In the first issue of the comic series “Steve Rogers: Captain America” by writers Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz, a significant and shocking revelation about Steve Rogers’ true allegiance has been unveiled, suggesting that he is a sleeper agent for Hydra. The moment when Steve stands on a plane and declares “Hail Hydra” left the Marvel fandom in utter shock. The image of a “blood-stained leader” has haunted the hearts of many Captain America fans.
There are numerous theories and explanations surrounding Captain America’s “betrayal” to Hydra. Many believe that Steve was actually a deep-cover agent for Hydra who infiltrated SHIELD, while others argue that he was simply “brainwashed” at a young age or that the character we know as Steve is a double agent. Nick Spencer has stated that in this context, Captain America saying “Hail Hydra” is entirely conscious, not under any external control, and that there is no such thing as a “fake” Captain America.
There are many possible explanations being discussed in the Great War Heroes community, and here we will highlight the key points, along with excerpts from other Captain America comics:
This storyline discusses a pivotal moment in Steve’s character where he has lost his way and is at odds with himself during the battle. The introduction of a character named Kobik drastically alters reality, rejuvenating and empowering Steve. It is possible that during this process, Kobik has altered Steve’s very being, personality, and even his physicality. This may explain why “suddenly” Steve says “Hail Hydra,” as his personality may have been completely altered accidentally or intentionally by Kobik.
Kobik is one of the entities with tremendous power, capable of altering reality, resurrecting the dead, and granting life to anything on earth… This immense power comes from the Cosmic Cube, which is already a formidable object in the universe, comparable to the Infinity Stones. The Cosmic Cube often appears alongside the image of “the Mad Titan” Thanos in the Marvel universe.
Clearly, if we consider the previous comic issue as accurate, then Captain America’s current allegiance to Hydra is entirely plausible. This aspect also gives Steve a chance to “clear his name,” as he wasn’t with Hydra from the start but was simply altered by Kobik’s manipulation of reality. Hopefully, this explanation is coherent and resonates with fans of Great War Heroes. If you have more precise and logical insights, feel free to join the discussion at HERE.
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