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Anne
May 26, 2017 rated it liked it
Recommended to Anne past: Hydra Agents
3.five stars

Some spoilers! Only seriously, this has been out for a while...

I was kinda agape this was going to be some political thing, and god knows I hate that sort of shit. Honestly, if I wanted other people's opinions on the state of my country/ world, I could just log on to Facebook and scroll through the hilariously witty (even so And so poignant!) memes from my friends on the far left or far right. Goddamn, that unfollow button has been a lifesaver!
So information technology was with that nonsense in mind that I finally

3.5 stars

Some spoilers! But seriously, this has been out for a while...

I was kinda afraid this was going to be some political matter, and god knows I detest that sort of shit. Honestly, if I wanted other people'southward opinions on the state of my country/ globe, I could just log on to Facebook and scroll through the hilariously witty (nevertheless SO poignant!) memes from my friends on the far left or far right. Goddamn, that unfollow button has been a lifesaver!
So it was with that nonsense in heed that I finally decided to wade into this 'controversial' comic book.
How was it?
Well, every bit my dear friend Jeff would say, Hail Hydra!

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Whoa! It was really a lot better than I had hoped! Sure, in that location was quite a bit of poking at the politics in America right now, especially in the first few issues, merely once yous become past the initial ranty shit it sorta tapered off and made fashion for the story. And I thought using the Catholic Cube Kid to rewrite Steve's memories was a fantastic style to turn him into Hydra's top agent.

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My opinion? Spencer put some effort into his new origin story and I quite enjoyed all the flashbacks. I know a lot of my friends were annoyed with how dialogue heavy this was (and it was!), simply it didn't bother me every bit much as I thought information technology would. Yes, in that location was some fat that could have been trimmed. A lot of fat, actually.
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Overall, though, I didn't get bogged down (besides much) by the exposition.

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I as well liked seeing how Captain America was working behind the scenes, making him responsible for quite a few of the Ceremonious State of war Ii 'mishaps'.
Just the main thing I loved was that even as an evil Hydra amanuensis, Steve is still somewhat decent. <--in an extremely fucked up way!
The best villains (remember: DOOM) ever truly recall that they are the hero of the story. And by making Rogers a true believer in what Hydra stands for, he's the perfect example of someone who was indoctrinated by some culty conventionalities system and thoroughly believes in its righteousness.

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Lesser Line: Helm America is all the same my favorite Marvel superhero (supervillain?), and Nick Spencer is a talented writer. I have faith that this is going somewhere absurd...eventually.

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Sam Quixote
Following Avengers Standoff, Steve Rogers is young and hunky once more thanks to the catholic cube kid Kobik – except Kobik, secretly coerced by the Cherry-red Skull, not simply made Steve immature again but fabricated another major modify that fundamentally altered his character. (view spoiler)[Hail Hydra. (hide spoiler)]

I can't actually talk about this one without going into spoiler territory so: SPOILSIES AHEAD!

That said, the offset result of this book acquired a helluva lot of hubbub for Curiosity when it came out terminal Ma

Following Avengers Collision, Steve Rogers is immature and hunky again thank you to the catholic cube kid Kobik – except Kobik, secretly coerced by the Reddish Skull, not simply made Steve young again merely made some other major modify that fundamentally altered his grapheme. (view spoiler)[Hail Hydra. (hide spoiler)]

I tin can't actually talk virtually this one without going into spoiler territory so: SPOILSIES Ahead!

That said, the first issue of this book acquired a helluva lot of hubbub for Marvel when it came out final May then some of you might already know what's up. Cap is at present

gay for pay part of Hydra. Hydra being Marvel'due south version of the Nazis, the choice was largely considered in poor taste given that Cap's creators, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, were both Jewish. Turning Cap into a Nazi and on his 75th birthday?! Marvel were desperate to offset some of the attention from Geoff Johns' DC Universe Rebirth #1 (which was released on the same day as Captain America: Steve Rogers #i), and, while it worked, this seemed to be going also far for some.

Though I tin can understand the criticism behind the choice, I wasn't getting my knickers in a twist over it. It's just superhero bullshit, it doesn't mean anything – it'south just cynically designed to catch headlines and generate sales (check and check), and there'll be a reasonable-ish caption over what happened (also check) before the status quo is restored. The premise was really the only part of this book that I thought was interesting – my master problem was how most of this volume is apparently boring!

Nick Spencer weaves a ponderous and rather unexciting story from Cap's secret Hydra roots. Sharon Carter (who's suddenly erstwhile for some reason) is on Capitol Hill trying to expand SHIELD's powers while Maria Hill waits to get on trial for Pleasant Colina (see Avengers Collision). Meanwhile Steve is secretly furthering Hydra'due south resurgence while as well plotting against Red Skull.

There are all-encompassing flashbacks to Steve'southward new past every bit a kid in 1920s Brooklyn when Hydra first took an interest in him which had the stereotypical boozer/calumniating father figure and an unexciting entry into Hydra's globe. Is it necessary to go so in-depth into this fake history if it's only going to inevitably get retconned? It doesn't even have entertainment value.

Gene in Spencer's usual verbosity and overwriting (several pages are devoted to a unmarried Hydra stooge's autobio simply for him to impale himself immediately after – what was the point??) and it'due south a wearisome-moving, dull read.

Things go from bad to worse halfway through when Civil War Two intrudes and steps all over the Hydra storyline. I am so fed up with stupid events fucking upwardly neighbouring books similar a mushroom cloud of shit! Bah. Anyway, if you lot don't desire to be spoiled before reading that upshot volume, avoid this one equally information technology gives away two major character deaths. It's amusing to see also that this is the 2nd Ceremonious War II tie-in that references Minority Report, which is basically what that story is ripping off – Rick Jones incredulously asks something like "Really, has no-one seen Minority Report?!"

Jesus Saiz's art is solid and I like Cap'southward new shield, an appropriate callback to his original WW2 shield given his 75th anniversary. His famous circular shield is with Sam Wilson who's currently sharing the mantle of Captain America, hence the "Helm America: Steve Rogers" distinction in the title.

The story has a couple of interesting moments and it has the potential to be good but very little happens in this one, despite the extra-long issues, making for a largely dreary comic. The Civil War II sidetrack was an unwelcome difference besides. Captain America: Steve Rogers, Volume 1: Hail Hydra is a disappointing celebratory book for this iconic and honey character. Happy belated 75th (76th this twelvemonth), Steve – you deserved better!

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Terence
Nov 26, 2017 rated information technology liked information technology
Captain America is back fighting the skilful fight
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or so information technology seems.

Hail Hydra honestly makes me wonder if Nick Spencer was hugged as a child. He took one of the most wholesome mainstream heroes and twisted him into something vile. I'1000 so glad my 3 year old son doesn't read comics still because he'd likely either cry his optics out, ask me a 1000000 why did that happen questions, and/or sit dumbfounded. Captain America is his favorite character correct at present and this would mess his world up. Doing this with C

Captain America is back fighting the expert fight
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or so it seems.

Hail Hydra honestly makes me wonder if Nick Spencer was hugged every bit a child. He took one of the most wholesome mainstream heroes and twisted him into something vile. I'1000 and then glad my 3 year onetime son doesn't read comics still because he'd likely either cry his eyes out, ask me a one thousand thousand why did that happen questions, and/or sit dumbfounded. Helm America is his favorite graphic symbol correct at present and this would mess his world upwardly. Doing this with Cap is the equivalent of doing all these weird things with other heroes:
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With that out of the way I have a morbid marvel I judge about this series. Now that it's finished I detect myself wondering what happened in it and then I'k stepping into it. This actually reads as a what if Captain America story rather than a conceivable tale because no 1 would believe Cap would exist like this. This makes the DCU's apathetic Superman wait perfectly normal past comparison.

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Chad
Apr 28, 2017 rated information technology it was ok
The title of this book should be Helm Exposition: Steve Rogers. Wow, was this a slog to become through. Afterwards hearing all the hullabaloo in the media when the first issue hit stands and then reading Avengers: Standoff, I knew exactly where this was headed. I just didn't call back Spencer would need to write a novel to explain it. It just shows the amount of hoops you need to bound through to contrive the shock value of Cap working for Hydra.

I plant the scene where Ruddy Skull was recruiting people abso

The title of this volume should be Captain Exposition: Steve Rogers. Wow, was this a slog to go through. After hearing all the hullabaloo in the media when the first consequence striking stands and then reading Avengers: Standoff, I knew exactly where this was headed. I merely didn't call up Spencer would need to write a novel to explain information technology. Information technology just shows the amount of hoops y'all need to jump through to concoct the shock value of Cap working for Hydra.

I plant the scene where Cherry-red Skull was recruiting people absolutely ridiculous. Considering you know who I want to go listen to considering I'm mad about the direction the country is headed in? A Nazi war criminal with a skull for a face. Plus, I hear this nonsense enough in the news with Trump as president. I don't need it in my comics too.

As the book goes on, we get to come across Cap's new history as a kid. As it goes on, it makes less and less sense. Especially after he goes to a reeducation camp. The story still needs to tie in with the army and getting the super soldier serum from Dr. Erskine to make any sense whatsoever.

The Ceremonious War II issues were kind of neat. Although you need to read Civil War II get-go or you won't know what'southward going on. They show how Cap manipulates things behind the scenes.

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James DeSantis
This was interesting.

So unlike by and large everyone on the internet I didn't cry and die when they announced Cap would be Hydra. I didn't slit my wrist, claim racism, and shave the side of my heads in a shield (I shit you non I followed someone on Twitter who did this). No, I permit Nick give his writing a chance. If it sucked I'd call it out. If not...

Well it's in the middle. Let's talk about one matter Nick does sometimes that drives me insane. Needless exposition AND massive amount of dialog. Some of

This was interesting.

Then unlike more often than not everyone on the internet I didn't cry and die when they appear Cap would exist Hydra. I didn't slit my wrist, merits racism, and shave the side of my heads in a shield (I shit you not I followed someone on Twitter who did this). No, I let Nick give his writing a hazard. If it sucked I'd telephone call it out. If not...

Well it'southward in the centre. Let's talk about one thing Nick does sometimes that drives me insane. Needless exposition AND massive corporeality of dialog. Some of it interesting, some of information technology fabricated me want to accept a nap (which I did!) The real dreadful parts are issue 2-3 which felt like a slug to get through and just dropping reasons why without SHOWING instead of TELLING.

On the flip side the last few issues build up very well. Creating a much bigger and improve picture of who Cap is now. How he operates. I loved they didn't just plough him into Red Skull or brand him stupid and rash. He'due south smart, tactical, and ready to have downwardly everyone to let Hydra alive. Information technology's scary how easy it is for him to destroy the foundations of and so many heroes while also working on killing a certain someone.

Overall the 2d half is very potent, and the first issue is good. If y'all keep with information technology Cap delivers both on electric current issues and learning virtually his past as a Hydra warrior. A solid 3/5

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Blindzider
Wearisome. Cap has been reverted dorsum to being young again, basically at his prime merely it comes at a cost. It was on national news that Cap is now working for Hydra, and the how of this is explained in this merchandise.

The problem I have with this is, there'south so much cliche. Story points have been mined from many other stories and only reused here. In that location's also a LOT of exposition: the characters are just explaining EVERYTHING to you. This trade takes place during Civil War 2 and non having read tha

Tiresome. Cap has been reverted dorsum to existence immature again, basically at his prime but it comes at a price. It was on national news that Cap is at present working for Hydra, and the how of this is explained in this trade.

The problem I take with this is, there's so much cliche. Story points accept been mined from many other stories and simply reused here. In that location's likewise a LOT of exposition: the characters are just explaining EVERYTHING to you. This trade takes place during Civil War 2 and not having read that, they didn't do a very skilful job of explaining exactly what was going on. While this merchandise doesn't resolve the fact that Cap is with Hydra, you tin already see plenty of where it is going.

The art is weird, at least in the first couple of issues. Instead of drawing and inking in details, many of information technology is defined simply by the coloring making the whole thing seem half-assed. In particular, the stripes on Cap's costume at his stomach. And, for some reason, Sharon Carter is a lot older now. The artist tries to describe her that way merely now she looks like a man.

No real interest to stop this. Don't get me started on how Marvel is sidelining the classic heroes and not fifty-fifty giving them the original costumes.

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Peter Derk
I'll warn you before we get into spoilers. Which we will. If you lot're non going to read this one because "OMG, they made Cap a Nazi!" and then I would encourage you to read this review so you know the score. If I can only tell you it'south quite a flake more complicated than that, and if that'southward enough to convince you to read the volume for yourself, so skip the rest.

If information technology matters, I'm going to spoil upwardly to the second issue in the arc.

**Spoilers Ahoy**

This is the famous book that contains Captain America hims

I'll warn you before we go into spoilers. Which we will. If you lot're not going to read this one because "OMG, they made Cap a Nazi!" then I would encourage you lot to read this review so you know the score. If I can just tell y'all it'south quite a bit more complicated than that, and if that's enough to convince you to read the volume for yourself, then skip the rest.

If it matters, I'm going to spoil up to the 2nd issue in the arc.

**Spoilers Ahoy**

This is the famous volume that contains Captain America himself saying "Hail Hydra" and that shows Cap is and always has been a secret member of Hyrda.

What's going on, though, isn't that Captain America, the Steve Rogers we all know and love, has actually been in Hydra this WHOLE TIME. What's going on is some of the near comic-book-ass-comic-book stuff that you lot can imagine.

I'll arrive simple as possible: There'due south a cosmic cube. Information technology is the most powerful thing ever, and it can rewrite reality. Including the by. A catholic cube becomes a sentient, living being that takes the grade of a little girl. Through manipulations, the Reddish Skull convinces the "cube" to monkey effectually with history, and one of the significant changes the cube creates is reaching into the past and changing Steve Rogers' unabridged back story.

So, Rogers was kidnapped by Hyrda, indoctrinated, and he becomes a Hydra agent. One of the superlative men.

Summit....men!

Here's my take on why this is controversial: Everyone saw this one console, saw that Cap was in Hydra, and lost their shit. And they never actually bothered to read the book.

This happens a lot in comics because it's super easy to take a visual medium, isolate a part of information technology, and so freak the fuck out.

Later reading the book, I'll make this prediction: This story is going to be altered or changed, and that amending or change has been planned into the narrative since before it began. This story is non about pulling a fast one or taking a beloved character and making him a bad guy considering that'south fun to watch. Information technology'south going to be a redemptive story for Captain America. Information technology'due south just a prediction, and I'm not a betting homo, but I'd be willing to lay downwards some serious cash and say that there IS a purpose to this, and that purpose is not to testify information technology'south so fun to be a villain or that Hydra is in some mode right to be what it is. It's about putting Captain America in a crazy spot, and we're all wondering how he's gonna exit of this one.

Longtime comic volume fans know this: These sorts of things happen in comics constantly. Business firm of Thou is nearly identical in the thought of altering reality in a seemingly irrevocable way. Civil War Ii is more often than not well-nigh whether the future is accurately predictable by someone with special powers, and is this predicted futurity actionable? Many volition probably call back that Captain America was expressionless a few years dorsum. Dead, expressionless. As was Bucky. And, yous know, about half of superheroes. Fewer remember that lots of Marvel'due south core characters were "killed" and then put in a pocket universe and...look, weird shit happens in comics all the fourth dimension, generally in the service of altering reality.

What makes this an interesting story, if you READ IT, is that information technology's not just maxim, "Boom! Heil Helm America, bitches!" It's asking the question of how our past, the way we're raised, and countless other things alter the states, and my suspicion is that information technology volition soon be request the question of whether in that location'south something "essential" about us that's non changeable.

The worst function of the book is the intrusion of Ceremonious War Ii. Honestly, Marvel. But exercise your crossover books as their own series and leave that shit out of the regular continuity of the other books. Nobody cares. Nobody is going to be like, "Oh shit, I'k gonna buy all your titles now because I need to go all the Ceremonious War Two activeness!" No, but make the event its own volume and move on. Information technology'southward fine. We'll forgive you. Speaking on behalf of fanboys, that shit where nosotros're like, "Um, excuse me, how can Wolverine exist in space in Wolverine #167 and Also on World with the Ten-Men that very same calendar month?" is over. It's long over. Nosotros get information technology now. Nosotros're good. I apologize for that stuff in the by, just with the movies being their own sort of thing, I think nosotros've got information technology downwardly at present.

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L. McCoy
And then I unremarkably don't type reviews but I just finished this book and couldn't help just to blazon one for this.

What's information technology near:
Captain America is now role of Hydra (I'm assuming I'm okay not spoiler marking that given the proper noun of the book and controversy) and Civil War Ii stuff was added because CHA-CHING!

Pros:
The story is actually interesting for sure. It kept me reading and kept me interested despite it'southward flaws.
There is some really sugariness action in this comic.

Cons:
Fine art could exist a lot better. It work

So I commonly don't type reviews but I just finished this book and couldn't help just to type one for this.

What'southward information technology about:
Captain America is now part of Hydra (I'm assuming I'm okay non spoiler marker that given the name of the volume and controversy) and Civil War II stuff was added because CHA-CHING!

Pros:
The story is really interesting for sure. It kept me reading and kept me interested despite it's flaws.
There is some really sweet action in this comic.

Cons:
Art could be a lot meliorate. It works really well in a few panels but in some panels it really doesn't and for the most part is really average.
The dialogue... oh boy... the freaking dialogue. Nick Spencer's 1 of my favorite authors only he really needs to work on the dialogue for this serial (just don't change a d*** thing virtually THE Prepare, that'due south i of the best comics ever). Information technology can be quite blench-worthy and full of product placement.
The whole HydraCap thing does feel incorrect. It's a unique take on the character and all just Cap was meant to be a patriotic symbol in WW2 so it does still seem kinda disrespectful.

Regarding the political controversy:
I seen some people mutter that this serial is antisocial on conservatives. As a bourgeois myself, I don't see it that way though I can see where those people are coming from but I think what it really is, is that there's a villain that happens to take some bourgeois views though I don't retrieve that's an assault on the right wing.

Overall:
Information technology's not a bad book, simply not really practiced either. I don't call up I'm gonna carp reading volume 2. Information technology's nonetheless an interesting read. If you run across it at the library (where I borrowed it) than information technology's a decent book to endeavour out.
iii stars.

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Chris Lemmerman
[Read as single issues]

Nick Spencer sure can write a Captain America book. His Sam Wilson series is always on betoken, so it'southward a no-brainer to allow him write Steve Rogers too.

This new direction for Cap is very interesting. Spinning out of Collision, we see Cap'south memories re-written so that he is the perfect Hydra soldier, working for the Red Skull. Seeing 1 of the Marvel universe's most stalwart figures 'corrupted', just notwithstanding existence the best person in the room even if he has the worst motivations,

[Read equally unmarried problems]

Nick Spencer certain tin write a Helm America book. His Sam Wilson series is always on signal, and so it's a no-brainer to let him write Steve Rogers also.

This new direction for Cap is very interesting. Spinning out of Standoff, we run across Cap's memories re-written and then that he is the perfect Hydra soldier, working for the Red Skull. Seeing i of the Marvel universe's virtually stalwart figures 'corrupted', merely still beingness the best person in the room even if he has the worst motivations, is a great storytelling tool. This volume sees Steve dealing with the Red Skull, Baron Zemo, and so using the events of Ceremonious War to his own advantage, all while spinning his own web of lies that threaten to trip him upwardly as he goes.

The artwork is by the old Swamp Thing team of Jesus Saiz and Javier Pina, and seeing them together again gives me adept flashbacks to their run with Charles Soule at DC. Their visuals have a peculiar sheen to them, but it works - it's similar a halfway point betwixt realistic and cartoony, and I really like it.

Controversy notwithstanding, I think this is a compelling, well-told story that takes Steve Rogers in some great new directions. Looking forward to seeing what'southward next.

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Paul E. Morph
This was OK, I suppose. It had decent artwork and was fairly entertaining. I honestly don't see what all the fuss was virtually; there's nothing really new here, it'south only another heed-control/timey-wimey/alternate-reality story with a slight twist.

To be honest, if I was slightly disappointed it'south because I wait meliorate from Nick Spencer, as his work is usually in the five star range for me.

Possibly he'll surprise me in volume two.

This was OK, I suppose. It had decent artwork and was fairly entertaining. I honestly don't see what all the fuss was about; there's nothing actually new here, it's just another mind-control/timey-wimey/alternate-reality story with a slight twist.

To be honest, if I was slightly disappointed it's because I look better from Nick Spencer, as his work is ordinarily in the five star range for me.

Maybe he'll surprise me in volume ii.

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Anna
This is a good story but I hate seeing Steve part of (view spoiler)[ Hydra. It's a great idea if this was a spin-off run but I detest how it's part of the main universe (hide spoiler)]. This is a expert story but I detest seeing Steve part of (view spoiler)[ Hydra. It'due south a keen idea if this was a spin-off run but I hate how information technology'due south role of the main universe (hide spoiler)]. ...more
Jesse A
Jan 22, 2018 rated it really liked it
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Ivy
Mar 04, 2018 rated it information technology was amazing
5 🌟

Interesting that Steve is at present a Hydra agent. Glad that he is in a relationship with Sharon Carter. Wonder what will happen when they find out what he did to Jack. Hope Cap will be back to normal before long. :-(.

Can't wait to read Helm America: Steve Rogers, volume ii!!!!

5 🌟

Interesting that Steve is now a Hydra amanuensis. Glad that he is in a relationship with Sharon Carter. Wonder what volition happen when they find out what he did to Jack. Hope Cap will be back to normal soon. :-(.

Can't wait to read Helm America: Steve Rogers, volume ii!!!!

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Dimitris Papastergiou
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Is there something from another series I'm missing earlier reading this because I'm confused every bit hell. But Sharon looked skillful.
Scott
Aug 25, 2017 rated it it was ok
The first third or and then of the book is promising, opening with some good action scenes and unintended topical allusions to disgruntled Americans essentially becoming domestic terrorists. Sharon Carter (to quote sheriff Taskmaster: "I like the whole Mrs. Robinson vibe" - true that, TM) is always a plus, likewise. But by the terminate this train jumps the tracks with all the dialogue and 'flashbacks.' The first third or so of the book is promising, opening with some good action scenes and unintended topical allusions to disgruntled Americans essentially becoming domestic terrorists. Sharon Carter (to quote sheriff Taskmaster: "I like the whole Mrs. Robinson vibe" - true that, TM) is ever a plus, also. But by the end this railroad train jumps the tracks with all the dialogue and 'flashbacks.' ...more
shakespeareandspice
My disappointments with Cap's dearest affairs & the whole Hail hydra spiel aside, I cannot deny my marvel to read the adjacent volume (and Ceremonious War 2). 'Controversial' may it be, Cap's new arc has my total attention; I'm peculiarly curious about how it'll tie/go along into Civil War ii. My disappointments with Cap's love affairs & the whole Hail hydra spiel aside, I cannot deny my curiosity to read the side by side volume (and Civil War 2). 'Controversial' may information technology be, Cap's new arc has my full attention; I'm particularly curious almost how it'll necktie/go along into Civil War two. ...more
John Yelverton
Dec 06, 2016 rated it did not similar it
If there could possibly exist such a affair equally blasphemy in comics, this would be it. I don't even have words sufficient enough to describe the antipathy that I accept for this volume, and the pre-schooler attempt to make Helm America an agent of Hydra. Nick Spencer should join Adolph Hitler in the ranks of existence punched in the face by Helm America. It'due south pathetic. If there could peradventure be such a matter as blasphemy in comics, this would be it. I don't fifty-fifty have words sufficient enough to describe the contempt that I have for this book, and the pre-schooler attempt to make Captain America an agent of Hydra. Nick Spencer should join Adolph Hitler in the ranks of being punched in the confront by Helm America. It'southward pathetic. ...more
Irene Quicksword
Although had an amazing start and the first three issues were pretty good, it short of just fell apart to coincide with the Civil War 2 story line and needed upwards existence rather messy.
Jordan Limtiaco
I bought this volume because I was curious almost the whole thing. At present I feel information technology was not worth information technology.
Alex E
Mar 01, 2021 rated it liked information technology
Has all of Captain America's past been a lie? Have nosotros been fooled past a traitor into believing he is the ultimate sentinel of liberty?

.... well kinda. Nick Spencer continues his story from the Pleasant Hill result, taking us to a darker place than anyone expected. I remember when this came out, the uproar and outrage of not only comic book fans (though they were the worst) but the general public as well, regarding how much of a betrayal the events of this book were to fans of Helm America. And

Has all of Captain America's past been a prevarication? Take we been fooled by a traitor into believing he is the ultimate sentinel of liberty?

.... well kinda. Nick Spencer continues his story from the Pleasant Hill event, taking us to a darker place than anyone expected. I remember when this came out, the uproar and outrage of not only comic volume fans (though they were the worst) but the general public as well, regarding how much of a betrayal the events of this book were to fans of Captain America. And while I certainly sympathise their position, I didn't notice it to be the case at all. I mean this is comics, and things change drastically all the fourth dimension... merely to revert back down the road. I see this simply as a plot device that a writer is using to tell his story, non a betrayal of the cadre of the grapheme himself.

...merely I digress. The story itself is a flake convoluted and felt very much over explained at times. I find Nick Spencer to exist a author who is really expert at writing dialogue, but when information technology comes to monologuing, he tends to go into more Claremont levels of over exposition. And while this allows the artist to take eye stage, it even so becomes a bit of a chore to read.

If yous haven't read this, make sure to pick up and read the Pleasant Hill event first. Information technology volition introduce you to Kobik, who is a sentient cosmic cube in the course of a footling girl. Kobik has the power to completely rewrite reality and she is the i who made Steve Rogers young again. So it all very much leads to this new revelation, as nosotros find out the Cherry Skull has had a hand in things all forth.

An interesting turn of events, I'm curious to see where Spencer will take this story.

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Quentin Wallace
This is the kickoff of the Clandestine Empire. We see Captain America as reshaped past the Catholic Cube. We see how his entire childhood was changed, from his married woman beating father to his fellow member of Hydra mother. I'm still not quite sold on the whole Hydra Cap storyline, but at least they are going virtually information technology the right style. The plot seems overly complicated, but I'm hoping that all comes out when they pull the trigger on things with Underground Empire (I'm behind in my reading but getting in that location.)

The art wasn't grea

This is the start of the Secret Empire. We run into Captain America as reshaped by the Catholic Cube. We see how his entire childhood was changed, from his wife beating father to his member of Hydra mother. I'one thousand nevertheless not quite sold on the whole Hydra Cap storyline, just at to the lowest degree they are going about it the correct fashion. The plot seems overly complicated, just I'm hoping that all comes out when they pull the trigger on things with Surreptitious Empire (I'm behind in my reading but getting there.)

The art wasn't great just wasn't bad.

Overall I am curious to see what happens next, but this does seem similar the type of storyline that could elevate so I promise things keep moving along.

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Nicole
October 03, 2019 rated information technology did not like information technology
Skimmed at the library. Not merely no, only hell no.
Frédéric
May 10, 2017 rated it really liked it
I know there's been (and probably withal is) a controversy on Marvel's new have on Cap with him being a Hydra sleeper agent as the issue of the Collision storyline.

I don't intendance. Either the story is good or it'due south non, that's all I'm interested about.

And I remember information technology's rather skillful really. Apart from the stupor value of this revelation, it drives for a spy-thriller angle all upside down since it'south from the bad guy. Not to say it's never been done earlier only await with whom it'due south washed at present!

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I know there'south been (and probably yet is) a controversy on Marvel's new take on Cap with him existence a Hydra sleeper amanuensis as the issue of the Standoff storyline.

I don't care. Either the story is good or it'south non, that'south all I'm interested nigh.

And I call up it's rather good actually. Apart from the shock value of this revelation, it drives for a spy-thriller angle all upside down since it's from the bad guy. Non to say it's never been done before but look with whom it'due south done now!

Interspersed with flash backs where Steve is supposed to take grown upwardly equally an agent for Hydra, the book shows him placing his pieces for his ain agenda, a wee fleck unlike from the Red Skull's... And this Helm America can go his hands muddied if need be.

So comes CWII, where Spencer artfully interlocks his story with Bendis'. Equally it happens, this tie-in is actually tied to the main upshot.
If I may requite an advice: read the chief upshot using a reading order or before reading this book in order to avoid major spoilers.

Afterwards what I've just read in Sam Wilson-Captain America I look forrard for what's to follow. Sure, information technology's going to be retconned one day or another only in the meantime I intend to enjoy this run.

Jesus Saiz and Javier Pina illustrate the book with competence, my preference being for the latter.

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Travis Duke
The shock and awe, oh not not Captain! And so this is the big effect that got anybody mad at Nick Spencer. I retrieve seeing him at comic con and he addressed information technology with a sensible chuckle. No spoilers from me simply lets be honest it was bound to cross paths with captain at sometime, information technology just took some assurance to write it. I call up the story is fine, its a little long winded but it is intricate writing from Spencer. Kobik is a cool grapheme and i like everything surrounding that part of the story. This volume The shock and awe, oh non not Captain! Then this is the big result that got anybody mad at Nick Spencer. I remember seeing him at comic con and he addressed it with a sensible chuckle. No spoilers from me merely lets be honest it was leap to cantankerous paths with captain at sometime, it simply took some assurance to write it. I think the story is fine, its a little long winded merely it is intricate writing from Spencer. Kobik is a absurd character and i like everything surrounding that part of the story. This book does mesh up with Civil state of war 2 and I take the same feeling nigh this book, its fine its but non amazing. Captain has the pitfall of being Mr. boring at times so I do recollect this was a nice story line they created. To be honest I really dont know if I will read on in the series. All the court/Shield stuff drags it down and I am not a fan of these bottom patriotic heroes either really. The backstory with young Steve is also a but anticipated for me so meh. ...more
Will Robinson Jr.
HAIL HYDRA!!! I really wanted to detest this book. After all the idea of turning Helm America into a Nazi like Hydra agent should have been a recipe for failure. The truth is my Curiosity reading list have been low lately. Nevertheless I still read many of their X-men, Star Wars, and Spider-man books. I heard a lot of people gripe most this volume simply in truth I do not call back people have actually read information technology. I would like to also point out that there have been many Captain America tales in the past were HAIL HYDRA!!! I actually wanted to hate this book. After all the idea of turning Captain America into a Nazi like Hydra agent should have been a recipe for failure. The truth is my Marvel reading listing have been depression lately. Yet I notwithstanding read many of their X-men, Star Wars, and Spider-man books. I heard a lot of people gripe near this book just in truth I do not call back people have actually read it. I would similar to too betoken out that at that place have been many Captain America tales in the past were Steve Rogers was through brainwashing or other means became a villain for some time. In truth this concept of super heroes condign villains is not a new thing. Afterward all we just had Medico Ock takeover Spider-homo's body years ago in The Superior Spider-Homo, Volume 1. That story turned out to exist amazing. What makes this story so special is all the buildup and back history the writer Nick Spencer uses to create this darker version of Captain America. I do not want to requite abroad the plot because this is a must read for any comic volume fan. I will just simply say that the Reddish Skull realizes his devastation of his foe Steve Rogers aka Captain America by fanning the flames of disharmonize in SHIELD and the Marvel Superhuman community. The Red Skull then uses a cosmic object to alter the Captain America we accept all come to know. New readers can leap into this book without having to know then much continuity because Spencer uses past missions as a properties to all the political hearings in the book. I will recommend that readers at to the lowest degree read Avengers: Collision and maybe Surreptitious Wars earlier jumping into this book. I fill this will brand this story more ballsy and the plot more crisp. The artwork is not bad but could be better on some panels. I really enjoyed the color palette on the Steve Rogers' babyhood flash backs. At present I will warn readers that in this highly charged political climate some may find bits of this book to political. To me Nick Spencer does go along some of the political elements to this story very generic. Although some may call up he is criticizing ane detail party but to me the methods of Hydra felt like Islamic fundamentalist terrorist our earth is facing today. I really am looking forward to how Cap's turn to evil is resolved and what'due south impact will exist in the Marvel Universe. Probably the best Cap story I accept ever read since Helm America: Winter Soldier, Volume 1. ...more
Shannon Appelcline
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view information technology, click here. Information technology was the "Hail Hydra" heard around the world. And male child did the Internet throw fits. And, of course, they were totally wrong.

This is the story of a Captain America who believes himself to be a member of Hydra. Because cosmic cube — a cube that was introduced just months before in the big Standoff crossover. And so, it's not like America'southward height hero had e'er been Hydra, or whatsoever idiotic theory fairweather fans were believing. It was but a plot twist, to create an inciting incident for a new Capt

Information technology was the "Hail Hydra" heard around the earth. And boy did the Internet throw fits. And, of grade, they were totally incorrect.

This is the story of a Captain America who believes himself to be a member of Hydra. Because cosmic cube — a cube that was introduced just months earlier in the big Standoff crossover. Then, it's not like America's top hero had e'er been Hydra, or any idiotic theory fairweather fans were assertive. It was just a plot twist, to create an inciting incident for a new Captain America comic. Its success or failure is not in the incitement, but whether Spencer tin can tell an interesting story based on information technology.

And thus far it looks like the respond is "aye". A diabolic Steve Rogers, plotting against his friends, while secreting working against them, but simultaneously plagued past his own conscience, that's pretty cool. Specially when supplemented with a history of Rogers that might be a cosmic implant or might exist ... something else.

The just place this volume falls down is in the final two issues, with are Civil War II crossovers. On the ane hand, they're kinda cool considering they walk back through Civil War Ii and show what was actually going on during much of information technology. On the other hand, they're largely incomprehensible if you haven't read Civil War 2, and every bit a whole the flow of the story has definitely been broken.

So, four interesting issues, then a stumbling fall to the cease. Hopefully volume II will go this comic's momentum dorsum.

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Kay
Nov 12, 2017 rated information technology liked it
Ok, ok. Disclaimer. As a Jewish reader, I have a lot of problems with where this storyline went. I know Hydra is not the Nazi party, merely it's pretty darn close and equatable. To take Helm America, a character created by two Jews in 1940, Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, and plough him ostensibly into a Nazi is really really gross. I wasn't going to read this storyline for that reason alone.
Merely... I really liked Sam Willson Captain America, and I'm a completionist. I "need" to read Steve Rogers Captai
Ok, ok. Disclaimer. As a Jewish reader, I have a lot of problems with where this storyline went. I know Hydra is not the Nazi party, but information technology's pretty darn close and equatable. To have Captain America, a grapheme created by 2 Jews in 1940, Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, and turn him ostensibly into a Nazi is really actually gross. I wasn't going to read this storyline for that reason alone.
But... I actually liked Sam Willson Captain America, and I'yard a completionist. I "demand" to read Steve Rogers Captain America before I can read Captain America: Secret Empire. *sigh*

And so now that I've said my piece, the book is a skilful 3.5 stars.
I like the the involvement of Kobik (actually, the only way to have done this, I think), the Civil War II stuff (though information technology was curt), and Cap's new shield (pointy!).

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Jonathan Roberts
Lame payoff for all the Hydra hype. Expected more than from this, and expected less dialogue. Wow you would have thought Bendis wrote this, maybe the author got paid per word, because this had a ton.
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Nick Spencer is a comic book author known for his creator-owned titles at Epitome Comics (Being 2.0/3.0, Forgetless, Shuddertown, Morning Glories), his work at DC Comics (Activeness Comics, T.H.U.Due north.D.E.R. Agents), and for his current work at Marvel Comics (Iron Man 2.0, Ultimate Comics: X-Men).

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