REVIEW: Captain America: Symbol of Truth #5

Captain America Symbol of Truth presents an iconic hero in interesting political conflicts with massive action and unbelievably epic art. This is one of the best superhero comics we have had in years with it’s simple, unique perspective on being a superhero and some of the greatest comic art on the stands.

The story by Tochi Onyebuchi is timely with Sam Wilson sneaking into Wakanda with a group fleeing the United States in an effort to end a terror plot involving the villains White Wolf and Crossbones which endangers both nations.

His presence is seen in Wakanda as uninvited interference and the issue opens with a massive battle against Black Panther. Cap calls out T’Challa for the generations that Wakanda neglected the world and allowed for the mistreatment of other African peoples including Sam’s own parents.

All of this could be standard comic hijinks if not for the deep political tone and the powerful art by R.B. Silva and Julian Shaw. The art has so much depth with detailed backgrounds and the colors work by Jesus Aburtov is mind-boggling in its variety and beauty. The conflict is capped by Sam calling in aerial support with both birds and his human sidekick Falcon/Joaquin Torres. Shuri and the Wakandan army arrive to arrest Sam and reject all the Americans seeking asylum as punishment for his intrusion. Sam returns to New York and bonds with Misty as Torres returns to his family and explores the mystery of the White Wolf. Black Panther arrives in New York and partially apologizes to Cap. The issue ends with White Wolf planning another attack.

This comic showcases Sam Wilson and his unique perspective as Captain America. It shows how he can represent the symbol of Captain America without embracing the imperialism and injustice that could represent. All of this combined with exciting conflicts, great action and the best art we have had in a Marvel comic in years. This is an excellent book and a model for how to use Sam Wilson as Captain America in the modern world.

Writing: 4.7 of 5 stars

Art: 5 of 5 stars

Colors: 5 of 5 stars

Overall 4.8 of 5 stars

Writer: Tochi Onyebuchi

Art: R.B. Silva and Julian Shaw

Colors: Jesus Aburtov

Publisher: Marvel Comics

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M.R. Jafri

M.R. Jafri was born and raised in Niagara Falls New York and now lives with his family in Detroit Michigan. He's a talkative introvert and argumentative geek. His loves include Star Wars, Star Trek, Superheroes, Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, Transformers, GI Joe, Films, Comics, TV Shows, Action Figures and Twizzlers.