WARNING ! coddler for The Ultimates # 10

Bucky Barneshas finally made himself be intimate in the Ultimate Universe , but he ’s take on the mantle ofCaptain America ’s greatest enemy in the process . It ’s dead on target : Bucky is theRed Skullin Marvel ’s update continuity , misdirect his usual dynamic with Captain America and setting the stage for a annihilating rivalry that will get along into play between the former allies .

The Ultimates # 10 by Deniz Camp , Juan Frigeri , Federico Blee , and Travis Lanham kick off with Captain America storming the Red Skulls ' theme in pursuit of Namor , a former mate of his and Human Torch ’s . However , Steve discovers that a new Red Skull known as the Grand Skull has alreadysubjected Namor to a haunting fate , and the spot only worsens when he study the true identity of this new opposition .

Split image of Scarlett Johansson’s natasha Romanoff leaning against a wall in Captain America The Winter Soldier (2014) on the left, Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes with the Thunderbolts in Thunderbolts (2025) on the right

In a game - change bend , Captain America and the Human Torch realize that the Grand Skull who ’s carry on the bequest of Johann Shmidt is none other than James Buchanon " Bucky " Barnes .

Bucky Barnes Joins the Ultimate Universe as the New Red Skull

The Winter Soldier Gets A Shocking Redesign as Captain America’s Nemesis

In the Ultimate Universe , althoughCaptain America killed the first Red Skullduring World War II , the Nazi movement he participate in has endured through the Red Skull gang . wear down thePunisher ’s logoas their symbolic representation , the neo - national socialist military pursue the orders of the Grand Skulls , with Bucky being the current leader who ’s take on the cape . He sink tinge throughout his encounter with Captain America about his true identity , from refer to their run - in as an " Invaders reunification " to ominously saying,“It was good to see you , Steve . "

Bucky Barnes and Natasha Romanoff have been faced with dissimilar hurdles to overcome , just to be founder apart again . But their love always triumph .

Red Skullhas long been considered the nemesis of Captain America , so it ’s a truly shocking variety to see a character who ’s usually an confederate of Steve use the name of his most detested villain . His fascistic political orientation and countless crimes have solidified him as a serious character , but now , it ’s Bucky who ’s carrying out his dark deeds . During his fight with the Grand Skull , Captain America truly calls out him and his followers out for being"racists , hood , and murderers " , making it clear thatBucky is a far vociferation from being reformable now that he ’s aligned himself with the Red Skull ’s visual modality .

Bucky Barnes

Forget the Winter Soldier: Bucky Barnes Just Got His Darkest Redesign Yet as Red Skull

Bucky Barnes Goes From Fighting Nazis to Becoming a Neo-Nazi Leader

Before he was infamously freeze in chalk for decades , Captain America fought for justice alongside a chemical group of heroes that called themselves the Invaders . This rag week - tag group consisted of Steve Rogers , Namor , Jim Hammond ’s Human Torch , and Bucky Barnes . Earth-616 and Earth-6160 both feature this roster of invaders during the World War II era , with their feat imply crusade Nazis . Now , in the Ultimate Universe , Steve and Jim have reunited and joined the Ultimates , and they invade the Red Skulls ' base in hope of recruitingfellow Invader Namorto their cause . However , they instead discover that another Invader has go wide .

The Invaders ' adventures in Earth-616 can be found in 1975’sInvadersseries by Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins .

Bucky ’s sudden turn from Invader to nefarious opponent for Captain America reflects his original Winter Soldier electric arc in Earth-616 , albeit with a much darker twist . While the original Bucky Barnes does return decade after his presumed death as the Winter Soldier , he eventually joins Steve ’s side and has evenchanged his hero name to Revolutionto reflect his growth . This change does n’t seem as viable for the Ultimate Universe ’s Bucky , as he ’s presumptively become a full - feather Nazi leader rather than a brainwashed assassin . Wolverine is already theUltimate Universe ’s Winter Soldier , after all , which think of Bucky might just be an outright villain .

BUCKY BARNES AKA WINTER SOLDIER WITH AMERICAN FLAG

Captain America Faces a Devastating Betrayal From Bucky Barnes

Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes Have Become Enemies in a Major Twist

Captain America and the Winter Soldier have gone head - to - head before , but those conflicts pale in comparison to the competition that ’s brew in the Ultimate Universe . Bucky Barnes has take a plunge into evil by don the Red Skull ’s iconic mask and inherit his mantle , along with his rule over a neo - Nazi organisation that defieseverything Captain America stands for . While Steve is doubtless shake by this betrayal from an old supporter , he wo n’t stand by and let his Red Skulls harm more innocent people if he and the Ultimates can stop it . Bucky Barneshas cemented himself asCaptain America ’s opposition , redefining their relationship in this Modern universe .

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Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier, and Red Skull in front of Hydra imagery in the MCU

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The Ultimates #10 Human Torch realizes that Grand Skull has Bucky Barnes' voice and Captain America is shocked

Captain America and the Invaders charging into battle.

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