Captain America: American Nightmare

Mark Waid and Andy Kubert teamed up for this single-issue Marvel comic from 2011, a standalone Captain America story that pits the star-spangled Avenger against a disturbing enemy who weaponizes his own American ideals. The issue explores the darker side of patriotism, with Kubert’s dynamic artwork bringing Waid’s tense, psychological thriller to life. Though brief, it’s a potent snapshot of a defining creative duo’s take on the character.