Captain America #45 (512)

In "America Lost Part I of IV," Captain America finds himself at a crossroads as Nick Fury pays a tense visit, revealing S.H.I.E.L.D.'s relentless hunt for the missing Helicarrier. With a hate crime in Louisiana raising alarms and whispers of the Red Skull's possible return, the weight of national unrest settles on Steve Rogers' shoulders. Meanwhile, quiet preparations begin for a funeral—one that may mark the end of an era. Written and illustrated by Dan Jurgens, with inks by Bob Layton and cover art by Dan Jurgens and Bob Layton, this 2001 issue captures a pivotal moment in a fractured America.