I want to jump in here, and first address the subject of the Captain America costume. Bucky-Cap's costume sucks, if you ask me. It reminds me of something a performer in Cirque du Soleil would wear. Not that I have anything against CdS, because I've seen a few of their shows and they're all mind-blowing. However, no thank you, Alex Ross. I could do without your design.
Not to say classic Cap is really all that much better under the modern microscope, even though it has a nice, classic look to it that comes off well on paper. These days, I prefer a more functional outfit for a "super-soldier", so the big, floppy buccaneer boots and the flared gloves don't really do it for me. Neither do the wings on the mask.
The best Captain America costume, bar none, is the Ultimate version. There is no discussion about this. It is functional, the colors are toned down a bit, the helmet serves an actual purpose in combat, and the boots and gloves look like military issue stuff.
Now, for everyone HURRing and DURRing about Dark Reign... get used to it. Norman Osborn is in charge now, and until they tie up that loose end at the end of the next big event (or two) he's going to be in everyone else's book. It would be pointless to have him in such a position of power, but then have him basically taking the standpoint of "Ah, I'm just gonna leave the X-Men alone." or "Ah, I'm just going to leave Captain America alone." or "Ah, I'm just going to leave Ka-Zar alone." Not going to happen.
Besides, the discussion between Osborn and Arnim Zola's torsorobot was cool.
