If Bucky Goes to Prison, Will Steve Rogers Go Back to Being Captain America?

Captain America turns 75 next year and Marvel is celebrating by including several Cap-inspired variant covers in the month of March. The same month there will also be a whopping nine titles with the name Captain America in the title to prove what a resilient character he remains. But the question on everyone’s lips is: Will Steve Rogers reclaim the role of Captain America?

The recent solicit for issue #615.1 (a Point One issue) leads one to believe that there is someone new in line to wear the star-spangled gear. I would guess if someone new does take on the Captain America role it won’t be Steve Rogers (even though it should be since Ed Brubaker has written the character better than… well anybody). The only basis for my opinion is the Fear Itself artwork that shows Steve Rogers in his Super Soldier gear standing near (what appears to be Bucky Cap).  I’m also well aware that Marvel is not above throwing phony artwork out there to throw spoiler-loving fans off a scent.

From the official solicit:

Steve Rogers emerged from the super soldier program to become the first Captain America, the Sentinel of Liberty. When he died, Bucky Barnes took up the shield to become a new kind of Captain America. With Barnes on trial, who will wield the legendary weapon—who will become the new Captain of America? This is the start of a new era for the famed Avenger!

While I enjoy Steve Rogers’ role in the Marvel Universe right now, I would like to see him back in his classic costume, leading the Avengers into action.