Captain America #44 (511)

In "Conclusions," Dan Jurgens delivers a tense, character-driven showdown as Captain America is forced to face off against the Taskmaster in a brutal physical confrontation—while a pivotal moment unfolds for Connie, whose choice looms just off-panel. With Dan Jurgens handling both pencils and inks, and John Romita's cover capturing the intensity of the moment, this 2001 issue stands as a defining chapter in Cap's ongoing struggle, where every move carries weight and every decision echoes.