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In June 2021 Marvel Comics will release a five-part limited edition series titled United States of Captain America.
That moment is deliberate as June is Pride Month, and the character edit featured in that month’s intro story will be the first to take on the role of Captain America who is LGBTQ.
We should probably also keep in mind that the overall timing of the series is deliberate, as it lines up with the 80th anniversary of the titular hero.
IGN reports that the story will be written by Christopher Cantwell and illustrated by Dale Eaglesham. The plot will center on a quartet of popular former Captain America – Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes, and John Walker – who set out on a journey across the country to locate Rogers’ stolen shield.
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That journey will see them meet various people who have been inspired by Captain America’s actions to improve their communities. One such person is Aaron Fischer, who calls himself “Captain America of the Railroads,” and is also an openly gay teenager. IGN notes that this title has been awarded because it protects fugitives and the homeless.
Fischer will debut in the main story of No. 1, and will also star in a backup feature that will be written and drawn by its creators (Aaron Trujillo and Jan Bazaldua). The purpose of those backup stories, which will also be written for others introduced in the main narrative, is to further develop those heroes.
“Aaron is inspired by the heroes of the queer community: activists, leaders, and ordinary people fighting for a better life,” Trujillo said through a Marvel press release.
“He represents the oppressed and forgotten. I hope his debut story resonates with readers and helps inspire the next generation of heroes. “
“I want to thank editor Alanna Smith and Joshua Trujillo very much for asking me to create Aaron,” added Bazaldua.
“I really enjoyed designing it, and as a transgender person, I am happy to be able to introduce an openly gay person who admires Captain America and fights evil to help those who are almost invisible to society.
As I drew it I thought, well, Cap fights super powerful beings and saves the world most of the time, but Aaron helps those who walk alone down the street with the problems they face every day. Hope people like the end result! “
Issue 1 is scheduled to be released in both print and digital form on June 2.
