Following the title's absence from Marvel's July solicitations, writer Jason Latour has confirmed the cancellation of Winter Soldier with Issue 19.

"Well, I won't lie, after spending the last 9 months or so living in Bucky Barnes's skin, I'm a little heart broken," he wrote on his blog. "He's grown to be a very special character to me, maybe my favorite Marvel character ever, and I felt I could've written his story for years. The opportunity to do so came at a very trying time in my life and really helped me through some tough stuff, so in it's way it's very personal work. I hope that shows. That said though, really, enough cryin' in my beer. I'm VERY grateful to everyone involved with the book all along the line for making it such a worthwhile experience."

Latour thanked artist Nic Klein and editor Lauren Sankovitch before continuing, "But maybe most of all I'm in the debt of the special community of fans who stuck with us and showed us such big slobbery love through out. I know it was hard losing folks as revered and talented as Brubaker and company, but thank you for giving us a real shot."

Klein added to the sentiment this morning, writing, "Thank you to the readers and Fans who supported the book and gave us a chance to tell our tale. I hope you all enjoyed the last 3 issues, and I hope you will stick around for the last 2 issues to see the conclusion of the arc." He also posted a new illustration of Winter Soldier (at right), created as a "parting gift."

Winter Soldier #19 arrives in June.