Major changes in Steve Rogers’ life are chronicled by a host of prestigious authors in the seventh Marvel Gold volume of Captain America, a deluxe volume published by Panini Comics.
After the departure of Jack Kirby from the collection of Sentinel of Liberty A mythical era was closing and a new phase was opening for the character. It was time to rethink who I was. Steve Rogers and what it meant as a symbol to the world. Panini Comics collects in a deluxe volume the period of the late seventies in which we see important changes for this icon under the title of Marvel Gold. Captain America 7 – The Corporation.
Who is Steve Rogers?
With this question on the cover Roy Thomas was in charge of creating expectations in the first issue of this new journey for the character. This is how this volume begins, and it couldn’t be a more rounded start since in this first issue we will find the entire story of the Captain America highlighting the most transcendental events that would, in the future, be fundamental to their mythology. A true declaration of intent: if you didn’t know the character, now is the time to jump on the bandwagon.
In these first numbers, which still retained the name of the Falcon Along with Captain America on the cover, the most notable fact is certainly the appearance of the Ameridroida 20-foot-tall android in the likeness of our hero, inhabited by the mind of a self-loathing former Nazi spy and scientist, and with Rogers’ abilities amplified to match his size. Make sense? No. Cool? Yes.
Continuing with this founding aspect, Steve Gerber And Sal Buscema They had a brilliant idea a few issues later that would remain a very curious anecdote in the editorial history of the character: in a comic that talked about a young pacifist and slovenly Rogers who would end up enlisting and becoming the superhero we all know, it was proposed that his motivation for this entry into the army was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The problem was that continuity did not allow this to be possible, since it was already established that at that point Rogers was already a super soldier. A date error that would be swept under the carpet…
The National Force
While it might seem fashionable among superhero comic book writers today to take a political stance against the rise of far-right parties, Roger McKenzie makes it clear that this was already happening in the seventies with some very interesting, ideologically powerful chapters, placed after an adventure with Carcass as a guest where what stands out most is Buscema’s art in portraying the Emerald Giant.
In addition to having the presence of Daredevil and of Doctor Faustthe most impressive part of this adventure will be a part set in the Harlem neighborhood where we will see our protagonist (obviously controlled by Fausto) intervene in a racial conflict fomented by a actress that might remind you Elsa Schneider From Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade carries a shield whose front part always remains hidden from the reader until it is revealed in close-up, and to everyone’s surprise, instead of the usual star, a huge swastika is seen. It’s time Hail Hydra of this volume. Oh.
Changing at the Capi
Another notable moment in this volume is the number where Mr. Chris Claremont takes it upon himself to bring to the series some of the magic he was bringing to the mutant series of the time, trying to emphasize the earthy aspect of the character and the relationship with those around him. This is how Steve moves to live in a studio in Brooklyn Heights, where he befriends his new neighbors and pays the rent by working as a freelance commercial artist. Yes, that happened.
The rest of the volume contains stories that, while trying to build on the foundations laid by Claremont, end up being irrelevant, in which probably the most memorable episode is the one in which we have the presence of Punishera character that always works very well in contrast to the Heads.
In short, we have here a volume full of ups and downs, where we will find really interesting stories and, above all, curious seen today, and also others that could be eliminated from the continuity of the character without any problem. Despite everything, it is a stage that has enough points in its favor to be a must-read for every follower of Captain America.
AND Volume published by Panini Comics The hardcover contains 624 color pages with a format of 17 x 26 cm. and includes the translation of the American edition of the numbers: Captain America 215-246, The Incredible Hulk 232 years Marvel Preview 49, plus all the covers of the issues included, an introduction written by Raimon Fonseca and a large section of extras and texts by various authors. The suggested retail price is €55 and it was put on sale in July 2024.
Marvel Gold. Captain America 7 – The Corporation
The Sentinel of Liberty’s seventh Omnigold begins with a handful of unusual stories, such as the legendary Roy Thomas’ reinterpretation of his origin or the arrival of the Ameridroid. Later, a conspiracy by the sinister individuals of the secret organization known as The Corporation is revealed, leading to a crushing encounter with the Hulk.
Cap will also have to fight against the National Force, the Nazi group that is spreading its influence throughout the United States. But who is its mysterious director and why is Sharon Carter among its members?
Authors: Roy Thomas, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Don Glut, Scott Edelman, David Kraft, Steve Gerber, Peter B. Gillis, Roger McKenzie, Roger Stern, Jim Shooter, Michael Fleisher, Chris Claremont, Paul Kupperberg, Alan Kupperberg, Mike W. Barr, Steve Grant, David Michelinie, Mark Evanier, George Tuska, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Bob Budiansky, Steve Leialoha, Michael Zeck, Fred Kida, Frank Springer, Don Perlin, Rich Buckler, Carmine Infantino, Pablo Marcos, Dick Ayers, Mike Esposito, John Tartag, Joe Sinnott, Al Gordon, John Tartaglione, Jack Abel, Frank Miller, Tom Sutton, Joe Rubinstein, Dave Simmons, George Roussos, Stan Goldberg, Irene Vartanoff, Mary Ellen Beveridge, Don Warfield, Francoise Mouly , Nel Yomtov, Bob Sharen, Roger Slifer, Ben Sean and Phil Racheleson