Captain America: The Chosen – Marvel – 2007–2008 – Volume 1 – Limited Series – #1–6

Quick Summary: Written by Rambo creator David Morrell with atmospheric art by Mitch Breitweiser, this Marvel Knights series presents a grounded, "end-of-life" story for Steve Rogers. As the Super-Soldier Serum finally begins to fail and Steve's body breaks down, he searches for a successor who embodies the spirit of the mantle. The story follows James Newman, a Marine Corporal serving in Afghanistan, who experiences visions of Captain America that guide him through the horrors of modern warfare.