What If?: Captain America #1
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| Writer | Marc Guggenheim |
| Artist | Ron Lim |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
WHAT IF...CAPTAIN AMERICA WAS REVIVED IN 2099? CAPTAIN AMERICA's time during World War II ended with him frozen in ice, out of commission for decades. In the 616 , he was revived and joined with fellow heroes THE AVENGERS. But what if he missed the HEROIC AGE altogether? What evils would rise without the Sentinel of Liberty? Find out in this action-packed epic from Marc Guggenheim and X-MEN 2099 legend, Ron Lim!
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
Fanlight Zone - Josh Allen
Aug 05, 2026A fantastic issue that has an incredible message at it’s core. A story that needs to be experienced by all readers and is a true hallmark of storytelling this year. Marc Guggenheim truly is one of the best storytellers out there. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole
Aug 05, 2026I thoroughly enjoyed this What If…? story because it puts a spotlight on Cap’s determination and moral obligations. It doesn’t matter what time he’s in, it doesn’t matter where he is, he fights for the good and won’t stop until things are set right. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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7.0
Plot
This reimagining of Captain America's return transports us to the dystopian future of 2099, where corporations exert absolute control over social freedoms and the heroes of this world discover Captain America's frozen body.
Here we see a new version of Cap's uniform and how a fearsome enemy from the past has been waiting for his return, while Steve Rogers continues to cope with being a man out of time.
An interesting reimagining, but perhaps it needs more than one issue to tell the story more comfortably.
Art
It's a love letter to the comics of the '80s and '90s thanks to its distinctive and textured art style, which also presents an interesting refresh.
Summary
Steve Rogers deals with an more+ Like • Comment
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