10 Times Captain America Outsmarted Everyone
2. Preparing For His Own Assassination
Captain America's assassination was one of the most major events of the character's recent history, drawing serious emotions from countless fans. While Steve's funeral was especially sad, there was one moment that came as an especially unexpected punch - when it is revealed that Cap left instructions for Iron Man, detailing what he would like to happen should he be killed.
The letter asks that Iron Man look after Bucky - likely because America anticipated that the man would go after whoever was responsible for his death -and requests that Captain America 'live on' - with the hero's mantle being given to another worthy individual in order to carry on the "First" Avenger's work.
The idea of replacing Cap can be seen to actually outsmart Steve's murderers, as their aim - to kill Captain America - fails so long as someone else takes up the role.