I'm really, really hoping it's a face value thing... but after all the stuff they've done lately, Marvel has developed a talent for taking the wind out of my sails. So... I'll keep my eyes on this but I'm not going to let my hopes get up too much just yet. I keep expecting Marvel to pull a HA! MADE YOU LOOK! And promptly have him convicted of treason so we get to have years of Cap in jail or something equally stupid.
Can you tell I'm disillusioned by Marvel yet? XD
At least there isn't much nonsense about a 'battle for the shield'. Does anyone think Bucky wouldn't willingly give it back to him? It would completely fly in the face of, well, everything.