Captain America (1968 1st Series) comic books 1980-1989

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 251 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4427772001

"The Mercenary and the Madman" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. The action begins with a prison break at Ryker's Island! As Batroc the Leaper springs Mister Hyde from jail! But why? And how does a Roxxon Oil LNG super-tanker fit into the sinister duo's plans? The star-spangled avenger has a major crisis on his hands...to save New York! (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 341 FN+ 6.5

Iron Man guests in "Break-In" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Steve Rogers pays a visit to Tony Stark's pacific mansion so the two men can discuss their unfinished business from the incident at the Vault. Unfortunately, talking does not resolve anything, so it's Iron Man vs. the Captain! First back up story: "Free Speech" Captain America (aka John Walker) and Battlestar (formerly Bucky) appear at a media event at the Washington Monument. Two former partners of John Walker called Left-Winger and Right-Winger jump on stage and reveal the new Captain America's secret identity. Second back up story: "In Our Midst" The Serpent Society is considering adding four new members to their society; however, Sidewinder does not realize that the prospective members are secretly working for the Viper! When the Viper's infiltrators begin to overrun the Serpent Society's headquarters, Diamondback has no choice but to make a phone call for help... to Captain America's hotline! 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 360 FN+ 6.5

"Blood in the Sea" Part 4 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Off the Bermuda shore, an undersea battle is in progress among Captain America, Batroc, Machete, and Zaran; when suddenly a school of sharks decides to join the action! Meanwhile, Diamondback sneaks on board Baron Zemo's yacht and pilfers two of the bloodstone jewels. At the end of the day, Cap and Diamondback have two of the five bloodstone jewels and Baron Zemo has one. The hunt for the remaining two continues in Egypt. First appearance of Crossbones. Back up story: "Conflagration" Part 3 of the Night of the Scourge. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. The U.S. Agent battles Scourge, but only one of them will be left standing by night's end! Cover price $1.00.