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Cover: Mike Zeck & Bob McLeod

Captain America: The Legacy of Captain America #[nn]

Mar 2011 · Marvel · 15.99 USD; 17.99 CAD
“Case No. 1. Meet Captain America”

A masked figure bearing the iconic "A" emblem dominates the cover of this Marvel trade paperback, rendered in moody reds and blues by penciler Mike Zeck and inker Bob McLeod, while a ghostly montage of faces — allies, enemies, and figures from across the Captain America mythos — watches from the background. Subtitled *The Legacy of Captain America*, this 2011 collection gathers stories by writer Roy Thomas with art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer, exploring the enduring mythology surrounding the shield and the mantle. It's a thoughtfully assembled volume for anyone who wants to dig into the deeper history of one of Marvel's most enduring symbols.

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writer Roy Thomas · artist Frank Robbins · inker Frank Springer · colorist George Bell · letterer Joe Rosen · letterer John Costanza · cover Mike Zeck, Bob McLeod

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Cast · 15 characters

Full credits

writer Roy Thomas
colorist George Bell
letterer Joe Rosen
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils Mike Zeck
cover inks Bob McLeod

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Captain America and Bucky are killed by Baron Zemo. Hitler is killed by the Human Torch. Union Jack and Spitfire save Churchill. The Invaders learn of Captain America's death and leave Union Jack and Spitfire in England. President Truman introduces the new Captain America (Spirit of '76) and Bucky (Fred Davis) and adds Whizzer and Miss America to the team. After Japan surrenders, the team is renamed All-Winners Squad. After fighting Isbisa, they fight the android Adam II and his plot to kill and replace JFK. The replacement Captain America is killed and replaced by the Patriot.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).