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Captain America, Volume 5 (Marvel Comics, 2005–2012)
One of the most acclaimed runs in Captain America’s history, Volume 5 redefined Steve Rogers for the modern era. This long-form, politically charged run strips away nostalgia and places Captain America at the center of espionage, conspiracy, and global power struggles, grounding the character firmly in a post-9/11 world.
The series introduces major status-quo shifts and iconic storylines, including the return of Bucky Barnes as the Winter Soldier, the assassination and legacy of Captain America, and Steve Rogers’ eventual rebirth. Themes of loyalty, national identity, moral compromise, and the cost of symbols are explored with a serious, serialized approach that rewards long-term reading.
Running through major Marvel events without losing its narrative focus, Volume 5 balances covert operations, emotional fallout, and political intrigue while reshaping Captain America into a figure defined as much by consequence as by heroism.
This volume is widely regarded as the definitive modern Captain America run and a cornerstone of 21st-century Marvel storytelling.
Issues #1–#73.
