All-New
Lot 45
Marvel

All-New Captain America #1

Vol. 1 Jan 2015
This CGC 9.6 graded All-New Captain America #1 (January 2015) marks the historic launch of Sam Wilson as the new Captain America. The issue features the first appearance of Sam Wilson wielding the shield as Captain America, with Ian Rogers (Nomad) serving as his partner, alongside appearances by several classic Marvel villains including Baron Zemo and Hydra. Published by Marvel Comics as a direct edition, this first print is a key issue for featuring the first African American Captain America in mainstream continuity and the relaunch of the Captain America title.
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Series Title All-New Captain America
Issue Number 1
Volume 1
Cover Date Jan 2015
Cover Price 3.99 USD
Printing First Print
Page Count 32.00
Genre Superhero
Age Era Modern Age
Publisher Marvel
Writer Rick Remender
Artist Stuart Immonen
Cover Artist Alex Ross
Inker Wade von Grawbadger
Letterer Joe Caramagna
Editor Axel Alonso
Character Appearances Armadillo, Baron Blood (Falsworth), Baron Helmut Zemo, Batroc, Crossbones, Falcon, King Cobra, Nomad (Ian), Taskmaster, Viper

All-New Captain America

All-New Captain America launched in November 2014 (cover-dated January 2015) with writer Rick Remender and artist Stuart Immonen. The series featured Sam Wilson taking over the Captain America mantle after Steve Rogers was aged to his biological 90 years due to the Iron Nail draining the Super Soldier Serum from his body. This represented a historic moment as Wilson became the first African American character to officially hold the Captain America title in mainstream continuity. The first issue sold approximately 135,000 copies, strong numbers that reflected both fan interest and controversy surrounding the change. Marvel positioned this as part of their "Avengers NOW!" initiative, which included a female Thor and Superior Iron Man.

The series ran for 25 issues through September 2015, including a Special #1 and an annual. Remender's story paired Wilson with Ian Rogers (Steve's adopted son from Dimension Z, also known as Nomad) as his partner and sidekick, creating a new dynamic for the Captain America mythology. Major storylines included confrontations with Hydra, Baron Zemo, and the Sons of the Serpent, with Wilson facing challenges unique to being a Black Captain America, including explicit racial hostility from supremacist groups. The series directly addressed contemporary political issues, including immigration and police relations, generating significant media coverage. Stuart Immonen's artwork, with inker Wade Von Grawbadger and colorist Marte Gracia, provided dynamic visuals that emphasized Wilson's unique fighting style incorporating flight.

Sam Wilson's Captain America differed significantly from Steve Rogers' interpretation. Wilson maintained his mechanical wings, creating a flying Captain America who changed combat dynamics and rescue capabilities. He took more overtly political stances, including supporting undocumented immigrants, which led to controversy both within the Marvel Universe and among readers. Issue #1 included Wilson acknowledging he couldn't be the "perfect soldier" Steve was, instead promising to be his own version of the symbol. The series explored themes of legacy, representation, and what American symbolism meant to different communities. Sales remained steady around 50,000-60,000 copies monthly after the initial launch period.

All-New Captain America transitioned into "Captain America: Sam Wilson" with a new #1 in October 2015, continuing Wilson's tenure through 2017. The character's elevation generated extensive mainstream media coverage, with discussions about diversity in comics reaching major news outlets. The series influenced Marvel's approach to legacy characters and demonstrated market viability for diverse interpretations of iconic heroes. Sam Wilson's Captain America appeared in various media, including animated series and mobile games, though Steve Rogers returned to the role in 2017's "Secret Empire" event.

The series' impact extended beyond sales figures to cultural conversations about representation in American mythology. Academic papers examined Wilson's Captain America as commentary on contemporary American identity. The run established precedent for legacy heroes in Marvel's publishing strategy, influencing subsequent decisions about characters like Jane Foster's Thor and Riri Williams' Ironheart. While controversial among some traditionalist fans, the series attracted new readers and demonstrated that iconic mantles could evolve while maintaining core heroic values. The collected editions remain significant documents of Marvel's mid-2010s diversity initiatives and the evolving nature of superhero symbolism in contemporary America.

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