iffer's review against another edition
3.0
Not as strong as some of the other story arcs, and the first few issues dragged. It became old that Bucky kept charging into situations, reminiscent of female characters in urban fantasy series, especially since Bucky is supposed to be a stealthy dude, but the payoff was good. I liked the exploration of Bucky's past and his determination to live up to the shield. I'm a sucker for a redemption hero story.
subhamroxx's review
3.0
This was another fun read!
Bucky has to deal with mysterious attacks as his friend Sam is injured and then the media knowing about his history and the complication that it brings with it and then the stuff with the new Beetle and I love the twist with it, how she gets under his skin and the drama there and then finally fending and battling aganst Iron hand and later Baron Zemo himself and we come to know of their plans and I love how its a big Bucky story and its personal in all the right ways and the stakes couldn't be higher. This feels like the "fall" chapter before the eventual rise of the hero and its done really well, plus the art here feels very noir-ish and its excellent! Just great stuff again!
Bucky has to deal with mysterious attacks as his friend Sam is injured and then the media knowing about his history and the complication that it brings with it and then the stuff with the new Beetle and I love the twist with it, how she gets under his skin and the drama there and then finally fending and battling aganst Iron hand and later Baron Zemo himself and we come to know of their plans and I love how its a big Bucky story and its personal in all the right ways and the stakes couldn't be higher. This feels like the "fall" chapter before the eventual rise of the hero and its done really well, plus the art here feels very noir-ish and its excellent! Just great stuff again!
mckinlay's review
3.0
i feel like Zemo's motivation was kinda stupid? but i enjoyed the Nomad stories at the end of each issue.
selfwinding's review
5.0
One of my favorite Cap stories I've read this year! (Spoilers: it's because it's about Bucky Barnes reconciling his past. I am predictable.)
I continue to love every interaction between Bucky and Sam. They are A+.
I continue to love every interaction between Bucky and Sam. They are A+.
katgriff's review
4.0
I didn't expect to care about a Baron Zemo orchestrated plot after the mess that was Captain America: Civil War, but I actually do here. As Bucky is still struggling with having to kill 1950s Cap, Zemo learns Bucky is not only alive but also Captain America and decides kill him (but ruin his life first).
I will always love Steve, Bucky, Sam, and Natasha together in anything. I love seeing Sam and Steve worried about the pressure being Captain America is putting on Bucky. I love seeing Bucky still dealing with that weight and reconciling it with his past as the Winter Solider. This is a great set up for Bucky dealing with that publicly after his identity and past is revealed.
I will always love Steve, Bucky, Sam, and Natasha together in anything. I love seeing Sam and Steve worried about the pressure being Captain America is putting on Bucky. I love seeing Bucky still dealing with that weight and reconciling it with his past as the Winter Solider. This is a great set up for Bucky dealing with that publicly after his identity and past is revealed.
captwinghead's review
3.0
A pretty enjoyable volume. I don't love how outrageous Zemo was. It wasn't really intimidating or frightening, just kind of laughable.
Anyway, I loved Bucky and Sam's scenes together. This was a volume of both of them worrying about each and, as always, I adore their partnership. I really can't wait to see this come to life in the upcoming TV show.
Steve appears, but he's not super personable. He seemed a bit stiff. Natasha's dialogue didn't seem like her at all. She does several kick ass things but, I didn't really read "Natasha" in her scenes. It was odd.
Anyway, pretty solid volume.
Anyway, I loved Bucky and Sam's scenes together. This was a volume of both of them worrying about each and, as always, I adore their partnership. I really can't wait to see this come to life in the upcoming TV show.
Steve appears, but he's not super personable. He seemed a bit stiff. Natasha's dialogue didn't seem like her at all. She does several kick ass things but, I didn't really read "Natasha" in her scenes. It was odd.
Anyway, pretty solid volume.
enriquedcf's review
4.0
I guess I don't have to explain that Ed Brubaker writing Captain America is pretty great; despite this not being one of his best works, it's still pretty good.
civreader's review
4.0
3.5*. Not what I had expected. Some good stuff in here, a decent ending but also a bit inconclusive. Felt just a tiny bit rushed, perhaps.