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Credit for authorship of "The Strange Death of Captain America" has been disputed. According to the [[Grand Comics Database]], Steranko stated in a 1970 interview in ''[[Fantastic Fanzine]]'' that he plotted the story while the dialogue was written by ''Captain America'' editor [[Stan Lee]].<ref name="GCD113"/> However, Brian Cronin of ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' notes that Lee is not credited as a writer of any of the issues in Steranko's run, and that Steranko has stated that he was paid a full writing credit for his issues of ''Captain America''; Cronin hypothesized that Lee's direct role in the story was likely limited to dialogue adjustments. Steranko has himself expressed frustration over not receiving full authorship credit for "The Strange Death of Captain America", as this has impacted royalty payments for reprints |
Credit for authorship of "The Strange Death of Captain America" has been disputed. According to the [[Grand Comics Database]], Steranko stated in a 1970 interview in ''[[Fantastic Fanzine]]'' that he plotted the story while the dialogue was written by ''Captain America'' editor [[Stan Lee]].<ref name="GCD113"/> However, Brian Cronin of ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' notes that Lee is not credited as a writer of any of the issues in Steranko's run, and that Steranko has stated that he was paid a full writing credit for his issues of ''Captain America''; Cronin hypothesized that Lee's direct role in the story was likely limited to dialogue adjustments. Steranko has himself expressed frustration over not receiving full authorship credit for "The Strange Death of Captain America", as this has impacted royalty payments for reprints of the run. In 2015, Steranko stated in a post on [[Twitter]] that Marvel was now crediting him as the sole author of "The Strange Death of Captain America".<ref name="CBRDispute"/> |
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 Cover of Captain America #113 | |||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | ||
| Publication date | February – May 1969 | ||
| Genre | Superhero | ||
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| Writer(s) | Jim Steranko | ||
| Artist(s) | Jim Steranko | ||
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| Editor(s) | Stan Lee | ||
"The Strange Death of Captain America" is a 1969 story arc that ran in Captain America, an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It was plotted and illustrated by Jim Steranko, with dialogue written by Captain America editor Stan Lee. The story follows Captain America as he reckons with his lack of a secret identity.
Despite the brevity of Steranko's run, his time on Captain America significantly influenced how the character would be depicted in post-war comics.
Plot
At Avengers Mansion in New York City, the Hulk's sidekick Rick Jones finds the uniform of Bucky Barnes, the deceased partner of Captain America. Jones dons the uniform and asks Captain America to make him his new sidekick, a request he rejects. Suddenly, they are alerted that the fascistic terrorist group Hydra is attacking the city's water's supply. Captain America defeats the Hydra henchmen with assistance from Jones, and he agrees to take Jones on as his new partner.
Later, Captain America is ambushed by Hydra assassins under the command of Madame Hydra while in the guise of Steve Rogers, his civilian identity; he reflects on how his lack of a secret identity exposes himself and his companions to danger. Shortly thereafter, Jones experiences a violent psychedelic hallucination after he picks up a letter from Hydra laced with a psychoactive gas intended for Captain America. In a confrontation between Captain America, Jones, and Hydra, Captain America is shot and falls into a river; only his shirt and a mask with Steve Rogers' facial features, both riddled with bullet holes, are recovered.
The revelation that Captain America is dead and that "Steve Rogers" was a false identity become public. A funeral held by the Avengers is attacked by Hydra, though Captain America suddenly appears to join the fight; in the ensuing conflict, Hydra is beaten back and Madame Hydra is killed. Captain America privately reveals to the Avengers that he is Steve Rogers, that his death was a ruse, and that as Captain America has returned while the public believes Steve Rogers to be dead, he once again has a secret identity.
Development
Context
Captain America was revived as a standalone ongoing comic book in 1968, following a five-year period in which stories starring the title character were published in the anthology Strange Tales.
Jim Steranko began working for Marvel in the late 1960s, after previously working at Harvey Comics as writer and illustrator of the comic book Spyman under editor and Captain America co-creator Joe Simon. His first work at Marvel was as inker for the ongoing feature "Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D." in the anthology Strange Tales, which was illustrated by Captain America co-creator Jack Kirby; he would later assume Kirby's role as illustrator for the series.[1]
Production
According to Steranko, the establishment of Rick Jones as the new Bucky was a directive from Stan Lee.[2]
Steranko stated that he used actor Burt Lancaster as reference for both the visual appearance and personality of Steve Rogers.[3]
Climax of the story is a reference to "Spy Ambush" from Captain America Comics #10 (1942)[4]
Credit for authorship of "The Strange Death of Captain America" has been disputed. According to the Grand Comics Database, Steranko stated in a 1970 interview in Fantastic Fanzine that he plotted the story while the dialogue was written by Captain America editor Stan Lee.[4] However, Brian Cronin of Comic Book Resources notes that Lee is not credited as a writer of any of the issues in Steranko's run, and that Steranko has stated that he was paid a full writing credit for his issues of Captain America; Cronin hypothesized that Lee's direct role in the story was likely limited to dialogue adjustments. Steranko has himself expressed frustration over not receiving full authorship credit for "The Strange Death of Captain America", as this has impacted royalty payments for reprints of the run. In 2015, Steranko stated in a post on Twitter that Marvel was now crediting him as the sole author of "The Strange Death of Captain America".[5]
Release
This run is constituted of the stories "No Longer Alone" (Captain America #110, February 1969), "Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!!" (#111, March 1969), and "The Strange Death of Captain America" (#113, May 1969).
Reception and legacy
On its list of "The Ten Essential Captain America Stories", Comics Alliance ranked "The Strange Death of Captain America" first, commending its "psychedelic visuals" and calling its two-page spread artwork "some of the greatest in comics history".[6]
The death of Madame Hydra lead s
Notes
References
- ^ Hayton & Albright 2009, p. 19.
- ^ "Captain America #111". Grand Comics Database. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Labrecque, Jeff (July 31, 2014). "The Infinitely Incredible, Impossible Life of Jim Steranko". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ a b "Captain America #113". Grand Comics Database. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Cronin, Brian (March 16, 2019). "Comic Legends: Who Really Scripted Jim Steranko's Captain America?". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Cereno, Benito (March 29, 2017). "Reading List: The Ten Essential Captain America Stories". Comics Alliance. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
Bibliography
- Steranko, Jim (1970). The Steranko History of Comics, Vol 1. Supergraphics.
- Weiner, Robert, ed. (2009). Captain America and the Struggle of the Superhero: Critical Essays. McFarland & Company. ISBN 978-0786437030.
- Hayton, Christopher J.; Albright, David L. (2009). "O Captain! My Captain!". In Weiner, Robert (ed.). Captain America and the Struggle of the Superhero: Critical Essays. pp. 15–23.
RESOURCES
- https://13thdimension.com/jim-steranko-three-issues-of-captain-america-and-the-truth/
- https://www.cbr.com/captain-america-jim-steranko-finale/
- https://www.artcenter.edu/connect/events/jim-sterankos-captain-america-a-50th-anniversary-celebration.html
- https://50yearoldcomics.com/2019/02/03/captain-america-113-may-1969/ (further reading)
- https://www.cbr.com/captain-america-jim-sterano-stan-lee-scripting/
- https://ew.com/article/2014/07/31/infinitely-incredible-impossible-life-jim-steranko/
- https://screenrant.com/best-captain-america-runs-all-time-marvel-comics/