Mar 1, 1941 CE
Bucky Barnes Introduced
Captain America Comics #1 introduces Bucky Barnes, a young sidekick who becomes Captain America's partner during World War II. #comics #sidekick
Chronological Storyline (37 Milestones)
Mar 1, 1941 CE
Red Skull Debuts
Captain America Comics #1 also features the first appearance of the Red Skull, a Nazi agent and Captain America's arch-nemesis. #comics #villain
Mar 1, 1941 CE
Captain America First Appearance
Captain America Comics #1 introduces Steve Rogers, a weak young man who volunteers for Project Rebirth and becomes the super-soldier Captain America, fighting the Nazis and the Red Skull. #comics #marvel
1941 CE
Howling Commandos Formed
Captain America leads the Howling Commandos, a special unit of soldiers, in various WWII missions. #ww2 #marvel
1945 CE
Captain America Frozen in Ice
At the end of World War II, Captain America is frozen in ice after a failed attempt to stop a drone plane, presumed dead. #ww2 #marvel
Mar 1, 1964 CE
Captain America Revived by Avengers
The Avengers find and revive Captain America from the ice in Avengers #4, and he joins the team. #avengers #marvel )
1964 CE
Captain America Becomes Leader of Avengers
Captain America quickly becomes the field leader of the Avengers, a role he maintains for many years. #avengers #marvel
1965 CE
Tales of Suspense Series
Captain America's solo stories begin in Tales of Suspense #59, later leading to his own title. #comics #marvel
1968 CE
Captain America Gets Own Title
Captain America #100 launches his own ongoing series, continuing from Tales of Suspense. #comics #marvel )
1970 CE
Secret Empire Storyline
Captain America uncovers a conspiracy involving the Secret Empire, leading to a crisis of faith in the American government. #comics #marvel )
1974 CE
Nomad: Steve Rogers Renounces Captain America
After discovering government corruption, Steve Rogers gives up the Captain America mantle and becomes Nomad. #comics #marvel )
1975 CE
Steve Rogers Returns as Captain America
Steve Rogers reclaims the Captain America identity after realizing the symbol is bigger than any one person. #comics #marvel
1980 CE
Captain America #250: The Captain
Steve Rogers briefly gives up the shield and title to John Walker, becoming 'The Captain' for a time. #comics #marvel )
1985 CE
Captain America vs. Red Skull: The Death of Red Skull
In a climactic battle, Captain America seemingly kills the Red Skull, but the villain later returns. #comics #marvel
1990 CE
Captain America: The Bloodstone Hunt
Captain America searches for the mystical Bloodstone, encountering various villains. #comics #marvel )
1995 CE
Captain America: Operation Rebirth
Captain America and the Black Widow investigate a new super-soldier program. #comics #marvel )
2002 CE
Captain America: The Extremists
Captain America faces a group of villains called the Extremists, who seek to reshape the world. #comics #marvel )
Jan 1, 2005 CE
Captain America: Winter Soldier Storyline Begins
Ed Brubaker's run begins, revealing that Bucky Barnes survived WWII as the brainwashed assassin Winter Soldier. #comics #marvel )
2006 CE
Captain America: Civil War Event
Captain America leads the anti-registration side in the Superhuman Registration Act conflict against Iron Man. #marvel #civilwar )
Mar 7, 2007 CE
Captain America Assassinated
Captain America #25 depicts Steve Rogers being shot and killed by Crossbones, with Sharon Carter delivering the fatal shot under mind control. #comics #marvel
2008 CE
Bucky Barnes Becomes Captain America
Following Steve Rogers' death, Bucky Barnes takes up the shield and mantle as the new Captain America. #comics #marvel
2009 CE
Steve Rogers Returns
Steve Rogers is resurrected in the 'Captain America: Reborn' storyline, having been displaced in time. #comics #marvel
2010 CE
Steve Rogers Becomes Commander of SHIELD
After returning, Steve Rogers takes on a leadership role in SHIELD, while Bucky continues as Captain America. #marvel #shield )
2011 CE
Fear Itself: Captain America Loses the Shield
During the Fear Itself event, Captain America (Bucky) is seemingly killed, and Steve Rogers reclaims the shield. #marvel #event )
2012 CE
Captain America: The Trial of Captain America
Steve Rogers faces trial for crimes committed as a fugitive during the Civil War, but is acquitted. #comics #marvel )
2013 CE
Captain America: The Iron Nail
Steve Rogers battles the Iron Nail and learns of a conspiracy involving the Super-Soldier program. #comics #marvel )
2014 CE
All-New Captain America: Sam Wilson Takes Over
Steve Rogers is aged rapidly by the Iron Nail, and Sam Wilson (Falcon) becomes the new Captain America. #comics #marvel )
2015 CE
Secret Wars: Captain America's Role
During the Secret Wars event, Steve Rogers plays a key role in the Battleworld domain. #marvel #event )
2016 CE
Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 - Hydra Reveal
In a controversial twist, Steve Rogers is revealed to have been a Hydra agent all along, later retconned as reality manipulation. #comics #marvel
2017 CE
Secret Empire: Hydra Cap Takes Over
Hydra Captain America takes over the United States in the Secret Empire event, leading to a resistance. #marvel #event )
2018 CE
Steve Rogers Restored
The real Steve Rogers is restored after the Kobik cube is used to undo the Hydra manipulation. #comics #marvel )
2019 CE
Captain America: The Legend of Steve Rogers
Steve Rogers continues his adventures, dealing with the aftermath of Secret Empire. #comics #marvel )
2020 CE
Captain America: The United States of Captain America
A storyline where Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson travel across America, encountering various people who have taken up the Captain America mantle. #comics #marvel )
2021 CE
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Returns
Bucky Barnes returns as the Winter Soldier, and Steve Rogers deals with new threats. #comics #marvel )
2022 CE
Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty
A new ongoing series begins, focusing on Steve Rogers' role as a symbol of liberty. #comics #marvel
2023 CE
Captain America: Cold War
A crossover event involving Captain America, Winter Soldier, and the new Falcon, dealing with a new Cold War. #comics #marvel )
2024 CE
Captain America: The New World Order
Steve Rogers faces a new global threat in this storyline, continuing his legacy. #comics #marvel )