Captain America #40, NM Marvel 2008

Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Steve Epting and colors by Mario D'Armata, this issue continues the gritty, espionage-driven tone of Brubaker’s Captain America run. The story escalates conflicts around identity and patriotism, highlighted by a striking painted cover showing two Captain America figures clashing before the Statue of Liberty. A key pick for fans of the Brubaker/Epting era and collectors of modern Captain America storylines.