Captain America #28 By Hervé St.Louis Sep 8, 2007 - 8:24:56 PM

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Captain America #28
Marvel Comics
Writer: Ed Brubaker
Penciller: Steve Epting
Inker: Mike Perkins

The Falcon and Sharon Carter are still on the trail of the Winter Soldier who himself is plotting to kill the Red Skull in revenge for the murder of Captain America. But the Red Skull’s daughter, Sin, is on a rampage, trying to rescue boyfriend Crossbones, the man who murdered Captain America. The Winter Soldier is on a collision course with Sin, but the story wouldn’t be complete without some intrigues starring Tony Stark!

Just like previous issues, there are lots of subplots going on and multilayered intrigues. There isn’t one major event happening here, but the accumulation of several scenes built an impressive storyline. Writing a comic book without the title character can be difficult for some.  For Brubaker, it’s easy. There is so much stuff happening, following the death of Captain America, that this series can go on for another year non stop.

For a new reader not familiar with all the characters, reading a comic book named Captain America, without the titled character may be problematic, but the story is captivating enough and easy to follow that attentive readers will also be entertained.

A lot of the material featured is based on work by late author Mark Gruenwald. But it’s fresher and less like a soap opera. The Serpent Society has been a mainstay in Captain America’s world, and it’s good to see something good done with them. I’ve seen brief hints by Marvel Comics’ marketing department that Captain America will be back soon. I’m hoping that this isn’t true, as I enjoy reading about the aftermath of his death better!

Epting is a great artist who understands the characters he’s working on. The Falcon looks in character and could never be mistaken for another. This goes for all of them. His work would be a perfect springboard for an action film based on Captain America. I like how he can render complex city scapes as well as small office spaces. He’s really gifted for portraying realistic human-scale stories.

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