Captain America: The Winter Soldier Prelude is a collection of comics set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Earth-616 and Earth-1610.

First, relive Steve Rogers' transformation from 98-pound weakling into the living legend of World War II...and the tragic loss of his best friend Bucky! Next, thrill to an all-new Infinite-style adventure set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! And experience the dynamic debut of Cap's partner the Falcon, the Black Widow's first encounter with the Amazing Spider-Man, the startling revelations that lurk behind the mask of the Winter Soldier, and the ulti mate introducti on of Nick Fury, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.!