Sam Wilson's New Title Defines His Unique Mission As Captain America
Former Captain America, Sam Wilson, is preparing to reclaim the mantle and serve in the role alongside his compatriot, Steve Rogers. But new details are shining a light on what having two Captain Americas will mean for the Marvel Universe. As Rogers embarks on a mission to better understand himself and his place in the nation, Wilson is spreading his wings as the international symbol of the USA and everything that comes with it.
Steve Rogers may be the most well known bearer of the star-spangled mantle, but several others have embraced the Captain America identity. The notion of Captain America as a symbol was recently explored in The United States of Captain America, showing that the hero's moniker can be embodied by anyone fighting for truth and justice. Now, Marvel looks to show what the name means to two of the greatest men to bear it in two series, Captain America; Sentinel of Liberty and Captain America: Symbol of Truth, starring Steve and Sam, respectively.
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New details are being revealed about the new era by the series' creative teams. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Captain America: Symbol of Truth writer Tochi Onyebuchi discusses how Sam's journey will differ from Steve's. Onyebuchi confirms that Sam is effectively going to be the public face of Captain America, representing the title on the world's stage. Onyebuchi says "One of the things I'm teasing in my book is, what does it mean for the rest of the world to accept a Black Captain America?" Sam's mission on the international stage will also see him come face-to-face with the dark side of America's foreign policy, combating forces wishing to utilize him for their own means.
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