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Captain america comic books issue 173

  • Issue #173
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 173
    • Three center wraps detached at one staple.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4373202006
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    "The Sins of the Secret Empire!" 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. In the hills outside Nashville, Captain America joins forces with the X-Men! And the first foe they fight is...Nick Fury and SHIELD! Oh boy, was this part of Cap's plan for exoneration? Nonetheless, the shield-slinger and the Falcon successfully evade SHIELD with help from Cyclops and Marvel Girl. And then Cap compares notes with Professor X...and learns of the Secret Empire! Cap is stunned to hear that the empire is conspiring to capture mutants across the country. So he and the professor develop a course of action...that will send Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson deep inside the lair of the Secret Empire next issue! Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan and Linda Donaldson. Flashback cameo by Magneto to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 110 & 111. First 25ยข cover price. (Notes: The original X-Men previously appeared in Avengers 111 with a cameo in Incredible Hulk 172. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. The letters page also includes a statement of ownership: average print run 349,301; average paid circulation 175,738.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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  • Issue #173MJ
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 173MJ
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Mark Jewelers insert. Exceptional White.
    • Label #23-0AE1106-031
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. First 25-cent cover price. The original X-Men guest star in "The Sins of the Secret Empire!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta. Cameos by Magneto, Thor, and Iron Man. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 61 (The Red Ghost) and a statement of ownership--average print run, 349,301; average paid circulation, 175,738. Cover by John Romita Sr. (layout) and Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.