Towards the finale of Avengers: Endgame, an aged Steve Rogers passed on the mantle of Captain America to his friend, Sam Wilson. At the time, this was considered an excellent choice, as the only other viable candidate, Bucky Barnes, was still dealing with his own trauma regarding his imprisonment and brainwashing at HYDRA’s hands. Sam accepted, but the road to becoming the new Captain America would not be an easy one. Many people within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and even fans in the real world, would believe that Sam was not the right choice to replace Steve.
However, there was a moment early in the MCU’s history that actually proved Sam was worthy of the role. All the way back in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. This was when Sam was first introduced to the audience, and though his role wasn’t the most impactful thing for the narrative, it was his willingness to help Captain America simply because he asked that made him the perfect successor. Sam knew he was up against impossible odds and that it was just them, yet, much like a young Steve, he chose to do the right thing and the best he could while doing it.
Later, Sam would be seen speaking to veterans suffering from PTSD, trying to help them adjust to life back home. Some of what he said struck Steve, who was listening and Sam gave him advice about trying to do what would make him happy, suggesting that after everything Steve has done for the world, he isn’t obligated to keep fighting. It then that he shared the story of how he lost his friend, Riley, while overseas and that it ended his desire to serve in the military. Sam had managed to find a new purpose in helping others, something that Steve obviously admired.
Towards the finale of Avengers: Endgame, an aged Steve Rogers passed on the mantle of Captain America to his friend, Sam Wilson. At the time, this was considered an excellent choice, as the only other viable candidate, Bucky Barnes, was still dealing with his own trauma regarding his imprisonment and brainwashing at HYDRA’s hands. Sam accepted, but the road to becoming the new Captain America would not be an easy one. Many people within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and even fans in the real world, would believe that Sam was not the right choice to replace Steve.
However, there was a moment early in the MCU’s history that actually proved Sam was worthy of the role. All the way back in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. This was when Sam was first introduced to the audience, and though his role wasn’t the most impactful thing for the narrative, it was his willingness to help Captain America simply because he asked that made him the perfect successor. Sam knew he was up against impossible odds and that it was just them, yet, much like a young Steve, he chose to do the right thing and the best he could while doing it.
Later, Sam would be seen speaking to veterans suffering from PTSD, trying to help them adjust to life back home. Some of what he said struck Steve, who was listening and Sam gave him advice about trying to do what would make him happy, suggesting that after everything Steve has done for the world, he isn’t obligated to keep fighting. It then that he shared the story of how he lost his friend, Riley, while overseas and that it ended his desire to serve in the military. Sam had managed to find a new purpose in helping others, something that Steve obviously admired.
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