The must-see Captain America crossovers areCivil War(2006),Secret Empire(2017) andSecret Wars(1984), events where Steve Rogers embodies the moral heart of the Marvel universe or its greatest betrayal.

Steve Rogers is the moral compass of the Marvel Universe, and every major crossover confronts him with impossible dilemmas. From the First War of Heroes to the Battleworld of Doom, including his controversial transformation into Agent Hydra, Captain America is systematically at the center of the most significant events in the House of Ideas.

This guide lists the major Captain America crossovers with key numbers for each event. Also consult our guide toCaptain America key numbersfor the founding milestones of the character.

Civil War (2006) — The fratricidal war

Mark Millar places Steve Rogers at the head of the anti-registration resistance. This crossover establishes Captain America as the ultimate defender of individual freedoms in the face of state security. His final surrender and subsequent assassination make this the character's most important arc in the 21st century.

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Secret Empire (2017) — The ultimate betrayal

Nick Spencer transforms Steve Rogers into a Hydra sleeper agent using the Cosmic Cube. Captain America takes control of the United States in a coup, creating one of the most controversial and collectible crossovers of the decade.

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Secret Wars (1984) — The first major crossover

Jim Shooter sends Captain America to the Beyonder's Battleworld. Steve is naturally elected leader of the heroes, proving that his charisma transcends powers. It is also in this series that his shield is destroyed and then rebuilt.

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Fear Itself (2011) — The God of Fear

Matt Fraction confronts Captain America with the Serpent, an Asgardian god of fear. The vibranium shield is broken by the Serpent — a devastating symbolic moment. Bucky Barnes dies as Captain America, forcing Steve to take up the mantle.

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Secret Wars (2015) — The end and the revival

In Hickman's Secret Wars, an aged Steve Rogers faces Doom on Battleworld. Alongside T'Challa, he contributes to the fall of the god Doom and the reconstruction of the Marvel multiverse.

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Acts of Vengeance (1989) — The Exchange of Enemies

Loki orchestrates a plan where each supervillain faces a different hero. Captain America finds himself facing unusual adversaries, creating unique confrontations and issues highly appreciated by collectors.

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