Mark Waid writing Captain America is always great; even after a lacklustre first issue, this series had me drawn into its grasp. The second issue improves greatly on the first, focusing more on Cap’s psychological recovery upon adjusting to modern day New York; he confuses Rick Jones for Bucky and is mistaken for a new superhero by the populace. The moment when he realises he’s not dreaming was a wonderfully powerful one, and it choked me up, too; of course, to the ultimate patriot, what he discovers would break his heart. The art by Jorge Molina and Karl Kesel is better this time around, too; it looks cartoony, but realistic enough to make a distinct impression on the reader. Hopefully there are more Waid mini-series waiting in the wings, because if this one is anything to go by, they’ll be a blast.