Winter Soldier first appeared in Captain America #6, published by Marvel in 2005. That places it in the Modern Age.
Why this issue matters
Bucky Barnes had been dead since 1945 as far as anyone knew. Ed Brubaker's revival revealed he'd survived, been brainwashed by the Soviets, and spent decades as a covert assassin, a twist that reshaped the character permanently.
Key facts
Captain America #6
- Character: Winter Soldier
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 2005
- Era: Modern Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
More Marvel firsts from the Modern Age
- Miles Morales Ultimate Fallout #4, 2011
- Kamala Khan (Ms Marvel) Captain Marvel #14, 2013
- America Chavez Vengeance #1, 2011
- Riri Williams (Ironheart) Invincible Iron Man #7, 2016
- Jessica Jones Alias #1, 2001
Got a copy?
I buy key issues and whole collections across the UK, and I will tell you honestly whether what you have is the real first or a later printing. Send me photos of the cover and the indicia and I will come back with a straight answer, and a proper valuation if you want one.