Summary
Warning: Contains spoilers forCaptain America #11!!Since discovering his status as a Change Agent,Captain Americahas been taking on a lot more cosmic responsibility. Now, Lyra has informed him that he’s meant to inherit the metaphysical safe haven of The Front Door after his death. This essentially positions Steve as the shepherd guiding the world to something beyond war and death, all while his own soul is finally “home.”
Captain America #11by J. Michael Straczynski, Jesús Saiz, Matt Hollingsworth, and Joe Caramagna is the next chapter in Cap’s journey to round up his fellow Change Agents for Lyra (Life). The issue gives the two of them a chance to talk about what comes after thebuilding war against Deathhimself. In true soldier fashion, Steve thinks in terms of armies and fights, but Lyra pushes him to understand that what comes after war matters the most.
Captain America is no mere soldier - he’s the one that Lyra chooses to care for The Front Door and ensure that the war’s survivors can build a “kinder and nobler world.”
By defeating the demon Asmoday, Captain America rewrote the structure in Hell, effectively putting himself on the path that led to his cosmic destiny.
Steve Rogers moves through lifeas a soldier, using that lens to lead, strategize, and understand the world at large. He admits as much to Lyra, who tells him that operating that way leaves leaders blind to “what comes after.” For any war, especially the final one they are building toward against her brother, Death, some survivors need a way and a reason to continue on. The Front Door is the central hub for stories, songs, hopes, and dreams of “mutants and humans and all those in between.“In short, it’s everything needed for a beautiful world.
By defeating the demon Asmoday, Captain America rewrote the structure in Hell, effectively putting himself on the path that led to his cosmic destiny. Lyra assures him that the road will also provide the place of belonging he’s been searching for.The Front Dooris the best of everything the world has to offer, and Lyra knows that it’s in good hands with a man who, more deeply than anything, yearns for somewhere to call home.Steve has always been a protector, above all, and no one is better suited to taking Lyra’s position as the Front Door’s guardian.
It’s Only the Beginning of the Next Chapter
After entering the Pale City, Captain America sealed his fate. He knows he’ll ultimately give his life in a battle against Lyra’s brother, but he has that final call home to look forward to. Time and again, he’s put himself on the line and stood toe-to-toe with evil to protect the world. Now, Life herself is giving him the chance to save it another way - by leading it into prosperity and peace after a lifetime of war.Captain Americawill inherit The Front Door, making him the keeper of mutant and human history and a guiding force into the future.
Captain America
Initially debuting in 1940, Captain America is the patriotically themed superhero who has shared the title with only a few individuals. Beginning with Steve Rogers, Captain America’s birth resulted from a frail man taking part in an experimental U.S. Army super-soldier trial, which imbued him with super-human abilities. The character is often depicted wielding a nigh unbreakable and aerodynamic shield made of vibranium that they use to defend and attack their foes.
