At the request of Steve Rogers, his former sidekick James Barnes apprehensively takes up the mantle and shield of Captain America. With Black Widow's help, he foils an attempt by A.I.M. forces looking to seize the Federal Trade Commission's gold supply. But even as he overcomes these forces, foiling part of the Red Skull's plans, his enemy is putting a stranglehold on the US economy, leading to massive protests and near rioting. But James, and the forces of S.H.I.E.L.D. are still steps behind the Skull's plans.
