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15-607: The character first appeared in Captain America vol. 5 #1 (January 2005), and was created by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting . He serves as the main antagonist of the first Winter Soldier storyline. Aleksander Lukin was born in the Soviet village of Kronas, which the Red Skull used as a base of operations during World War II . As Soviet troops attempt to retake the town, commander Vasily Karpov takes Lukin in as

30-840: A new base in Argentina before Barnes and the Thunderbolts kill him. Elements of Aleksander Lukin, namely his role as the Winter Soldier 's handler, are incorporated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe 's version of Alexander Pierce (portrayed by Robert Redford ). Captain America (comic book) Captain America is a comic book title featuring the character Captain America and published by Marvel Comics . The original Captain America comic book series debuted in 1968. Atlas Comics published

45-832: A protege. In the ensuing decades, Lukin becomes an important figure in the Soviet military and the KGB , rising to the General rank. After Karpov's death, Lukin gains possession of his projects and sells some of them to raise funds. Five years later, the Red Skull recovers the Cosmic Cube and uses it to transfer his mind into Lukin's body. After the Winter Soldier destroys the Cosmic Cube and regains his memories, Lukin and

60-760: The George W. Bush administration, and all the really right-wing fans all want him to be over in the streets of Baghdad, punching out Saddam Hussein ." The character's co-creator, Joe Simon , said, "It's a hell of a time for him to go. We really need him now." Artist Alex Ross designed a slightly revised Captain America costume that former sidekick Bucky Barnes began to wear as the new Captain America in vol. 5, #34 (March 2008). As of 2007, an estimated 210 million copies of "Captain America" comic books had been sold in 75 countries. The storyline of Rogers' return began in issue #600. Marvel stated in May 2011 that Rogers, following

75-577: The "Top 10 1970s Marvels". Kirby returned to the series as writer and penciler with issue #193 (Jan. 1975) and remained through #214 (Oct. 1977). This series – considered Captain America volume one by comics researchers and historians – ended with #454 (Aug. 1996). Captain America Vol. 1 should not be confused with the 1940s series Captain America Comics (1941–1949, 1954) and Captain America's Weird Tales (1949–1950). This series

90-541: The 600th overall issue (Aug. 2009), Captain America resumed its original numbering, as if the series numbering had continued uninterrupted after #454. As part of the aftermath of Marvel Comics' company-crossover storyline " Civil War ", Steve Rogers was ostensibly killed in Captain America vol. 5, #25 (March 2007). Series writer Ed Brubaker remarked, "What I found is that all the really hard-core left-wing fans want Cap to be standing out on and giving speeches on

105-484: The Red Skull work together against the original Captain America and battle for control of Lukin's body. Arnim Zola later transfers the Red Skull's consciousness into a robot, freeing Lukin from his influence before he is killed by Sharon Carter . Lukin is later resurrected by his wife Alexa Lukin, Rasputin , and Selene , with a fragment of the Red Skull's mind remaining within him. Red Skull's consciousness eventually takes over Lukin's mind and begins operating out of

120-503: The industry's top artists and writers. It was called Captain America and the Falcon from #134 (Feb. 1971) to #222 (June 1978), although the Falcon's name was not on the cover for issues #193, 200, and 216. The 1972–1975 run on the title by writer Steve Englehart and artist Sal Buscema saw the series become one of Marvel's top-sellers. In 2010, Comics Bulletin ranked Englehart and Buscema's run on Captain America fourth on its list of

135-400: The public death of Bucky Barnes in the " Fear Itself " crossover, would resume his Captain America identity in a sixth volume of Captain America , by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Steve McNiven . The Captain America title continued from issue #620 featuring team up stories with Bucky (#620-#628), Hawkeye (#629-#632), Iron Man (#633–635), Namor (#635.1), and Black Widow (#636-#640), and

150-410: The series numbering had continued uninterrupted after #454. As part of the aftermath of Marvel Comics' company-crossover storyline " Civil War ", Steve Rogers was ostensibly killed in Captain America vol. 5, #25 (March 2007). Series writer Ed Brubaker remarked, "What I found is that all the really hard-core left-wing fans want Cap to be standing out on and giving speeches on the street corner against

165-510: The series was renumbered to match the numbering of all the volumes of the title (454, 13, 50, 32, and 50), and volume 1 resumed publication with issue #600, with Brubaker remaining as writer. The series is notable for reviving Captain America's World War II partner Bucky Barnes as the Winter Soldier in issue #6, the presumed death of Steve Rogers in issue #25, and Bucky taking over the mantle of Captain America in issue #34. Captain America vol. 5 ran from Jan. 2005 – Aug. 2011. Beginning with

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180-482: The short-lived title Captain America #76–78 from May 1954 to September 1954. Atlas came to adopt the name Marvel Comics in 1961. During the Marvel era, Captain America was starring in the title Tales of Suspense , which was retitled Captain America with issue #100 (April 1968). The new title Captain America continued to feature artwork by Jack Kirby , as well as a short run by Jim Steranko , and work by many of

195-414: The street corner against the George W. Bush administration, and all the really right-wing fans all want him to be over in the streets of Baghdad, punching out Saddam Hussein ." The character's co-creator, Joe Simon , said, "It's a hell of a time for him to go. We really need him now." Artist Alex Ross designed a slightly revised Captain America costume that former sidekick Bucky Barnes began to wear as

210-481: The title ended its print run with issue #640. Captain America (vol. 5) Captain America (vol. 5) was an ongoing comic book series published from January 2005 to July 2009 by Marvel Comics . It starred the superhero Captain America , and was written by Ed Brubaker . It was the fifth Captain America series with this title to be published, following series that ran from 1968–1996, 1996–1997, 1998–2002, and 2002–2004. After its fiftieth issue (July 2009),

225-432: Was almost immediately followed by the 13-issue Captain America vol. 2 (Nov. 1996 – Nov. 1997, part of the " Heroes Reborn " crossover), the 50-issue Captain America vol. 3 (Jan. 1998 – Feb. 2002), the 32-issue Captain America vol. 4 (June 2002 – Dec. 2004), and Captain America vol. 5 (Jan. 2005 – Aug. 2011). Beginning with the 600th overall issue (Aug. 2009), Captain America resumed its original numbering, as if

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