The Cap in question is gay teenager Aaron Fischer, described as “the Captain America of the Railways - a fearless teen who stepped up to protect fellow runaways and the unhoused.” The series is written by Christopher Cantwell ( Iron Man, Doctor Doom) with art by Dale Eaglesham ( Conan, Punisher). See him in The United States of Captain America, 7/2/21. Our first “local Captain,” rail-rider Aaron Fischer, traveling the country by train and looking out for those in need of help-like Woody Guthrie, but with a shield instead of a guitar. Throughout the group’s journey, they’ll discover everyday people from all walks of life who’ve taken up the mantle of Captain America to defend their communities.”Ĭheck. (Many fans have, of course, celebrated and depicted other Caps as queer in their own transformative works for years.) To mark the 80th anniversary of Captain America, Marvel is launching a new series, The United States of Captain America, which will see “Steve Rogers teaming up with Captain Americas of the past - Bucky Barnes, Sam Wilson and John Walker - on a road trip across America to find his stolen shield. The new Captain America is here and he’s queer! Marvel Comics has announced that, for the first time ever, Cap’s iconic shield will be wielded by an LGBTQ+ character.
