JMS is writing the story of Captain America writ large.

Sure, it doesn’t have Steve Rogers (or Cap for that matter) between the covers, but it is a story of remarkable similarity.

Don’t get me wrong, though — I am thoroughly enjoying The Twelve. JMS is putting a lot of pathos in the story, and I proclaim it good. The heroes are lost in time, never able to return to the world they know, and some are having adjustment issues.

Take Dynamic Man, for instance. The guy was suspected of being homosexual by his compatriots in the 40’s, and it turns out the guy is a racist as well. From a totally different world, and although he wants to be a Hero, writ large with all the acclaim that gives, he is going to find out that the world of the 2000s is not as accepting of his views.

And I believe Rockman is going to be a very tragic figure. Very tragic.

If you haven’t read the first issue, do so. Pick this one up — it’s a 12-issue miniseries, and so far I like what I’m reading.