{"product_id":"captain-america-695-alex-ross-lenticular-homage-variant-cover-2018-nm","title":"Captain America # 695 Alex Ross 3D Lenticular Homage Variant Cover 2018 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America #695 (January 2018)\u003c\/b\u003e is a critically acclaimed issue published by Marvel Comics that marked the official launch of the \u003cb\u003e\"Marvel Legacy\"\u003c\/b\u003e soft relaunch. Written by \u003cb\u003eMark Waid\u003c\/b\u003e with expressive, classic artwork by \u003cb\u003eChris Samnee\u003c\/b\u003e, this standalone issue kicked off the \"Home of the Brave\" story arc, serving as a bright, hopeful return-to-form for Steve Rogers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Premise: Rekindling Hope\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe comic serves as an emotional resetting of the character following the dark events of the \u003ci\u003eSecret Empire\u003c\/i\u003e crossover event. In that storyline, an evil Cosmic Cube-altered clone of Captain America led a Hydra takeover of the United States, fracturing the public's trust in the Sentinel of Liberty. In issue #695, the real, reinstated Steve Rogers takes to the open road on his motorcycle, embarking on a cross-country tour to clear his name, connect with everyday citizens, and rediscover what America truly means to him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlot Overview \u0026amp; \"Captain America, Nebraska\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe narrative beautifully weaves between a flashback and the modern day:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Flashback\u003c\/b\u003e: A decade prior—shortly after first being thawed from the ice—Cap defended the small, ordinary town of Burlington, Nebraska from a violent white supremacist domestic terrorist cell called \u003cb\u003eRampart\u003c\/b\u003e. During the police station shootout, a brave little girl named Donna tried to physically shield Cap from gunfire. Intercepting the bullet with his shield, Cap gave her a core lesson she carried for life: \u003ci\u003e\"I'm stronger. I protect you. That's the rule.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Present Day\u003c\/b\u003e: Steve Rogers quietly rides into town incognito, discovering that the grateful townspeople officially renamed their municipality \u003cb\u003e\"Captain America, Nebraska\"\u003c\/b\u003e and host an annual festival in his honor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Return of Rampart\u003c\/b\u003e: The celebration is violently interrupted when the surviving remnants of Rampart return to seek vengeance on the town. Dropping his civilian guise, Cap swings into action alongside an adult Donna, systematically neutralizing the terrorists and reaffirming his place as an absolute symbol of pure idealism and selflessness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegacy Collectibility \u0026amp; Formats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBecause it restored the historic original comic numbering, this issue was heavily sought after by fans. It debuted with a highly collectible Alex Ross Lenticular Homage Variant Cover which shifts back and forth to mimic the classic 1968 \u003ci\u003eCaptain America #100\u003c\/i\u003e cover art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48943996043364,"sku":"BU214","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_08_30_14_14_00_561.jpg?v=1788117423","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/captain-america-695-alex-ross-lenticular-homage-variant-cover-2018-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}