOK say otherwise. But will the arrival of Doom 2099 change the odds for the new Sorcerer Supreme? Is he there to back his past self…or destroy him forever? Doomed 2009 #1 delivers a one-shot that shows one possible future to come.

When it comes to the Marvel Universe and futures, it’s best to not think about it. There’s so many options, so many possibilities, at this point, it feels like one giant “What if.” But, when it came to possible futures, I enjoyed the 2099 line when it first came out, introducing new takes on classic character or teams. It’s been decades since I read them but I still have my copies of Doom 2099 and have itched to go back and read them. Doomed 2009 #1 has me wanting to do that even more.

Written by Frank Tieri, Doomed 2009 #1 has Doom 2099 travel back in time with a team to stop Sorcerer Supreme Doom. He wants to prevent some major event in the future that Doom causes, what that is, we don’t know until the very end. Tieri presents what is basically one giant fight issue with teases of fights that have come before.

The concept of Tieri’s entry isn’t all that new, it echoes what we saw with the Fantastic Four’s battle with Doom in the recent relaunch of their series. It is interesting in some ways to see how Doom of the present deals with the team from the future. Where the comic really nails it is the ending which eventually reveals what Doom 2099 is attempting to prevent. It takes what is an issue that’s one long battle and turns it into something a bit more melancholy. It adds a sadness to Doom 2099 making his attempt to stop Doom in the present a bit more noble.

The art by Delio Diaz and Frank Alpizar is good. With color by Andrew Dalhouse and lettering by Travis Lanham, the comic packs a lot into its pages as the heroes battle it out with Doom. And, the comic changes things up smoothly. It starts as straight sci-fi going into a battle royale and then ending on a tragic note. Each section’s visuals really hone in on what it is and looks solid. The visuals too play off the more comedic moments Tieri throws in there and none of it feels out of place.

Doomed 2009 #1 is an entertaining read adding in an intriguing one-shot chapter into the story. It has me wanting to go back and re-read Doom 2099 and hoping we might get more of the character in the future. It’s not the most vital read for “One World Under Doom,” but one for hardcore fans of the 2099 line.

Story: Frank Tieri Art: Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar
Color: Andrew Dalhouse Letterer: Travis Lanham
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti bring Captain America into the Present Day in Captain America #6

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Last month saw the launch of an all-new run of Captain America by Eisner-nominated writer Chip Zdarsky and superstar artist Valerio Schiti. One of most acclaimed Marvel debut issues of the year, the new series kicks off with a five-part saga set shortly after Steve Rogers emerged from his icy slumber, revealing the star-spangled hero’s first confrontation with Doctor Doom. The second arc will start in Captain America #6, on sale in December, and will take place in present day as Captain America deals with the direct aftermath of Doom’s fall, following One World Under Doom. In addition to Schiti, the arc will be drawn by guest artists Frank Alpizar and Delio Diaz, a duo making their Marvel Comics debut later this month in Doomed 2099, who kick things off in issue #6. 

The new storyline will introduce four new characters, each representing one of the five permanent member countries of the United Nations Security Council: CAPTAIN KINGDOM, representing United Kingdom; CAPTAIN FRANCE, representing France; RED WIDOW, representing Russia; and THE STAR, representing China. Dubbed the “United Captains,” they’ll assemble with Captain America to keep Latveria from falling into chaos, but upon infiltrating the unstable—and highly advanced—country, their true motives will be revealed. Bringing Captain America’s bold new era to present day in full force, the storyline positions him as a pivotal player in determining the current state of the Marvel Universe and is essential reading for major events coming next year.

A WORLD WITHOUT DOOM!

The aftermath of One World Under Doom has brought Latveria to the brink of civil war. Captain America deploys to protect civilians and investigate rumors of a weapons stockpile—but when the United Nations Security Council adds their own loyal Super-Soldiers to the mix, it becomes clear that everyone wants a piece of Latveria—no matter the cost. With warring factions tearing the country apart and a team of Captains pursuing their own agendas, can Captain America hope to bring peace to Latveria? And is that even what his handlers want?

Schiti’s brings his skills to Captain America, modernizing Cap’s suit and creating fantastic, instantly iconic costumes for the four new United Captains, each of which will be spotlighted on design variant covers for Captain America #6-9.

Check out the main cover, a foil variant cover by Ivan Tao, and Valerio Schiti’s design sheets for the United Captains. Add Captain America to your pull list at your local comic shop today!

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