The United States of Captain America #1 Review

Writer: Christopher Cantwell and Josh Trujillo / Artist: Dale Eaglesham and Jan Bazaldua / Marvel Comics I was today years old when I learned that Steve Rogers cleans his SHIELD with baking soda, salt, and vinegar like he was cleaning a cast iron pan. However, that’s just a footnote as writers Christopher Cantwell and Josh Trujillo bring us the first issue of The United States of Captain America. Teased for months, this book is set to bring together all four of the people who have once held the Shield, along with introducing a few new folks around the country taking up the mantle.  The United States of Captain America #1 starts off strong and there is a lot to like from this first issue. The premise follows the same beats as many great political thrillers, playing on the intrigue of unraveling the book’s mysterious situation. Finding out who wants Cap and the newfound network of Captain Americas dead and why will be one of the book’s main draws. The other draw will obviously be seeing Steve and Sam travel across the country to meet the different people taking up the mantle of Captain America.  The opening pages of The United States of Captain America #1 in particular work very well because it sets the tone for the series and gives readers a deep look into the head of Steve Rogers and how he feels about the country he represents. Books like these always work well when they pit Steve’s ideals against modern-day America. However, we are all familiar…