In some of the most impactful and iconic comics in history, tragedy befalls the Marvel Universe with the death of Captain America! A battle to save London from the Red Skull reunites Steve Rogers with one old friend, the Winter Soldier - but the Superhuman Registration Act tears him apart from another, Iron Man! As Steve's allies find their loyalties divided, Captain America's life is torn apart - and, when the Civil War is over, it is taken from him! With Steve shot down in cold blood, the Falcon seeks revenge, Sharon Carter spirals out of control and Bucky Barnes must reconcile his own sordid past with the need to seek justice! And as the world reels from this tragedy, the Skull and his minions - including Sin, Crossbones and a new Serpent Squad - put their deadliest plan into motion!.