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Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 142 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2123175014

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Enigma of the Death-Ship," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to uncover evidence to a drug kingpins identity in the log book of a sunken ship, but Aquaman inexplicably tries to prevent him from doing so. The Big Fall Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Profile on Roger McKenzie by Michael Catron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 148 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #2123175015

Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Night the Mob Stole Xmas!", script by Bob Haney, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to get Plastic Man out of a case of holiday depression by having him lend a hand to busting a ring of illegal cigarette smugglers. Wonder Woman vs. the Cheetah Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 149 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4271552008

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Look Homeward, Runaway," script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo; Batman enlists the Teen Titans to help him as undercover agents, infiltrating the Runaways, a gang of teenaged thieves under the control of a mysterious Fagin called The Man. The Ionic Storm Hostess snack cakes ad with Superman. Statement of ownership - average print run 368,255; average paid circulation 119,955. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 165 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657833006

Last 40-cent cover price. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Prescription for Tragedy," script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; The Batman must keep Man-Bat from administering a sleep-inducing drug to his daughter which could either save her life - or, if contaminated, kill her. The Bobsled Run Hostess snack cakes ad featuring Green Lantern. DC crossword puzzle. Letter from comics writer Len Wein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 166 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2123175016

Regular 50-cent cover price issues begin. Cover by Jim Aparo. "Requiem for 4 Canaries!", script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Terry Austin and Dick Giordano (some faces); The Penguin sets out to murder the four crooks whose testimony sent him to jail, and Batman and Black Canary seem unable to protect them. A Matter of Good Taste Hostess snack cakes ad featuring Batgirl. Back-up story: "Nemesis," script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; Thomas Tresser, as Nemesis, brings a ganglord to justice through his skills of impersonation by posing as the kingpins chief hitman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 171N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657833007

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Jim Aparo. "A Cannon for Batman," script by Gerry Conway, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; To learn the secret of a Civil War campaign patch created in the image of his bat-emblem, Batman is sent back to 1862 by Prof. Carter Nichols and meets Scalphunter. Aquaman and the Space Capsule ad for Hostess Fruit Pies. Back-up story: "Double or Nothing," script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; Nemesis tries to take on a casino run by one of the Councils members, but a blonde out for vengeance against his target complicates matters. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 178N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657833008

Newsstand Edition. Last 50-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Paperchase," script by Alan Brennert, art by Jim Aparo; Batman and the Creeper fight a murdering monster made of paper. The Robot Master Hostess Twinkies ad with Wonder Woman. "The Bitter Choice!", script by Cary Burkett, art by Dan Spiegle; emesis finds that Samuel Solomon has clamped a device to his heart that can induce a heart attack from too much strain. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Breezy Stories (UK 1949 Thorpe and Porter, Ltd.) Pulp 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

U.K. Edition.

Label #4444481006

UK one-shot. 6.5" x 9.5", 84 pages, B&W

Brigade (1992 1st Series) 1GOLD CGC 8.5 Liefeld Gold Variant

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Gold Edition.

Label #4657833010

Gold Edition Cover price $1.95.

Brigade (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668564023

Blood Brothers pt. 1. Story by Rob Liefeld, Marat Mychaels, and Eric Stephenson. Art by Marat Mychaels and Norm Rapmund. Continued from the Brigade mini-series. The Brigade team returns from their mission in outer space only to be blind-sided by Battlestone's past. Bloodstrike, the government's elite group of metas, has been sent to bring the outlaw team down. In the first few moments of the fight, Stasis is killed, Cold Snap is crippled, and Seahawk and Kayo are taken down. Things aren't looking good for the home-team. Guest-starring Bloodstrike. Story continues in Bloodstrike #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Brit-Cit Babes (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4578242010

Brother Power the Geek (1968) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4226064001

Cover art by Joe Simon. Chapter One A Thing Is Born, script by Joe Simon, art by Al Bare; An animated clothing dummy attempts to find a place in the 60's hippie culture. Part 2 The Mind Blowers of P.S. 23, script by Joe Simon, art by Al Bare. Short biography of Joe Simon. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Brzrkr (2021 Boom) 1G CGC 9.8 Bermajo 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Bermejo Variant Cover.

Label #3861741002

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matt Kindt and Keanu Reeves. Art by Ron Garney. Cover by Lee Bermajo. Discover the next blockbuster action franchise from the iconic KEANU REEVES in his Must Read comic book writing debut alongside New York Times best-selling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Bang!) and acclaimed artist Alessandro Vitti (Marvel's Secret Warriors) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior's fight through the ages. The man known only as Berzerker is half-mortal and half-God, cursed and compelled to violence...even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after wandering the world for centuries, Berzerker may have finally found a refuge - working for the U.S. government to fight the battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, Berzerker will be granted the one thing he desires - the truth about his endless blood-soaked existence… and how to end it. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Bunny Mask (2021 Aftershock) 2THE616 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition.

Label #4081884006

The 616 Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Christopher Bust. Written by Paul Tobin. Art by Andrea Mutti. Life explodes around Tyler Severin as depictions of Bunny Mask begin eerily appearing in his life - even as the strange and deadly creature herself walks the earth once more. Meanwhile, as Tyler's relationship with Bee accelerates, he begins hearing the voice of the Snitch whispering everyone's darkest secrets, forcing Tyler to question if Leo Foster, Bee's crazy father, was truly crazy after all…or simply the tormented holder of secrets no man should ever know. 32 pages, full color.

Bunny Mask The Hollow Inside (2022 Aftershock) 1HIVE.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jordan Foil Edition.

Label #4643367022

Hive Comics Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Javan Jordan. Written by Paul Tobin. Art by Andrea Mutti. Her name is Bunny Mask…and she's back to ask the question…is there sickness? The HIT horror series returns! Her footfalls don't exist. She leaves no marks. Her eyes are a white abyss. Her name is Bunny Mask, and she's free from her cave and moving through the city, searching for sickness and enacting her own unfathomable sense of justice. Can Tyler Severin control her? Does he want to? The answers are still hidden, but what's clear is that Bunny Mask is back to grab you by your eyeteeth, and never let go. Writer Paul Tobin (MY DATE WITH MONSTERS, Colder) and artist Andrea Mutti (MANIAC OF NEW YORK, Hellblazer) have unleashed an eons old legend upon an unsuspecting world - one that'll make your most horrific nightmare feel like a walk in the park! 32 pages, full color.

Butterfly (2014 Boom) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4387798008

Written by Arash Amel and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Antonio Fuso. Cover by Phil Noto. Butterfly is one of Project Delta's deep cover agents, no birth certificate, no social security number, a complete ghost. When her cover is blown and she is set up for a murder she did not commit, she is unknowingly led to her father's doorstep, a man she thought died 20 years ago. Codenamed Nightingale, her father was once a member of the very same Project Delta, a spy in the violent aftermath of the Cold War, and believes they are behind her setup. Trained to trust nothing and no one, Butterfly must decide whether to seek answers with the Project, or believe the man who betrayed her years ago. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809018

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4531574007

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cable (2008 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Olivetti

Paper: White

Label #4660189011

Messiah Complex Aftermath - Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Pencils by ARIEL OLIVETTI. 'ARMS,' Part 1 A new ongoing series spinning out of the decade's biggest X-Men event! The future of mutantkind starts here! 'Messiah CompleX' changed the X-Men forever. But no one's world has been rocked as hard as Cable, the time-traveling mutant from the future. He's been charged with the one mission that could save all of mutantkind -- or, if he fails, damn it to extinction. And hot on his trail is a relentless enemy who won't stop until blood is spilled. No matter where...or when...Cable runs. Brought to you by the dynamic team of Duane Swierczysnki (MOON KNIGHT ANNUAL) and Ariel Olivetti (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL). 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Cable (2020 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8 Blank Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Edition

Label #2119468018

Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Phil Noto. THE DAWN OF REBELLION! Cable was a grizzled old veteran of the wars to save the future… and he will be again. But for now, he's a young mutant living in paradise leading a life of adventure! Nathan Summers, son of two of the most powerful mutants on Krakoa, has a destiny leading the youth of mutantkind in rebellion… so why not start now? 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Cable (2020 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.6 Blank Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Edition.

Label #4660637004

Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Phil Noto. THE DAWN OF REBELLION! Cable was a grizzled old veteran of the wars to save the future… and he will be again. But for now, he's a young mutant living in paradise leading a life of adventure! Nathan Summers, son of two of the most powerful mutants on Krakoa, has a destiny leading the youth of mutantkind in rebellion… so why not start now? 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Cable (2020 Marvel) 2C CGC 9.6 Yardin Marvel Zombies Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4651709008

Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Phil Noto. Cover by David Yardin. LOVE AND VIOLENCE! When mutant babies are going missing, Cable takes it personally. Almost as personally as his love life... It's not easy dating five girls, even if they are clones. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4159849009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 109 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641276022

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Hero That Was!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America tells Nick Fury his origin, and about how guilty he is over Buckys death; During WWII, Steve Rogers applied for the military, but couldnt pass the physical; He enters a program and is given super soldier formula, which makes him bigger and stronger; Cap battles a Nazi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with a Stridex ad on the back cover and Marvel Legends AF reprint exists with Red/White Marvel logo in the bottom right corner of front cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 111 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646443013

Cover by Jim Steranko. "Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap is ambushed by HYDRA assassins at the command of Madame Hydra; The mission fails and later Rick Jones joins Cap in a training session; Alone, Rick picks up a message meant for Cap that causes him to hallucinate; Abducted by Hydra Cap searches for Rick and is attacked by a Hydra robot; Rick escapes & tries to warn Cap, who realizes he could make a good partner; Cap appears to leap from a rooftop into the river through a barrage of HYDRA gunfire; The police only find his costume and a mask with the facial features of Steve Rogers, suggesting "Rogers" was a fake identity; Bucky Barnes cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 113 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432006

Cover by Jim Steranko. "The Strange Death of Captain America," script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Tom Palmer and Jim Steranko; The news reports Cap's death and explains that "Steve Rogers" was a fake identity while Madame Hydra has Cap's HYDRA file burned; A flashback reveals how she replaced Baron Strucker as head of the organization; The Avengers, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter and several SHIELD agents hold a wake but are suddenly gassed by HYDRA; Rick follows to the cemetery and is almost caught, but Cap unexpectedly appears on a motorcycle, very much alive!; A battle follows, ending when a set of missiles miss their target and kill Madame Hydra; Cap reveals he faked his death in order to retain his secret identity. Appearances by the Vivion, the Black Panther, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Thor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 115 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4655338020

Last 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. Using the Cosmic Cube, the Red Skull switches bodies with Captain America in "Now Begins the Nightmare!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema (Panels 3 and 4 of page 12 retouched by John Romita Sr.); With the Cosmic Cube in his possession, the Red Skull confronts Captain America; Back at SHIELD headquarters, Rick Jones searches for Captain America and asks Sharon Carter if she has seen him; Although she is testing a new SHIELD weapon, Sharon tells Rick that he hasn't seen Captain America since she rejected his request that she leave SHIELD; Rick contacts his old gang of Ham radio enthusiasts, the Teen Brigade, and asks them all to out for Captain America and report back if they see him; Meanwhile, the Red Skull continues using the Cosmic Cube in ways to drive Captain America insane, hurtling him from this realm to different worlds and shrinking him down in size. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 115 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646443014

Last 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. Using the Cosmic Cube, the Red Skull switches bodies with Captain America in "Now Begins the Nightmare!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema (Panels 3 and 4 of page 12 retouched by John Romita Sr.); With the Cosmic Cube in his possession, the Red Skull confronts Captain America; Back at SHIELD headquarters, Rick Jones searches for Captain America and asks Sharon Carter if she has seen him; Although she is testing a new SHIELD weapon, Sharon tells Rick that he hasn't seen Captain America since she rejected his request that she leave SHIELD; Rick contacts his old gang of Ham radio enthusiasts, the Teen Brigade, and asks them all to out for Captain America and report back if they see him; Meanwhile, the Red Skull continues using the Cosmic Cube in ways to drive Captain America insane, hurtling him from this realm to different worlds and shrinking him down in size. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2048397002

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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) 118 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432007

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). "The Falcon Fights On!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America and the Falcon battle the Exiles, who are unaware that their former leader has used the Cosmic Cube to switch bodies with Cap; Rick Jones gives up the identity of Bucky; The Red Skull prepares for a battle with Cap. Letter to the editor from comics writer Steve Gerber. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 128 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4664127006

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Mission: Stamp Out Satan's Angels," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Dismayed by hearing comments from the people that Captain America is washed up, Steve Rogers buys a motorcycle for driving across the country; Entering Coits Neck, he gets arrested by a policeman who thinks hes a member of Satans Angels; The Angels break Steve out of jail; Steve refuses to go with them and then rents a room in town; Later, the Angels terrorize an outdoor music festival by racing their motorcycles through the audience; Cap arrives on his bike to stop the destruction; Gang member Whitey tries to run down Cap with his bike; Cap fends him off with his shield; Red Skull watches this conflict on a view screen. Cameos by the Red Skull, Bucky Barnes, Baron Zemo, Clark Gable, and W.C. Fields. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 136 CGC 9.2

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4643401004

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) 160 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4621562001

"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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4402008022

"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 its 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).) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4578005003

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"The Trojan Horde" Part 2 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The search for the Madbomb begins! The U.S. government sends Captain America and the Falcon into a remote wilderness area near the Badlands --that could be the secret location of the Madbomb! But in truth the government has unknowingly sent the pair into the clutches of the Royalist Forces of America! Who are they? The Sentinel of Liberty doesn't know, but he quickly learns that the shadowy group is performing gruesome experiments on its captives! Will Cap and the Falcon be the next to go under the knife? First (cameo) appearance of William Malcolm Taurey. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #27 (Dracula). The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2004 in trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Madbomb. The TPB collets issues 193 thru 200.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 196 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4578005005

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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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 199 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4610966023

"The Man Who Sold the United States" Part 7 of 8. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. With help from SHIELD, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon storm the Harding mansion! However Mason Harding --the creator of the Madbomb -- is not inside! The most wanted man in America is a captive of the Royalist Forces of America. But thanks to a miniature madbomb, Harding escapes from William Taurey's estate and returns home. The Falcon and Cap plead with him to reveal the location of the "Big Daddy" Madbomb. Will Harding comply? Or will the U.S.A. go boom on its bicentennial? Cameo appearances by Carol Harding and William Taurey. (Notes: The Madbomb saga was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Captain America Omnibus byJack Kirby. The edition collects issues 193 thru 214. There exists a 30-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 200 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4538368018

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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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 210 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4633501012

"Showdown Day!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Inside Castle Zola, the star-spangled avenger and Donna Maria valiantly struggle against Doughboy and Primus, however they cannot escape. As a result, Cap and his friend become the latest captives (or test subjects) for the twisted genius of Arnim Zola. In the meantime, at SHIELD headquarters, Sharon Carter receives her first assignment regarding File 116. SHIELD doesn't know who is creating the strange monsters around the world, but it has a lead on who might be financing Zola's illicit activities. So, the reinstated Agent 13 pays a visit to an elderly man named Cyrus Fenton. But be careful Sharon -- looks can be very deceiving! Cameo appearances by the Falcon and the Red Skull. (Notes: Primus and Doughboy return in Captain America 275. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Swine. The TPB collects issues 206 thru 214 plus Captain America Annuals #3 and #4. There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4618712008

"The Night Flyer!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Steve Rogers lies in a hospital bed as he recovers from the injuries, he sustained last issue. Since Cap is temporarily blind, SHIELD posts guards at his door to keep him safe. And then SHIELD adds a heavily bandaged patient to his room. In the middle of the night, Steve hears a commotion and realizes someone is trying to kill his roommate! The Living Legend stops the assassination attempt and hopes the episode is over. However, hours later a new assassin -- the mysterious Night Flyer -- makes an attempt on the life of Steve's roommate! But this time, the high-flying Falcon intervenes! Who wants this poor guy dead...and why? First appearances of Senator Kligger Stivak and Veda. (Note: There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 215 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4633501015

"The Way It Really Was!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. After regaining his sight, the star-spangled avenger takes a trip to the top of the Empire State Building. Cap is there with the Falcon to enjoy the view of the city and reflect upon his superhero career. Upon completing his walk down memory lane, the Living Legend vows to reconnect with his pre-Captain America years -- the early days of Steve Rogers' life. Retelling of Captain America's origin. Flashback cameos by the Red Skull, Dr. Abraham Erskine, Bucky, Rick Jones, Sharon Carter, Sub-Mariner, the 1950's Captain America, the original Avengers, and the Invaders. First 35¢ cover price. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 217 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2000392020

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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 234N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

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Label #4529088007

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Newsstand Edition. "Burn, Cap, Burn" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. In a stunning development, Captain America has joined the National Force! But thankfully, Matt Murdock hears a television report of the Sentinel of Liberty fighting on the wrong side -- and decides to get involved in the crisis! The Man Without Fear uses his enhanced senses to locate the National Force's headquarters. And when Daredevil busts inside, he comes face to face with Doctor Faustus -- the man who's controlling the shield-slinger. The demented doctor orders his new subject into action...and the battle depicted on the cover begins! Daredevil vs. Captain America! Wow! Cameo appearances by Foggy Nelson, Becky Blake, and the Grand Director. 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 235N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4529088005

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Newsstand Edition. "To Stalk the Killer Skies!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jack Abel (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Rubinstein. Inside the National Force's waterfront warehouse, the Sentinel of Liberty comes to his senses -- and remembers that Daredevil is his friend. But it may be too late, once the National Force sets the warehouse on fire! Amazingly, Cap and the Man Without Fear escape the huge blaze...and continue their pursuit of Dr. Faustus and the Grand Director. A while later at the Lakehurst Air Pavilion in New Jersey, Daredevil and the shield-slinger find their foes! And not a moment too soon, as the National Force has loaded a dirigible airship with a special mind-gas-- which Dr. Faustus plans to release over Manhattan! Unfortunately, the dirigible gets airborne before anyone can stop it. So Cap and Daredevil must get airborne themselves...courtesy of a World War I biplane! Is theLiving Legend a flying ace? Cameo appearances by Commissioner Feingold and Peggy Carter. (Notes: Frank Miller is credited as "special water tower consultant" for this issue. The letters page includes letters from comics writer Kurt Busiek and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 241D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4610967002

Direct Edition. "Fear Grows in Brooklyn!" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. One of the classic Captain America issues of the bronze age! As the Sentinel of Liberty meets the Punisher for the first time! Per war journal entry number 510, Frank Castle has two Brooklyn mob bosses marked for death. But the borough of Brooklyn is the home of the red, white, and blue avenger. And when Cap discovers what the Punisher is planning, he rushes to stop him! Can the Living Legend talk the Punisher out of killing the crime bosses? Fat chance! Captain America must stop the Punisher by force! Cameo appearance by Anna Kapplebaum. (Notes: This issue is one of the Punisher's first appearances outside the Amazing Spider-Man title. The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 201. This story was reprinted in 2017 in the hardcover: Punisher Back to the War Omnibus. There exists a 1993 JC Penney second printing of this issue. It can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 250D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4610967004

Direct 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) 262N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4528825002

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Newsstand Edition. "Death of a Legend?" Part 2 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. While Cap is in Los Angeles looking for the imposter who is masquerading as Nomad, a shadowy group called the Nihilist Order terrorizes the city. Is there a connection between the phony Nomad (aka Eddie Ferbel) and the Nihilist Order? The star-spangled avenger thinks so! When the city of Los Angeles hosts the Captain America Day Parade, the Nihilist Order strikes again -- with a big new ally: the Ameridroid! The 12-foot android knocks out Nomad and then captures the Living Legend! Just like the Red Skull planned! (Note: Cap previously fought the Ameridroid in Captain America 221.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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

Paper: White

Label #4631124018

Direct Edition. First (cameo) appearance of Helmut Zemo as Baron Zemo II in "Yesterday's Shadows!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty, Joe Rubinstein (uncredited), and Brett Breeding (uncredited). Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. At the request of Bernie Rosenthal, Steve Rogers attends an anti-nazi rally in Long Island. The demonstration proceeds peacefully until a pro-nazi group shows up. Once violence erupts, the star-spangled avenger jumps into the mêlée to restore order! After everyone has calmed down, Captain America speaks to the crowd. And then and there...Bernie realizes that Cap's voice -- sounds just like Steve Rogers' voice. Meanwhile, Vermin escapes from SHIELD custody, and Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) announces his intentions to run for Congress. Cameo appearances by Arnie Roth, Gail Runciter, Primus (in disguise), Sarah Wilson, and Peter Parker. (Notes: Helmut Zemo first appeared in Captain America 168 under the nom de guerre of the Phoenix. The DeMatteis-Zeck run on the Captain America title hits its stride with issue 275.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 307D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #1287252003

Direct Edition. "Stop Making Sense" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary. It's the debut of a new fun villain: Madcap! And Nomad gets the first shot at him, while Captain America is returning from England. Also, the Serpent Squad begins a new evil endeavor. Cameo appearance by Captain Britain. 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 309N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

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Label #4529088001

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Newsstand Edition. "Nomad MadCap Cap". Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Nomad gets a rematch against Madcap at a Coney Island amusement park! After achieving his first solo victory as a superhero, Jack Monroe tells Cap that he would like to end their partnership. Meanwhile, the Serpent Squad adds three new members: the Cobra, the Constrictor, and Princess Python. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Falcon. (Note: This issue includes the origin of Madcap.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.