Captain America #22

In "Sacrifice Play," Captain America faces a dire threat as a devastating vibranium wave looms over Wakanda, threatening to erase the precious metal from existence. With Klaw attempting to stop him, Steve Rogers must push beyond his limits—only to find his shield, broken and forgotten, restored in the most unexpected way. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life by Andy Kubert’s dynamic art, with inks by Jesse Delperdang, colors by Gregory Wright, and letters by Todd Klein, this 1999 issue delivers a tense, character-driven moment that redefines what it means to fight for a cause. The cover, by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang, captures the weight of the moment in striking detail.