Outside of his Marvel Cinematic Universe appearances, Bucky Barnes has been sparsely seen since his stint last year in Jim Zub and Sean Izaakse’s “Thunderbolts.” This new run is to be his first solo book since “Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier,” which ran from 2014 – 15.
According to a Marvel press release, Higgins was particularly inspired by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting’s iconic “Captain America” run, which transformed Bucky from a kid sidekick into a gritty super soldier. Bucky’s journey to right past wrongs inspired Higgins in particular.
“He’s going to help others (atone for their sins),” Higgins said in the announcement. “It’s Bucky’s way of channeling his own pain in a productive, personal way – by helping others find the redemption that he found.”
In Marvel’s statement, Reis expressed his excitement in tackling the Winter Soldier. “Taking Bucky forward and building a world unique to him – one that still respects his past – is an artist’s dream. I can’t wait for people to see what we’ve come up with,” he said.
Marvel has yet to announce when the comic can be pre-ordered.
Press release:
Bucky Barnes Returns in WINTER SOLDIER #1!
Kyle Higgins and Rod Reis re-team for an all-new story!
New York, NY—September 12, 2018— You know his name. You know the things he’s done. And now that the man known as The Winter Soldier has found redemption, he’s going to help others do the same…even if it’s not as easy as he expects. This December, the acclaimed creative team of Kyle Higgins (Power Rangers, C.O.W.L.) and Rod Reis (Secret Empire, Doctor Strange: Damnation, C.O.W.L.) will reunite to tell the next chapter of Bucky Barnes’ story in an all-new adventure that readers won’t want to miss!
“As someone with quite a bit of experience writing grown up sidekicks, I know firsthand how important it is to define the character outside of their relationship with their mentor,” said Higgins. “Since being freed from Soviet brainwashing, Bucky has done a massive amount of work to atone for his sins–becoming Captain America, spending time in the Gulag, dying to save the world… in many ways, he’s found redemption. So, what’s next for him? He’s going to help other people do the same.”
“To be able to work with a character that has such a rich legacy and striking visual identity is really exciting,” added Reis. “Taking Bucky forward and building a world unique to him – one that still respects his past – is an artist’s dream. I can’t wait for people to see what we’ve come up with.”
“As someone who grew up loving sidekicks, I’ve been fascinated by Bucky Barnes for as long as I’ve been reading comics,” said Higgins. “Then, in 2005, I fell in love with the character all over again thanks to Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting’s incredible Winter Soldier run. Now, along with one of my favorite artists in comics, I’m thrilled to be taking Bucky Barnes on his next journey.”
Don’t miss Bucky’s new adventures in WINTER SOLDIER #1, arriving in local comic shops this December!
WINTER SOLDIER #1 (of 5)
Written by KYLE HIGGINS
Art and Cover by ROD REIS
On Sale 12/5/18
