For months I’ve had the pleasure to read and review Captain America books and throughout it all, I have always said one thing: this is a great era to be a Captain America fan. Both Symbol of Truth and Sentinel of Liberty have been incredible books on their own, culminating in the “Cold War” arc that’s kept fans on the edge of our seat. Cold War Omega is the moment its all been building up to, and Lanzing, Kelly, and Onyebuchi give it their all to create a story that’s a love letter to decades of Captain America stories. The love each of these writers have for this mythos and these characters has been clear as day throughout their runs and it’s made for an incredible experience as a reader.
The team chemistry is off the charts in this issue and the banter between everyone is a breath of fresh air. Misty and Steve as a team-up group led to some great sequences and with the history between Sam and Sharon, seeing them team up is always a joy. One thing I’ve said since the beginning of this event is that the writers and artists (for this issue, the artist is Carlos Magno) do a great job of making it feel cinematic in all those fighting sequences. While reading this, I could practically envision the movie folding out in my mind between the eye-catching action shots and the witty dialogue.
Onyebuchi, Lanzing, and Kelly hit the nail on the head for the emotional payoff in this issue. Sharon vs. Peggy was a stroke of genius and seeing her put on the Destroyer mask to face off against her aunt was quite a moment. Sharon’s a firecracker and when she gets the chance to just explode with that anger it’s great, especially when it’s for the family she never thought she’d have but fought so hard to have. The inevitable Destroyer arc for her that really kicks off in the next installment is incredibly exciting.
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Bucky making amends to Steve and Sam who finally learn the full truth of what’s been going on was also really satisfying, especially for Bucky fans who were on the edge of their seat wondering if his friends would accept him back.
Ian has some of his best moments in the history of the character in this issue and it really sets him on an interesting path. Between his story, the Dimension Z setting, and the reformation of the Invaders that just happened, this saga has been nothing short of a love letter to Captain America and all its characters. That idea never shines brighter than it does in Ian Rogers’ scenes.
The art is a stark difference from the artists that drew the previous issues in this event, making it a bit jarring comparatively for the lack of cohesion. In previous installments each artist brought their own distinct style, but the differences felt softer and less defined, giving it a similar atmosphere almost. Still, Magno’s art is by no means bad and he delivers what he needs to, particularly in those action scenes.
Cold War Omega is a bittersweet book because it’s an extremely exciting chapter to a terrific saga of Cap lore, but it also signals the incoming conclusion to what has become one of the all-time great eras in Captain America history.
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