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Captain America (1968 1st Series) 250N CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570022

Newsstand Edition. "Cap for President!" Plot by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. The candidates are lining up for the 1980 presidential election: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and Captain America? The New Populist Party wants Cap to run for the presidency as their party's candidate! What will America's shield-slinger decide to do? Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Jarvis, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, Beast, Iron Man, Vision, and the Wasp. 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 275N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3797523010

Newsstand Edition. "Yesterday's Shadows!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Steve Rogers attends an anti-nazi rally in Long Island. The demonstration is proceeding peacefully until a pro-nazi group shows up. When the violence erupts, the star-spangled avenger jumps into the mêlée to restore order. After everyone has calmed down and Captain America has spoken to the crowd, Bernie Rosenthal realizes that his voice sounds just like Steve Rogers' voice. Meanwhile, Vermin escapes from SHIELD custody. Also in this issue, Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) announces his intentions to run for Congress. Cameo appearances by the second Baron Zemo (Helmut), Armin Zola, and Peter Parker. 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 275N CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570023

Newsstand Edition. "Yesterday's Shadows!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Steve Rogers attends an anti-nazi rally in Long Island. The demonstration is proceeding peacefully until a pro-nazi group shows up. When the violence erupts, the star-spangled avenger jumps into the mêlée to restore order. After everyone has calmed down and Captain America has spoken to the crowd, Bernie Rosenthal realizes that his voice sounds just like Steve Rogers' voice. Meanwhile, Vermin escapes from SHIELD custody. Also in this issue, Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) announces his intentions to run for Congress. Cameo appearances by the second Baron Zemo (Helmut), Armin Zola, and Peter Parker. 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 314N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

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Label #4737570019

Newsstand Edition. "Asylum" Squadron Supreme crossover. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Nighthawk teleports to Avengers Mansion to request help from Earth's heroes in fighting the Squadron Supreme back on Nighthawk's alternate Earth; however, the Avengers and Fantastic Four decline to help. Later on Nighthawk and Cap team up to battle Mink, Pinball, and Remnant. Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Wasp, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Woman. First 75¢ issue. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 320N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

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Label #4737570015

Newsstand Edition. "The Little Bang Theory" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. The Scourge of the Underworld has left behind sheer carnage at The Bar With No Name in Ohio as 18 super-villains lie dead. Captain America is shocked at the discovery and is more determined than ever to find Scourge. Cap eventually finds him, but will he survive the encounter? Meanwhile, the Cobra helps Diamondback escape from a local hospital. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 325N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

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Label #4737570017

Newsstand Edition. "Slugfest" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. After receiving a distress call concerning Nomad, Captain America rushes to Miami to help his former partner fight the Slug. Nomad and Cap sneak on board the Slug's ferry and then the free-for-all begins! 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 327N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

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Label #4737570018

Newsstand Edition. "Clashing Symbols" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Steve Rogers travels to Madison, Wisconsin to visit Bernie Rosenthal. There happens to be a large charity concert going on in Madison at which the Super-Patriot is one of the speakers. Captain America confronts the Super-Patriot about the activities of his partners, and a mega-battle erupts! Who will win round one between Steve Rogers and John Walker? Meanwhile in Washington D.C., an Internal Revenue Service auditor takes special interest in Steve Rogers' tax return. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 335N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #4737570011

Newsstand Edition. "Baptism of Fire" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Tom Morgan and Joe Sinnott. It's the first assignment for the new Captain America! Cap and Bucky are sent to Georgia to confront an extremist group called the Watchdogs. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 343N CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #4737570010

Newsstand Edition. "Slippery People" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and John Romita. The Captain, Diamondback, D-Man, Falcon, and Nomad are in hot pursuit of the Viper! What is this serpent terrorist planning to do to the water supply in Washington D.C.? Meanwhile, Captain America (aka John Walker) and Battlestar are ambushed in midair by a pro-mutant group called the Resistants. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 346N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

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Label #4737570009

Newsstand Edition. "Ambush!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. John Walker is in a state of shock after the Watchdogs murdered his parents in the previous issue; however, there is not any time to rest as the Commission already has his next mission ready to go. Captain America, Battlestar, and Freedom Force are assigned to apprehend the pro-mutant group known as the Resistants. Can John Walker defeat the Resistants single-handedly? Meanwhile, the head of the Commission is consulting with a mysterious villain about the activities of Captain America. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 349N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #4737570008

Newsstand Edition. "Ice Cap" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Battlestar flies to Hydro-base to ask the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) for help in rescuing John Walker at the Arctic Circle. The Captain, D-Man, and Battlestar journey to the Arctic to battle the Flag Smasher, however, they end up joining forces with him instead! Can the Flag Smasher and the Captain destroy the Ultimatum device? 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 355N CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #4683768002

Newsstand Edition. "Missing Persons" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Sersi. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Bernie Rosenthal makes a desperate phone call for help to Steve Rogers! Teenagers including Bernie's sister are mysteriously disappearing. After undergoing a transmutation from Sersi, Captain America goes under cover as a teenager to investigate! Also in this issue, Battlestar teams up with the Falcon to battle Coachwhip, Puff Adder, and Rock Python. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 356N CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737570012

Newsstand Edition. "Camptown Rages!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Al Milgrom. A teenage Steve Rogers has successfully infiltrated Mother Night's indoctrination camp; but now he must somehow stay alive for the next 30 hours until Sersi's incantation wears off, and the adolescent Steve Rogers returns to the full size and strength of Captain America. The situation looks hopeless when the young Cap is thoroughly beaten by the Sisters of Sin after he tries to escape. Is this the end? Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 363N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570013

Newsstand Edition. "Moon Over Madripoor" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. At the conclusion of the Bloodstone Hunt, Crossbones kidnapped Diamondback. Now he has taken her to Madripoor and set a trap for Captain America! Cameo appearance by Wolverine. Back up story: "Malus Aforethought" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. Dr. Karl Malus asks Vagabond for a favor concerning the Power Broker. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 379N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #4737570004

Newsstand Edition. "Moonstruck!" Guest-starring Quasar. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Chris Marinnan. Inks by D. Hedd. Cover by Ron Lim. The star-spangled avenger and Quasar respond to an emergency at the city courthouse and discover a new villain -- Nefarius! But the new villain is actually an old one from the Bronze Age! Why does Nefarius want Dr. Karla Sofen (aka Moonstone)? Back up story: "The Warning" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The Serpent Society is on the trail of their former member, Diamondback! Will they catch her? 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 380N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570005

Newsstand Edition. "With Friends Like These!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Diamondback stands trial for treason against the Serpent Society! The judge is King Cobra and the jury is the likes of Anaconda, Cottonmouth, Puff Adder, Rattler, etc. Does Diamondback have a chance for acquittal? Meanwhile, Bernie Rosenthal returns to New York City and has a long visit with Steve Rogers. Back up story: "The Unremembered Past" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The U.S. Agent is furious with the Commission after discovering that the government group altered his memories. 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 41 CGC 5.0 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 7/24/09.

Label #0986341018

Cover by Jack Kirby. In the third appearance of Iron Man, he battles an evil genius named Doctor Strange - but it's not the Stephen Strange later introduced in Strange Tales - in "The Stronghold of Dr. Strange!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Robert Bernstein (as R Berns), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An imprisoned criminal scientist takes control of Iron Man in order to free himself; He threatens to blow up the world unless he is made world ruler. "Music Master" text story. "The Sorcerer's Spell," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; A wicked general plots the overthrow of his king, but is too afraid to try; He forces a gypsy sorcerer to enchant him to remove his fear. "The End of the Universe!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; In the year 3000 a faster than light space ship is developed to take man to the very end of the universe; Since the scientists think the chances of returning are slim, they choose a pilot with an unhappy life of no family, friends, or job who doesn't really care if he can return as long as he learns the secret of the universe. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 60 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592744016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Second appearance of Hawkeye in "Suspected of Murder!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man versus Hawkeye and Black Widow; cameos by Thor, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. "The Army of Assassins Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Baron Zemo sends the Army of Assassins after Cap, who is assisted by Rick Jones in defeating them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4625290025

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Fight On! For A World Is Watching!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Battle between Iron Man and Titanium Man continues. "If This Be Treason!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Dr. Rawlings regrets his collaboration with the Nazis when his sister falls victim to Major Uberhart's ambition to kill Cap and Bucky. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 71 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4742165008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "What Price Victory?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Iron Man defeats Titanium Man, but at the price of Happy's health. "When You Lie Down With Dogs...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by Joe Sinnott; In this Captain American story, Dr. Cedric Rawlings turns on the Nazis and saves the day. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 76 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0098073053

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Here Lies Hidden… the Unspeakable Ultimo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While being arrested for the use of the Enervation Intensifier, Tony Stark is suddenly transported through time and space; But where will he end up?; The Freak turns back into Happy, but then the Mandarin attacks. "The Gladiator, the Girl, and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Batroc and Captain America duke it out over the vial of Inferno 42. Statement of Ownership: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 367,728. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 78 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592744019

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Crescendo!", script by Gene Colan (co-plot) and Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue), pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man defeats Ultimo by tricking the monstrous android into setting off a long-dormant volcano; The Mandarin believes Tony Stark is dead, and vows Ultimo will live again; Shellhead steals a Commie jet and narrowly avoids getting shot down by US fighters. "Them!", script by Jack Kirby (plot) and Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; While Cap is in the middle of a training exercise involving flying "shock rollers," he's surprised to see Nick Fury turn up looking for info on a secret organization known only as "THEM"; As they talk, a strange flying craft lands outside Avengers Mansion, and a large, deadly "chemical android" attacks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 89 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0052858022

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Monstrous Menace of the Mysterious Melter!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Tony Stark visits the construction site of his factory, where it's being rebuilt; Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts are also there and almost get injured by a faulty crane. In order to save them, Tony pushes Pepper out of the way, with him and Happy being hit by the rocks the crane is carrying; Pepper immediately rushes to Happy, and Tony realizes that she loves Happy, not him; Iron Man faces; The Melter escapes from jail and kidnaps Tony. "Back From the Dead!", script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Red Skull, using a Bucky robot, lures Captain America into a trap. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 92 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592744020

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Within the Vastness of Viet Nam!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man helps the US Army in Vietnam test some inventions of his designed for military use; After a successful test, Iron Man's told that the real reason he was asked to come was so that he could destroy a fortress known as Hill 38, a laboratory where a communist called Half-Face lives. "Before My Eyes, Nick Fury Died!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; AIM tries to assassinate Nick Fury, but Captain America manages to stop their Mecho-Assassin. Guest appearances by Hawkeye, Goliath (Henry Pym), Wasp, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and Hercules. Part of the story continues from Avengers #42 and Strange Tales #159. Letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 101 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4353723003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Syd Shores and John Romita. Cap faces the Red Skull and the fourth Sleeper in "When Wakes the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America attacks a jeweler who he recognizes to be Nazi war criminal Werner Von Krimm; Nick Fury stops the fight and lets Krimm go, much to the Captains chagrin; Red Skull is hiding out at a secret base in the Florida Keys with henchmen, looking to awaken a fourth Sleeper robot; Von Krimm has the key to activate that robot; Nick Fury guest appearance. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4184039001

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). First appearance and origin of the Falcon in "The Coming of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the Red Skull previously having switched bodies with Captain America, the Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to send Cap to the tropical island home of the Exiles; There Cap encounters a falconer from Harlem who had been hired by the Exiles but who is now attempting to help the island natives kick the Exiles from their home; Cap joins forces with the falconer who, with Cap's urging, dons a costume and takes the name the Falcon. Letter to the editor from writer James Van Hise. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 121 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4742164001

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Coming of... the Man-Brute!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Silas X. Cragg obsesses over Captain America, thinking he sees the hero wherever he goes; He researches Cap, vowing to destroy him; Cragg formulates a super soldier serum with the intent of making someone stronger than Cap, creating a being named Man-Brute; Man Brute attacks Cap; Cameos by Yellowjacket, the Wasp, the Black Panther, Sharon Carter, Bucky Barnes, and Nick Fury; Cap's origin is retold. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 121 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4715512003

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Coming of... the Man-Brute!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Silas X. Cragg obsesses over Captain America, thinking he sees the hero wherever he goes; He researches Cap, vowing to destroy him; Cragg formulates a super soldier serum with the intent of making someone stronger than Cap, creating a being named Man-Brute; Man Brute attacks Cap; Cameos by Yellowjacket, the Wasp, the Black Panther, Sharon Carter, Bucky Barnes, and Nick Fury; Cap's origin is retold. Letter to the editor from comics writer J.M. DeMatteis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 122 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742165012

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Sting of the Scorpion!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America thinks about his lot in life as a symbol of the American - can he find a normal life as Steve Rogers?; He thinks about Sharon Carter and how she cannot stay in a relationship with him while she is a SHIELD spy; Cap battles the Scorpion. Brief SHIELD appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 122 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512004

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Sting of the Scorpion!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America thinks about his lot in life as a symbol of the American - can he find a normal life as Steve Rogers?; He thinks about Sharon Carter and how she cannot stay in a relationship with him while she is a SHIELD spy; Cap battles the Scorpion. Brief SHIELD appearance. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 123 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4715512005

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Suprema, the Deadliest of the Species!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Suprema and Scarbo want to take over the underworld; Nick Fury and Captain America practice fighting maneuvers and discuss Sharon Carter; Suprema and her minions plan to take over SHIELD, but have trouble defeating Captain America; Cap drives to SHIELD headquarters and frees Fury and his men from Suprema by using devices inside the truck hes driving. Cameos by J. Jonah Jameson (from Spider-Man) and Tony Stark (Iron Man). 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 124 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4715512006

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stop the Cyborg!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two AIM assassins attack Captain America; one of the assassins becomes part of Modoks cyborg project; Cap demands that Nick Fury take Sharon Carter off of active duty so he can pursue a romantic relationship with her; The cyborg robs a bank and battles Sharon; Cap defeats the cyborg and tells Sharon he doesnt want to see her anymore. The letters page has a statement of ownership - average print run, 421,644; average paid circulation, 243,798. Letter from comics writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 125 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512007

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Captured - In Viet Nam!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, reeling that his relationship with Sharon Carter ended over a perceived betrayal, goes to Vietnam to investigate the disappearance of Dr. Robert Hoskins, who has been helping wounded soldiers; He gets attacked and is captured by a group of Asians not wearing uniforms; Cap is taken to a castle that is occupied by the Mandarin, whom he battles. Letter to the editor from publisher Byron Preiss. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 127 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512009

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Who Calls Me Traitor?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Wally Wood (his only work on the title, and the results are striking!); At SHIELD headquarters, Nick Fury tests the new protecto-suit designed by Dr. Ryder; AIM attacks Fury and his SHIELD agents, who have developed a way to nullify the protecto-suits; Ryder convinces Fury that Cap is suspected of betraying SHIELD; Fury has Tony Stark build X-4, an android that can test Cap to assure Fury that he is not an imposter; X-4 attacks Cap; Sharon outs Ryder as a traitor. Brief appearance by Joe Robertson (from Spider-Man). Letter from DCs Neal Pozner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 130 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0167689017

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) 130 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4715512012

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) 131 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4715512013

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Bucky Reborn!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Baron Strucker finds an amnesiac young man in the gyms of San Francisco and hypnotizes him into thinking he is Bucky; Strucker uses "Bucky" to lure Captain America into a trap; Cap and "Bucky" battle and defeat Strucker. Red Skull cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 133 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4571371010

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Sal Buscema. The Falcon becomes Cap's partner in "Madness in the Slums!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Modok's origin is revealed as a former AIM scientist who was turned against his will into the grotesque living computer; Modok creates the Bulldozer robot and sends it to Harlem to tear down the slums in order to gain the residents' favor while discrediting Captain America; Cap and the Falcon defeat the Bulldozer and Modok. Brief appearance by Tony Stark (Iron Man). Ad for Thor #183. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 135 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512018

Cover by John Romita. "More Monster Than Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer (Palmer is generally acknowledged as Colan's best inker, but this is his only work with Colan on Cap); Captain America takes Falcon to SHIELD headquarters to meet Nick Fury; Falcon battles Dum-Dum Dugan in the gym; Cap tries to talk to Sharon, but she brushes him off, citing the new Project Earth-Dig; Cap and the Falcon battle Dr. Erik Gorbo, a SHIELD scientist who has gone on a crime spree after turning himself into a monster ape. Missive from letter hack Guy Lilliam III. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 135 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512017

Cover by John Romita. "More Monster Than Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer (Palmer is generally acknowledged as Colan's best inker, but this is his only work with Colan on Cap); Captain America takes Falcon to SHIELD headquarters to meet Nick Fury; Falcon battles Dum-Dum Dugan in the gym; Cap tries to talk to Sharon, but she brushes him off, citing the new Project Earth-Dig; Cap and the Falcon battle Dr. Erik Gorbo, a SHIELD scientist who has gone on a crime spree after turning himself into a monster ape. Missive from letter hack Guy Lilliam III. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 136 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512019

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. The origin of the Mole Man is retold in "The World Below," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett; SHIELD agents believe Captain America is dead after he and a huge gorilla (actually SHIELD biochemist Dr. Erik Gorbo) fall into a huge hole in the Earth; Their fall is slowed and halted by an anti-gravity beam wielded by the Mole-Man; Gorbo relates to the villain because they are both outcasts because of their appearance; The Mole-Man and his minions capture Cap and the gorilla; Gorbo dies, reverts to human, and confesses that he lied to start a war. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, and Tony Stark (Iron Man). The letters page contains a statement of ownership - average print run, 395,862; average paid circulation, 225,651. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 137 CGC 7.0

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Label #4715512021

Cover art by Sal Buscema. "To Stalk the Spider-Man," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett; Mole Man raises Captain America and the Falcon to the surface with his levitation beam; The Falcon sees Spider-Man, who is currently wanted by the police, swinging through the city; He decides to capture the Web-Slinger; Falcon stops a mugging, but continues his pursuit of Spidey; Falcon thinks Harry Osborne is Spider-Man and captures him; Peter Parker changes into his Spidey suit goes to rescue Harry; Spidey defeats the Falcon and plants a Spider-Tracer on him; The gangster Stone Face is out on bail and seeking revenge. Brief appearances by Nick Fury and Sharon Carter. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 138 CGC 8.5

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Label #4715512023

Cover by John Romita. "It Happens In Harlem," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Captain America leaves the Falcon, who Cap thinks is hiding something from him; Stone Faces minions attack Falcon and drive off with him; Spidey searches for the Falcon, who has a Spider-Tracer on him; Spidey follows the Falcon in Stone Faces limo to the gang lords hideout; Falcon attacks Spidey, who webs him to a bridge; Cap faces Spider-Man, but they along with Falcon resolve matters and go back to Stone Faces lair; Our heroes foil Stone Face's plans for Glory Grants building. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 139 CGC 7.5

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"The Badge and the Betrayal" Part 1 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita Sr. The NYPD commissioner arranges a clandestine meeting with Captain America to ask him for help. Commissioner Feingold says that seven police officers have disappeared in recent days...and no one knows why. So Cap agrees to go undercover as a rookie cop -- and set a trap for the mysterious abductor! Meanwhile, SHIELD is looking for the star-spangled avenger. Hence Nick Fury brings the Falcon on board the Helicarrier to quiz him about Cap's whereabouts. First appearance of Leila Taylor. Cameo appearances by Redwing, Brian Muldoon, Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter, and the Grey Gargoyle. (Note: The Grey Gargoyle previously appeared in Tales of Suspense #96.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 141 CGC 9.2

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Label #4715513001

"The Unholy Alliance!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). The Grey Gargoyle has turned the Falcon into stone! And in an unusual twist, the Falcon is now the gargoyle's stonesubordinate! When Cap finds his partner, he takes Sam to the Helicarrier for medical treatment. But that's exactly what the Grey Gargoyle wants! Once the Falcon betrays SHIELD, he sneaks the gargoyle on board...and then mayhem erupts! SHIELD agents turn to stone left and right including Nick Fury and Sharon Carter! Oh boy, what is Cap going to do? The situation is deteriorating by the minute! (Note: This issue features Stan Lee's final script for the Captain America 1st series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 142 CGC 9.2

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"And in the End..." Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Romita Sr. Within SHIELD's mountaintop laboratory, the Grey Gargoyle is on the brink of victory! He's broken through the facility's defenses andgrabbed the canister of Element X -- the most dangerous substance on the planet. However the good guys have not given up. With his friends freed from their stone prisons, Captain America leads an all-out assault on the SHIELD lab! Can Cap and the Falcon -- plus Redwing, Nick Fury, and Sharon Carter -- dash the gargoyle's dream of global domination? What a blast (into outer space)! Cameo appearance by Leila Taylor. Last 15¢ cover price. (Notes: The Grey Gargoyle returns in Marvel Team-Up #13 to faceCaptain America again (and Spider-Man). This four-part story was reprinted in 2015 in the Captain America Omnibus #2. The hardcover collects issues 114 thru 148.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 153 CGC 9.6

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Label #4742165002

First (cameo) appearance of Jack Monroe in "Captain America -- Hero or Hoax?" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. A new era for the star-spangled avenger opens with an epic fight between the Sentinel of Liberty and the Director of SHIELD! Oh my, what are the two icons from World War II fighting about? Actually, it's who: La Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. Once the no-holds-barred conflict ends, changes are made. Agent 13 quits SHIELD, and Steve and Sharon fly to the Bahamas for vacation. In the meantime in Harlem, the Falcon is shocked to see Captain America beating up a local resident. He knows Steve Rogers is out of the country. So who is this person? And why is his accomplice dressed like Bucky Barnes? First appearance of William Burnside in the silver or bronze age. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Redwing. (Notes: Several years later Jack Monroe will become the second Nomad. This issue begins Steve Englehart's classic 3-year run as the writer of the Captain America 1st series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 168 CGC 9.6

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Label #4753254006

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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 183 CGC 9.0

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Label #4738182004

"Nomad: No More!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. Nomad returns to New York City, and he's frantically searching for the Falcon! However, Steve Rogers can't find him anywhere until he bumps into Redwing! The Falcon's faithful bird guides Nomad to a nearby rooftop...where the Living Legend makes a grisly discovery. The fill-in Captain America, Roscoe Simons, has been murdered -- and the Falcon seriously injured! Steve Rogers is despondent and begins to reconsider his Nomad identity. Is the red, white, and blue avenger on the way back? Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor, Gabe Jones, Peggy Carter, Gamecock, and the Beast. 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 192 CGC 7.0 SS Ploog

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Signed by Mike Ploog on 5/15/24. From the Collection of Mike Ploog.

Label #4464529009

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen in "Mad-Flight!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers is in a big hurry to get back to New York after the Falcon's trial. So, he jumps on the first available flight departing from LAX. Unfortunately, the Living Legend doesn't bother to check the flight manifest before boarding the special charter jet! And as shown on the death-defying cover, that might be a fatal mistake! Cap is shocked when he sees Doctor Faustus and his cohorts on board! Hence, he formulates a plan to commandeer the plane! Is a midflight takeover on the inflight menu? (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen appears next in Incredible Hulk 228 where she makes her first appearance as the second Moonstone. Cap will encounter Moonstone in Captain America 230. Doctor Faustus appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170. The final page announces and previews Jack Kirby's return to Marvel and the Captain America title. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #56 The Rawhide Kid by Larry Lieber.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.