I can't say enough about the writer of this comic. With each Captain America entry, it keeps getting better and better. Without Captain America around, one has to wonder just how long this current title can keep going. The aftermath of Cap's death has unleashed a series of events that could be in the making of a Marvel classic campaign. I just hope they follow through with the story lines and don't let them sputter into cliche territory.

The artwork is very realistic and it helps pull things together. Dealing with the death of someone is very tragic and with the help of the artwork, it seals the emotion they are trying to convey. You can't help but notice the darkened colors, almost if they've been washed out a little bit.

Here's hoping that this Captain America title will continue to hold interest and garner more readers.

People might not be talking about the Death of Captain America all that much anymore, and a lot of people picked up Captain America #25 and didn't bother to continue the series after that... those people are missing out on a series that constantly delivers every month. A lot of people thought it was kinda odd that the series continued after the death of the title character, but it's continuing with a purpose and an intriguing storyline to boot.

Even though this is the 3rd issue since Cap's death, the story itself is not any less intriguing. Just when you think you have a good grasp of everything that's going on, Brubaker throws a Ampersandwrench into the mix. Here it is in the form of a letter to Tony Stark that might peak your interest more then anything else that's happened in the last 4 issues. It shows how a good writer can keep readers coming without resorting to cheap guest appearances and putting action in just for the sake of having action in a issue.

Now that doesn't mean there isn't any guest appearances in this storyline, the title character is dead after all. The difference however is that every single character that appears in this issue (and the entire story) actually makes sense. They either have very close ties to Steve Rogers, or actually have a purpose in advancing the plot in some way.

I'm always praising Ed Brubaker's writing, but I should also mention that Steve Epting and Mike Perkins's artwork contribute a great deal to how good this series is. Brubaker's story is routed in his noir style with great intrigue thrown in, and the artwork compliments that perfectly. Not a lot of artists would be able to draw the new Serpent Squad in a serious story arc without making it look totally ridiculous... but Epting and Perkins pull it off with ease. So... just go buy this book.

I like the new Serpent Squad. It looks like Crossbones will be on top of this group with Sin. The new Viper is kinda blah right now but maybe he will bet better. Cobra looks just like Kobra from DC and I find myself thinking that every time I see him.

Bucky is beating up AIM agents trying to find the Skull and Faustus has been brainwashing more SHIELD agents. The Red Skull's plans this time are very deep.

Iron Man gets Cap's last wishes and they are not revealed yet but I bet it has something to do with Bucky. Tony had to meet with Black Widow afterwards so I bet this is it. Sharon and the Falcon are talking with Nick Fury about Bucky.

This issue had sooo much in it...very very well done.