Marvel has unveiled a new costume for Captain America designed by Alex Ross, set to debut in number 34. It will be someone new wearing the costume. An easy guess would be Bucky Barnes, but I’m kind of hoping for a new character entirely, Kyle Rayner style. As for the costume, I’m not wild about it. The black fits the darker concept of him carrying a gun like a soldier, but Captain America’s costume was one of the truly great, iconic costumes, most of which are worn by DC characters. I’m very glad he kept the round shield, but I wouldn’t have been sad to see the cuffed boots go.
Here’s an interview with designed Alex Ross and Cap writer Ed Brubaker.