Happy 4th...a day early

I took the day off work yesterday to extend my 3-day weekend into 4 days. I went to a comic shop I'd been meaning to check out for years. And once there, in the spirit of the 4th, I bought the first 11 issues of the Marvel Knights version of Captain America, which included these books:

I went home and read the first issue. It caught me totally off guard that the book started with Steve Rogers digging through the World Trade Center ruins, looking for survivors. It makes sense - the book was release in 2002 - but I just didn't put 2 and 2 together.

The issue was really well written, with the focus on the pain we were going through back then and how Steve chose to deal with it.

Seven years after the fact, this story still brought back some of that dark feeling that sat in my chest for a long while after September 11th. It makes for an uncomfortable read, but I will likely hang on to the issue, as it will serve as a reminder of what it felt like to start the healing process. 20 years down the road, it should make for an interesting re-read. 

For those who want to check out the first few issues without having to track them all down, the first arc is collected here. Can't say if I recommend the series just yet, as I've only read issue #1. But I'm guessing by the end of the 4th of July weekend, I'll have formed my opinion on the first 11 issues. And, of course, I'll report back to you.

Have a great weekend everyone - regardless of which piece of the Earth you call your home.

Comments

[bkwrds]

Great find! I'd read Barbie Girl comics if they were drawn by John Cassaday.

...come to think of it, a lot of us would. I'd read stereo instructions if they were drawn by John Cassaday.

[Brian Rutty]

I really loved this arc. It got me back into Cap after the debacle or 80's and 90's (Heroes Reborn, ugh.) Caps. It's straightforward and has Cap doing what Cap does: crack those terrorist heads.

You know, instead of some ridiculous 'time-bullet' thing bringing him back to life and practically stealing the "Batman is dead but not really" plot point.