1. Captain America: Reborn
Death has a very different meaning in comics, and Steve Rogers would return just in time for the release of Captain America: The First Avenger in 2011. While he did technically die, it’s revealed that the gun used by Sharon Carter actually caused Rogers to phase in and out of space and time, appearing at events in his lifetime and fighting battles. The Red Skull (who was without a body at the time) returns Rogers to the present, revealing his ultimate plan; to take control of Rogers’ mind and body.
However, the former Captain America eventually regains control, and with help from his allies, defeats the Skull for good. Bucky would continue to serve in the role for a time, but Steve eventually took the shield back up to protect his country and serve as a member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. This storyline could serve as a way of Stan passing the baton to the next actor to play Steve Rogers, ensuring the character remains on the big screen for the foreseeable future without resorting to the ever unpopular reboot option.
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