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Blueberry GN (1989-1990 Epic) 2-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Ballad for a Coffin!"

Written by Jean-Michael Charlier. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

These are the tales of Mike Blueberry, a hard man traveling the lengths of the Old West. He's not frontiers lawman nor is he a legendary outlaw. Blueberry is simply a no nonsense cowboy that does whatever needs to be done to get by.

Originally published in France and Belgium.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Cable and Deadpool (2004) 46B CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Young YOUNG Zombie Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Skottie Young on 9/92016 at Cincy Comicon Zombie Variant

Label #16-3543E25-005

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA Penciled by REILLY BROWN Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG Since Deadpool is twice as much trouble as anyone in the Marvel Universe, the only logical people who could possibly rescue him and Bob, Agent of Hydra, from their temporal tantrum are... the FANTASTIC EIGHT? Twice the guest stars! Twice the fun! But not twice the price! How can you say no? Cover price $2.99.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 110 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color Touch.

Cover by Jim Steranko. Rick Jones becomes Cap's partner in "No Longer Alone!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap runs across the Hulk on a rampage in NYC; The Hulk escapes and Cap vows Rick must never put himself in danger until the monster can be tamed. Back at Avengers Mansion Rick finds Bucky Barnes' old uniform, and rejects Cap's protests against wearing it; After putting him off for years, Cap finally accepts Rick officially as his new partner; Almost immediately they uncover a plot by HYDRA to contaminate the city's water supply. After a series of battles the HYDRA goons are driven off, and Cap tells Rick he survived his "baptism of fire" like a man. 36 pgs., full color. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madame Hydra Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0109907017

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) 116 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split.

First 15-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Red Skull is still in Cap's body in "Far Worse Than Death!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; Red Skull transports Captain America outside a government testing lab, wheres hes shot at; Red Skull is disgusted that people admire him since they think he is Captain America, wondering why he doesnt lord it over the people who worship him; Cap, in the Red Skulls body, gets in a high speed chase with the police and then battles the Avengers; The Red Skull uses the Cosmic Cube make Sharon Carter try to kill Captain America. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. The Black Panther appears on the cover but is not in the story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 119 GD 2.0

3" Spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. The dramatic conclusion to the story that began back in issue 115 in "Now Falls the Skull!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Red Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to change bodies back with Captain America; Falcon realizes the man who he has been working with is Captain America; The Skull uses the Cube to toy with Cap and the Falcon during their battle; Elsewhere, MODOK activates his newly-created Catholite Block to disrupt the power of the Cosmic Cube; The Red Skull uses the remaining power of the Cube to disappear. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 121 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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) 128 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669658004

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) 128 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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) 133 VG+ 4.5

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) 140 FN/VF 7.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

"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) 148 FN- 5.5

"The Big Sleep!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Romita Sr. (uncredited). Cover by John Romita Sr. (pencils & inks). Shock follows shock in the Silver State as the Red Skullsteps forward and reveals his master plan to create the Fourth Reich! The sinister skull manipulated Hydra to lure the star-spangled avenger to Sin City. And now the Red Skull unearths the Fifth Sleeper from the Nevada desert...and sends the mammoth robot to destroy Las Vegas! But a bevy of heroes are ready to oppose the sleeper: Captain America, the Falcon, Redwing, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra, and the Femme Force -- plus the Kingpin and the Kingpin's men! Will all of them be enough to stop the rise of the Fourth Reich? Viva Las Vegas! (Notes: The Red Skull launches his next scheme in Captain America 184. The Kingpin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 163 & 164. The origin of Hydra presented in this issue is shown to be inaccurate per Daredevil (1st series) 120 & 121.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 149 FN 6.0

"All the Colors of Evil" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Children are missing from the streets of New York City! And nobody knows where they are! After discussing the crisis, Captain America and the Falcondecide to work the case separately. So the Falcon investigates a lead in Harlem, while Cap follows a lead in the Theater District. Thankfully, the Falcon finds one of the missing kids! But the shield-slinger finds Batrocthe Leaper and his brigade! When did the French mercenary get into the kidnapping business? Something about this caper seems very, very strange. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Sharon Carter, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Brian Muldoon, and Leila Taylor. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 359,217; average paid circulation 209,315.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 152 FN 6.0

"Terror in the Night!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Sal Buscema and Vince Colletta. Mr. Hyde and the Scorpion have abducted Sharon Carter! And a very frustrated Captain America doesn't know where she is! However the Falcon gets a lead on Agent 13's whereabouts from his underworld contacts. And shortly thereafter the Living Legend and his partner rush to an abandoned storage building...where the rescue mission begins! The Falcon frees Sharon, while Cap tackles the Scorpion! But who is going to challenge Mister Hyde? First appearance of the Harlem crime boss known as Morgan. Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine, Brian Muldoon, and Redwing. (Notes: The cover logo of the Captain America title changes to its most famous version for the next decade. The letters page includes an editorial titled: The Story Behind the Cover. Cap encounters Mr. Hyde again in Captain America 252.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 153 FN- 5.5

First (cameo) appearance of Jack Monroe in "Captain America -- Hero or Hoax?" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. A new era for the star-spangled avenger opens with an epic fight between the Sentinel of Liberty and the Director of SHIELD! Oh my, what are the two icons from World War II fighting about? Actually, it's who: La Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine. Once the no-holds-barred conflict ends, changes are made. Agent 13 quits SHIELD, and Steve and Sharon fly to the Bahamas for vacation. In the meantime in Harlem, the Falcon is shocked to see Captain America beating up a local resident. He knows Steve Rogers is out of the country. So who is this person? And why is his accomplice dressed like Bucky Barnes? First appearance of William Burnside in the silver or bronze age. Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and Redwing. (Notes: Several years later Jack Monroe will become the second Nomad. This issue begins Steve Englehart's classic 3-year run as the writer of the Captain America 1st series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 154 FN+ 6.5

First (full) appearance of Jack Monroe (as Bucky) in "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and Bucky are back! But how is this possible? That's what the Falcon is wondering as he trades blows with the costumed pair on the streets of Harlem. Eventually, the Falcon falls in battle, but the local residents drive off his red, white, and blue attackers. After catching his breath, Sam Wilson rushes to Avengers Mansion to find transportation to the Bahamas -- in order to warn his partner. But the Falcon is too late! The new Cap and Bucky are already on their way south to waylay the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearances by Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, Brian Muldoon, Jarvis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 154 FN- 5.5

First (full) appearance of Jack Monroe (as Bucky) in "The Falcon Fights Alone!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and Bucky are back! But how is this possible? That's what the Falcon is wondering as he trades blows with the costumed pair on the streets of Harlem. Eventually, the Falcon falls in battle, but the local residents drive off his red, white, and blue attackers. After catching his breath, Sam Wilson rushes to Avengers Mansion to find transportation to the Bahamas -- in order to warn his partner. But the Falcon is too late! The new Cap and Bucky are already on their way south to waylay the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearances by Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, Brian Muldoon, Jarvis, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 164 FN- 5.5

First appearance of Nightshade in "Queen of the Werewolves" Plot by Steve Englehart and Alan Weiss. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Alan Weiss (with touch-ups by John Romita Sr.). Cover by John Romita Sr. On their way back to New York, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon stop at Grimrock Prison in Maryland to check on Sam Wilson's friend who is serving time there. And unfortunately, the duo is completely unaware of the horror that awaits them inside. Cap enters the facility from the rear and is immediately attacked by werewolves! The star-spangled avenger ferociously fends off the wolf pack and then meets their master: Nightshade! She initially seems harmless -- almost childlike -- but Nightshade enjoys turning people into werewolves...including Sam Wilson! Oh no, will Captain America have to fight the new Falcon-Wolf? Yes, he will. Just like Nightshade planned! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Yellow Claw. (Notes: This is the first appearance of Yellow Claw since the early silver age Yellow Claw (1956) series. A robot version of the character appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) 161-167. Nightshade returns in Captain America 189. Years later she will turn Cap into a werewolf in Captain America 405. Romita's touch-ups to Weiss' pencils create quite a contrast in styles.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 175 FN/VF 7.0

"Before the Dawn!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Sal Buscema (pencils & inks) and John Romita Sr. (layouts). This is it! Captain America's final battle vs. the Secret Empire! And the cataclysmic clashwill stretch from the Desert Southwest to the South Lawn of the White House! Fortunately, the star-spangled avenger has numerous allies to help him including Gabe Jones, Peggy Carter, the faithful Falcon, and the Uncanny X-Men! Will their combined might be enough to topple the Secret Empire?One thing for sure...the shocking ending will shake Captain America to his core...and all of Marveldom too! Appearances by Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Moonstone. Cameo appearances by the Viper, Quentin Harderman, Dum Dum Dugan, Professor X, Angel, Iceman, and the Beast. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #77 The Swordsman by Gene Colan. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Secret Empire.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 180 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4478003014

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So, to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 180 FN 6.0

First appearance of Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) in "The Coming of the Nomad!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Thanks to a suggestion from Hawkeye, Steve Rogers decides to become a superhero again. But he wants to adopt a different identity. So, to that end, Steve travels to the Carter estate to design a new costume and pick a new name. Say hello to the Nomad! Meanwhile elsewhere in Virginia, Madame Hydra returns to the terrorist scene after a long absence. Her first act is killing the original Viper, so she can take his name for herself! Then she assumes command of the Serpent Squad to advance her brand of nihilism. Hours later in Washington D.C., the former Captain America and the former Madame Hydra cross paths...and put their new noms de guerre to the test! Nomad vs. the Serpent Squad! What a start for the new hero! First appearance of Hugh Jones. First mention of the Roxxon Oil Corporation. Cameo appearances by the Falcon, Roscoe Simons, Sharon Carter, Harrison Carter, and Warlord Krang. (Notes: Madame Hydra previously appeared in Captain America 113. The cover shows Nomad's color scheme as blue & red; however, it's actually blue & yellow inside. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #61 The Red Ghost by Jack Kirby. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Nomad. The TPB collects issues 177 thru 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 183 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4702113008

"Nomad: No More!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. Nomad returns to New York City, and he's frantically searching for the Falcon! However, Steve Rogers can't find him anywhere until he bumps into Redwing! The Falcon's faithful bird guides Nomad to a nearby rooftop...where the Living Legend makes a grisly discovery. The fill-in Captain America, Roscoe Simons, has been murdered -- and the Falcon seriously injured! Steve Rogers is despondent and begins to reconsider his Nomad identity. Is the red, white, and blue avenger on the way back? Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor, Gabe Jones, Peggy Carter, Gamecock, and the Beast. 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 217 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4701836005

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) 230 VG 4.0

Water damage.

"Assault on Alcatraz!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Hulk. Plot by Roger McKenzie. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Classic cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. Story continues from Incredible Hulk 231 (part 1). Throughout the 20th century many famous men including Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly have been imprisoned on the island fortress in San Francisco Bay. Now add one more...the Falcon! The Corporation has taken the shield-slinger's partner captive. But help is on the way for Sam Wilson -- as the Sentinel of Liberty, Marvel Man, and the Vamp ride a tour boat to Alcatraz. However, unbeknownst to the trio, other people are headed to Alcatraz too -- namely Senator Kligger Stivak, Moonstone, Jim Wilson, and the Hulk! When all parties come together, the wild free-for-all erupts! Captain America and Marvel Man vs. the Hulk vs. Moonstone and the Animus! What can Cap do...caught on The Rock in a hard place! Story concludes in Incredible Hulk 232. Cameo appearances by Fred Sloan and Curtiss Jackson. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 230 VG- 3.5

"Assault on Alcatraz!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Hulk. Plot by Roger McKenzie. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Classic cover by Ron Wilson and Bob Layton. Story continues from Incredible Hulk 231 (part 1). Throughout the 20th century many famous men including Al Capone and Machine Gun Kelly have been imprisoned on the island fortress in San Francisco Bay. Now add one more...the Falcon! The Corporation has taken the shield-slinger's partner captive. But help is on the way for Sam Wilson -- as the Sentinel of Liberty, Marvel Man, and the Vamp ride a tour boat to Alcatraz. However, unbeknownst to the trio, other people are headed to Alcatraz too -- namely Senator Kligger Stivak, Moonstone, Jim Wilson, and the Hulk! When all parties come together, the wild free-for-all erupts! Captain America and Marvel Man vs. the Hulk vs. Moonstone and the Animus! What can Cap do...caught on The Rock in a hard place! Story concludes in Incredible Hulk 232. Cameo appearances by Fred Sloan and Curtiss Jackson. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 240N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4701837006

Newsstand Edition. "Gang War!" Plot by Paul Kupperberg. Script by Alan Kupperberg. Art by Alan Kupperberg (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by Bud Budiansky and Bob Wiacek. In order to help an old man save his home, Captain America gets involved in a fight against a street gang. The criminal gang is trying to force the beleaguered senior citizen out of his residence, but Cap is not going to let the happen. The final showdown between the Sentinel of Liberty and the gang leader, Big Thunder, takes place at the Coney Island Amusement Park! 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 241D CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Miller

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Frank Miller on 4/21/2017 and bob McLeod on 4/29/2017. Direct Edition

Label #17-21BBB95-002

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 (1968 1st Series) 241D FN- 5.5

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) 241N VF- 7.5

Newsstand 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) 243N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4612824010

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Newsstand Edition. "The Lazarus Conspiracy!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. At the Federal Courthouse in Lower Manhattan, Captain America interrupts a group of costumed thieves stealing the SHIELD master matrix -- which is used for creating Life Model Decoys. After the villains load the master matrix on a helicopter, Cap follows in hot pursuit! The trail leads to the Cameron Electronics Plant and a twisted dying old man inside -- looking to become the next Adonis. (Note: This issue includes a sideways full-page ad featuring Batroc the Leaper promoting Crazy Magazine.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 245N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4612824007

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Newsstand Edition. "The Calypso Connection!" Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Carmine Infantino (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein. Steve Rogers' new neighbor, Anna Kapplebaum, is a Holocaust survivor. And one day while walking to the butcher shop, she bumps into a man she knew from the war -- a cruel man she would like to forget. One thing leads to another...and Captain America finds himself on the hunt for a nazi war criminal in Long Island! Can the Living Legend close a painful chapter in the life of his dear friend? Cameo appearance by Jake Lockley. (Notes: This issue completes Roger McKenzie's 2-year run as the writer of the Captain America series. He authored 15 stories during his stint.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 248N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4701836007

Newsstand Edition. "Dragon Man!" Part 2 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern and John Byrne. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. After defeating the Baron von Strucker robot last issue; the shield-slinger, Nick Fury, and Dum Dum Dugan regroup and postulate about who is building high-tech robots nowadays. The unknown creator in question is Machinesmith! And he has his next robot ready to go! The master of robotics sends Dragon Man (last seen in Fantastic Four 136) to hunt down Captain America! In the meantime, Steve Rogers meets his attractive new neighbor at his Brooklyn Heights townhouse. And his life and her life will never be the same again. First (full) appearance of Bernie Rosenthal. Last 40¢ cover price. (Note: The letters page features a short essay by Roger Stern about his research and plans for the Captain America series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 252D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4701836004

Direct Edition. "Cold Fire!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Rubinstein. The situation is dire indeed for New York City as Mister Hyde is poised to crash an explosive LNG super-tanker into the city's docks -- with Captain America chained to the tanker's bow! However the shield-slinger might have a French ally on the inside to help him avert disaster. Can the Living Legend and Batroc foil Mr. Hyde's deadly scheme? Bon voyage! Second story: "The Life and Times of Captain America" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Five-page story about Cap's history and friends. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 275D VF 8.0

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) 286D CGC 9.8 SS Zeck

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Michael Zeck on 10/20/17

Label #1588237001

Direct Edition. "One Man in Search of Himself!" Part 1 of 3. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The story begins in a war-ravaged New York City circa 1991. The mysterious being Godwulf sends a clone of Luther Manning back to 1983 to find Deathlok. The clone's quest for Deathlok leads to the abandoned Brand Corporation facility on Long Island. Meanwhile, Steve Rogers and Bernie Rosenthal are driving to Bernie's parents' house for supper, when their travel route takes them by...the abandoned Brand Corporation facility on Long Island. What happens when a clone from the future meets a living legend from the present? Cameo appearance by Deathlok. (Note: This three-part saga was reprinted in 1993 in a single volume titled "Captain America? Deathlok Lives.") 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 307D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4684808005

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) 312D VF 8.0

Direct 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) 323D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - 1st appearance of new Super Patriot (US Agent), John Walker in "Super-Patriot is Here." Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Josef Rubinstein. Captain America has received a lot of media attention after his shooting of an Ultimatum terrorist two issues ago. Now a new superhero called the Super-Patriot is trying to take Cap's place as America's patriotic hero. Cameo appearances by the Black Knight and Hercules. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 341D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610967016

Direct Edition. Iron Man guests in "Break-In" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Steve Rogers pays a visit to Tony Stark's pacific mansion so the two men can discuss their unfinished business from the incident at the Vault. Unfortunately, talking does not resolve anything, so it's Iron Man vs. the Captain! First back up story: "Free Speech" Captain America (aka John Walker) and Battlestar (formerly Bucky) appear at a media event at the Washington Monument. Two former partners of John Walker called Left-Winger and Right-Winger jump on stage and reveal the new Captain America's secret identity. Second back up story: "In Our Midst" The Serpent Society is considering adding four new members to their society; however, Sidewinder does not realize that the prospective members are secretly working for the Viper! When the Viper's infiltrators begin to overrun the Serpent Society's headquarters, Diamondback has no choice but to make a phone call for help... to Captain America's hotline! 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 354 FN 6.0

1st app of U.S. Agent in "Reawakening" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Captain America travels to Waltham, Massachusetts to recover the robot body of the Fourth Sleeper (last seen in Captain America 102). What's going to happen if the Sleeper awakens? Meanwhile, the Commission has a new prime operative: the U.S. Agent! First appearance of the U.S. Agent (aka John Walker). (Note: The adventures of the U.S. Agent continue in Avengers West Coast 44.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 383D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4598927020

Direct Edition. "I Am Legend" 50th Anniversary triple-sized issue with Red Skull. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim (pencils) and Jim Lee (inks). In an unusual tale, Captain America is mystically transported to a land where only American legends reside including Johnny Appleseed, Pecos Bill, John Henry, Paul Bunyan, and Uncle Sam. Cameo appearance by the Avengers. First back up story: "Fighting side-by-side with Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos" Script by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Petrecca. A retelling of Sgt. Fury 13 (originally published in December 1964) from the viewpoint of Captain America and Bucky. Second back up story: "Man of Straw" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The U.S. Agent comes to grips with his role in the deaths of right-winger and left-winger. Third back up story: "Bad to the Bone!" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Fred Fredrickson. The story explains how Crossbones first met the Red Skull and became one of his operatives. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 294,214; average paid circulation 170,900.) 68 pages Cover price $2.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 431 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980079006

"The Next Generation" Fighting Chance Part 7 of 12. First appearance of Free Spirit. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Dave Hoover. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Dave Hoover. The ordeal with Americop is over, but the star-spangled avenger's muscle deterioration sadly continues. However, Cap's good friend, Fabian Stankowicz, designs special body armor and weaponry for the shield-slinger to use on his next mission! And when a distress call comes in from south of the border, the Sentinel of Liberty and his new equipment (plus Diamondback) spring into action! The place is Mexico, the problem is missing children, and the perpetrator is Baron Zemo! Will Cap and Diamondback enjoy their Mexican soirée at Baron Zemo's castle? Meanwhile in the Midwest, a young and impressionable college student named Cathy Webster agrees to undergo special medical treatment from one of her professors! However, she doesn't know that her distinguished instructor is actually Superia in disguise! And following the treatment, Free Spirit is born! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Crystal, Quicksilver, Zack Moonhunter, and Bernie Rosenthal. (Note: Baron Zemo II previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 196.) 38 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 437 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980079008

"If I Should Die Before I Wake" Fighting Chance Epilogue. Guest-starringGiant-Man, Iron Man, and Force Works. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils byDave Hoover. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Dave Hoover. Inside StarkEnterprises' west coast laboratory, Hank Pym and Tony Stark work feverishlyto bring their star-spangled friend back from the brink! While lying in a comatose state, the Sentinel of Liberty drifts in and out of consciousness while dreaming about his past battles vs. his archenemy, the Red Skull! Will reliving previous encounters somehow improve Cap's fragile condition? Meanwhile in Arizona, Free Spirit and Jack Flag attempt to finish off the Serpent Society one final time! Good news for the brave young duo: Force Works drops in to help! Story continues in Iron Man 314. Cameo appearances by Arnim Zola and the Red Skull. Force Works Lineup: Scarlet Witch, Century, Spider-Woman, and the U.S. Agent. Serpent Society Lineup: Anaconda, Bushmaster, Coachwhip, Cottonmouth, Fer-de-Lance, Puff Adder, Rattler, and Rock Python. (Notes: This issue marks the last appearance (for almost a decade) of Mark Gruenwald's Serpent Society. The popular super-villain group engaged the shield-slinger in many entertaining battlesbeginning in Captain America 310. The Serpent Society returns in Captain America (4th series) #30. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 189,833; average paid circulation 114,892.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 445N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0980280030

Newsstand Edition. Operation Rebirth: Part 1 of 4. "Old Soldiers Never Die" Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Scott Koblish. Cover by Ron Garney. Captain America is back among the living! And so is Sharon Carter! What? Didn't she die at the hands of the National Force many years ago? Apparently not! In fact, it was Sharon and a mysterious benefactor that kept Cap in cryogenic freeze for several weeks while the super-soldier serum was reintroduced into his bloodstream! Oh my, so what's next? Sharon tells the Sentinel of Liberty that she needs him for a special mission! And she's in no mood to argue! Welcome back Cap! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Ben Grimm, Cyclops, Quicksilver, Rick Jones, President Bill Clinton, and the Red Skull. (Notes: Sharon Carter was presumed dead in the classic Captain America 233. The four-part Operation Rebirth story was reprinted in 1996 in the trade paperback: Captain America Operation: Rebirth.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) Annual 1 VG 4.0

All reprints: "The Origin of Captain America" (from Tales of Suspense 63), "Midnight in Greymoor Castle" (ToS 69), "If This Be Treason" (ToS 70), "When You Lie Down With Dogs" (ToS 71), "30 Minutes To Live" (ToS 75). Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby. Marie Severin/Frank Giacoia cover. 68 pgs., $.25 Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 6B CGC 9.8 Winter Soldier Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #3831500001

1st Full App. of Winter Soldier. Winter Soldier Cover - Winter Soldier: Part 1.6 - Out of Time: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Ed Brubaker. Pencils & Cover by Steve Epting. "OUT OF TIME" Finale Who killed the Red Skull? Who is the mystery assassin we have yet to see? This issue answers those questions and more! The hunt for the killer of the Red Skull takes a bizarre turn and Steve Rogers' life turns with it. Shattered fragments of Cap's past are called into question by new memories that keep flooding his mind. Is someone playing mind games with him, or has he been in the dark about certain events for years? Only a trip to the scene of his most devastating failure will answer that question. Part 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 6B NM- 9.2 Winter Soldier Variant

1st Full App. of Winter Soldier. Winter Soldier Cover - Winter Soldier: Part 1.6 - Out of Time: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Ed Brubaker. Pencils & Cover by Steve Epting. "OUT OF TIME" Finale Who killed the Red Skull? Who is the mystery assassin we have yet to see? This issue answers those questions and more! The hunt for the killer of the Red Skull takes a bizarre turn and Steve Rogers' life turns with it. Shattered fragments of Cap's past are called into question by new memories that keep flooding his mind. Is someone playing mind games with him, or has he been in the dark about certain events for years? Only a trip to the scene of his most devastating failure will answer that question. Part 6 (of 6). 32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 34B CBCS 9.6 Epting Variant

Paper: White

Steve Epting Cover.

Cover by Steve Epting. The Death of Captain America Act 2: Part 4 of 6 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils by STEVE EPTING. Is this the NEW Captain America?! Cover price $2.99.

Captain America (2013 7th Series) 25A CGC 9.8 Immonen

Paper: White

Label #3798105004

Written by Rick Remender. Art by Carlos Pacheco and Stuart Immonen. Cover by Stuart Immonen. Extra-Sized Issue! Who is the All-New Captain America? The conclusion to the story that began in Dimension Z as Zola strikes in unison with The Red Skull! The final fate of Jet Black! Cover price $4.99.

Captain America (2013 7th Series) 25A CGC 9.8 Immonen

Paper: White

Label #3872669008

Written by Rick Remender. Art by Carlos Pacheco and Stuart Immonen. Cover by Stuart Immonen. Extra-Sized Issue! Who is the All-New Captain America? The conclusion to the story that began in Dimension Z as Zola strikes in unison with The Red Skull! The final fate of Jet Black! Cover price $4.99.