Chapter 13: Attention from S.H.I.E.L.D.!
"Nima, this kind of plot twist is incredible! This villain is amazing!" one fan exclaimed, eyes wide with excitement as they scrolled through the latest forums.
Another user quickly typed, "It's not fair! How can such a bad guy get the same divine power as Captain America?"
"Kid," an older fan responded, "if you can't handle it, you better stick to the official Captain America. You don't get the adult world; sometimes the real power is with the villain."
"This Red Skull is ruthless and decisive!" chimed in another enthusiast. "This is the strongest Captain America I've ever seen, and I've never encountered such a terrifying villain in a comic. If Hydra were real, it would be a disaster for the world!"
A user with the handle "ComicGenius" wrote, "I once doubted the potential of this Marvel version of Captain America, but Jason Walker, an American, completely won me over with his unbridled imagination, exquisite character portrayal, and meticulous logic."
On the Internet, countless people were discussing my version of the Captain America comics. The explosion in popularity was driven by the unexpected, innovative, and breakthrough elements I introduced. Unlike previous comics, I created a Captain America who perfectly combined strength, wisdom, and noble feelings, and paired him with the symbolic villain Red Skull, who aimed to control the world.
A strong villain makes for a stronger hero.
While the masses might not know if there's a real Captain America, some people are very much aware.
At this time, at S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters, Coulson knocked on the door of Director Nick Fury's office, holding three copies of my Captain America comics. The sleek, high-tech office was dimly lit, the walls lined with various monitors displaying real-time data feeds from around the world. The room exuded an air of authority and secrecy.
"Come in," Fury's deep voice echoed through the room. The director sat behind a massive desk, his one good eye fixated on a tablet, analyzing some classified reports.
Coulson stepped in, his demeanor serious. "Director Fury, there's something you need to see," he said, his voice steady but tinged with urgency.
Fury looked up, noticing the serious look on one of his top agents' faces. He gestured for Coulson to approach. "What is it, Coulson?"
Coulson handed the comics to Fury, his expression grave. "I think you should take a look at this," he said.
Fury eyed the cover with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism. "What? Your idol is in a comic again, but do you need to bring it to me personally?" he asked, a hint of sarcasm in his tone.
"Maybe you should check out the contents," Coulson suggested, his voice firm.
Fury leaned back in his chair, flipping open the first comic. As he began to read, his expression changed from mild interest to intense focus. The vibrant illustrations depicted scenes eerily reminiscent of classified missions and top-secret operations. The further he read, the more his brow furrowed.
He paused, looked up at Coulson, and then continued reading at a faster pace. By the time he finished the third comic, his face was set in a grim, determined expression.
Fury slammed the comic down on his desk, the loud thud echoing in the otherwise quiet room. "Why is the content of this comic exactly the same as the content of the captain's top-secret file?" he demanded, his voice low and dangerous.
Coulson, standing at attention, shook his head. "I don't know, Director. But I've already done some digging. Jason Walker, the author, is an American. There's no way someone with access to the top-secret archives would leak the content to him, right?"
Fury steepled his fingers, his mind racing. "Do you think someone leaked it?" he asked, though he already suspected the answer.
Coulson shook his head again. "It's hard to say. But from what I've found, Walker seems to be a legitimate comic writer. No apparent connections to anyone who would have access to our files."
Fury's gaze turned steely. "Send a team. Bring him in for questioning. I want to know how he knows so much about the captain."
Coulson nodded. "Understood. I'll handle it personally. To be honest, I'd love to talk to him. He seems to have an uncanny understanding of Captain America."
Fury leaned back, contemplating. "And make sure this comic gets banned. The last thing we need is the public getting ideas about the content of our classified operations."
"Yes, sir," Coulson replied. He turned to leave but hesitated. "Director, if I may, I think Walker might be a big fan of Captain America. It could be interesting to see his perspective on the captain."
Fury's expression softened slightly, just for a moment. "Just bring him in, Coulson. Let's find out what he knows."
Coulson nodded again, more determined than ever. He left the office, his mind already racing with plans on how to approach the enigmatic comic book writer.
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