Captain America #1
"Enemy: Chapter One - Dust" marks a pivotal moment in Captain America’s post-9/11 journey, as Steve Rogers works amid the ruins of Ground Zero, still grappling with the weight of the recent tragedy. When Nick Fury approaches him with a new mission, Steve’s resolve is tested—his duty to the world now tangled with the personal toll of the city’s devastation. Written by John Ney Rieber and brought to life with striking precision by John Cassaday on art and inks, with Dave Stewart’s evocative colors, this issue captures a Captain America at a crossroads, grounded in real-world emotion and moral complexity. The cover by John Cassaday powerfully mirrors the story’s somber tone and emotional stakes.
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Following the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, Steve Rogers is working with the recovery teams at Ground Zero. Nick Fury comes to him with a mission but Steve is reluctant to leave what he's doing.
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