By John E.
Winter Soldier is the story of a hero who died saving his friend and mentor—Captain America—and the country he loves, only to find himself fighting for the people he sacrificed himself to stop. Now a free man, he sets out to fix that which he believes he himself is responsible for.
The Winter Soldier comic is the story of a sidekick and a hero of the World War II era who finds himself in the modern world. He is trying to make amends for crimes he didn’t commit and fighting to become a hero of his own.
Ed Brubaker is a craftsman. Few writers can weave a story that seems real and makes you crave more. Each issue builds upon the other seamlessly. It’s the real world, spy games, and political intrigue all rolled up into one book. Butch Guice brings that dark and gritty world to your fingertips one page after another.
If you’re looking for a book without so much history you can’t figure out where to start, this is the book for you. If you’re into The Bourne Identity genre of movies, this is definitely the book for you. If you’re into sidekicks stepping out of the shadow of their mentors, this is the book for you.
Winter Soldier (Marvel Comics) is available now.