Captain America (1968 1st Series) comic books graded by CGC

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 101 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4353723003

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 104 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4183397003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins. "Slave of the Skull!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins and Jim Steranko (p. 11); Shield asks Captain America to test their Life Model Decoys; After Cap easily defeats them, Nick Fury sends them back to the lab; Cap goes to Shields doctor for help with headaches; Red Skull tells Shield he has placed nuclear tape on the back of Captain America's neck; He warns that anyone who tries to remove the special tape would activate the timer on a bomb planted in Washington D.C. by one of the Skull's spies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 105 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4183397004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dan Adkins and John Romita (alterations). "In the Name of Batroc!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins; A television crew invites Captain America to go over some old footage of his battles during World War II; Batroc the Leaper hires the Swordsman and the Living Laser to help him commit a crime; Bucky Barnes flashback. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 106 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4183397005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Cap Goes Wild!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; Costumed Asian spies attack SHIELD headquarters and steal the plans for the latest prototype model of the Life Model Decoy for what they call Operation: Replica, which Chairman Mao oversees; Captain America tries to stop them; Infinity Productions film company is working on a Captain America movie. Letter to the editor from writer Dwight Decker. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4169689004

Cover by John Romita. The Avengers have a cameo in "The Man Behind the Mask!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita and Sal Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema; After convincing the American public that Steve Rogers was a fake identity, Captain American walks around in Manhattan, contemplating on what to do with his life; He realizes he is more Cap than Steve, and decides make a more normal life for himself instead of being an Avenger; Even so, Captain America and Rick Jones rescue Sharon Carter; The Red Skull shows Captain America that he has recovered the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 121 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4742164001

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 122 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742165012

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 130 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0167689017

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Batroc, Whirlwind, and Porcupine team up against Captain America in "Up Against the Wall," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Ayers; Captain America stumbles onto the Hood's plan to convince students to riot at a Midwestern university; After rescuing a dean from said riot, Cap is asked to make public service announcement condemning the students; While he mentions that violence shouldn't be the answer, Cap mostly condemns the dean; The Hood hires Batroc's Brigade to attack Cap. Cameos by the Hulk and Peter Parker (Spider-Man). 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 133 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4571371010

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 135 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715512017

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 140 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1211754004

"In the Grip of Gargoyle!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita Sr. Inks by George Roussos. Cover by John Romita Sr. Inside a stonecutter's storage yard, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon battle the Grey Gargoyle! The heroes know they cannot let the gargoyle touch them...or they will turn to stone! The best Cap and his partner can do is fight the super-strong villain to a standstill -- and then free the missing policemen. Afterwards, while the shield-slinger meets with the policecommissioner, Redwing tracks the Grey Gargoyle's movements. And the Falcon decides to challenge the gargoyle on his own! Will Sam Wilson be the next person turned to stone? Retelling of the Grey Gargoyle's origin. Cameo appearances by Commissioner Feingold, Brian Muldoon, Leila Taylor, NickFury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Sharon Carter. 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 168 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4753254006

First appearance of Helmut Zemo in "And a Phoenix Shall Arise!" Script by Roy Thomas and Tony Isabella. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Tartaglione and George Roussos. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Verpoorten. On a rooftop in Manhattan, a mysterious assailant ambushes the star-spangled avenger! Cap doesn't know who the surprise attacker is, but he calls himself the Phoenix. And he really seems to hate Captain America! The fight is short and inconclusive, so the next evening Cap patrols the same area...and runs into the Phoenix again! However this time the new villain wins! And as shown on the cover, the Living Legend soon finds himself dangling over a vat of Adhesive X. Hold on, Adhesive X was the calling card of the late Baron Heinrich Zemo. Is the past coming back to haunt the Sentinel of Liberty? Thankfully, the Falcon and Redwing make sure it's not today. But one of Cap's greatest foes -- and also one of the Avengers' -- is born! Flashback cameos by Baron Heinrich Zemo and the Red Skull. (Note: Helmut Zemo returns several years later in Captain America 275 and officially adopts the name and uniform of his father.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 172 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4635164004

"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. HoweverSteve 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 andthe 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.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 173 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4635164010

"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 25¢ cover price. (Notes: The original X-Men previouslyappeared 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 run349,301; average paid circulation 175,738.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

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

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

Label #4464529009

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

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

Paper: White

Label #3797523010

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 299 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668534011

Red Skull in "The Bunker" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Paul Neary and Roy Richardson. Cover by Paul Neary. Fierce battles are raging at Skull-House! Baron Zemo and Mother Superior are savagely battling to the death; while nearby Nomad, the Falcon, and Bernie fight for their lives against the Sisters of Sin, and of course neither conflict is the main attraction! Captain America and the Red Skull, the two aging warriors from World War II, are set to rumble in the bunker under Skull-House! Meanwhile, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are assembling for a rescue mission. Will the Avengers arrive in time? Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Vision, Starfox, and the Wasp. 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 312N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4756092017

Newsstand Edition. "Deface The Nation" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary and Bob Layton. Steve Rogers sets up the Captain America Nationwide Hotline! During the press conference to announce the hotline, a new villain attacks: the Flag Smasher! Meanwhile, Serpent Society members, Bushmaster and Diamondback, are searching for Modok. 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570019

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

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570017

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

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570018

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

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570011

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

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

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570010

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

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570009

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

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570008

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

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

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4683768002

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

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

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Label #4737570012

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

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570013

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 373 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4756092010

Streets of Poison: Part 2 of 7 - "After Blow!" Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Captain America is caught in the middle of a warehouse explosion while chasing drug traffickers. When the star-spangled avenger emerges, he seems somewhat changed. What happened to Cap inside the warehouse? Later on, the Black Widow and Diamondback tangle over the skies of Manhattan, while Bullseye zeroes in on the star-spangled avenger. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and Typhoid Mary. Back up story: "Fists of Truth" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Don Hudson. Battlestar dukes it out with the U.S. Agent, until Iron Man and Wonder Man stop the fight. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570004

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

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570005

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 424 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980079002

"The Last Operation" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Phil Gosier. Inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Phil Gosier and Danny Bulanadi. After her lengthy hospital stay in Wakanda, Diamondback finally returns to Avengers Mansion and Captain America! However in a surprise twist, Cap tells Rachel that he's moving out of the mansion and back to Brooklyn! But before the Sentinel of Liberty can finish packing, he receives a phone call from an old enemy…Sidewinder! Due to an unfortunate turn of events, the former leader of the Serpent Society needs help in raising money for his daughter's life-saving operation. Will the star-spangled avenger go along with Sidewinder's fundraising plan (to steal money from drug lords)? And if Cap declines, does that mean that Diamondback, Sidewinder's former friend, will too? Decisions, decisions, decisions! A heart-rending story for everyone involved. Cameo appearance by the Black Widow. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 249,633; average paid circulation 163,858.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 426D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980079003

"Graven Images" Fighting Chance Part 2 of 12. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Dave Hoover. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Dave Hoover. As Cap gets settled into his new Brooklyn Heights Headquarters, he discusses the changes in his life with Diamondback. And later in the day, Steve visits his long-time friend Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) to devise a plan to capture the villain impersonating the Sentinel of Liberty! Meanwhile the red, white, and blue imposter (aka Super-Patriot) and his accomplice, Dead Ringer, rob an armored car on the Bronx Expressway! But to their dismay, the mutants known as the Resistants ambush the wannabe Captain America, because they think he's the genuine article! Is the Super-Patriot ready to actually live the legend? Duty calls! Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal and Code: Blue. 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.