"Captain America: White"

I talked today with writer Jeph Loeb, who is reunited with artist Tim Sale for "Captain America: White," an upcoming miniseries from Marvel. Though it won't launch until late this year, a special issue No. 0 will arrive in comic book shops next month, just to get you revved up for the actual series. The "zero" issue will feature a 17-page origin of Bucky, Cap's sidekick during the war years, plus some special features.

Loeb and Sale, of course, have done other Marvel "color books," including "Spider-Man: Blue," "Daredevil: Yellow" and "Hulk: Gray." The colors have double meaning: "Spider-Man: Blue," for example, refers to the blue in Spidey's costume and the blue mood he's in. Loeb wouldn't explain the meaning behind "Captain America: White," but says it will become clear in the first issue.

I'll have more on Loeb and Cap in a future Comics Fan.