Captain America # 445 (or Operation Rebirth # 2) - pg. 6

This page is a significant snapshot from the 90s Captain America storyline, "Operation Rebirth," crafted by writer Mark Waid and artist Ron Garney. For those unfamiliar with this run, it's worth noting that Ed Brubaker wasn't the first to resurrect Cap.

In the 90s, during a time when brawn often overshadowed storytelling, Captain America faced a challenge. Deemed too virtuous for the Marvel Universe's shift toward grittier narratives, Cap underwent a transformation. Marvel executives decided to strip him of his super soldier serum, turning him into a mortal man susceptible to the ravages of time. Forced to wear a somewhat absurd suit of armor to stave off death, Cap's popularity plummeted.

However, Mark Waid, disapproving of this narrative direction, took a bold step to revive the character's essence. Through the aptly named story arc, "Operation Rebirth," he brought Captain America back to life, as depicted in this page. Here, we witness Cap raising his shield, poised for another round, reaffirming the enduring appeal of the character.