{"product_id":"captain-america-who-will-wield-the-shield-1-2010-nm","title":"Captain America: Who Will Wield the Shield? # 1 2010 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Who Will Wield the Shield? # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2010 is a one-shot comic that serves as the immediate aftermath of the Captain America: Reborn miniseries. It addresses the status of the Captain America mantle following Steve Rogers' resurrection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story explores the internal conflict between Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes regarding who should officially be Captain America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBucky’s Tenure: Bucky Barnes has established himself as the new Captain America during Steve's absence and feels he has finally found his place in the role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Steve Rogers, still adjusting to being back in the present day, joins Black Widow on a mission to stop the villain Mister Hyde. During the fight, Steve instinctively catches Bucky's shield and uses it to defeat Hyde, demonstrating that his skills remain sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Decision: Following the battle, Steve and Bucky have a heart-to-heart talk. Steve recognizes that the mantle has helped Bucky find redemption and purpose. He officially asks Bucky to continue as Captain America while Steve takes on a new role as Commander Steve Rogers, leading the Avengers and working directly with the U.S. government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePresidential Pardon: The issue concludes with Steve meeting the President, who grants him a full pardon for his actions during the Superhuman Registration Act (Civil War), noting that the act was \"too un-American\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Butch Guice and Luke Ross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRelease Date: Published December 23, 2009 (with a February 2010 cover date).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Theme: Identity and the passing of a legacy, establishing a status quo where two \"Captains\" exist simultaneously in the Marvel Universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717521129572,"sku":"BJ27","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_48_42_229.jpg?v=1768755262","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/captain-america-who-will-wield-the-shield-1-2010-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}