8. The Secret Empire
That’s right, yet another Captain America story which sees Steve Rogers abandon the mantle! Upon discovering that the leader of a secret cabal out to undermine the American way of life was in fact a “high-ranking government official” who operated out of the Oval Office, the disillusioned hero would walk away from that role for a time.
The story was clearly designed to run echo the very real life scandal surrounding President Nixon, and a combination of this story arc and Captain America: No More has all the makings of an incredible movie. This would lead to Steve taking on the Nomad name and costume, and the arc also features a meaty role for The Falcon and Cap being framed for murder. This is a must-read for any fan of the patriotic hero!
