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Josiah X Returns To Captain America for Black History Month
Josiah X Returns To Captain America for Black History Month from Evan Narcisse, Greg Pak, Eder Messias and Taurin Clarke.
Article Summary
- Josiah X returns to Captain America in February for Black History Month with a fresh look.
- He joins Sam Wilson in issue #2 against the mysterious group Eaglestar and Red Hulk.
- Josiah X's new mission and outfit honor his past as he evolves into the Shadow Soldier.
- Designer Taurin Clarke blends the old and new for Josiah X's updated covert-ops suit.
This February, Evan Narcisse, Greg Pak, and Eder Messias bring back Josiah X, the son of the original Captain America. Isaiah Bradley, in Sam Wilson: Captain America #2 with a new look designed by Taurin Clarke.
"Next month, Sam Wilson soars again in SAM WILSON, CAPTAIN AMERICA, an all-new solo comic series by writers Evan Narcisse and Greg Pak and artist Eder Messias. Sam's latest adventure pits him against the shadowy organization Eaglestar and its head of security: Red Hulk. Just as Sam discovers Eaglestar's true goal in issue #2, another player enters the fray—Josiah X! Created by Christopher Priest and Joe Bennett in the 2003 comic series THE CREW, Josiah X is the son of former Captain America Isaiah Bradley. Using the super-soldier powers he inherited from his father, Josiah X embraced his legacy by protecting his community and shedding light on American injustice. Now, he's back with a new mission and a new look designed by series cover artist Taurin Clarke. What has Eaglestar been doing that spurred him into action? And is he there to help Sam or pursue his own agenda?
"I've loved the character of Josiah X ever since he first appeared in THE CEW back in 2003," Narcisse explained. "As the son of Isaiah Bradley—cloned in secret experiments—he's had a complicated legacy thrust upon him. His previous stories showed him struggling to figure out how to find purpose and protect the vulnerable in a world that's all too ready to exploit him and others on society's margins. When we meet him as the Shadow Soldier in SAM WILSON, CAPTAIN AMERICA, he's a hero at the next stage of his evolution, someone who's answered those existential questions with a new codename, new uniform, and specific outlook. He's a great counterpoint to Sam, in that they're trying to do the right thing with very different attitudes. We're really excited to bring him back in a way that honors the past and hopefully opens up a promising future."
SAM WILSON CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 (OF 5)
(W) EVAN NARCISSE & GREK PAK (CA) Taurin Clarke (A/CA) Eder Messias
VS. RED HULK! After Eaglestar shows its true colors, Sam tangles with their big, red and furious head of security. But another player is about to enter the fray: Josiah X! He's got a new mission and a new look – but is he there to help Sam or pursue his own agenda?
Rated T+In Shops: Feb 12, 2025 SRP: $3.99
SAM WILSON, CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 (OF 5)
Written by EVAN NARCISSE & GREK PAK
Art by EDER MESSIAS & VALENTINE DE LANDRO
Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
On Sale 3/19
"When I was approached to do the covers for SAM WILSON: CAPTAIN AMERICA, I saw a chance to update a few characters," Clarke shared. "After getting the thumbs up to update Patriot's hair from our amazing editors, the fans on social media immediately started asking about Josiah! I knew we had a huge task ahead of us, so I went in with notes from our co-writer Evan Narcisse, who also provided some great insights from the legendary Christopher Priest, and set out to create a design that reflects where Josiah is at mentally right now while staying true to his history. He's currently operating in the shadows, but he's still a byproduct of his time as America's forgotten super soldier, so there's elements of his old costume from The Crew integrated into what's essentially a covert-ops suit. Pieces of his old chainmail are underneath his vest as additional bulletproof armor, and his old bandana is under his Kevlar mask as a reminder of who he is. Evan noted that Josiah should also wear the colors of Red, Gold, Black and Green just as proudly as he wore the Red, White and Blue, so we made sure to integrate that into his costume as well. I really hope what we've done resonates with fans." Josiah X will also appear on Clarke's issue #3 cover above and design sheet below.
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