Truth: Red, White & Black

In 2004, Marvel published this searing, standalone one-shot that re-examines Captain America's origin through the lens of racial injustice. Written by Robert Morales with visceral art by Kyle Baker, it posits that the Super-Soldier Serum was first tested on a Black soldier, Steve Rogers's friend, before being given to the iconic white hero. A bold and controversial addition to Marvel's catalog, it remains a powerful, unflinching commentary on the legacy of systemic racism within the fabric of American heroism.