Red Skull

A shadowy menace woven into one of Marvel's most celebrated Modern Age storylines, this incarnation of Red Skull made his catalog debut in 2008's Captain America: The Death of Captain America #2, brought to life by the legendary creative team of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting. He haunts the pages alongside icons like Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, and Iron Man, casting a long, sinister shadow over a era defined by bold, politically charged superhero storytelling. With appearances across Captain America and Fear Itself, he's a figure tied to some of Marvel's most gripping narratives of the late 2000s — a compelling reason to dive into Brubaker's landmark run.