John Walker, the man who once replaced Steve Rogers as Captain America, is returning to his own title under his classic moniker U.S.Agent – and he's on🥃ce again following in Steve Rogers' footsteps, this time in൲ a very different way.
Written by Christopher Priest with art from Stefano Landini, U.S.Agent launches with a story titled 'American Zealot' in 🥀which Walker departs his service to the United States government.
"John Walker, the former Super Patriot, has been stripped of his official U.S.Agent status and is now operating as an independent government contractor protecting government covert interests," reads Marvel's official synopsis for U.S.Agent #1. "His latest protection detail draws him into a conflict between a small town and the corporate giant trying to destroy it. John acquires a new partner and new enemy along the way while being haunted by ghosts from his past and confronting cꦍhallenges to his future."
"However, with limited official access t🐭o intelligence data, the now-former U.S.Agent's missions can and often do lead him into blind alleys he’ll need to MacGyver🅘 himself out of."
Interestingly, Walker became a shield-wielder when he replaced Steve Rogers as the official Captain America when Steve became disillusioned with the government and quit, much like Walker may be doing now. Steve continued fighting crime as the Captain, in a black, red, and white uniform that Walker l🉐ater wore as U.S.Agent when Steve became Captain America again. U.S.Agent can be seen as part of the 2020 Force Works limited series, tying into Iron Man 2020.
Speaking of his uniform, Walker's new look, designed by﷽ Landini, is shown here in Marco Checchetto's cover for U.S𒐪.Agent #1.
U.S.Agent #1 is due out in November. The limited series is scheduled to run for five issues. Marvel Comics' November 2020 solicitations are expected later this mon🌟th, right here on Newsarama.
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