Thus far, the Marvel Comics event Age of Revelation has been largely focused on the X-Men. However, with the United States partially conquered by Mutant separatists, one natural question is what happened to Captain America in this future. The answer lies in a new miniseries, which reveals one Mutant hero has taken up Steve Rogers‘ shield and the task of leading The Avengers.
Written by Jason Loo, with art by Sergio Davila, X-Vengers #1 centers around a new team in the Age of Revelation. As the name suggests, it is made up of former Avengers and X-Men. However, the team line-up is not the only thing that has changed.
All of the Avengers turned X-Vengers were mutated by the X-Virus, which bestows superpowers on those who survive the initial infection. Hawkeye, for instance, grew four extra arms, while Black Widow became a woman made of living water. Steve Rogers, sadly, died in the aftermath of the X-Virus release. However, before he died, he passed on his shield and title to a hero he saw as a worthy successor.
Who is the new Captain America leading the future Avengers?
A flashback reveals that Steve Rogers gave the title of Captain America to former X-Men member Dani Moonstar, aka Mirage. Apparently Moonstar was the only hero present when he made his last stand. Despite this, nobody among the Avengers doubted her word when she said Steve Rogers gave her his shield.
Unfortunately, some Americans were less accepting of Moonstar’s taking the mantle than the former Avengers. However, following an altercation at a memorial for the victims of the X-Virus, the rest of the team are quick to assure her that she is doing Steve Rogers proud. Not only in leading the team in battle but also in giving inspirational speeches whenever one is needed.
X-Vengers #1 is now available at comic shops everywhere.
