I've been a Cap fan for a very long time.
I mean a very long time.
I
started reading his book during the Cap Armor era, so I've trudged
through quite a great deal of crap to get to this great run.
For every
Waid redefining classic cap, there was a Liefeld making him EXTREME.
So, while other people might say it might be too early for Steve to
return or that this issue didn't have enough happening or any number of
complaints, I really only have one thing to say before I continue.
Brubaker gets what makes this book good. He hasn't taken any serious
misstep yet, so he's earned some faith from us for the next few issues
if nothing else.
Bru truly gets these characters.
What makes them tic
and what makes them interesting.
I liked this book.
I think changing
artists was a good move as it gave each scene its own unique tone.
Every character's scene was really great. I liked having Howard Chaykin
doing the fake Steve. It felt right some how.
I really liked seeing
Bernie again in the back up story. I bought the Cap for President trade
about 2 years ago, and they still, mostly, hold up.
The Waid stuff
wasn't too great, but wasn't too bad.
I liked the fact that they got
Joe Simon to tell a story of the old days, and the reprint was pretty
cool, if for no other reason, Red Skull was wearing a cap mask, just
like in Old Man Logan.
Was this issue perfect? No. But it was solid,
and it made me want to see where Bru is going with the book.
Story: 4 - Very Good
Art: 3 - Good
I loved that reprint - Red Skull fooling everyone while dressed as Cap by hiding his red chin behind his shield when speaking to them! Simpler times eh....
Posted by monkeeeboy on 07/30/09 at 04:57 AM