Fortunately, that minor bit of slapstick wasn’t enough to deter Cap’s meaningful costume change.Īlas, as all things must come to end, Steve Rogers availed himself of the “Nomad” moniker at the end of 'Captain America' #184 (1975).
While fighting - and handily defeating - Hydra and Krang, Nomad accidentally tripped over his cape. Yes, it seems Madame Hydra and her Atlantean ally Krang attempted to utilize the ancient and powerful Serpent Crown. While flexing the “Nomad” persona, Cap teamed up with Sub-Mariner to combat the evil machinations of Madame Hydra and her doom-ushering Serpent Society. The word “nomad” literally translates to “a member of a people having no permanent abode.” This was fitting, considering Steve Rogers was officially a man without a country – a man without a home. Wearing a dark blue costume with yellow highlights – and yes, a cape – Cap assumed the “Nomad” identity. However, after a confrontation with Hawkeye (disguised as the Golden Archer), Cap realized he could maintain his vow of heroism with less patriotic vestments. So disgusted by this revelation – and by a government who remained casually complicit during the corrupt official’s tenure – Steve Rogers forsook the role of Captain America. Why? Because a high-ranking government official – presumably President Richard Nixon – was the leader of a terrorist organization called the Secret Empire. In 'Captain America' # 180 (1974), Captain America became extremely disillusioned with the United States Government. In fact, any Captain America comic book aficionado will proudly impart tales of Cap’s disillusionment with both his role and government – tales where a world-renowned patriot abandoned his star spangled super-suit and assumed the name and mantle of a freedom-fighting wanderer.Īnd that wanderer? That fighting former Avenger without a home, country, or on-call Quinjet? They called him… Nomad. Steve’s apparent dismissal of the Captain America role – although certainly a jarring, emotional occasion in 'Civil War' – wasn’t completely unexpected, nor was it a self-blemishing character betrayal. Because he disagreed with a United Nations’ mandate demanding oversight, and the indemnifying evidence implicating his best friend’s acts of terror, Steve left behind his shield and willingly embraced the life of an expatriate. Who Is Captain America Sans Star-Spangled Shield? Enter: NOMADīefore the war with Thanos (aka, “The Infinity War’), Steve Rogers (aka, “Captain America”) voluntarily separated himself from The Avengers, and ultimately, the United States of America.
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