Captain America: Operation Rebirth

In this 2011 Marvel one-shot, writer Mark Waid and artist Ron Garney revisit the classic World War II origins of Captain America, exploring the emotional weight of Steve Rogers' transformation into a super-soldier. The story delves into the moral complexities of the super-soldier program, questioning the cost of creating a living weapon for freedom. A concise, character-driven tale that underscores why Waid and Garney remain definitive voices on the character.