Steve Rogers has officially traded in his classic look for a far more impressive one. Fans are thrilled, because Marvel has just revealed that Captain America new shield most powerful version we’ve ever seen—is now officially here. It’s no longer just a piece of metal. It’s a cosmic tool capable of feats we’ve never seen before.
We all know that Steve’s original shield has been through a lot. It’s been broken, stolen, and smashed to pieces countless times. Do you remember when Doctor Doom turned it into scrap metal during the original Secret Wars? Or when Thanos simply smashed it with a backhand? Even Thor and the Asgardian God of Fear have broken it in the past. It’s basically the unluckiest piece of equipment in comic book history.
When he doesn’t have his shield, Steve usually finds a way to keep fighting. In the old trenches of World War II, he used guns and knives. He’s even deployed energy shields or grabbed Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, when he needed a boost. In his desperation, he’s even used random objects like car doors. That’s just Steve. He never gives up.
CAPTAIN AMERICA “ANTIDIVINE” SHIELD MAKES EVIL SPIRITS EXPLODE
The new shield comes from a truly crazy story in Captain America #15. After a fight with Red Hulk, Steve essentially died and ended up in hell. There, he eventually teamed up with Doctor Doom to take on Mephisto. They used something called “Antidivine.” It was meant to kill angels, but Steve snatched it and turned it into a shield. When he throws it, it makes evil spirits explode. That’s pretty wild.
The coolest thing about it is that it behaves almost like Mjölnir. It can change direction mid-flight. Steve can hit a whole bunch of villains and then immediately call it right back to him. It does seem, however, as though the shield is slowly wearing out. When he fights Red Skull, it looks like it’s about to break. Still, it’s far stronger than anything else he’s used so far.
CAPTAIN AMERICA REFUSAL TO EMBRACE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES HAS GRANTED HIM MYSTICAL ABILITIES
Steve isn’t a tech geek like Tony Stark. He doesn’t wear massive armor and doesn’t rely on supercomputers. He only has his uniform and his shield. Because he keeps things simple, the universe seems to like him. Instead of technical gadgets, he receives these strange, mystical rewards. He’s one of the few people who can lift Mjölnir, and now he’s the one holding the “Antidivine.”
His goodness is so strong that it actually brings light into Mephisto’s dark lair. He even helped lead a rebellion for the lost souls in Hell. He told them to follow a guy named Veratok because he was sincere. That’s what makes Steve special—he’s just a good guy from Brooklyn. Once the battle is over, he’ll probably set this power aside and go back to being a perfectly ordinary soldier.
What do you think of Steve’s journey into the underworld? It’s definitely a crazy time for him. Be sure to check out Captain America #13 when it hits stores on September 2. It’s going to be a wild ride.
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