Captain America #33
In "The Death of Captain America Act 2: The Burden of Dreams: Part Three," the search for the truth takes a shocking turn as the Winter Soldier, now in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s custody, escapes and confronts Iron Man—only to realize the heroes aren’t trying to kill him. With the revelation that Lukin is the Red Skull, the two agree on a pivotal decision: Bucky Barnes will step into Captain America’s legacy. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Steve Epting, with inks by Butch Guice and colors by Frank D'Armata, this pivotal issue sees the mantle of Captain America pass to a new bearer, set against a cover by Steve Epting.
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Winter Soldier is in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s custody, manages to escape, fights Iron Man and is convinced that the heroes are not out to kill him. He then tells them that Lukin is the Red Skull. Together they decide that Bucky will take up Cap's mantle and legacy.
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