Operation: Rebirth. Adventures in VeVe: #72

DQ Prompt via Microsoft Designer




To burn… or not to burn.

That is the question.


Captain Mighties!

We need to have a bit of a talk.



Line up!  


Yes, you too, soldier, even though you’re a duplicate!

Because some of you are about to be upgraded.

And that means you will be changing.

Like the phoenix that rises from the ashes…

(But not in a Jean Grey sort of way)

You will finally be able to breathe!

You may even get an animated action!


But just like the Super-Soldier Serum

The changes will be permanent.

But there is some good news!

No matter what else happens…

Your mint number will definitely be lower.


Steve Rogers!


Back Up, and stop trying to volunteer!

You are most definitely not going anywhere.

You must remain in your statue state 

As if encapsulated in ice.

I am sorry, but the ‘Perfect Man’s’ FA

Must be preserved.


Sam Wilson!


My second favorite Captain America

I don’t know how your movie’s going to do

But what I do know is that I have two of you.

One of you will stay, and one will go.

And since neither of you have a good mint

You can cut cards.


Bucky Barnes!


Dead sidekick gone rogue!

Yeah, no.  This one is easy.

You have my permission to move.

(Besides, thanks to casting and character beats,

I still see you as the Mad Hatter from OUAT.)

Transform, Bucky!

And… shoot sparks out of your shield, I guess.


John F. Walker!


Okay, this one is too easy.

No no, your model is fine, actually.

But your character drives me up the wall.

And because of that

I wouldn’t be heartbroken to burn you

Under any circumstances.

But do not Despair!

You have the coolest animation!

So once you sacrifice yourself

And you can throw your shield.

I promise to tolerate your character flaws.

(Conditionally.)


Captain Carter!


What are you doing here again?

Oh, because of the “What If” thing.

Well, you have a lot going for you.

You are First Appearance.

You’re the first New York Comic Con exclusive.

You’re the first one set mighty.

And I paid too much for you.

On the other hand… no offense to the character…

But I really don’t like the head on your model

And I think the movement helps the bug eyes a bit.

On top of that, you’re a lousy mint.

Therefore, I shall do the honorable thing.

I shall help by reducing your number

So that those who appreciate your historical value

Have another reason to appreciate it.



In closing, I want to thank you for your service to my collection

No matter which form you end up taking after the crafting.


Dismissed, soldiers!