Death & Rebirth: Captain America Takes Up Arms
Captain America's death in 2007 was a controversial comics event and the passing of the shield to his former sidekick Bucky was compelling as well, especially when he started using a gun along with the shield. This video essay by Tim Posada explores the significance of the Alex Ross variant cover for "Captain America #34," comparing it to other Cap covers and Ross' own catalog and providing background on Bucky, the former Winter Soldier, as the new Cap.