Captain America: Two Americas

Ed Brubaker's tense political thriller, published by Marvel in 2010, pits Captain America against a new, government-sanctioned replacement who embodies a darker vision of patriotism. Illustrated by Butch Guice and Luke Ross, this single-issue series explores the clash between Steve Rogers' ideals and a more ruthless, state-sponsored version of the star-spangled hero. It's a sharp, self-contained chapter in Brubaker's acclaimed run, examining what it truly means to be a symbol of America.