COMIC DETAILS
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Comic Description:
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Captain America 19
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Grade:
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9.8
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Page Quality:
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WHITE
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Certification #:
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1195273013
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Owner:
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AlphaPrimeIan
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SET DETAILS
Owner's Description
Synopsis: "The 1st Story"
A stranger arrives at a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. hospital to visit a patient. One of the nurses says that the patient has become responsive.
Six weeks ago, a Captain America impersonator was fighting a group of thugs mugging a train. The real Captain America enters the fray, stopping the impostor from beating one of the thugs to death. Shocked, the impostor tries to run away but is hit by a truck.
In the present, the visitor is revealed to be Steve while the patient is William Burnside, the Captain America from the 1950s. Steve has come to talk about William, since William is both his biggest fan and his dark reflection.
Steve remembers his childhood back on the 1950s. He was constantly afraid that he would lose his mother. He wanted be strong and help his community. That's why he tried to join the Army over and over again.
Steve also found an old Captain America comic among William's mementos. At first, Cap and Bucky weren't fond of comics, believing them to be cheap propaganda. But after Pearl Harbor, everything changed. Cap realized he was more than just propaganda. For the men and women of America, he was a symbol of hope. And that scared him. Cap had never been a leader, he was scared that he would disappoint others. He only wanted to do the right thing.
When he was frozen, Cap thought his mission would end with him. What he did not know, however, is that others would come and gake his burden. He did not realize his symbol was still needed.
When he awakened, Steve became aware of William's time as Captain America. When he found out about William, Steve realized that William had lost everything trying to be him. During their fight, Steve was shocked to know what his legacy had done to William. He also understood that his mission had become bigger.
At first, Steve thought he could end the mission by walking away. But then, an innocent civillian took his place and was killed. Steve understood that if he did not wear the uniform, someone invariably would.
Now, Steve understands that the mission will never end, but it ended for William. Last week, William was buried in Arlington with full honors. Giving a final salute to William, Steve says that his mission is over and it is time for him to rest. Tomorrow, William will be moved to another hospital so that he can heal. Steve says that William doesn't have to be Captain America anymore. For as long as Steve can, he will carry that burden.
Shortly afterwards, Steve gets on his motorcycle and drives away.
The End.
Released: October 24, 2012
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