Marvel Comics to Relaunch Captain America With Batman Writer Chip Zdarsky

Marvel Comics is set to relaunch its flagship Captain America series with an all-new creative team and a captivating new storyline. This exciting reboot will delve into Steve Rogers' earliest days after his revival from suspended animation, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic hero. A highlight? The series will chronicle Captain America's very first encounter with the formidable Doctor Doom.

As announced at the ComicsPro retailer convention, the creative powerhouse behind this relaunch includes writer Chip Zdarsky (Batman, Daredevil) and artist Valerio Schiti (G.O.D.S., The Avengers), with colors by Frank D'Armata. This marks a reunion for the trio, who previously collaborated on the acclaimed 2017 series Marvel 2-in-One.

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The story begins shortly after Steve Rogers' rediscovery and thawing in the modern Marvel Universe. His first mission, upon rejoining the U.S. Army, involves a crucial collaboration with the Howling Commandos. Their mission? To infiltrate Latveria, recently seized by a young, ambitious Doctor Doom. While the series will eventually transition to contemporary Marvel continuity, the events of this initial arc will leave a lasting impact on Zdarsky and Schiti's overarching narrative.

“I’ve been a massive Captain America fan for decades," Zdarsky shared. "I loved writing the grizzled, older Cap in Avengers: Twilight, so getting to write the actual Captain America title feels like a dream! We’re exploring Cap’s early days in the modern era with a twist that I think is going to really surprise readers! I’m pretty excited to get this out there in the world, especially with Valerio and Frank’s amazing art!”

He continued, “I’ve been approaching this title the way I approached my run on Daredevil, really trying to get in Cap’s head with a grounded, human look at who he is in this new world. Steve Rogers is the best of us, and I want that to come through on every page.”

“Captain America is one of my all-time favorites,” Schiti added. “I'm reuniting with Chip Zdarsky and Frank D'Armata after the amazing experience of Marvel 2-In-One, and I'm working on a story that strikes the perfect balance between heart, action and entertainment! But the thing that is most exciting and unexpected is that I found myself thinking more and more about Steve Rogers, instead of just Captain America."

Schiti further explained, “Chip's script is so clever and compelling that I’m sure readers will be dragged with us inside Steve's heart and soul. He’s a man that became the living embodiment of truth, justice and freedom. He fought a war against Nazism, ‘died’ in that war, and came back to life to do his duty and fight again. That’s a lot of pressure, and if you do the math, he’s only in his late twenties in the era we’re exploring!”

Captain America #1 will hit shelves on July 2, 2025.