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Add to cart CGC 9.6 $105.00 Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Minor side edge cracks; Scuffing to inner well of case; Other - see grading notes 1 1/2" crack on back of slab. Label #1041269005

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Batroc, Whirlwind, and Porcupine team up against Captain America in "Up Against the Wall," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America stumbles onto the Hood's plan to convince students to riot at a Midwestern university; After rescuing a dean from said riot, Cap is asked to make public service announcement condemning the students; While he mentions that violence shouldn't be the answer, Cap mostly condemns the dean; The Hood hires Batroc's Brigade to attack Cap. Cameos by the Hulk and Peter Parker (Spider-Man). 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $166.00 Paper: White Label #4464192002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.98) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Batroc, Whirlwind, and Porcupine team up against Captain America in "Up Against the Wall," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America stumbles onto the Hood's plan to convince students to riot at a Midwestern university; After rescuing a dean from said riot, Cap is asked to make public service announcement condemning the students; While he mentions that violence shouldn't be the answer, Cap mostly condemns the dean; The Hood hires Batroc's Brigade to attack Cap. Cameos by the Hulk and Peter Parker (Spider-Man). 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 132 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4461664002

Cover pencils by Marie Severin and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "The Fearful Secret of Bucky Barnes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America and the public at large believe Bucky Barnes has returned; It is revealed that Modok had Dr. Doom create a robot duplicate of Bucky; Modok makes Bucky attack Captain America. But the robot is unable to kill Cap leading Modok to destroy it. Walter Cronkite cameo. Brief appearances by the Falcon, Nick Fury, and Sharon Carter. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $66.00 Paper: Off white Label #3872826007

Cover pencils by Marie Severin and John Romita (alterations), inks by Herb Trimpe and John Romita (alterations). "They Call Him - Stone-Face!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America and the Falcon defeat two punks who are running a protection racket on a Harlem shopkeeper; Their boss is Stone-Face, a gang lord nicknamed for his partially paralyzed face; Falcons nephew Jody Casper works as a numbers runner for the crime lord; Jody stops by Sam Wilsons office and rejects his uncles advice to avoid the racket; Jody gets arrested, and Cap joins Sam and Jodys mom in recommending leniency; Jody is given a suspended sentence and believes that Captain America works for Stone-Face; Cap and the Falcon battle Stone-Face. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $237.50 Paper: Off white to white Label #4089316007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.12) will be charged at checkout.

"Power to the People" Double-Sized issue. Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by John Romita Sr. Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Leila Taylor invites Sam Wilson to attend a rally in Harlem -- sponsored by a group called the people's Militia. Reluctantly, Sam agrees to go with her. However once there, he's taken aback by the speakers at the rally...who are wearing masks and spewing hate! Unfortunately, the group's call for violence is answered, and rioting begins in the streets! The Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon try to halt the civil unrest, but soon realize they must focus on the leader of the People's Militia instead. And the leader so happens to be an expert on hate: the Red Skull. Godspeed to Cap and the Falcon! Appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, Brian Muldoon, Sharon Carter, and Redwing. (Notes: The Red Skull previously appeared in Astonishing Tales (1970) #4 and #5. The Falcon's new costume is previewed in the cover logo. It will debut next issue. The letters page includes a short essay explaining the cover price increase to 25¢.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $107.00 Paper: White Label #4448366005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.21) will be charged at checkout.

First appearance of the Falcon's red and white costume. "Hydra Over All!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by John Romita Sr. Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Captain America and Nick Fury perform a special demonstration for the White House -- in hopes of securing funding for SHIELD's new Femme Force...and also for SHIELD's Life Model Decoy (LMD) program. Both Sharon Carter and Contessa Valentina Allegra are charter members of the Femme Force! Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew. Second Story: "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Gray Morrow (with alterations by John Romita Sr.). The Falcon charts a new course for his superhero career by donning a new costume and ending his partnership with Cap. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Redwing. First 20¢ cover price. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $129.00 Paper: White Label #4448320022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.87) will be charged at checkout.

"And Behind the Hordes of Hydra" Part 3 of 4. Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. The Femme Force and Captain America storm Hydra's underground base to rescue Sharon Carter! The fighting is extremely intense as Cap and the Contessa close in on the Supreme Hydra! But unbeknownst to all combatants, their battle is being observed by a very large person with the power to blow up Hydra's facility...and kill everyone inside. Readers of the Amazing Spider-Man would recognize him in an instant: the Kingpin! Oh my, what is the big crime boss doing in Las Vegas? When did he become involved with Hydra? And why is his wife Vanessa by his side? All the questions have the same shocking answer! Because the Supreme Hydra is Richard Fisk! Oh my again! After the Living Legend follows the Kingpin's son -- back to his father's penthouse suite on the Vegas Strip -- the most unexpected battle begins: Captain America vs. the Kingpin! Wow! Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Redwing, and Nick Fury. (Note: The Kingpin, Vanessa Fisk, and Richard Fisk (aka the Schemer) previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #85.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $82.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4392292013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.46) will be charged at checkout.

"The Big Sleep!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Romita Sr. (uncredited). Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Shock follows shock in the Silver State as the Red Skull steps forward and reveals his master plan to create the Fourth Reich! The sinister skull manipulated Hydra to lure the star-spangled avenger to Sin City. And now the Red Skull unearths the Fifth Sleeper from the Nevada desert...and sends the mammoth robot to destroy Las Vegas! But a bevy of heroes are ready to oppose the sleeper: Captain America, the Falcon, Redwing, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra, and the Femme Force -- plus the Kingpin and the Kingpin's men! Will all of them be enough to stop the rise of the Fourth Reich? Viva Las Vegas! (Notes: The Red Skull launches his next scheme in Captain America 184. The Kingpin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 163 & 164. The origin of Hydra presented in this issue is shown to be inaccurate per Daredevil (1st series) 120 & 121.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $102.00 Paper: White Label #4448366004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.06) will be charged at checkout.

"The Big Sleep!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Romita Sr. (uncredited). Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Shock follows shock in the Silver State as the Red Skull steps forward and reveals his master plan to create the Fourth Reich! The sinister skull manipulated Hydra to lure the star-spangled avenger to Sin City. And now the Red Skull unearths the Fifth Sleeper from the Nevada desert...and sends the mammoth robot to destroy Las Vegas! But a bevy of heroes are ready to oppose the sleeper: Captain America, the Falcon, Redwing, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra, and the Femme Force -- plus the Kingpin and the Kingpin's men! Will all of them be enough to stop the rise of the Fourth Reich? Viva Las Vegas! (Notes: The Red Skull launches his next scheme in Captain America 184. The Kingpin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 163 & 164. The origin of Hydra presented in this issue is shown to be inaccurate per Daredevil (1st series) 120 & 121.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $122.00 Paper: White Label #4448320002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.66) will be charged at checkout.

"All the Colors of Evil" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Children are missing from the streets of New York City! And nobody knows where they are! After discussing the crisis, Captain America and the Falcon decide to work the case separately. So the Falcon investigates a lead in Harlem, while Cap follows a lead in the Theater District. Thankfully, the Falcon finds one of the missing kids! But the shield-slinger finds Batroc the Leaper and his brigade! When did the French mercenary get into the kidnapping business? Something about this caper seems very, very strange. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Brian Muldoon, and Leila Taylor. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 359,217; average paid circulation 209,315.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $106.00 Paper: White Label #4448366001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.18) will be charged at checkout.

"Mirror, Mirror!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). In a dramatic development, Cap and the Falcon discover that the cosmic-powered Stranger is the villain behind the abduction of the children! But it's not the Stranger from the Earth-616 universe. This Stranger is from a parallel dimension -- and he wants the children's souls in order to resuscitate his race. The Living Legend is appalled...and so is Batroc! The Frenchman -- with his strong sense of honor -- leads the charge to rescue the kids! Can Batroc and the shield-slinger plus the Falcon and Redwing defeat the powerful Stranger? Bonne chance! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Mister Hyde, and the Scorpion. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $625.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3872826006

"Veni, Vidi, Vici: Viper!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart and Steve Gerber. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Verpoorten. The Sentinel of Liberty returns to New York City. And while he's been away, a mysterious villain -- called the Cowled Commander -- has surfaced. Apparently, this super-criminal is tied to the New York Police Department in some fashion, and he wants Captain America dead! The Cowled Commander orders the Viper (aka Jordon Dixon) to kill the Living Legend. So the novice Viper lures the Falcon first and the shield-slinger second to a Hell's Kitchen rooftop...to execute them both! Watch out for the poison darts! First appearance of Jordon Dixon. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor, Commissioner Feingold, Sharon Carter and Redwing. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics letterer Tom Orzechowski.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $170.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #3854097008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

"Turning Point!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and George Roussos. The Cowled Commander orders a crime wave across New York City! And four well known super-villains lead the charge: the Eel, Plantman, Porcupine, and Scarecrow. Captain America catches up with the motley crew in the Diamond District...and the battle begins! Eventually, the Falcon and Redwing join the fracas on one side while the Viper joins on the other! Will Cap's emerging super-strength prove the difference in the final showdown vs. the Cowled Commander? Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, and Commissioner Feingold. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 349,714; average paid circulation 178,193.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $750.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4419159012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($22.50) will be charged at checkout.

"Enter: Solarr!" First appearance of Solarr. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Alan Weiss (pencils), Frank Giacoia (inks), and John Romita Sr. (alterations). A new super-villain bursts on the scene with the power of the sun! Solarr barges into the New York Stock Exchange and robs the venerable institution! And in the process, he kills several innocent bystanders. Fortunately, the star-spangled avenger is in Lower Manhattan this particular afternoon, and he quickly engages Solarr! Will Cap's newfound super-strength lead to victory against his solar-powered foe? In the meantime, the Falcon wonders how he will measure up to his new and improved partner. Origin of Solarr. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Sharon Carter. (Note: Solarr appears next in Avengers 126.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $498.00 Paper: White Label #4448369019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.94) will be charged at checkout.

"Enter: Solarr!" First appearance of Solarr. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Alan Weiss (pencils), Frank Giacoia (inks), and John Romita Sr. (alterations). A new super-villain bursts on the scene with the power of the sun! Solarr barges into the New York Stock Exchange and robs the venerable institution! And in the process, he kills several innocent bystanders. Fortunately, the star-spangled avenger is in Lower Manhattan this particular afternoon, and he quickly engages Solarr! Will Cap's newfound super-strength lead to victory against his solar-powered foe? In the meantime, the Falcon wonders how he will measure up to his new and improved partner. Origin of Solarr. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Sharon Carter. (Note: Solarr appears next in Avengers 126.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $94.00 Paper: White Label #4448320019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.82) will be charged at checkout.

"This Way Lies Madness!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. The Falcon, Sharon Carter, and the star-spangled avenger are prisoners of Doctor Faustus in his private sanitarium! And as expected the good doctor subjects the heroic trio to mind-altering experiments. Why is Dr. Faustus so interested in Agent 13 and Captain America? It's because he has a special patient that no one knows about: Peggy Carter! Wow, Peggy was Cap's sweetheart in Paris during WWII (see Tales of Suspense #77). When Cap learns that Peggy is alive somewhere in Faustus' facility, the Living Legend goes for broke to find her! Can the Sentinel of Liberty reclaim a part of his past while fighting in the present? An uplifting story! Cameo appearances by Harrison Carter and Amanda Carter. (Notes: Doctor Faustus returns in Captain America 192. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Duffy Vohland.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $85.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4448687002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout.

"The Yellow Claw Strikes" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. Nick Fury arrives in Maryland to tell Cap that Yellow Claw has returned! In fact the Chinese super-villain was just inside Grimrock Prison evaluating his financial support for Nightshade. Cap is ready to hunt down the claw, but the Falcon wants to return to Harlem instead. So the Living Legend begins his search solo. And while motorcycling through the Lincoln Tunnel, he runs into giant spiders! Cap tackles the large arachnids and follows them into the sewer system! And then and there he meets the Yellow Claw! But sometimes appearances can be deceiving! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Peggy Carter, Leila Taylor, and Suwan. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from writer Charles Hoffman.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $256.00 Paper: White Label #4448341022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.68) will be charged at checkout.

"Night of the Lurking Dead!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. In a dastardly twist, the Yellow Claw tricked Captain America into fighting Nick Fury last issue. The star-spangled avenger won the fight in the claw's underground lair, but the Director of SHIELD was badly injured. As a result Cap rushes Nick to a medical facility, and then travels to Harlem to find the Falcon. While Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are talking, they hear a news report that Yellow Claw has been spotted near the Museum of Natural History. The shield-slinger and his partner sneak inside the museum and suddenly encounter mummies -- the living dead! And it's all part of Yellow Claw's plan to raise Suwan, his grandniece, from the dead! Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Sharon Carter, Peggy Carter, and Leila Taylor. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $389.00 Paper: White Label #2097668025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.67) will be charged at checkout.

"Ashes to Ashes" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Sal Buscema. With strength and skill, Cap and the Falcon escape from Yellow Claw's deadly trap at the Museum of Natural History! But the claw and Suwan have disappeared, and no one knows where they will strike next. In the meantime at the hospital, Nick Fury wakes up and tells the Contessa that Yellow Claw is planning to hijack the SHIELD Helicarrier! Oh goodness, that would be a disaster for America! Hence the Falcon, Cap, Dum Dum, and Valentina Allegra make a beeline for the Helicarrier and toward their final confrontation vs. the Yellow Claw! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Peggy Carter, and Leila Davis. (Notes: The Yellow Claw appears next in Iron Man (1st series) #69.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $150.00 Paper: White Label #4448320014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

"Ashes to Ashes" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Sal Buscema. With strength and skill, Cap and the Falcon escape from Yellow Claw's deadly trap at the Museum of Natural History! But the claw and Suwan have disappeared, and no one knows where they will strike next. In the meantime at the hospital, Nick Fury wakes up and tells the Contessa that Yellow Claw is planning to hijack the SHIELD Helicarrier! Oh goodness, that would be a disaster for America! Hence the Falcon, Cap, Dum Dum, and Valentina Allegra make a beeline for the Helicarrier and toward their final confrontation vs. the Yellow Claw! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Peggy Carter, and Leila Davis. (Notes: The Yellow Claw appears next in Iron Man (1st series) #69.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $1,200.00 Paper: White Label #4448827021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($36.00) will be charged at checkout.

First appearance of Helmut Zemo in "And a Phoenix Shall Arise!" Script by Roy Thomas and Tony Isabella. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Tartaglione and George Roussos. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Verpoorten. On a rooftop in Manhattan, a mysterious assailant ambushes the star-spangled avenger! Cap doesn't know who the surprise attacker is, but he calls himself the Phoenix. And he really seems to hate Captain America! The fight is short and inconclusive, so the next evening Cap patrols the same area...and runs into the Phoenix again! However this time the new villain wins! And as shown on the cover, the Living Legend soon finds himself dangling over a vat of Adhesive X. Hold on, Adhesive X was the calling card of the late Baron Heinrich Zemo. Is the past coming back to haunt the Sentinel of Liberty? Thankfully, the Falcon and Redwing make sure it's not today. But one of Cap's greatest foes -- and also one of the Avengers' -- is born! Flashback cameos by Baron Heinrich Zemo and the Red Skull. (Note: Helmut Zemo returns several years later in Captain America 275 and officially adopts the name and uniform of his father.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $795.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Label #1618435031 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($23.85) will be charged at checkout.

First appearance of Helmut Zemo in "And a Phoenix Shall Arise!" Script by Roy Thomas and Tony Isabella. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Tartaglione and George Roussos. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Verpoorten. On a rooftop in Manhattan, a mysterious assailant ambushes the star-spangled avenger! Cap doesn't know who the surprise attacker is, but he calls himself the Phoenix. And he really seems to hate Captain America! The fight is short and inconclusive, so the next evening Cap patrols the same area...and runs into the Phoenix again! However this time the new villain wins! And as shown on the cover, the Living Legend soon finds himself dangling over a vat of Adhesive X. Hold on, Adhesive X was the calling card of the late Baron Heinrich Zemo. Is the past coming back to haunt the Sentinel of Liberty? Thankfully, the Falcon and Redwing make sure it's not today. But one of Cap's greatest foes -- and also one of the Avengers' -- is born! Flashback cameos by Baron Heinrich Zemo and the Red Skull. (Note: Helmut Zemo returns several years later in Captain America 275 and officially adopts the name and uniform of his father.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $113.00 Paper: White Label #4456632005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.39) will be charged at checkout.

"When a Legend Dies!" Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Steve Englehart (pp 1-9) and Mike Friedrich (pp 10-19). Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. In recent days Cap has seen and heard advertisements on TV and radio -- accusing the star-spangled avenger of being a reckless vigilante and unworthy of the public's trust. The Living Legend is taken aback by the negative ads and seeks out the organization responsible: the Committee to Regain America's Principles. Why is this group with its leader, Quentin Harderman, coming after Captain America? Inauspiciously, Cap's pursuit of the answer must wait once the Tumbler appears! And wait even longer when the battle vs. the Tumbler takes a deadly turn! Meanwhile, the Falcon seeks help from the Black Panther in upgrading his fighting gear. First (cameo) appearance of Lloyd Bloch (aka the first Moonstone). Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, and Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. (Notes: The Tumbler previously appeared in Tales of Suspense #83. The letters page includes a letter from writer Charles Hoffman. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Secret Empire. The TPB collects issues 169 thru 176.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $97.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4163899005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.91) will be charged at checkout.

"When a Legend Dies!" Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Steve Englehart (pp 1-9) and Mike Friedrich (pp 10-19). Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. In recent days Cap has seen and heard advertisements on TV and radio -- accusing the star-spangled avenger of being a reckless vigilante and unworthy of the public's trust. The Living Legend is taken aback by the negative ads and seeks out the organization responsible: the Committee to Regain America's Principles. Why is this group with its leader, Quentin Harderman, coming after Captain America? Inauspiciously, Cap's pursuit of the answer must wait once the Tumbler appears! And wait even longer when the battle vs. the Tumbler takes a deadly turn! Meanwhile, the Falcon seeks help from the Black Panther in upgrading his fighting gear. First (cameo) appearance of Lloyd Bloch (aka the first Moonstone). Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, and Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. (Notes: The Tumbler previously appeared in Tales of Suspense #83. The letters page includes a letter from writer Charles Hoffman. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Secret Empire. The TPB collects issues 169 thru 176.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $64.00 Paper: White Label #4392292022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.92) will be charged at checkout.

"J'Accuse!" Guest-starring the Black Panther. Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). In a stunning development, the Tumbler somehow died during his fight against Captain America. And now the star-spangled avenger is being accused of murder! Cap wants to clear his name, so he runs from the police...and runs right into a new super-villain called Moonstone! In the meantime in Wakanda, Sam Wilson and Leila Taylor tour T'Challa's state-of-the-art laboratory. Will the Black Panther give flight to the Falcon? First (full) appearance of Moonstone (aka Lloyd Bloch). Origin of Moonstone. First (cameo) appearance of the Falcon's new costume with wings. Cameo appearances by Quentin Harderman, Stoneface, and the Tumbler. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $125.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #3854097012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

"J'Accuse!" Guest-starring the Black Panther. Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). In a stunning development, the Tumbler somehow died during his fight against Captain America. And now the star-spangled avenger is being accused of murder! Cap wants to clear his name, so he runs from the police...and runs right into a new super-villain called Moonstone! In the meantime in Wakanda, Sam Wilson and Leila Taylor tour T'Challa's state-of-the-art laboratory. Will the Black Panther give flight to the Falcon? First (full) appearance of Moonstone (aka Lloyd Bloch). Origin of Moonstone. First (cameo) appearance of the Falcon's new costume with wings. Cameo appearances by Quentin Harderman, Stoneface, and the Tumbler. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $111.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4227108001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.33) will be charged at checkout.

"J'Accuse!" Guest-starring the Black Panther. Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). In a stunning development, the Tumbler somehow died during his fight against Captain America. And now the star-spangled avenger is being accused of murder! Cap wants to clear his name, so he runs from the police...and runs right into a new super-villain called Moonstone! In the meantime in Wakanda, Sam Wilson and Leila Taylor tour T'Challa's state-of-the-art laboratory. Will the Black Panther give flight to the Falcon? First (full) appearance of Moonstone (aka Lloyd Bloch). Origin of Moonstone. First (cameo) appearance of the Falcon's new costume with wings. Cameo appearances by Quentin Harderman, Stoneface, and the Tumbler. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $55.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4373202008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.65) will be charged at checkout.

"J'Accuse!" Guest-starring the Black Panther. Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). In a stunning development, the Tumbler somehow died during his fight against Captain America. And now the star-spangled avenger is being accused of murder! Cap wants to clear his name, so he runs from the police...and runs right into a new super-villain called Moonstone! In the meantime in Wakanda, Sam Wilson and Leila Taylor tour T'Challa's state-of-the-art laboratory. Will the Black Panther give flight to the Falcon? First (full) appearance of Moonstone (aka Lloyd Bloch). Origin of Moonstone. First (cameo) appearance of the Falcon's new costume with wings. Cameo appearances by Quentin Harderman, Stoneface, and the Tumbler. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"Bust-Out!" Guest-starring the Black Panther. Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. In Lagos, Nigeria, the Black Panther and the Falcon are hot on the trial of Stoneface! The former Harlem crime lord has kidnapped Leila Taylor, and needless to say...the newly winged Falcon wants her back! Meanwhile in New York, the Sentinel of Liberty is lying low after escaping from jail. But Cap needs his partner to return from Africa soon, because Moonstone is gunning for him! And Moonstone is very tough to beat! Cameo appearance by Iron Man. (Notes: Stoneface returns in Marvel Team-Up 114. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #50 Black Panther by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"Believe It or Not: The Banshee!" Script by Steve Englehart. Plot assist from Mike Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita Sr. (layouts), and Frank Giacoia. After escaping from Moonstone in Central Park, Captain America and the Falcon hitchhike to Nashville, Tennessee. The Living Legend has a lead on the shadowy group that has framed him for murder. And he thinks a major clue lies in the city known as the birthplace of country music. However Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson's quest takes a turn for the worse when they bump into the Banshee! The duo is not looking for a fight, but they have one now vs. the mutant with the sonic scream! The star-spangled avenger and the Falcon battle the Banshee in Music City -- until Cyclops intervenes! Are the X-Men going to help Captain America? Cameo appearances by Professor Xavier, Marvel Girl, and Quentin Harderman. Last 20¢ cover price. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #43 The Enchantress by Jack Kirby.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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"It's Always Darkest...!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita Sr. (layouts), and Frank Giacoia. Somewhere in the Desert Southwest lies the hidden headquarters of the Secret Empire. And at this moment Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are inside it -- posing as the empire's newest henchmen. Meanwhile on the outside, Professor X uses his telepathic powers to guide their movements and keep them safe. However eventually Steve and Sam are exposed! And the mayhem begins! The Secret Empire sends two dozen of its agents to kill Cap and the Falcon! But then Cyclops and Marvel Girl enter the fray! In time all combatants reach the empire's top secret laboratory...where they make an incredible discovery! The empire is indeed evil. Cameo appearances by Moonstone, Quentin Harderman, Linda Donaldson, the Blob, Mastermind, Mesmero, Unus, Havok, Lorna Dane, Angel, Iceman, and the Beast. (Notes: The leader of the Secret Empire mentions the actual Watergate Scandal taking place in the United States in 1974. The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas concerning the recent price increase. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #48 Kraven by Steve Ditko.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"It's Always Darkest...!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita Sr. (layouts), and Frank Giacoia. Somewhere in the Desert Southwest lies the hidden headquarters of the Secret Empire. And at this moment Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are inside it -- posing as the empire's newest henchmen. Meanwhile on the outside, Professor X uses his telepathic powers to guide their movements and keep them safe. However eventually Steve and Sam are exposed! And the mayhem begins! The Secret Empire sends two dozen of its agents to kill Cap and the Falcon! But then Cyclops and Marvel Girl enter the fray! In time all combatants reach the empire's top secret laboratory...where they make an incredible discovery! The empire is indeed evil. Cameo appearances by Moonstone, Quentin Harderman, Linda Donaldson, the Blob, Mastermind, Mesmero, Unus, Havok, Lorna Dane, Angel, Iceman, and the Beast. (Notes: The leader of the Secret Empire mentions the actual Watergate Scandal taking place in the United States in 1974. The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas concerning the recent price increase. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #48 Kraven by Steve Ditko.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"It's Always Darkest...!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita Sr. (layouts), and Frank Giacoia. Somewhere in the Desert Southwest lies the hidden headquarters of the Secret Empire. And at this moment Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are inside it -- posing as the empire's newest henchmen. Meanwhile on the outside, Professor X uses his telepathic powers to guide their movements and keep them safe. However eventually Steve and Sam are exposed! And the mayhem begins! The Secret Empire sends two dozen of its agents to kill Cap and the Falcon! But then Cyclops and Marvel Girl enter the fray! In time all combatants reach the empire's top secret laboratory...where they make an incredible discovery! The empire is indeed evil. Cameo appearances by Moonstone, Quentin Harderman, Linda Donaldson, the Blob, Mastermind, Mesmero, Unus, Havok, Lorna Dane, Angel, Iceman, and the Beast. (Notes: The leader of the Secret Empire mentions the actual Watergate Scandal taking place in the United States in 1974. The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas concerning the recent price increase. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #48 Kraven by Steve Ditko.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"It's Always Darkest...!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita Sr. (layouts), and Frank Giacoia. Somewhere in the Desert Southwest lies the hidden headquarters of the Secret Empire. And at this moment Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are inside it -- posing as the empire's newest henchmen. Meanwhile on the outside, Professor X uses his telepathic powers to guide their movements and keep them safe. However eventually Steve and Sam are exposed! And the mayhem begins! The Secret Empire sends two dozen of its agents to kill Cap and the Falcon! But then Cyclops and Marvel Girl enter the fray! In time all combatants reach the empire's top secret laboratory...where they make an incredible discovery! The empire is indeed evil. Cameo appearances by Moonstone, Quentin Harderman, Linda Donaldson, the Blob, Mastermind, Mesmero, Unus, Havok, Lorna Dane, Angel, Iceman, and the Beast. (Notes: The leader of the Secret Empire mentions the actual Watergate Scandal taking place in the United States in 1974. The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas concerning the recent price increase. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #48 Kraven by Steve Ditko.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Captain America Must Die!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. The Sentinel of Liberty is distraught after the horrific ending to the battle against the Secret Empire several days ago. Cap cannot believe the level of corruption in the U.S. government -- especially in the executive branch. As a result Steve Rogers retires to Avengers Mansion to ponder his future as the star-spangled avenger. His friends and teammates including Thor, Iron Man, the Vision, the Falcon, and Peggy Carter try to convince Steve to continue as Captain America. But their efforts appear to be in vain. Is the Living Legend going to put down his shield for good? Retelling of Captain America's origin. Retelling of the Falcon's origin. Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Sharon Carter. (Notes: The plot briefly crosses over with Avengers 126. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #15 Iron Man by John Buscema.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Lucifer Be Thy Name" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Sam Wilson makes one last attempt to talk his partner out of dropping his Captain America identity. However Steve Rogers refuses. So the Falcon departs for a morning patrol of Harlem by himself. Near a local delicatessen, the Falcon encounters the super-villain known as Lucifer. Sam has never heard of him, but somehow Lucifer has made it back to Earth! And to avoid leaving again, Lucifer must find two host bodies to share his power! In a strange twist, he chooses the local gangster Rafe Michel as his first host body; and then he selects Aries -- a member of the Zodiac cartel -- as his second! Without Cap by his side, can the Falcon plus Redwing defeat two Lucifers? Cameo appearance by Sharon Carter. (Notes: Lucifer previously appeared in Iron Man (1st series) #20. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #26 Mephisto by John Buscema.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"If the Falcon Should Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ron Wilson, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). Using all his strength and skill, the Falcon fights the twin Lucifers to a standstill. Consequently, the Lucifers bring in three ultra-robots (from their old desert hideout) to engage their winged adversary! And during the next battle, the Falcon goes down to defeat. The Lucifers are poised to administer the coup de grâce when suddenly a masked man charges them! Wow, it's Steve Rogers! Is Captain America back in the game? Not exactly. But Steve will do whatever it takes to save his friend! First appearance of Roscoe Simons. Cameo appearances by Leila Davis, Gabe Jones, Sharon Carter, Peggy Carter, and Bob Russo (as a fill-in Captain America). (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from writer Joe Nazzaro. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #89 Hammerhead by John Romita Sr.) 32 pages. ----- Cover price $0.25.

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"If the Falcon Should Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ron Wilson, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). Using all his strength and skill, the Falcon fights the twin Lucifers to a standstill. Consequently, the Lucifers bring in three ultra-robots (from their old desert hideout) to engage their winged adversary! And during the next battle, the Falcon goes down to defeat. The Lucifers are poised to administer the coup de grâce when suddenly a masked man charges them! Wow, it's Steve Rogers! Is Captain America back in the game? Not exactly. But Steve will do whatever it takes to save his friend! First appearance of Roscoe Simons. Cameo appearances by Leila Davis, Gabe Jones, Sharon Carter, Peggy Carter, and Bob Russo (as a fill-in Captain America). (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from writer Joe Nazzaro. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #89 Hammerhead by John Romita Sr.) 32 pages. ----- Cover price $0.25.

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"If the Falcon Should Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ron Wilson, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). Using all his strength and skill, the Falcon fights the twin Lucifers to a standstill. Consequently, the Lucifers bring in three ultra-robots (from their old desert hideout) to engage their winged adversary! And during the next battle, the Falcon goes down to defeat. The Lucifers are poised to administer the coup de grâce when suddenly a masked man charges them! Wow, it's Steve Rogers! Is Captain America back in the game? Not exactly. But Steve will do whatever it takes to save his friend! First appearance of Roscoe Simons. Cameo appearances by Leila Davis, Gabe Jones, Sharon Carter, Peggy Carter, and Bob Russo (as a fill-in Captain America). (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from writer Joe Nazzaro. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #89 Hammerhead by John Romita Sr.) 32 pages. ----- Cover price $0.25.

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"Slings and Arrows!" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter's afternoon of shopping is interrupted by an attack -- from someone named the Golden Archer! Who? The former Captain America doesn't recognize his newest assailant, but this guy is really good with a bow and arrows! And he knows Steve Rogers was previously the star-spangled avenger! The Golden Archer harasses the ex-Sentinel of Liberty throughout the day, but once night falls Steve gets the drop on the elusive archer! And then the Living Legend gets a pleasant surprise...and an interesting idea! Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Peggy Carter, Roscoe Simons, and Scar Turpin (as a stand-in Captain America). (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #52 Quicksilver by John Buscema.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Slings and Arrows!" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter's afternoon of shopping is interrupted by an attack -- from someone named the Golden Archer! Who? The former Captain America doesn't recognize his newest assailant, but this guy is really good with a bow and arrows! And he knows Steve Rogers was previously the star-spangled avenger! The Golden Archer harasses the ex-Sentinel of Liberty throughout the day, but once night falls Steve gets the drop on the elusive archer! And then the Living Legend gets a pleasant surprise...and an interesting idea! Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Peggy Carter, Roscoe Simons, and Scar Turpin (as a stand-in Captain America). (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #52 Quicksilver by John Buscema.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Inferno!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Joe Giella. Cover by Ron Wilson, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). In Seattle, Washington, the Serpent Squad makes its last stand! But the squad is down to just two members...and barricaded in a house that's surrounded by the police! The Cobra is ready to surrender. However the Viper is ready to die for her cause thanks to the Serpent Crown! By the time Nomad busts into the house, it's a raging inferno with bullets flying everywhere! Originally, Nomad was going to apprehend the Serpent Squad, however now he's trying to save their lives! But the Viper may be beyond saving. Meanwhile back in New York, the Falcon begins working with a new Captain America (aka Roscoe Simons). Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dave Cox, and the Red Skull. (Notes: The Viper returns in Marvel Team-Up #83. The Serpent Crown appears next in Marvel Two-in-One #65. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #36 Ancient One by Steve Ditko.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Scream the Scarlet Skull!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins and Sal Buscema (pp. 1-2). Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito (pp. 1-2). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Red Skull is picking off members of the federal economic committee one by one despite the best efforts of the Living Legend and the Falcon. However the skull -- at his ranting and raving best -- decides to take on a side project during his conquest of America! He wants to break up the burgeoning relationship between Gabe Jones and Peggy Carter. So his henchmen kidnap the pair during the attack on the next committee member! But that turns out to be a big mistake as their abduction leads Cap and his partner right to the Red Skull's secret base! And now the skull must play his ace in the hole: Sam Wilson! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dave Cox, and Hugh Jones. (Notes: Hugh Jones appears next in Avengers 141. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 335,417; average paid circulation 183,344.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Scream the Scarlet Skull!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins and Sal Buscema (pp. 1-2). Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito (pp. 1-2). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Red Skull is picking off members of the federal economic committee one by one despite the best efforts of the Living Legend and the Falcon. However the skull -- at his ranting and raving best -- decides to take on a side project during his conquest of America! He wants to break up the burgeoning relationship between Gabe Jones and Peggy Carter. So his henchmen kidnap the pair during the attack on the next committee member! But that turns out to be a big mistake as their abduction leads Cap and his partner right to the Red Skull's secret base! And now the skull must play his ace in the hole: Sam Wilson! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dave Cox, and Hugh Jones. (Notes: Hugh Jones appears next in Avengers 141. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 335,417; average paid circulation 183,344.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Mind Cage!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Steve Englehart (pp 3-11) and John Warner (pp 1-2 and 12-18). Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita Sr. (alterations). Just when the Red Skull appears on the verge of defeat, he activates his sleeper agent: the Falcon! What? Apparently, years ago on the Island of the Exiles, the skull used the cosmic cube to transform the criminal known as Snap Wilson into Sam Wilson -- the social worker and future flying Falcon! So now the Third Reich's master of terror pits the Falcon vs. Captain America! It's a fight Cap doesn't want to fight, but one he has to win -- to stop the Red Skull. Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter and Dave Cox. Flashback cameo by the Red Skull to recap the events of Captain America 117 & 118 and to amend the Falcon's origin. (Notes: The Red Skull appears next in Super-Villain Team-Up #10. This issue completes Steve Englehart's outstanding 3-year run as the writer of the Captain America 1st series -- highlighted by the Secret Empire storyline; the co-creations of Nomad and Nightshade; and the returns of the 1950s Captain America and Madame Hydra (as the new Viper). 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Arena for a Fallen Hero!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Sam Wilson has been in a comatose state since the end of the battle vs. the Red Skull. Fortunately, SHIELD has a plan -- albeit an unusual one -- to help the Falcon recover. The temporary SHIELD director (in Nick Fury's absence) wants Captain America to attack the Falcon as a form of shock therapy. However Cap thinks the idea is crazy! But before he can protest further, Cap begins seeing illusions on his greatest foes! And SHIELD gets the fight it wanted all along. Has SHIELD lost its collective minds? Cameo appearances by Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Eric Koeing, and Nightshade. (Notes: The letters page includes a farewell essay from Steve Englehart. The letters page also contains a lengthy letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.