Marvel Masterworks: Captain America #3
In "When Wakes the Sleeper!", Captain America faces a city in chaos when the Hulk goes on a rampage through New York, forcing Cap to confront the limits of control and the weight of responsibility. With Rick Jones by his side—now officially his partner after a daring rescue and a clash with HYDRA’s plot to poison the city’s water—Cap must guide a young hero through his first true test of courage. This landmark 2006 Marvel Masterworks issue, written by Jim Steranko and Stan Lee and illustrated by Steranko with inks by Joe Sinnott, features dynamic art and a pivotal moment in Cap’s legacy, with the cover by Jim Steranko capturing the intensity of the moment.
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Cap runs across the Hulk on a rampage in NYC. As the Army tries to stop him, Rick Jones warns him how uncontrollable he can be. The Hulk escapes, and Cap vows Rick must never put himself in danger until the monster can be tamed. Back at Avengers Mansion, Rick finds Bucky Barnes' old uniform, and rejects Cap's protests against wearing it. Cap finally accepts Rick officially as his new partner! Almost immediately, they uncover a plot by HYDRA to contaminate the city's water supply. After a series of battles, the HYDRA goons are driven off, and Cap tells Rick he survived his "baptism of fire"!
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