Captain America: Steve Rogers – Marvel – 2016–2017 – Volume 1 – Ongoing Series – #1–19

Quick Summary: Written by Nick Spencer with art by Jesús Saiz and Javier Pina, this controversial volume sent shockwaves through the comic world with the reveal that Steve Rogers was a Hydra sleeper agent. Following the Avengers: Standoff event, a sentient Cosmic Cube named Kobik rewrote Steve's history, leading him to work from within the shadows to overthrow the Marvel Universe. The series serves as the primary buildup and core tie-in to the Secret Empire event, exploring Steve’s new tactical brilliance as a high-ranking Hydra leader while maintaining his public image as a hero.