Captain America: New World Order will finally bring Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson into the role of Captain America on the big screen. The movie promises to bring new characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and pull in old characters that have been excluded from the franchise for a long time.
A long line of comics that make up the Captain America: New World Order storyline extends beyond Captain America titles. With so many comics establishing The New World Order and the heroes that fight it, the new Captain America movie will likely adapt as many comics as possible. However, some comics are more likely to be a part of the movie than others.
10 Captain America Sam Wilson Vol. 1 Not My Captain America
Captain America Sam Wilson Vol. 1 Not My Captain America will likely be a part of the new film as it picks up where The Falcon And The Winter Solider left off. This comic discusses the American people's reactions to Sam taking on the role of Captain America and the racism that came with the event.
Sam and Isaiah Bradley discussed some of these issues. They will likely stay a central issue in Sam's life as he continues to grow as a leader and into his new role as a main hero rather than a sidekick.
9 Secret Empire
There will be many villains from Marvel Comics in Captain America: New World Order, likely including those seen in Secret Empire. The comics show Steve Rogers as someone secretly working for HYDRA and trying to destroy his former allies.
Even though Steve Rogers isn't in the MCU anymore, the multiverse has allowed Marvel to tie new versions of beloved characters into their films. Secret Empire featured several heroes from established series within the MCU and played into the New World Orders' goal of reestablishing HYDRA.
8 The Incredible Hulk #403's "In Memory Yet Green"
Fans want to see many comic storylines in Captain America 4, one from The Incredible Hulk #403, where Hulk discovers and fights The New World Order. This comic is one of the few older storylines likely to make it into the film as it explains how the syndicate of villains was established and how it ties back to Captain America.
While this comic isn't a Captain America title, The Incredible Hulk and Captain America comics ran parallel storylines during the early days of the New World Order. Many characters from Hulk's comics have been confirmed for the movie making it more likely for The Incredible Hulk #403 to be adapted.
7 All-New Captain America "Hydra Ascendant"
All-New Captain America "Hydra Ascendant" is the perfect comic to be adapted for Captain America: New World Order as it brings to life a new Red Skull and brings back Baron Zemo as a villain. As the first volume in the series "Hydra Ascendant" reimagines the original villains' Steve Rogers fought to fit in Sam Wilson's world and role as Captain America.
While the original Red Skull isn't likely to be the one in charge, his daughter Sin, who took on the same role as her father, could be introduced. As another option, the movie could adapt the character to be Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, as she has already been established as a villain.
6 Captain America: Symbol of Truth
There are many actors that could play Dr. Doom in the MCU, but only a few comics that could be adapted for Captain America to introduce the iconic villain. The Captain America: Symbol of Truth brought about the "Homeland" storyline that saw Sam Wilson taking on an organization smuggling vibranium.
This was presented as a possibility in Wakanda Forever when offshore drilling took place and hit vibranium. This comic may be a small part of the story as Sam will be taking on the New World Order and Thunderbolt Ross, but it could serve as an update for what Sam has been doing between The Falcon and The Winter Solider and the new film.
5 Avengers Disassembled
Avengers Disassembled is a collection of comics that explains what happened after Scarlet Witch splits the multiverse and releases chaos in the world. What occurred after Wanda released her power hasn't been explored beyond the multiverse splitting, and Captain America: New World Order is the perfect opportunity to explain what happened to other heroes.
Captain America: New World Order could remind audiences of all the events that have happened in Phase 4 and how they connect to Phase 5. This would provide a more cohesive and streamlined storyline for The Avengers and their future in the MCU.
4 Captain America: Sam Wilson Vol. 3: Civil War II
Civil War was one of the many times The Avengers got in their own way, but Civil War II has even deeper issues at the root of the conflict. This comic has Sam struggling to be Captain America in a world that doesn't accept him in the role.
Civil War II is part of the #GiveBackTheShield storyline that pushes U.S. Agent to the forefront, which would tie in Falcon And The Winter Solider villain. If this comic is adapted for the film, it could introduce Thunderbolts and lay the groundwork for their upcoming movie.
3 Immortal Hulk
Betty Ross returning for Captain America 4 could hint at Immortal Hulk being adapted for the film. The Immortal Hulk leans into Betty and Hulk's romantic relationship and hasn't been discussed in the MCU since The Incredible Hulk. In this comic, Betty is exposed to Gamma radiation and experiences her own transformations.
This could explain why Thunderbolt Ross becomes more of a villain, as his love for his daughter rules over all of his decision-making in his first appearance. As the president in the new movie, there is no telling what Ross can do.
2 Hulk Vol. 3 (2008)
All signs point to the Red Hulk making his debut in the MCU in Captain America: New World Order and being a problem for Sam Wilson. The character first appeared in Hulk Vol. 3 in 2008 when Thunderbolt Ross became the Red Hulk, but no one knew he was transforming into the villain.
New World Order will likely cut down on how long it takes for the world to find out who Red Hulk is, but that character will still take a leading role in the film. Red Hulk could be the next big bad for The Avengers and Captain America, as he made several appearances in the comics during 2008.
1 Incredible Hulk #250
Captain America New World Order promises to have Captain America team up with heroes from all over the world as he takes on The Leader and Thunderbolt Ross. Sabra has been confirmed to be one of the heroes appearing in the movie and first appeared in Incredible Hulk #250.
Sabra's character is fighting for her own beliefs in her country and will likely find common ground with Sam about not being loved as a hero but not letting that stop them from fighting. Sabra gets involved with the X-Men and could be the gateway for them to make their long-awaited debut in the MCU.