James Barnes (Earth-616)/Quotes

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 Alright you skunks! - Get off'a Cap, or I'll start spraying bullets at the pack of you! 

—Captain America Comics Vol 1 4

 Dr. Livingstone, I presume? 

—Young Allies Vol 1 2

 To protect our country isn't work! It's the privilege of all loyal Americans! 

—Young Allies Vol 1 5

 From now on the Red Skull and all his Nazi nasties had better watch out for the Liberty Legion! 

—Marvel Premiere Vol 1 29

 The main thing is America's got two Super hero groups to fight for her now! 

—Marvel Premiere Vol 1 30

 Lord, What a Mess! 

—Invaders Vol 1 26

 Good Gravy, Gwenny Lou! 

—Invaders Vol 1 39

 I believe in you, Steve. I believe in Captain America. All that hooey about symbol of liberty, Fighting American, -- even someone like me could fall for it... I guess 'cause we need a Captain America. I need a Captain America. 

—Adventures of Captain America Vol 1 4

 Yes sir, Cap! I won't let you down. 

—Captain America Vol 4 26

 Mission accomplished, general... the cube is yours. The Red Skull? No, no trouble at all, sir... Got him in the cross hairs and took the shot... yes sir, absolutely. He's dead. 

—Captain America Vol 5 1

 Sometimes I think if you didn't have me, there wouldn't be a single person in the world who really understood you... 

—Captain America Vol 5 11

 If you knew who I really was... what I've done... I'm a monster. 

—Wolverine Vol 3 39

 All right, kids. Now vanish... before S.H.I.E.L.D. and Miss Marvel show up to remind you what a bunch of pansies Hydra really is. 

—Winter Soldier: Winter Kills Vol 1 1

 I could NEVER wear Steve's uniform. I'm not him and I won't pretend I am. ... Just cause I'm not him doesn't mean I can't honor his memory. 

—Captain America Vol 5 34

 Okay, the punching and kicking...the shield...not bad. The rest of what this is...well, that's gonna take a lot more work. 

—Captain America Vol 5 36

 Where I'm from, the good guys fought on the same side...they didn't just start throwing punches at each other. 

—Captain America Vol 5 37

 Whoa. Maybe it really is 2008. 

—Avengers / Invaders Vol 1 3

 You do...? Then...train me. Make me your partner. I promise I'll listen to you. Just...don't leave me here when everybody else goes over... 

—Captain America: White Vol 1 0

 I don't want to be here. I want to be with Sam and Natalia on the hunt... I want to be bashing the Red Skull's teeth in... and saving Steve's girl. But damn it, Natalia was right... this is where I have to be. 

—Captain America Vol 5 41

 Oh...tell me that is NOT Batroc the Leaper. 

—Captain America Vol 5 43

 The world needs the Avengers. Now, maybe, more than ever. I know Cap put this team together. He would have been over the moon proud of what happened yesterday. You won a war. You won. You're Captain America's Avengers. So this is your home as much as it is mine. This is Avengers Headquarters. There're plenty of rooms, there's a gym... You can live here, or come and go. But this is your home now. If you want it. 

—New Avengers Vol 1 48

 Haven't been hit that hard in a long time. Felt like Wolverine decked me. 

—Captain America Vol 5 47

 I realize I wasn't totally truthful with Natasha...I didn't just go back to face my past...I needed, more than anything in the world, to save something from the past...for a change. 

—Captain America Vol 5 48

 That's the thing -- the thing that makes Captain America great...is Steve Rogers! 

—Captain America Comics 70th Anniversary Special Vol 1 1

 Rest well, my Young Allies. It was a privilege to serve with you. 

—Young Allies Comics 70th Anniversary Special Vol 1 1

 Really? Nick Fury...with a secret agenda? You don't say. 

—Captain America Vol 1 602

 Hey, I just spent a week with these idiots... I'm not showing off, I'm working out my frustration... 

—Captain America Vol 1 603

 You're up against Captain America... and Captain America! 

—Siege: Captain America Vol 1 1

 Someone's messing with me, Steve... And I don't like it. 

—Captain America Vol 1 607

 Probably think she's already won. But she underestimates me...just as she always did. This is just starting, Lotus. I'll bring you to justice -- if I have to follow you to the ends of the earth. 

—Captain America: Forever Allies Vol 1 2

 C'mon...it's time for me to face the past...no matter what. 

—Captain America Vol 1 611

 I never asked -- never wanted -- to be Captain America. But that mask, those stars and stripes, that shield...they change you. I can see now the burden that Steve's always carried. And it feels strange to admit I want that burden back... But underneath it all, what I really know is...I want to deserve it...somehow. 

—Captain America Vol 1 612

 My dreams are the worst I've ever had. Images of the Winter Soldier fold in on each other... I see things I forgot happened... Like a door unlocking in my mind... Torture... Slaughter... And training others in their use... So much horror... I wake up vomiting. And don't feel much better afterwards. My bad dreams linger...but I wouldn't expect anything else... 

—Captain America Vol 1 618

 Suh. Serpent. The Serpent is here. Tuh -- tell Thor. Cap. Everybody. The Serpent. You--you gotta-- Save 'em, Nat. Gotta save... 

—Fear Itself Vol 1 3

 I was just thinking over and over about what Steve had said... About killing a man and what the hardest part was... And I was hopin' like hell he'd been lyin'. 

—Captain America and Bucky Vol 1 621

 So, yeah...World War II. There, Steve and I were...sentinels of liberty, defenders of freedom... We were the first 'costumes' leading the war effort. But ti wasn't just us anymore... Water-breathing sea kings. Men made of fire. I was just a kid in a domino mask...guess which of these things was not like the others? 

—Captain America and Bucky Vol 1 622

 This was old Bucky behavior. No plan. Just taking action. I'd grown up a lot since those days, but...that night, all I felt was rage. Rage and horror. 

—Captain America and Bucky Vol 1 623

 There are things from the Winter Soldier days that I'm just remembering. Weapons left in the field... dangers I can still prevent. I think maybe that's the path... a way to the redemption I've been looking for. 

—Fear Itself Vol 1 7.1

 You think she belongs to anyone? Then you're as foolish as the others. 

—Captain America and Bucky Vol 1 624

 Yeah, well... Luck hasn't exactly been on my side lately... 

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 1

 I'm not losing my mind here... that gorilla just used a jetpack, right? 

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 2

 This man was a friend of mine... a decorated American hero... 

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 6

 The next day is one of the longest days of my life. While Sitwell tries to track the helicopter Leo used to abduct Natasha... I work the underworld. Because Leo's henchmen had to come from somewhere. But like I said, it's a long day. A day of broken bones... And dead ends... and shame. I know these aren't innocent men. Mercenaries. Outlaws. Killers for hire. But I keep hurting them after I know they're not going to tell me anything. Because they deserve it. And because I'm angry. And helpless. And for that, I feel shame... Which is exactly what Leo Novokov wants. To drive me to this. 

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 8

 Nat, I know you're in there.. because I was, too. when they did it to me. It's me James... remember? 

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 9

 If Leo wants me to be the old Winter Soldier again.. then I'll do it. I just hope you can stop me... before it goes to far. 

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 12

 I try to imagine my life without her, and all I see is pain ...and heartbreak. But a least I'll be the only one feeling it. 

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 14

 You shot at Natasha. That was your last act on Earth, pal. 

—Black Widow Vol 5 8

 Are you implying that the underwater drug smugglers are more likely to surrender to you when you speak German? How long have you been single again? Are you having issues? 

—Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier Vol 1 1

 I keep trying to escape it, but I can't. Bucky the lone wolf... Bucky the killer... the Winter Soldier. No. Stop it. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, you stupid selfish fool... this isn't about you. You're doing this for Steve. 

—Thunderbolts Vol 3 5

 We make a good team. You must remember that much. 

—Black Widow Vol 6 9

 Hawkeye has gone through all of this hoping Natasha was alive. Wishing for it. He's seeing things that aren't there. Whoever this woman is, it can't be Natasha. 

—Tales of Suspense Vol 1 101

 Or we're dealing with some earlier incarnation of the Red Room here. Maybe some rogue faction brought back to life? 

—Tales of Suspense Vol 1 102

 Well, whoever you are, your handler's going to be disappointed. 

—Winter Soldier Vol 2 2

 ... People tell me... I've redeemed myself. And some days... I think that's true. Other days... I don't. Helping people... helps me. To feel... worthwhile again. And maybe, hopefully... it'll help make those days where I really do feel like I've turned a corner... not be so rare. 

—Winter Soldier Vol 2 3

 It's Aleksander Lukin, Steve. They brought him back. And you know full well who is coming back with him. 

—Captain America Vol 9 19

 Hey, Sam. Been a while. 

—Falcon & Winter Soldier Vol 1 1

 This isn't about fun, Hunter. This is about the future. We're crashing the only game that's ever mattered--and it's going to cost me the lives of the only real friends I've ever had. When both Captains America are dead, I won't be smiling. But I will be winning. 

—Captain America: Cold War Alpha Vol 1 1

 Steve Rogers isn't a beast. And he's not a man either. Steve Rogers is a mission and the mission never ends. 

—Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty Vol 2 13

 I'm sorry I hurt you. And I will make it right. But listen up, skinny. Because I have something you need to hear. Hear and never doubt. And never forget. As long as I'm alive? You'll never fight alone. 

—Captain America Vol 1 750

 I want you to know. Everything you've built. We're going to burn it to ash. And when you do come back -- whatever meatsuit you decide to ride into your next Fourth Reich -- know this. This isn't the last shot of our war, Red Skull. It's the first. 

—Thunderbolts Vol 5 1

 Revolution to Gamemaster! We're compromised! Target Two is active and on the move! I repeat--American Kaiju is in the field! 

—Thunderbolts Vol 5 3

 This man was a friend of mine... a decorated American hero... 

—Fred Davis Jr. (Earth-616)

 There are things from the Winter Soldier days that I'm just remembering. Weapons left in the field... Dangers I can still prevent. I think maybe that's the path... A way to the redemption I've been looking for. 

—James Barnes (Earth-616)

Captain America	Bucky... ?
Winter Soldier	Who the hell is Bucky?

—Captain America Vol 5 8

Bucky	Hey, you really have'ta stop callin' me James...
Steve Rogers	So, what do I call you, then?
Bucky	How about you just call me Bucky?

—Captain America and Bucky Vol 1 620

Winter Soldier	What's our mission?
Nick Fury	Nothin' much... you just have ta prevent a world war.

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 3

Black Widow	Rodchenko was one of the Red Room's main programmers in the mid-1970s... He implanted cover identities into operatives pre-mission. I think he was the one who made me believe I was a ballerina for several years.
Winter Soldier	To be fair, you do have the moves.
Black Widow	To be fair.

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 7

Captain America	I'm sorry about Natasha... and Jasper.
Winter Soldier	Yeah, is this how you felt? When I was... lost...?
Captain America	Yea... Helpless. I'd rather take a gut punch from the Hulk.

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 10

Hawkeye	Y'know those airships ain't cheap, Barnes.
Winter Soldier	You're just mad 'cause I took out more guys than you with one shot.
Hawkeye	No, I'm mad 'cause we don't have a ride home anymore...

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 11

Bucky Barnes	Oh... Oh God... ...Please tell me I didn't kill anyone...
Steve Rogers	Not for lack of trying. What the hell were you thinking, Buck?
Bucky Barnes	I don't know... I was just.. ...Desperate. He's taken everything, Steve... I don't know what to do... I don't know how to save her.

—Winter Soldier Vol 1 13

Nick Fury	An eye full of secrets. But last I checked, the Watcher had two, so... Who's got the other one? What the Hell...? Bucky? Where did you-- Gaaghh... Bucky... why...
Winter Soldier	No more hiding, Nick. No more running from our sins. No more turning a blind eye.
Nick Fury	Bucky... I never liked you, you sonuva...
Winter Soldier	No more, Nick. No more secrets.

—Original Sin Vol 1 3

Captain America	Remember who you are!
Winter Soldier	You don't know who I am!

—Marvel TL;DR Season 1 3

Namor the Sub-Mariner	The surface world has an infinite supply of conflict and strife.
Bucky Barnes	Sure, but... Atlantis has you.
Namor the Sub-Mariner	Yes, my friend... it does.

—Secret Empire: Brave New World Vol 1 5

Falcon	Any guesses as to what Baron Zemo's protégé might look like?
Winter Soldier	If Zemo's taught him all he knows, then he'll be a big purple idiot in a stupid mask.

—Falcon & Winter Soldier Vol 1 2

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