Captain America #4

In this pivotal 2013 issue of Captain America, Steve Rogers grapples with the weight of fatherhood as he raises his "son" Ian in a world that sees him as a threat. Flashing back to his own youth, Steve recalls a harrowing moment when he was forced to commit a crime just to save his mother. Written by Rick Remender and brought to life with emotional depth by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson, the interior art complements the cover by Romita Jr. and Janson, capturing the story’s intimate tension and moral complexity.