In the immediate aftermath of the Marvel Civil War, Steve Rogers is assassinated on the steps of a federal courthouse while in police custody. This volume tracks the subsequent chaos as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Sharon Carter, haunted by her involuntary role in the shooting, and the Winter Soldier, Bucky Barnes, launch separate investigations into the conspiracy. Their search reveals a coordinated psychological assault led by the Red Skull, Dr. Faustus, and Arnim Zola, who intend to dismantle the American psyche by exploiting the national grief surrounding the hero’s public demise.
Followers of political thrillers and long-form superhero narratives read this for its focus on espionage over traditional costumed combat. It appeals to those interested in how a serialized myth reacts to the permanent removal of its protagonist. Readers gain an understanding of the procedural side of the Marvel Universe, finishing the book with a clear view of how political manipulation and historical trauma dictate the succession of a national icon.
Clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2007
- Language
- EN
