The Iron Patriot has had a complicated legacy in the Marvel Universe, introduced with the villainous Norman Osborn under the mask before it progressed to James Rhodes and was briefly stolen by the Punisher. However, in the latest story arc in the pages of Captain America, there is a different familiar face wielding the armor: Sharon Carter.
Marvel Comics has released a preview of the upcoming Captain America #23, written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, illustrated by Bob Quinn, colored by Matt Milla and lettered by Ed Dukeshire. As Sharon contemplates her lost youth, she dons the Iron Patriot armor to rescue Steve Rogers and his squad, leading her own strike force, including Shuri and Agatha Harkness. The preview pages and standard cover illustrated by Alex Ross are below.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #23
- TA-NEHISI COATES (W) • BOB QUINN (A) • Cover by ALEX ROSS
- CAPTAIN AMERICA TIMELESS VARIANT COVER by ALEX ROSS - APR201030
- ALL DIE YOUNG! Continues!
- A restoration! A resurrection! A bit of redemption! And the return of Cap’s number one foe!
- 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
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After being trapped in Dimension Z for over a relative decade, Sharon had reemerged as a middle-aged woman despite only appearing to have been gone for a short amount of time. Despite the sudden change in age, Sharon has continued to be an invaluable ally and romantic partner for Cap, leading her own super-team known as the Daughters of Liberty.
Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and illustrated by Bob Quinn, Captain America #23 goes on sale Sept. 16 from Marvel Comics.