Captain America (1968 1st Series) comic books 1970 or later, graded by CGC

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 $158.00 Paper: White Label #4464192002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.74) 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.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $175.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3743574006

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 9.2 $105.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3744316001

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.

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.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 142 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475117003

"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 and grabbed 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 face Captain 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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 142 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4475117002

"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 and grabbed 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 face Captain 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.) 32 pages. 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 9.4 $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 $74.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4392292013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.22) 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 9.4 $160.00 Paper: White Label #4477386010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout.

"The Incredible Origin of the Other Captain America!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney. Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter are enjoying their vacation in the Bahamas...when they are suddenly ambushed on the beach by Captain America (aka William Burnside) and Bucky (aka Jack Monroe)! Steve and Sharon don't know what is happening, but they realize they're in grave danger! Luckily, the Falcon and Redwing arrive on the sand and join the battle! But Cap and Bucky have super-strength, and they win. Then the 1950s Captain America spins the astonishing tale of how he came to be. Origins of William Burnside and Jack Monroe. (Note: This issue includes 3 pages of excerpts from Young Men #24 (published in 1953) with script by Don Rico and art by John Romita Sr.) 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 $465.00 Paper: White Label #4448369019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.95) 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 $242.00 Paper: White Label #4448341022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.26) 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 9.6 $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.

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"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.

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"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 9.0 $110.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #3854097012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) 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.

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"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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"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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"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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"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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"The Madness Maze!" Part 1 of 2. Script by John Warner. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita Sr. (inks). The battle vs. the Red Skull is over. But before Captain America can check on his friends, he is abducted by a strange spacecraft! And minutes later the Sentinel of Liberty is dropped into the middle of a bizarre maze -- based upon geometric progressions of mystic symbols! Cap is completely confused! And that's just how the Druid wants him. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Peggy Carter, Gabe Jones, and the Alchemoid. (Notes: The Druid previously appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) 144 & 145. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 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.

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"Nightshade is Deadlier the Second Time Around!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. In a shock to everyone present, Nightshade is revealed as the architect of the craziness occurring at the SHIELD medical facility! She's not going to turn all the men into werewolves this time, but she has mind-controlled every male agent -- in order to take over the entire SHIELD organization! Thankfully, Sam Wilson regains his wits and remembers his heroic persona. So he helps Captain America knock out the "Wild Bill" robot! And then Cap, Falcon, Redwing, and Contessa Valentina Allegra make their final attempt to uproot Deadly Nightshade! Cameo appearance by Eric Koeing. Flashback cameo by Nick Fury to recap the events of Captain America 164. (Notes: Nightshade returns in Power Man and Iron Fist (1972) #51. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Trial of the Falcon!" Plot by Tony Isabella. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The Falcon voluntarily returns to Los Angeles County to stand trial for his past crimes as Snap Wilson. Captain America is in the courtroom and by his friend's side hoping Sam will be acquitted. But before the judge can announce the verdict, the Stilt-Man attacks! Daredevil's long-time foe has been hired -- by former gang associations of Snap Wilson -- to kill the Falcon! And unless Cap and his besieged partner can take the Stilt-Man down, Sam Wilson will meet his judge, jury, and executioner on the same day! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Peggy Carter, Gabe Jones, Leila Davis, Nick Fury, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Ghost Rider, and the Trapster. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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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.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Madbomb - Screamer in the Brain!" Part 1 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Romita Sr. (inks). The King returns to Marvel as Jack Kirby takes the reins of the Captain America title for the U.S.A.'s bicentennial year! Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are visiting Leila Taylor's apartment in the Bronx when they hear a ruckus outside! The people in the streets are going crazy and destroying everything in sight! What is happening? Cap immediately leaps into action and engages the insane rioters! After taking several blows, the shield-slinger spots a strange device in the alleyway. It's a small madbomb! But not the big Madbomb! Once order is restored a SHIELD agent takes the Sentinel of Liberty and his partner to a secret base to meet Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Where the duo learns of the giant Madbomb and its incredible destructive power! Cap and the Falcon will begin hunting for it next issue! (Notes: This issue begins Jack Kirby's 2-year run as the writer and penciler of the Captain America series. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #1 (Spider-Man).) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Madbomb - Screamer in the Brain!" Part 1 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Romita Sr. (inks). The King returns to Marvel as Jack Kirby takes the reins of the Captain America title for the U.S.A.'s bicentennial year! Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are visiting Leila Taylor's apartment in the Bronx when they hear a ruckus outside! The people in the streets are going crazy and destroying everything in sight! What is happening? Cap immediately leaps into action and engages the insane rioters! After taking several blows, the shield-slinger spots a strange device in the alleyway. It's a small madbomb! But not the big Madbomb! Once order is restored a SHIELD agent takes the Sentinel of Liberty and his partner to a secret base to meet Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Where the duo learns of the giant Madbomb and its incredible destructive power! Cap and the Falcon will begin hunting for it next issue! (Notes: This issue begins Jack Kirby's 2-year run as the writer and penciler of the Captain America series. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #1 (Spider-Man).) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.2

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"The Madbomb - Screamer in the Brain!" Part 1 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Romita Sr. (inks). The King returns to Marvel as Jack Kirby takes the reins of the Captain America title for the U.S.A.'s bicentennial year! Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are visiting Leila Taylor's apartment in the Bronx when they hear a ruckus outside! The people in the streets are going crazy and destroying everything in sight! What is happening? Cap immediately leaps into action and engages the insane rioters! After taking several blows, the shield-slinger spots a strange device in the alleyway. It's a small madbomb! But not the big Madbomb! Once order is restored a SHIELD agent takes the Sentinel of Liberty and his partner to a secret base to meet Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Where the duo learns of the giant Madbomb and its incredible destructive power! Cap and the Falcon will begin hunting for it next issue! (Notes: This issue begins Jack Kirby's 2-year run as the writer and penciler of the Captain America series. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #1 (Spider-Man).) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Kill-Derby" Part 4 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The crafty Cheer Chadwick enters Cap and the Falcon into the death derby! Both heroes are assigned to the red team (along with Tinkerbelle). And they must slay the blue team in order to win! The star-spangled avenger doesn't have his shield at his side, but he does have a cool skateboard! When the derby begins, the fighting is intense! Cap plows through several members of the blue team and then spots the combatant holding his shield. The Living Legend will go for broke to get it back! In the meantime elsewhere in the Badlands, the U.S. Army is frantically searching for the Royalist Forces of America's underground base. Cameo appearance by General Argyle Fist. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 339,484; average paid circulation 180,156. There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Rocks Are Burning!" Part 5 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The kill-derby rages on in the Royalist Forces of America's hidden base! While the Falcon fights to stay alive amidst the free-for-all, Cap struggles with the blue team fighter who has his shield! Just as the Sentinel of Liberty regains possession of his shield, he hears loud explosions! And the RFA's secret headquarters begins to shake! At last the army has found the underground complex. Pandemonium erupts inside as everyone dashes for the base's exits including Cheer Chadwick and the Elites and Captain America and the Falcon! Who is getting out alive? And who is not? Oh, and where is the Madbomb? Cameo appearances by Dr. Hesperus Chadwick and General Argyle Fist. (Notes: Cheer Chadwick returns years later in Thunderbolts #31. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #78 (Conan). There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Dawn's Early Light!" Part 8 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. It's the 200th anniversary of the United States of America! And the 200th issue of the Captain America title! But if the U.S.A. and the star-spangled avenger are going to survive beyond their bicentennials, the Royalist Forces of America and the "Big Daddy" Madbomb must be stopped! The Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon launch a bold two-pronged attack to save the country! Cap leads a small assault team onto William Taurey's estate to capture the leader of the Elite. While in Philadelphia, the Falcon and a SHIELD strike force attempt to destroy the Madbomb! Can Cap and the Falcon score a double victory...and save the day for the red, white, and blue? Light the fireworks! The nation will stand! Last 25-cent cover price. (Notes: William Taurey and the Elite return years later in Thunderbolts #31. There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"Dawn's Early Light!" Part 8 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. It's the 200th anniversary of the United States of America! And the 200th issue of the Captain America title! But if the U.S.A. and the star-spangled avenger are going to survive beyond their bicentennials, the Royalist Forces of America and the "Big Daddy" Madbomb must be stopped! The Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon launch a bold two-pronged attack to save the country! Cap leads a small assault team onto William Taurey's estate to capture the leader of the Elite. While in Philadelphia, the Falcon and a SHIELD strike force attempt to destroy the Madbomb! Can Cap and the Falcon score a double victory...and save the day for the red, white, and blue? Light the fireworks! The nation will stand! Last 25-cent cover price. (Notes: William Taurey and the Elite return years later in Thunderbolts #31. There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Night People!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The Madbomb ordeal is over, and the U.S.A. remains the land of the free! Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson look forward to returning to New York and resuming their personal lives. But something very strange has been going on in the Big Apple, while the two heroes were away. The Night People emerged! Who? A bizarre group of people that commit burglaries and robberies throughout the city during the night. The Falcon doesn't think the Night People actually exist...until they kidnap Leila Taylor! And then Captain America and the Falcon's next adventure begins! First appearances of Texas Jack Muldoon, Brother Wonderful, and Brother Inquisitor. Cameo appearance by Mason Harding. First 30¢ cover price. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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"Mad, Mad Dimension!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. The Falcon has disappeared! And the Night People have him! Due to a weird series of events, Sam Wilson and Leila Taylor are prisoners of the Night People -- at a place known as Zero Street. In the meantime in New York, the shield-slinger frantically searches for his partner. And he gets help from an unlikely source: Texas Jack Muldoon! The cowboy from the Lone Star State tells Cap that Zero Street is located in another dimension. And there might be a way to get there before the Falcon cashes in his chips! Appearances by Sharon Carter, Brother Wonderful, and Brother Inquisitor. (Note: Sharon Carter appears for the first time since Captain America 186.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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"Alamo II!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and Texas Jack make the jump to the Mad Dimension! And once there the pair finds Zero Street under siege by alien monsters! Brother Wonderful and Brother Inquisitor don't know what to do, so the Living Legend takes charge and sets up a defensive perimeter! But just like the real battle for the Alamo in 1836, the situation on Zero Street looks grim. Is there a way to escape the Mad Dimension? Cap has a plan...and it better work fast! Appearances by the Falcon and Leila Taylor. (Notes: The plot continues in Marvel Team-Up #52 where Spider-Man helps Captain America round up one of the monsters from the Mad Dimension. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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"Face to Face with the Swine!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers enjoy a night out on the town with their favorite ladies after their recent adventures with the Night People and Agron. However in a sinister twist of fate, a Central American dictator -- named the Swine -- orders a hit on the waiter serving Cap and the Falcon's table! As expected the two heroes spring into action to save the waiter. But they make an unexpected enemy in the process! Hours later the same hitmen follow Steve Rogers to Sharon's apartment...and in a matter of minutes Captain America is on his way (by force) to Rio de Muerte to meet the Swine! First appearance of Donna Maria Puentes. Appearances by Sharon Carter and Leila Taylor. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Incredible Hulk.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 208 CGC 9.2

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First appearance of Armin Zola in "The River of Death!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Still on the run in Rio de Muerte, the tired shield-slinger pauses along a riverbank...where he is suddenly ambushed by the Man-Fish! The what? Apparently, a weird red-hued creature lives in the river and attacks anyone who passes by! Oddly enough, Cap is rescued from the Man-Fish by the Swine's prison guards -- and hauled before the Swine himself! But one of the Swine's associates, Donna Maria, comes to Captain America's aid. Then someone really bizarre appears -- a man without a head! How many secrets does this jungle hold? Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and the Falcon. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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"Arnim Zola -- the Bio-Fanatic!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The Sentinel of Liberty's adventure in Central America takes another strange turn when he meets Armin Zola! The peculiar man or android or something is overjoyed to find the Living Legend from World War II. And he summons another weird creature -- called Doughboy -- to grab Cap and Donna Maria! Needless to say, the shield-slinger's head is spinning! The crazy situation doesn't get better after Zola commands Doughboy to fly everyone to Switzerland. Where Cap meets Zola's next creation: Primus! Meanwhile back in the United States, Sharon Carter rejoins SHIELD to find Steve Rogers and uncover the secrets behind File 116. Origin of Armin Zola. First appearances of Doughboy and Primus. Cameo appearance by Leila Taylor. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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"The Human Torch Meets Captain America" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. New cover by Gil Kane and Ernie Chan. This issue reprints Strange Tales (1st series) 114 in which Johnny Storm meets Captain America -- the hero from the golden age -- for the first time! But he's not the real Cap (aka Steve Rogers). This shield-slinger is an imposter! And actually one of the Human Torch's enemies known as the Acrobat. Will the torch notice the difference in time? Cameo appearances by the Invisible Girl and Doris Evans. (Note: This issue features one new interior page -- the splash page -- with script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dave Cockrum, and inks by Frank Giacoia.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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First appearance of Quasar (aka Marvel Man) in "The Search for Steve Rogers!" Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Don Glut. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and the Falcon visit SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown...and meet the new Super-Agents of SHIELD! Nick Fury has been concerned about a shadowy organization called: The Corporation, so he recently assembled his own team of super-powered operatives. They are: the Blue Streak, Marvel Boy (aka Wendell Vaughn), the Texas Twister, and the Vamp. And now the Director of SHIELD wants the Sentinel of Liberty to put the new Super-Agents to the test! Four against one! This should be a piece of cake for the star-spangled avenger! First appearances of the Blue Streak and the Vamp. Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter, Senator Kligger Stivak, Veda, and Redwing. (Notes: Wendell Vaughn was only called Marvel Boy in issue 217. Redwing appears for the first time since Captain America 191.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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First appearance of Quasar (aka Marvel Man) in "The Search for Steve Rogers!" Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Don Glut. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and the Falcon visit SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown...and meet the new Super-Agents of SHIELD! Nick Fury has been concerned about a shadowy organization called: The Corporation, so he recently assembled his own team of super-powered operatives. They are: the Blue Streak, Marvel Boy (aka Wendell Vaughn), the Texas Twister, and the Vamp. And now the Director of SHIELD wants the Sentinel of Liberty to put the new Super-Agents to the test! Four against one! This should be a piece of cake for the star-spangled avenger! First appearances of the Blue Streak and the Vamp. Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter, Senator Kligger Stivak, Veda, and Redwing. (Notes: Wendell Vaughn was only called Marvel Boy in issue 217. Redwing appears for the first time since Captain America 191.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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Pizzazz Variant, has centerfold subscription offer for "Pizzazz" Magazine. First appearance of Marvel Man (Quasar) in "The Search for Steve Rogers!" Script by Roy Thomas and Don Glut, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Pablo Marcos. Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.35.

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Pizzazz Variant, has centerfold subscription offer for "Pizzazz" Magazine. First appearance of Marvel Man (Quasar) in "The Search for Steve Rogers!" Script by Roy Thomas and Don Glut, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Pablo Marcos. Buscema/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.35.

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"One Day in Newfoundland" Guest-starring Iron Man. Script by Don Glut. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. After meeting the mysterious Veda on the street outside his apartment, Captain America takes her to Avengers Mansion to talk. However while at the mansion, Cap and Shell-Head strike up a conversation about the Avengers' submarine -- that pulled the Living Legend from the icy waters of the North Sea (in the classic Avengers #4). And after listening to the sub's old audio tapes, Cap discovers an inconsistency in his origin! Why did he mention striking the water off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, when he actually fell into the English Channel? To answer that question, the star-spangled avenger returns to Newfoundland...where the mystery only deepens! First (cameo) appearances of Lyle Dekker and the Ameridroid. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Sharon Carter, Nick Fury, Jarvis, Marvel Man (aka Wendell Vaughn), Blue Streak, Texas Twister, and the Vamp. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"One Day in Newfoundland" Guest-starring Iron Man. Script by Don Glut. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. After meeting the mysterious Veda on the street outside his apartment, Captain America takes her to Avengers Mansion to talk. However while at the mansion, Cap and Shell-Head strike up a conversation about the Avengers' submarine -- that pulled the Living Legend from the icy waters of the North Sea (in the classic Avengers #4). And after listening to the sub's old audio tapes, Cap discovers an inconsistency in his origin! Why did he mention striking the water off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, when he actually fell into the English Channel? To answer that question, the star-spangled avenger returns to Newfoundland...where the mystery only deepens! First (cameo) appearances of Lyle Dekker and the Ameridroid. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Sharon Carter, Nick Fury, Jarvis, Marvel Man (aka Wendell Vaughn), Blue Streak, Texas Twister, and the Vamp. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Adventures of Captain America" Script by Don Glut. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Sal Buscema. In Newfoundland, Canada, the Sentinel of Liberty is shocked to run into Lyle Dekker again! It's been 30 years since Cap and Bucky ruined the German spy's plan -- to sabotage Hollywood's serial film about Captain America. Dekker has been patiently waiting decades for revenge! And the shield-slinger has inadvertently walked right into his trap! Cameo appearance by the Ameridroid. Flashback cameo by the Red Skull. (Notes: This story is a tribute to the Republic black-and-white serial film based on Captain America. The 15-chapter serial was filmed in 1943 and released in 1944. The letters page includes a statement of ownership average print run 378,220; average paid circulation 148,370.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"Devastation!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Frank Robbins and Terry Austin. At the end of issue 223, Captain America survived his second battle against Animus. But the passenger train he was riding in was destroyed. Fortunately, Nick Fury arrives at the derailment site and gives Cap a ride to New York -- where the star-spangled avenger makes a fateful decision! Cap wants Mason Harding (of Madbomb fame) to use a special mind-probe device on him...in order to unlock the memories of Steve Rogers' childhood. But is the device safe to use? In the meantime, Veda sadly learns the fate of someone who crosses the Corporation. Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan and Senator Kligger Stivak. (Note: This issue features the false origin of Steve Rogers.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"A Serpent Lurks Below" Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Dan Green. On a rainy night in Manhattan, a depressed shield-singer stops by Avengers Mansion to visit his teammates. And after a pep talk from Iron Man, Cap remembers that his friend and former partner, the Falcon, is still missing. To find Sam Wilson, the Living Legend journeys to SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown. However once inside he learns that the secret headquarters is abandoned -- and scheduled for demolition in 15 minutes! Cap rushes toward the exit, but he's ambushed by the Constrictor! The serpentine super-villain has been hired by the Corporation to kill Captain America. And he doesn't care if the SHIELD complex is about to implode! What a deadly dilemma for the red, white, and blue avenger! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Jasper Sitwell, Blue Streak, Marvel Man, Texas Twister, and the Vamp. (Notes: The plot lines in the Captain America title and the Incredible Hulk title begin converging for the Assault on Alcatraz crossover. The Constrictor previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 212.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"Traitors All About Me!" Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. The star-spangled avenger barely avoids the massive collapse of the former SHIELD headquarters in Midtown! And now a furious Captain America travels to Los Angeles to confront the traitor among the SHIELD Super-Agents! Which one is the spy for the Corporation? The shield-slinger battles his way through the Blue Streak, Marvel Man, Texas Twister, and the Vamp to find out! Will a victory over the Super-Agents lead Cap to his missing partner...the Falcon? Cameo appearances by the Beast, Hercules, Thor, Jarvis, Jasper Sitwell, and the Constrictor. (Note: Elements of the plot continue in Incredible Hulk 231.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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"The Flame and the Fury!" Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. The National Force strikes! And as shown on the dramatic cover, their target is Cap's dear friend...Peggy Carter! The shield-slinger frantically fights off her assailants in order to save her life. And once Peggy is safe, the Sentinel of Liberty vows to destroy the National Force by all means necessary! Later that night the hate group begins rioting in Harlem, and lawlessness explodes on the streets! Captain America leaps into the fiery mêlée and, shockingly, runs into Sharon Carter! Somehow Agent 13 is under the control of the Grand Director and fighting for the National Force! What will Cap do now? Cameo appearances by Commissioner Feingold and Doctor Faustus. Last 35¢ cover price. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.