Ever since Marvel pulled back the curtain on its next major crossover event, Secret Empire, the hype train has shown absolutely no signs of slowing down. Not only do readers have a Free Comic Book Day sampler to look forward to this May, but also the first round of tie-ins set to broaden the experience.
Not surprisingly, Captain America: Steve Rogers #17 is set to take part in the festivities. Aside from Rogers looking a bit fascistic in some Hydra threads, Marvel hasn’t given us much to go on. It’s understandable that they keep their cards close to their vest as none of us have read a single page from anything to be included in this event, but here’s the official solicit anyway:
CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #17
NICK SPENCER (W) • Andres Guinaldo (A)
Cover by ELIZABETH TORQUE
SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN!
IN CAP WE TRUST!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
One participating title joining the action that kind of surprised us was that of U.S.Avengers #6. Personally, I find the prospect of Steve meeting up with the female Captain America from a possible future to be highly exciting, but I’m not sure if that thread will be explored in the crossover. Here’s what we do know, though:
U.S.AVENGERS #6
AL EWING (W) • PACO MEDINA (A/C)
SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN!
Steve Rogers shoots to kill — and A.I.M. is the target!
As Roberto Da Costa’s dreams come crashing down, can the U.S.Avengers stay in one piece?
Plus: Are we actually going to kill Cannonball?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
Finally, we come to Captain America: Sam Wilson #22, which we expect to capture one of the most heartbreaking aspects of this tale: Just how is Rogers’ best buddy going to take the news that he’s Hydra? We’ll have to wait and see, but until then, check out the solicit for said issue below:
CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #22
NICK SPENCER (W) • Sean Izaakse (A)
Cover by ELIZABETH TORQUE
SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN!
In a world that’s undergone dramatic changes, Sam Wilson takes to the skies again!
What is the mission that brings Sam back out from the shadows?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
Tell us, which of these Secret Empire tie-ins are you most excited for? Sound off in the usual place and be sure to check out the respective covers for each issue at the top.