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Captain America: Sam Wilson, Vol. 4: #TakeBackTheShield
by Nick Spencer, Paul Renaud
Man, the ending really hits hard. I know some people on here who are my friends will roll their eyes at me but I'm big on calling out police brutality. Maybe because I've seen my stepdad treated like shit so many times because the color of his skin (and note even just by a white cop) that it really bugs the shit out of me but yeah...this ending. Saying that It's kind of insane how uneven this series is. Sometimes I actually LOVE what it's talking about. Sometimes, it's so goofy, I wonder if it's the same writer.
So this has a few stories in here. First one is about the New Falcon and Rage going to an event hosted by a white spokesman who's speaking out against the new Captain America and illegal immigrants. Sounds familiar? Just click on your Facebook, CNN, or Fox News. Next we have a one shot (kind of funny) story of wrestling. Then we have a one shot of Misty Knight being Captain America for a day. Then we end with Sam and Rage teaming up to stop some baddies and resulting in Rage trying to stop two supervillians, them escaping, and then is brutally beaten down by the new Americops and thrown in jail.
Good: I really thought the last two issues were very strong. It goes to show you how angry and frustrating it is to be used by the system based on prejudgemental thoughts. Not to mention Sam's own reflection in the mirror of his younger days kind of hits home. Also love how goddamn evil Cap is in the end because of his words. I also really enjoyed the first issue as it dealt with the crazy extreme left wing side. They even screaming Safe Space jokes...it's pretty scary (hey I lean more left, but I can fully admit some are fucking nuts too)
Bad: The goofy wrestling issue and the misty knight issue aren't terrible but really really feel like filler. I kind of began skimming over the Misty story because it was kind of too eye rolling.
I really enjoyed this for the most part. Sure some filler but it started strong and ended even stronger. I know not everyone will enjoy the politics in stories but I do. Especially when they can relate to characters you enjoy. Another 3.5 out of 5.
So this has a few stories in here. First one is about the New Falcon and Rage going to an event hosted by a white spokesman who's speaking out against the new Captain America and illegal immigrants. Sounds familiar? Just click on your Facebook, CNN, or Fox News. Next we have a one shot (kind of funny) story of wrestling. Then we have a one shot of Misty Knight being Captain America for a day. Then we end with Sam and Rage teaming up to stop some baddies and resulting in Rage trying to stop two supervillians, them escaping, and then is brutally beaten down by the new Americops and thrown in jail.
Good: I really thought the last two issues were very strong. It goes to show you how angry and frustrating it is to be used by the system based on prejudgemental thoughts. Not to mention Sam's own reflection in the mirror of his younger days kind of hits home. Also love how goddamn evil Cap is in the end because of his words. I also really enjoyed the first issue as it dealt with the crazy extreme left wing side. They even screaming Safe Space jokes...it's pretty scary (hey I lean more left, but I can fully admit some are fucking nuts too)
Bad: The goofy wrestling issue and the misty knight issue aren't terrible but really really feel like filler. I kind of began skimming over the Misty story because it was kind of too eye rolling.
I really enjoyed this for the most part. Sure some filler but it started strong and ended even stronger. I know not everyone will enjoy the politics in stories but I do. Especially when they can relate to characters you enjoy. Another 3.5 out of 5.