Crimson bloodshed marks the foundation of humanity, emphasizing the world's always been a dark place, you just have to know where to look.
David Jones Barnes knew where to look. It really wasn't that hard considering he'd fought and lived through the horrors of World War II, but his tragedy didn't end there.
Presumed dead following a mission gone wrong in 1948, the soldier is captured and turned into a living weapon meant to serve the likes of HYDRA and the Red Room, amongst other more discreet organizations.