Major Key
Captain America #34 (2008)
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Bucky takes up the Captain America mantle.
Why this comic matters
The story places Bucky Barnes at a turning point where a new identity, costume or heroic role becomes part of the action. The change grows out of the character’s immediate circumstances and begins to redefine how they operate in the stories that follow.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year2008
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersBucky Barnes
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
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How this issue connects to the movies
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