Marvel Comics to Relaunch Captain America With Batman Writer Chip Zdarsky

Marvel Comics is set to reboot its Captain America monthly series with a fresh creative team and a captivating new storyline. This narrative will delve into Steve Rogers' early experiences after his revival from suspended animation, even detailing his very first encounter with Doctor Doom.

As announced at the ComicsPro retailer convention, Chip Zdarsky (Batman, Daredevil) will pen the series, with illustrations by Valerio Schiti (G.O.D.S., The Avengers) and colors by Frank D'Armata. This marks a reunion for the trio, who previously collaborated on Marvel's 2017 2-in-One.

Captain America: A Glimpse into the New Series

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The series commences shortly after Steve's rediscovery and reintegration into the modern Marvel Universe. His initial mission, following his re-enlistment in the US Army, involves a collaboration with the Howling Commandos to infiltrate a Latveria recently seized by a young, ambitious Doctor Doom. While the story will eventually transition to contemporary Marvel settings, the events of this initial arc will significantly impact the ongoing narrative crafted by Zdarsky and Schiti.

Zdarsky stated, "Being a lifelong Captain America fan, writing the grizzled, older Cap in Avengers: Twilight was a thrill, but tackling the main Captain America title is a dream come true! We're exploring Cap's early modern-era adventures with a surprising twist! I'm incredibly excited, especially with Valerio and Frank's phenomenal artwork."

He continued, "My approach mirrors my Daredevil run—a grounded, human perspective on Cap in this new world. Steve Rogers embodies the best of humanity, and I aim to showcase that on every page."

Schiti shared, "Captain America is a personal favorite. Reuniting with Chip and Frank after the fantastic Marvel 2-In-One experience is amazing. We're crafting a story that perfectly blends heart, action, and entertainment! Surprisingly, I found myself focusing more on Steve Rogers, the man, rather than just Captain America."

Schiti added, "Chip's script is brilliantly compelling; readers will be drawn into Steve's heart and soul. He's the living embodiment of truth, justice, and freedom. He fought Nazism, 'died,' and returned to fight again. That's immense pressure, especially considering he's only in his late twenties in the era we're exploring!"

Captain America #1 launches July 2, 2025.

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