The Compliance of Captain America: What Brave New World Gets Wrong

Captain America: Brave New World was meant to mark a new chapter for the iconic hero, but instead of carrying Steve Rogers' legacy of resistance, Sam Wilson’s Captain America is portrayed as obedient to authority—pledging loyalty to the President, no matter who holds office. This shift in characterization sends a troubling message, turning a once-rebellious symbol into a compliant figure within the system. In today’s political climate, where power is often weaponized, Brave New World misses a crucial opportunity to redefine heroism, reinforcing assimilation over resistance.