{"product_id":"captain-america-steve-rogers-1-2016-nm","title":"Captain America: Steve Rogers # 1 2016 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Steve Rogers # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2016 is a landmark issue in Marvel Comics history, famous for the controversial revelation that Steve Rogers was a secret agent of Hydra. Published on May 25, 2016, it launched a new solo series during the Civil War II event while Sam Wilson was also active as Captain America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \"Hail Hydra\" Twist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue ends with a shocking cliffhanger where Steve Rogers betrays his ally, Jack Flag, by throwing him from a plane and uttering the words \"Hail Hydra\". \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;\"\u003eThe In-Universe Explanation: Reality was rewritten by Kobik, a sentient Cosmic Cube in the form of a young girl. Manipulated by the Red Skull, Kobik altered Steve’s memories and history so that he believed he had been a Hydra sleeper agent since childhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Outcome: This version of Steve, known as Hydra Supreme, eventually attempted a global takeover in the 2017 Secret Empire event before being defeated by the restored, \"true\" Captain America. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Return: Following the Avengers: Standoff! event, a previously aged Steve Rogers is restored to his youthful, super-soldier prime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNew Status Quo: Steve returns to the field with a new triangular shield and a team that includes Sharon Carter, Free Spirit, and Jack Flag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHydra Resurgence: The Red Skull revitalizes Hydra as a grassroots terrorist organization, recruiting disillusioned individuals by exploiting contemporary fears and insecurities. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Nick Spencer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist\/Cover Art: Jesús Saiz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEditor: Tom Brevoort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: May 25, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717782913124,"sku":"BJ320","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_33_31_539.jpg?v=1768761319","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/captain-america-steve-rogers-1-2016-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}