Marvel confirms SHIELD will take center stage moving forward, replacing the original plans for Captain America 's current story. Following the events of Secret Empire , where a Steve Rogers impostor tried to give Hydra control over the Earth, SHIELD dissolved and remained absent from the Marvel Universe for almost a decade. In 2026, however, SHIELD is back and ready to face a seemingly world-ending threat .

A SHIELD emblem lies broken on the ground in Captain America #6 cover variant

Originally, Chip Zdarsky's Captain America #6 was set to introduce the United Nations' own team of super soldier captains , including Captain Kingdom, Captain France, Red Widow, and The Star. However, Marvel delayed the issue to January 21, 2026, and announced a significant change in the issue's

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