Captain America #15
In "First Gleaming," Captain America faces a fractured legacy when Iron Man returns his shield—shattered and lost. With the Red Skull now wielding the power of the Cosmic Cube and the Watcher revealing a grim future under his rule, Steve Rogers must confront what it means to be America's symbol when even the shield itself is broken. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life by Andy Kubert’s dynamic art and Jesse Delperdang’s sharp inks, this pivotal issue redefines the heart of the shield’s meaning. The cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang captures the weight of that moment in striking detail.
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Iron Man brings Captain America his missing shield which is broken in pieces. The Red Skull has internalized the Cosmic Cube giving him ultimate power. The Watcher shows Captain America a future controlled by the Skull.
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