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Post by Hoosier X on Jul 5, 2020 2:04:49 GMT -5
I love the Red Skull Cosmic Cube story from Tales of Suspense 77-80. [ This is my favorite Captain America story arc, although I think it’s 75 to 81. If it wasn’t so late, I’d look it up. I also like that storyline a few years later where the Red Skull trades bodies with Cap, and Cap (in the Skull’s body) is chased by the authorities and he makes his way to the island of the Exiles and meets the Falcon and Redwing for the first time and they team up against the bad guys. |
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Post by The Captain on Jul 5, 2020 6:18:37 GMT -5
Took me a little while to sort through years of Cap stories to pick my list, which is: Tales of Suspense #66-68This storyline reintroduces the Red Skull and firmly re-inserts him as Cap's first and greatest foe. This has the impact of FF #5, ASM #14, or Batman #1 on the Captain America universe. Tales of Suspense #94-95A very strong story featuring A.I.M. and the debut of M.O.D.O.K. He's such a weird and kind of lame character, to the point that he is presumed dead at the end of the second issue, but dang it if I don't have an affinity for him. Captain America #110-111, 113It's almost cliche to have these issues on the list, but there is no denying the skillful mastery of Jim Steranko and the incredible work he did in these pages. These books not only looked different than Kirby's work, but they "felt" different, like we were witnessing the birth a new era for Cap free from the Kirby/Lee issues. Of course, major downside to these issues is the introduction of Rick Jones into Captain America, but it was thankfully short-lived. I'm a fan of the first part of the Secret Empire storyline, but once the X-Men show up, it goes downhill a little. Cap's time as "Nomad" immediately following the SE arc is a better, if all too brief, storyline. Captain America #231-235This story involves the Grand Director, later revealed to be the return of the 1950s Cap, and Doctor Faustus. Captain America #253-254Agree with beccabear67 on this one. A nice little Invaders reunion and the return of Baron Blood makes for a good story. For me, after that point, there aren't many good storylines in the original series, but some good individual issues. I like #272 (introducing Vermin, who then moves to being a Spidey villain predominantly), #280 (Cap versus Scarecrow), and #305-306 (I'm a sucker for Modred the Mystic, and this story teams Captain America with Captain Britain). The Waid/Garney run is pretty solid, although I may not like it as much as others here. Lastly, Brubaker's run up to the "death" of Captain America is top-notch. |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jul 5, 2020 7:12:41 GMT -5
I wonder if this one will make anyone's list...  -M Breathtaking! |
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Post by tarkintino on Jul 5, 2020 7:13:47 GMT -5
Of course, major downside to these issues is the introduction of Rick Jones into Captain America, Oh, that was the best part, which reminds me of another thread...   |
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Post by sabongero on Jul 5, 2020 8:19:50 GMT -5
Inspired by rberman 's threads and what with it being fourth of July (at the time of this posting), I thought it would be fun to discuss, in your opinion, the Sentinel Of Liberty's greatest tales of trial and tribulation
As I've said before, I love Captain America's Bicentennial Battles. While Kirby's return to Cap was a little on the rough side, Bicentennial Battles seemed to distill Cap down to it's purest essence. As far as single issues/runs though, I really liked
1)#139, where Steve goes undercover as a cop to find out where all the missing police officers have gone
2) #243 and #244, where thieves steal the Master Matrix for the Shield LMDs to make a new body for this dying techno man. Very Kirby, also think that Roger McKenzie's run on the title is extremely underrated
3) #267, where people begin to lose faith in Captain America and the American Dream and Everyman seeks to embody it's future
4) Tales Of Suspense #63- #71, Those WWII flashbacks are what got me into Cap
Also, while not considered "classic comic" yet, I did greatly enjoy Joesph Loeb's Captain America: White
Great thread! This is kind of weird, but I read a What If book with Captain America, and "Sentinel of Liberty" was associated with the fascist 1950's Captain America in that particular issue. Just thought I'd mention that when I see "Sentinel of Liberty" it's what comes to mind first for some reason. I'm looking forward to reading the comments in this thread to read up on more Captain America stories aside from the ones I'm reading now (Gruenwald era). |
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Post by Hoosier X on Jul 5, 2020 11:11:43 GMT -5
Tales of Suspense #94-95A very strong story featuring A.I.M. and the debut of M.O.D.O.K. He's such a weird and kind of lame character, to the point that he is presumed dead at the end of the second issue, but dang it if I don't have an affinity for him. [ Modok is awesome. And sort of goofy and terrifying at the same time. |
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Post by brutalis on Jul 5, 2020 11:29:24 GMT -5
Tales of Suspense #94-95A very strong story featuring A.I.M. and the debut of M.O.D.O.K. He's such a weird and kind of lame character, to the point that he is presumed dead at the end of the second issue, but dang it if I don't have an affinity for him. [ Modok is awesome. And sort of goofy and terrifying at the same time. M.O.D.OK. is truly the stuff of nightmares while being insanely comical at the same time. I loved any issues featuring our favorite big floating head in my youth and loved Modok's 7 and his falling in love with Angela in Modok Assassin. |
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Post by beccabear67 on Jul 5, 2020 12:20:18 GMT -5
OT: the Pooch Cafe comic strip sometimes has the dogs turn into Modok tributes when they go into mooch mode... here are just a couple examples...   |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2020 8:50:14 GMT -5
After the Kirby, Steranko, and Brubaker runs, Captain America: Sentinel Of Liberty 5 and 6 are pretty good. (Due to a backup story, these are just one normal-issue's worth of story.) Set soon after Cap joined the Avengers, Iron Man is skeptical of the old-timer's ability to face modern threats. As you can guess, Tony learns to not underestimate Steve by the end of the story. I normally find Waid cringe-worthy, but his weaknesses aren't as glaring here, allowing me to appreciate his strengths.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2020 9:11:13 GMT -5
After the Kirby, Steranko, and Brubaker runs, Captain America: Sentinel Of Liberty 5 and 6 are pretty good. (Due to a backup story, these are just one normal-issue's worth of story.) Set soon after Cap joined the Avengers, Iron Man is skeptical of the old-timer's ability to face modern threats. As you can guess, Tony learns to not underestimate Steve by the end of the story. I normally find Waid cringe-worthy, but his weaknesses aren't as glaring here, allowing me to appreciate his strengths. The majority of the 12 issue Sentinel Of Liberty series was pretty good. There were only 2-3 issues that were duds. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2020 9:18:38 GMT -5
Forgot about this story from 1991. The Adventures of Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #1-4. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Kevin Maguire.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2020 9:34:22 GMT -5
Another overlooked gem from 2010. Captain America Patriot #1-4. Written by Karl Kesel. Art by Pencils Mitch Breitweiser. When the Sentinel of Liberty dies and Jeff Mace: PATRIOT is asked to be the next Capt America. plus The All Winners Squad and Golden Girl.  |
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Post by sabongero on Jul 6, 2020 11:27:36 GMT -5
 I read this last week. And you know the saying, "Even villains are heroes in their stories." Well the fascist Captain America of the 50's couldn't see what he was doing was sending the country down the hill as they say. Good thing the original Captain America was revived at a later time. I recommend this issue for those that are Captain America fans out there. |
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Post by dbutler69 on Jul 6, 2020 12:55:34 GMT -5
I have to go with pretty much the whole Stern/Byrne run, the Steranko run, plus #115-116 (one of those Red Skull gets the Cosmic Cube stories), #174-175 (well, pretty much the whole Secret Empire story), #222-223, #241 (Punisher), #267 (Everyman) and #280 (Scarecrow), to name most of the top Cap stories I can think of.
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Post by DubipR on Jul 6, 2020 13:05:44 GMT -5
Forgot about this story from 1991. The Adventures of Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty #1-4. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Kevin Maguire.
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Too bad Maguire couldn't finish the mini. Still a fun mini. |
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