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Captain America comic books issue 159

  • Issue #159
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 159

    "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.

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    $5 Captain America #159 Marvel 1973 GD Falcon Sharon Carter Cowled Commander
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  • Issue #159MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #159NDS
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) National Diamond 159NDS

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    National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Cap battles the Cowled Commander, Viper, Porcupine, the Scarecrow, the Eel, and Plantman in "Turning Point!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run, 349,714; average paid circulation, 178,193. Buscema/George Roussos cover. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #159UK
    Captain America (1968 1st Series) UK Edition 159UK

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    Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Cover pencils by Sal Buscema. "Turning Point," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten; Still sick from the effects of the Viper's venom, Steven Rogers gets kidnapped by NYPD Sgt. Brian Muldoon and his patrol partner Bob Coutney; Because Rogers has disappeared several times on patrol for missions as Captain America, they believe him to be a criminal, maybe The Cowled Commander; Cap breaks free as his strength has greatly increased; He ichanges into Captain America and goes to confront the super-powered crime wave; Falcon also joins him, but the Eel blasts Falcon.