Auctions: comic books in 'Captain America', graded by CBCS

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 112 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-2A3884C-006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Lest We Forget!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (Jack did the art for this issue in a single 24 hour marathon!), inks by George Tuska; After Hydra attacks at a carnival, Captain Americas uniform, riddled with bullets, convinces everyone that Cap is dead; At Avengers Mansion, Iron Man prepares a statement saying Cap is dead; Reminiscing on Captain America's heroic feats during World War II, Iron Man recalls how Cap and Bucky battles the Red Skull, including a story in which Cap and Bucky ruined the Red Skulls plot to use a giant power drill; He also recalls Cap clashes with such villains as the Butterfly, the original Circus of Crime, the Unholy Legion of Beggars, White Death, the Toadman, and Baron Zemo; Cameo by Red Skull imposter George Maxon; Tony Stark (Iron Man) narrates this story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 118 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Label #0009690-AA-024

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) 241D CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Shooter

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 2/26/2022 Direct Edition

Label #22-0F6BDE3-002

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 (1996 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #17-0295201-015

Serpents & Eagles Part 2 of 4. "Horror for Hollywood" Script by James Robinson. Pencils by Joe Bennett. Inks by Sandra Hope and Homage Studios. Cover by Tom Raney. After defeating the Sons of the Serpent in Texas, Steve Rogers rides his motorcycle to Southern California in search of more serpents! And upon conferring with local authorities, he finds another serpent base! And then Cap discovers the Sons of the Serpent's next big target! The famous Hollywood sign in the Santa Monica Mountains! Can the Living Legend prevent the hate group from blowing up the iconic sign? Watch out for the snakes in the grass! Cameo appearance by the Serpent King. 44 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Captain America Sam Wilson (2015) 1D CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Spencer Acuña 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Nick Spencer on 8/5/2022 Daniel Acuna Retailer Incentive

Label #22-2DFBBDE-004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Nick Spencer. Art and Cover by Daniel Acuña. When Steve Rogers was restored to his natural age, he chose one of his closest and most trusted allies to take up his shield. Now Sam Wilson, formerly the Avenger known as Falcon, carries on the fight for liberty and justice as the all-new, all-different Captain America! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Captain America Sam Wilson (2015) 5A CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Spencer Acuña

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Nick Spencer on 8/5/2022

Label #22-2DFBBDE-006

Written by Nick Spencer. Art by Paul Renaud. Cover by Daniel Acuña. Witness the birth of the All-New, All-Different FALCON! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 96 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0005647-AB-014

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Deadly Victory!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man is assisted in his battle with Grey Gargoyle by SHIELD agent Sitwell. "To Be Reborn!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Now that his secret identity is known to all, Captain America falls prey to various assassins; The Sniper appears. Ad for Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 390 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Defalco

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tom Defalco on 2/22/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0BD3E6A-007

War of Gods: Prelude - The Avengers guest star in "The Hero and the Hammer!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; Thor arrives on Hydrobase, and learns of the many changes to the Avengers; Asgard is once again attacked by Seths legions, while Grog and more Demons of Death attack Thor and the Captain; During the battle, the Captain lifts Mjolnir and sends it back to Thors grasp; Thor then easily defeats Grog and the soldiers, sending them back through the gate. Brief appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, Volstagg, and Balder. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 314,440; average paid circulation 190,600. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: Steve Rogers lifts Thor's hammer for the 1st time.

Cover price $0.75.