It’s July 4th and things are not exactly perfect…
I’m not sugarcoating this. It is a rough time in American history. We are seeing a nation as disunited as at any time since the Civil War.
America needs to heal if we are to survive. And in a small but often profound way, symbols that highlight the best of us can show us the path.
So here are 13 COVERS featuring not just Steve Rogers, but Sam Wilson, America Chavez and other Marvel mainstays who have proudly worn the stars and stripes to help lead us to a better future.
So, celebrate what America is meant to be. Let the moral compass of modern American myths remind you of the direction in which we should be going.
Happy Fourth. America needs your support. Stay strong and stay safe.
And vote this November.
Chris Sprouse pencils, Karl Story inks
Marie Severin pencils, with either Severin or Frank Giacoia inks
Stuart Immonen pencils, Wade Von Grawbadger inks.
Paul Renaud
Gil Kane pencils, Joe Sinnott inks
Ken Bald
Joe Quinones
John Romita
Daniel Acuna
John Cassaday
Kyle Baker
Renaud
Alex Ross
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MORE
— CAPTAIN AMERICA and the Legacy of SECRET EMPIRE, by STEVE ENGLEHART. Click here.
— How CAPTAIN AMERICA Surpassed SUPERMAN as Our Greatest Hero. Click here.
July 4, 2020
Very well said, Dan. Great selection of covers, too.
Chris
July 4, 2020
Thank you, Chris. Stay safe!
July 4, 2020
Really? Not a single Kirby cover? The man who co-created Captain America is not represented, but Misty Knight just holding the shield is? Wow.
July 4, 2020
We have paid homage to Kirby many, many times in many, many ways. This is his legacy. He does not need to be represented in every single Captain America feature we do, even on July 4. That was actually the point of using Alex Ross’ version of Cap #1. To pay tribute.
July 4, 2020
Happy Independence Day! Thanks for sharing these awesome covers with us! 😀
July 4, 2020
No Cap #1 following 9/11? RUKM?
July 4, 2020
Thank you Philip for reminding everyone that today is really called Independence Day, as the 4th of July is essentially just another day on the calendar. And thank you Dan for the great covers to help us remember what
the country can be.
July 4, 2020
Great selection, Dan! And great words.
July 5, 2020
That Cap 215 with that Gil Kane cover. Great! I love how Kane drew the pirate boots with the big cuffs. I remember John Byrne saying on his Cap run that he consciously drew the cuffs smaller because he didn’t like them. I always thought they were cool and it’s something about the movie version I missed. I don’t care what they say, I think it could have been done effectively.
July 5, 2020
Great covers, but many good ones left out, like # 445.