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 storyline focusing on Steve Rogers' early days post-thaw. This new series will even feature Captain America's very first encounter with Doctor Doom.

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

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

Zdarsky stated, "Being a lifelong Captain America fan, after writing the seasoned, older Cap in Avengers: Twilight, tackling the main Captain America title feels surreal! We're exploring Cap's early modern era adventures with a surprising twist! I'm thrilled, especially with Valerio and Frank's incredible artwork!"

He continued, "My approach mirrors my Daredevil run – delving into Cap's psyche, offering a grounded, human perspective on his journey in this new world. Steve Rogers embodies the best of humanity, and I aim to capture that essence on every page."

Schiti shared, "Captain America is a personal favorite. Reuniting with Chip and Frank after our Marvel 2-In-One experience is fantastic, and we're crafting a story that masterfully 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 so captivating; readers will connect deeply with Steve's inner world. 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 during this era!"

Captain America #1 launches July 2, 2025.

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