Captain America and the Falcon – Marvel – 2004–2005 – Volume 1 – Ongoing Series – #1–14

Quick Summary: Written by Christopher Priest, this series is a gritty, politically charged exploration of the partnership between Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson. The narrative introduces the Anti-Captain America, a violent counterpart born from a failed naval experiment, and explores Sam Wilson's mental instability as his "Snap" Wilson persona begins to resurface. The series notably ties into Avengers Disassembled, featuring a complex and tense subplot involving the Scarlet Witch and the Office of Naval Intelligence.