In the multifaceted multiverse of Marvel, death casts its shadow unrelentingly over soldiers and superheroes alike. Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, faces this dark inevitability in every universe he inhabits. Yet, after the shattering loss of Tony Stark in the Ultimate Universe, the leadership mantle now rests heavily on Rogers’ shoulders. It is he who must now guide The Ultimates forward, steering through turbulent times without their charismatic innovator.
Steve Rogers: Leading the Charge
Written by Deniz Camp and visualized by Juan Frigeri, The Ultimates #7 dives deep into a reflective moment. Here, Steve Rogers shares a moment of camaraderie with Jim Hammond, the Human Torch. The weight of recent conflicts looms large, especially after a grueling battle against the Hulk left their young leader, Tony Stark, silenced forever. The team’s morale hangs in the balance, and veteran heroes now grapple with preparing their allies for future battles. As nostalgia sways Captain America, they make a sentimental journey to a bar from his bygone era, standing resiliently in 2024.
Images from Marvel and artist Dike Ruan set the scene for what’s in store in The Ultimates #7. They capture this heartfelt look into Steve’s world, offering a peek at the issue’s cover and first few pages.
Ultimates #7: A Pause from Global Strife
The initial issues of The Ultimates focused extensively on swelling the team’s ranks, albeit at the cost of intimate character moments. New faces, like Doctor Doom, She-Hulk, and Hawkeye, have been spotlighted. However, this has meant silent sidelines for the likes of Jim Hammond and America Chavez. The rhythm of the narrative now appears poised for change.
In this upcoming installment, a quieter moment unfolds, shedding light on the contrasting paths of Captain America and Human Torch. Despite their shared status as relics of past wars, they navigate the present differently. Jim Hammond seems to have found peace with the modern world, whereas Rogers remains an anachronism, forever a warrior from another time and place, even in the Ultimate Universe.
The Ultimates #7 will hit comic shop shelves everywhere on December 4, 2024, inviting readers to delve deeper into Steve Rogers’ battle between worlds, time, and legacy.
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