In pages from the upcoming issue and a brief
ComicBook interview with Alonso, i
t is revealed that Steve's memories of recruitment to Hydra as a child and allegiance to Hydra were implanted by Kobik, the sentient Cosmic Cube that restored his youth and Super-Soldier status during Avengers Standoff! - and who was secretly under the control of the Red Skull at the time. This confirms one of the most widespread theories about Rogers' turn to Hydra-ism since the revelation of his secret in
Captain America: Steve Rogers #1.