ORIGIN OF DOOM! A meeting with Doctor Doom in Latveria forces Steve to confront the realities of the harsh new world he's awoken in. Meanwhile, Dave Colton and the Howling Commandos infiltrate Doom's fortress to rescue hostages, but instead they uncover a sinister truth behind Doom's rise to power…
Captain America #3 is a truly unforgettable comic. The writing is masterful, the art stunning, and there's a perfect blend of slow-building dread and explosive action that makes this issue an absolute pull. If you've been on the fence about this series, this issue will make you a believer. Read Full Review
Captain America #3 delivers a riveting and weighty chapter that pushes Steve Rogers into new, uncomfortable territory while firmly grounding the series in the complexities of modern warfare. Zdarsky and Schiti balance superhero spectacle with the trauma of real conflict, creating a Captain America story that feels both timeless and urgently contemporary. Read Full Review
It's only 3 issues in but already this series is one that you don't want to miss. Chip Zdarsky is writing an absolute masterclass of a story, and Valerio Schitti & Frank Martin are right there alongside Chip with some of the best artwork you'll see this week! This issue is absolutely a can't miss issue! Read Full Review
Captain America #3 veers away from bombastic superheroics, instead leaning into quiet dread, political subtext, and emotional resonance. Doom isnt just a supervillain; he's a symbol of a harsh new era Steve must adapt to. The art and pacing underscore the sensory weight of that emotional journey. With rich landscapes, moody shading, real sense of place, this issue pops with a vivid sense of unease and displacement. Captain America #3 feels cinematic in its tensionan emotional ambush wrapped in gothic architecture and political power plays. Its not just a battle; its a reckoning. If you came for punchy heroics, this may feel slowerbut for those eager to explore Steve Rogers psyche as he faces a world that has moved on, this issue is a rich, slow-burn gem. If you want atmosphere over spectacle and weight over fireworks, this is worth it. Read Full Review
Schiti delivers fantastic art throughout the issue. I love the visual contrasts between Coltons past and the events in the present as well as the visual differences between his and Steves story. Read Full Review
Zdarsky isnt afraid to bring up major, sometimes divisive topics head on. Hes also willing in most cases to let the reader draw their own conclusions. This issue is no different than the first two in that regard. Its a good way to keep the series both compelling and relevant to major issues of the day. All of that said, Captain America #3s greatest strength is the powerful art in the issues final pages. If you havent picked up Captain America yet, do yourself a favor and grab an issue. Read Full Review
Plot
Steve Rogers and Marius Wolf (leader of the resistance against Doom in Latveria) are cornered by Doom and his Doombots. Doctor Doom explains to Cap his twisted and tyrannical political worldview, which he admires as a symbol and the potential of his nation.
This entire conversation with Doom makes Steve think he's buying time for David Colton to free the hostages at the US embassy, but they were killed; apparently, only two remain. This whole situation brings back memories for Colton of Iraq, where a car bomb attack broke him psychologically, leading him to commit a crime against his colleagues.
Doom tricked Steve; this entire conversation was intended to distract him from the bomb attack so he could pu more
I’m going to continue to read this because I feel like it has a lot of potential. Story is pretty good. But a lot of potential. The art was definitely inconsistent this issue. Some pages look amazing. Others ok. I thought there were two artists working on this book. But Valerio schiti is laboring some pages come off as very rushed.
This issue was the weakest and most predictable so far. I’m still interested to see where this is going though.
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