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Winter Soldier
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes fought alongside Captain America during World War II. Like Cap, however, Bucky met a seemingly unfortunate demise during the war. Barnes reemerged as the brainwashed Russian agent known as the Winter Soldier.
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Combat & Marksmanship
Thanks to his exploits during World War II, Bucky Barnes is an expert hand-to-hand combatant, gifted battle strategist, and impressive marksman.
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Powers + Abilities
Combat & Marksmanship
Thanks to his exploits during World War II, Bucky Barnes is an expert hand-to-hand combatant, gifted battle strategist, and impressive marksman.
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Winter Soldier
Before he was the enemy's greatest weapon, James Buchanan ‘Bucky’ Barnes was Captain America’s sidekick. Alongside America’s hero, the teenager won the acclaim of his country during WWII—until a devastating experiment turned him into an assassin. Unpack the legend of the Winter Soldier.
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Start Here: Falcon & Winter Soldier
Read the Avengers’ team-up tale in full! When a dramatic attempt on the life of Winter Soldier: Bucky Barnes reunites him with Falcon: Sam Wilson, the old friends are plunged into a race to uncover the new leader of Hydra. The clock is ticking—but who is the Natural, and how did he beat Sam and Bucky so easily? Try this ideal entry point for new readers!
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Captain America
After Steve Rogers was murdered, Bucky took up the mantle of Captain America in attempt to atone for his brainwashed past and live up to the example of his mentor.
"Yeah, well... Luck hasn't exactly been on my side lately..."
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