Review: Captain America #10

| August 27, 2013 | Comics | 2 Comments

Writer:  Rick Remender
Breakdowns:  John Romita Jr.
Finishes:  Klaus Janson, Tom Palmer & Scott Hanna
Color Art:  Dean White & Rachelle Rosenberg

Rick Remender has done quite a job putting Captain America through the ringer in his Dimension Z saga.  Not only has Cap been trapped by his nemesis Arnim Zola in Dimension Z, but Cap’s been stuck there for over a decade.  He hasn’t been alone however.  Steve Rogers rescued a small child named Ian, who was actually Zola’s son.

Another offspring of Zola, his daughter Jet Black, started off as a rival to Steve but was convinced to join his fight against her father.  With the help of Sharon Carter, Cap now has a chance to make it back home.

But at what cost?

What I Liked

It may have taken Remender 10 issues to get to the conclusion, but I have to say it was worth it.  Taking over Captain America from Ed Brubaker was no small task.  Instead of going the espionage route, Remender went sci-fi.  What I like best are the risks Remender took with Cap.  Completely taking him to a new environment, keeping him there for years, and even the outcome which I won’t spoil.  I love the thought that Remender puts into his stories, going back to Uncanny X-Force and even what he’s doing with Uncanny Avengers.

There are actually two shocking surprises in this issue.  One was unexpected, and the other was gratifying.

What I Didn’t Like

As much of a legend as John Romita, Jr. is, his art style was hard to follow throughout this run.  Even going back to when I began reading comics in the 80’s I haven’t been the greatest Romita, Jr. fan.  I’m looking forward to seeing Carlos Pacheco join the creative team starting with issue 11.

Summary

Remender has left his mark on Captain America with his opening 10 issues.  He took a lower-tiered villain in Arnim Zola and raised his status, while at the same time changing Cap’s status quo.  Now all we are left with is to follow the fallout from his time in Dimension Z, but in the current time.  Once again, Captain America is a man out of time.

This review is written in partnership with Pop Culture Network.  They can be found at their website http://www.popculturenetwork.com/

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  • Ugh no

    Are you serious? This was one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever read. He fridged Sharon Carter, after depicting Joe Rogers as an abusive Irish drunk and Sarah Rogers as a dishrag. Remender has no understanding of any of these characters, as evidenced by his horrifying portrayal of the people closest to Steve Rogers.

    • The Sharon Carter fridging I’m not upset about, because I’m sure it’ll be revealed down the line that she’s still alive. I haven’t enjoyed the entire Dimension Z saga, but the final act was fine by me.