Marvel Comics Returns SHIELD in Captain America #6, Delays Issue and Drops United Captains Storyline

In this video, I discuss Marvel Comics' recent announcement to bring back SHIELD in Captain America #6 after its absence since the 2017 Secret Empire storyline, replacing the previously planned United Captains team introduced in August by writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Valerio Schiti. The United Captains—featuring new characters like Captain Kingdom (UK), Captain France (France), Red Widow (Russia), and The Star (China)—were set to assist Steve Rogers in stabilizing Latveria post-One World Under Doom, but the storyline has been reworked to tie into the 2026 Armageddon event, with Red Widow now joining SHIELD under Nick Fury Jr. The issue, originally slated for December 17, 2025, is delayed to January 21, 2026, as Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski notes the timing aligns with SHIELD's 60th anniversary. I share my thoughts on how SHIELD enhances the espionage elements in Captain America and Avengers stories, speculate on potential fan feedback or sales influencing the pivot, and appreciate Marvel's flexibility in adjusting creative directions midstream.

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