Captain America #2
This volume collects the first six issues of the 2003 Captain America series by writer John Nocenti and artist John Romita Jr. It follows Steve Rogers as he navigates a post-9/11 world, grappling with his role as a symbol of American ideals while facing new threats that blur the lines between patriotism and moral compromise. The story arc explores themes of duty, identity, and the cost of heroism in a changing era.
In "The Extremists Part 1 of 5 – Barricade," Captain America battles a storm both literal and psychological, his mind unraveling under the influence of a drug that conjures visions of his past foes. Rescued from the tempest by Hana, an Atlantean woman he misidentifies as Sharon Carter, he’s thrust into a dangerous web of deception and uncertainty. Written by Chuck Austen and brought to life with striking visuals by Jae Lee and José Villarrubia, with a cover by John Cassaday, this 2003 issue marks a pivotal moment in the character’s journey.
In "The Extremists Part 2 of 5," Cap confronts the shocking truth that his friend Redpath is alive—only to be forced into a desperate race against time when Barricade takes a school bus full of children hostage. With no room for hesitation, Cap must push through danger and deception to uncover the truth, even as the line between ally and enemy blurs.
In "The Extremists Part 4 of 5," Captain America, drugged and disoriented, battles hallucinations of his past foes while stranded in a violent storm. He’s pulled from the chaos by Hana, an Atlantean woman whose presence unsettles him—her face flickering between her own and that of Sharon Carter in his fevered mind.
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↩ Reprints Captain America #7 (2003), Captain America #8 (2003), Captain America #9 (2003), Captain America #10 (2003), Captain America #11 (2003)
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