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Captain America (1968 1st Series) 237N CGC 2.0

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Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

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Label #4756291004

Newsstand Edition. "From The Ashes" Plot by Chris Claremont. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. In a heartbreaking moment, Captain America views a news videotape -- that confirms Sharon Carter's fiery death four issues ago. After watching the tape, the devastated shield-slinger decides that it's time to make changes to his personal life. So Steve Rogers begins a new career as a commercial artist and moves into a townhouse in Brooklyn Heights. At his new townhouse, Steve meets an elderly resident named Anna Kapplebaum. They seem to have met somewhere before...decades ago...under the direst circumstances. Cameo appearances by Peter Parker, Nick Fury, the Beast, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Vision, and the Wasp. 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 238N CGC 6.0

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Label #4756291003

Newsstand Edition. "Snowball Fury!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Fred Kida. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by John Byrne and Al Milgrom. At the request of Nick Fury, Captain America journeys to the snow-covered mountain fortress called Dovecote. Once there the Living Legend battles the Hawk-Riders and the Widowmaker, while he searches for a woman called Snowfall. What great evil lurks at the top of the world for the star-spangled avenger? Flashback cameos by Nick Fury and Mentallo. 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 239N CGC 7.5

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Label #4756291001

Newsstand Edition. "Mind-Stains on the Virgin Snow!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Fred Kida. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Inside the Dovecote citadel, the Sentinel of Liberty fights through one illusion after another to reach the captive Snowfall. However, before Cap can free her, he must deal with her captor: the Mind-Master! Will the shield-slinger defeat the Mind-Master...and discover the startling secret of Snowfall? Flashback cameo by the Sub-Mariner to recap his battle vs. the Mind-Master in Sub-Mariner (1st series) #43. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 240N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4737571010

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) 241N FN+ 6.5

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) 241N FN 6.0

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 6.5

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Label #4756291002

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) 244N CGC 8.0

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Label #4756291007

Newsstand Edition. "The Way of All Flesh!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Don Perlin. Inks by Tom Sutton. Cover by Frank Miller and Al Milgrom. The grotesque freak called Adonis is on the loose in New York City! The experiment to use SHIELD's master matrix to turn Eric Cameron into a godlike Adonis has failed miserably. So now Cap has to track down and fight the deranged creature in Central Park -- where only one man will walk away alive! 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 245N CGC 8.0

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Label #4756291008

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) 246N CGC 7.0

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Label #4756291009

Newsstand Edition. "The Sins of the Fathers!" Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Jerry Bingham. Inks by Alan Gordon. Cover by George Pérez and Terry Austin. Captain America responds to a disturbance at the Foley Square Federal Building! And inside the Social Security Office on the sixth floor, Cap finds a super-powered villain named Joe. It's the same Joe that Spider-Man fought way back in Amazing Spiderman (1st series) #38. What is fueling Joe's rage? And how can the Sentinel of Liberty stop it? Cameo appearances by Kris Keating and Joshua Cooper. (Notes: Joe Smith returns years later in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #28. The graffiti on the elevated train (by cover inker Terry Austin) bears the names of many writers and artists in the comics industry.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 248N CGC 5.5

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Label #4756291011

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) 249N CGC 4.5

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Label #4756291012

Newsstand Edition. "Death, Where is Thy Sting?" Part 3 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. The star-spangled avenger is on the ropes vs. the powerful Dragon Man! The android dragon(under the guidance of Machinesmith) tracked Steve Rogers to Brooklyn. And now Cap is desperately trying to break Machinesmith's control of his fire-breathing foe! Auspiciously, the Living Legend finds a way; and DragonMan makes a beeline back to his master's robot lair. Cap quickly follows...and his battle against all of Machinesmith's robots begins! Will the Sentinel of Liberty find a ghost in the machinesmith? Cameo appearance by Bernie Rosenthal. First 50¢ cover price. 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 252N CGC 7.5

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Label #4756291013

Newsstand 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) 254D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Blood on the Moors" Part 2 of 2. 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. It's an epic battle to the death at Falsworth Manor in England between Captain America and Baron Blood! Can the star-spangled avenger avoid the deadly fangs of Baron Blood...and end the threat of the bloodthirsty vampire forever? Just as the Sentinel of Liberty and Union Jack teamed up -- more than 35 years ago -- to defeat the Third Reich's vampire, they will have to do so again to taste victory! Final appearance of the first Union Jack (aka Lord Falsworth). Second appearance of the third Union Jack (aka Joey Chapman). Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Kenneth Crichton, and Jacqueline Falsworth. (Note: This classic two-part story was reprinted in 1982 in the Marvel Illustrated paperback titled: Captain America Battles Baron Blood.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 254N CGC 6.0

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Label #4756291024

Newsstand Edition. "Blood on the Moors" Part 2 of 2. 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. It's an epic battle to the death at Falsworth Manor in England between Captain America and Baron Blood! Can the star-spangled avenger avoid the deadly fangs of Baron Blood...and end the threat of the bloodthirsty vampire forever? Just as the Sentinel of Liberty and Union Jack teamed up -- more than 35 years ago -- to defeat the Third Reich's vampire, they will have to do so again to taste victory! Final appearance of the first Union Jack (aka Lord Falsworth). Second appearance of the third Union Jack (aka Joey Chapman). Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Kenneth Crichton, and Jacqueline Falsworth. (Note: This classic two-part story was reprinted in 1982 in the Marvel Illustrated paperback titled: Captain America Battles Baron Blood.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 256N CGC 6.0

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Label #4756292002

Newsstand Edition. "The Ghosts of Greymoor Castle!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Dave Simons, Al Milgrom, and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Marie Severin. While still in England (after defeating Baron Blood), Captain America visits Greymoor Castle -- the site of one of his greatest World War II battles. Once inside the castle, Cap discovers an old adversary, Dr. Cedric Rawlings (last seen in Tales of Suspense #71), and his infamous pit of Z-rays. Is Dr. Rawlings still the primary enemy within Greymoor Castle? Or is there another menace from days gone by lurking in the shadows? (Notes: The subplot involving the Druid Tome continues in the first issue of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982) limited series. The Druid appears next in the Man and Wolf storyline beginning in Captain America 402.The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 325,888; average paid circulation 165,498.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 258N CGC 3.0

Paper: White

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Label #4756292003

Newsstand Edition. "Blockbuster!" Plot by Chris Claremont. Script by Chris Claremont (pp. 1-12) and David Michelinie (pp. 13-22). Art by Mike Zeck. Cover by Mike Zeck. Steve Rogers and Bernie Rosenthal's date is interrupted by an arsonist...who sets the residential building across the street ablaze! The Sentinel of Liberty is almost killed while trying to help all the tenants escape. And he vows to capture the deadly fire starter known as Blockbuster! (Note: This issue begins Mike Zeck's 3-year run as the penciler of the Captain America title.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 259N CGC 7.0

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Label #4756292004

Newsstand Edition. "Rite of Passage!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Mike Zeck. A former battlefield acquaintance from WWII asks Captain America for a favor. His troubled son is missing and may be running around with a criminal biker gang. Cap agrees to help his fellow veteran and tracks the outlaw gang to an abandoned barn in upstate New York. The shield-slinger is about to lay down the law to the bikers, when suddenly Doctor Octopus attacks! Wow! Where in the world did Doc Ock come from? And why is Spider-Man's long-time foe assailing Captain America? Cameo appearances by the Beast and Jarvis. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Barry Dutter.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 263D CGC 8.5

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Label #4737571003

Direct Edition. "The Last Movie!" Part 3 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Frank McLaughlin and Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The sinister plan of the Red Skull stands revealed! The Third Reich's top terror operative has lured the star-spangled avenger to California to make a movie -- about the death of Captain America! And the final scene is Steve Rogers' actual death -- at the hands of the Ameridroid! Can the Living Legend rewrite the script and change the ending? And perhaps more importantly halt the release of the Red Skull's film? Final appearance of Edward Ferbel. 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 264N CGC 6.0

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Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

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Label #4756291025

Newsstand Edition. "The American Dreamers!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It's an off-beat tale as Captain America finds himself trapped in an alternate reality in which the Third Reich won World War II...and currently controls New York City. Oh my, what is happening? The answer to the mystery lies inside the Waldheim Hotel...where a strange man named Morgan Hardy is waiting for the Living Legend! Cameo appearances by the original X-Men (Angel, Beast, Cyclops, Marvel Girl), Giant-Man, Iron Man, and the Falcon --all as alternate reality versions. Last 50¢ cover price. (Notes: Morgan Hardy previously appeared in Spider-Woman (1st series) #33. Elements of the plot continue in Avengers 218.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 267 CGC 8.0

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Label #4737571006

"The Man Who Made a Difference!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck. There's a new anti-establishment villain roaming the streets! And he's calling himself: Every-Man! What motivates this twisted killer? At the Statue of Liberty, Every-Man gets his shot against the Sentinel of Liberty! May the best man win! First appearance of Every-Man. Cameo appearances by Karen Berger, Bernie Rosenthal, Jarvis, Iron Man, and Tigra. (Note: Every-Man returns in Marvel Team-Up 132.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 268D CGC 7.5

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Label #4737571005

Direct Edition. Captain America/Defenders crossover. "Peace on Earth -- Good Will To Man" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Defenders. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Steve Rogers receives a telepathic summons from the vicinity of the Colorado Rockies. And after getting help from SHIELD, Cap goes undercover to break into a secret mountain complex. Once inside the shield-slinger discovers a man named August Masters and his twisted plot to start World WarIII. Thankfully, four defenders are inside the complex too...and ready to join forces with the Living Legend! Story continues in Defenders (1st series) 106. First appearances of Arnie Roth and Gail Runciter. Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Dum Dum Dugan, and Mindy Williams. Defenders Lineup: Gargoyle, Hellcat, Nighthawk, and Valkyrie. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 318,939; average paid circulation 159,647.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 269N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #4756292001

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Team America in "A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty, Mike Zeck (assists), and Joe Rubinstein (assists). Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America attends a charity event at Madison Square Garden and meets for the first time...Team America! Suddenly though, a giant golden android jumps out of a teleportation vortex and abducts the event's guest of honor: a famous Noble Prize winner! Cap and the three motorcycleriders of Team America -- Reddy, Honcho, and Wolf -- jump into the vortex in hot pursuit! When the four men reach the end of the vortex, they see Mark Twain, Albert Einstein, and the Mad Thinker! How is that possible? What is the Fantastic Four's long-time foe plotting? Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Nick Fury, and the Marauder. (Notes: The adventures of Team America continue in the first issue of the Team America (1982) series. The Mad Thinker's village of intellectuals appears next in Marvel Team-Up 129.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 270 CGC 9.4

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Label #4737571004

"Someone Who Cares" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty, Ricardo Villamonte, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. An old friend from Steve Rogers' past -- named Arnie Roth -- asks for a favor from Captain America. Arnie's roommate has been abducted, and his mind subsequently transplanted into a strange biological monster. Can the shield-slinger defeat the purple-colored creature without harming Arnie's friend? Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal and Jim Wilson. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 271 CGC 4.0

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Label #4737571002

"The Mystery of Mister X" Script by David Anthony Kraft. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by John Beatty, Jack Abel, Mike Esposito, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Alan Kupperberg and John Beatty. Bernie Rosenthal is a big fan of the All-Star Wrestling television show! And while she and Steve are watching a match, one of the wrestlers is killed in the ring by his opponent: the mysterious Mister X. One thing leads to another...and Captain America enters the ring himself to fight Mister X! And eventually, the Living Legend learns the sordid truth behind the All-Star Wrestling Federation. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 276 CGC 9.2

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Label #3934347006

"Turning Point!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. At the end of the rally in Long Island, Bernie Rosenthal approaches Captain America. And when their eyes meet, Cap knows that she knows...who he is. Where will their relationship go from here? In the meantime, in Mexico, an evil scheme to abolish Captain America is underway -- courtesy of the scion of Baron Heinrich Zemo! Oh, my goodness! Baron Helmut Zero -- the thirteenth in the line of Prussian barons -- has captured Steve Roger's longtime friend Arnie Roth and dared Cap to come rescue him! Of course, Cap responds and quickly travels to Zemo's castle. But the shield-slinger doesn't know that Zemo has allied himself with Armin Zola and Vermin. Has the Living Legend gone a bridge too far? Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Gail Runciter, Dum Dum Dugan, and Primus (in disguise). Second story: "Snapping!" Part 1 of 3 Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty. Sam Wilson loses his cool after the Daily Bugle publishes a critical story about his past as Snap Wilson. Cameo appearances by Sarah Wilson and Leila Taylor. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 277 CGC 9.4

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Label #4737571001

Direct Edition. "In Thy Image" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty and Joe Rubinstein (uncredited). Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Inside his castle in Mexico, Baron Zemo II unleashes his diabolic plan to destroy both Captain America and Steve Rogers! The vengeful baron transfers the minds of Arnie Roth and his friend into mutate bodies -- and then orders them to attack Captain America and Vermin! The Sentinel of Liberty knows to hold back against the confused mutates, but the gruesome Vermin does not. Meanwhile, Primus (previously disguised as Armin Zola) alters his image to look like Steve Rogers...and travels to Brooklyn Heights to visit Bernie Rosenthal. Oh no! Second story: "Snapping" Part 2 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Sam Wilson walks the streets of Harlem searching for answers to hisdisgruntled state of mind. Cameo appearances by Sarah Wilson, Leila Taylor, and Redwing. (Note: Cap previously tangled with Primus and Doughboy in Captain America 209 & 210.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 280 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4756293002

Direct Edition. "Sermon of Straw" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The Scarecrow is back in action and he's terrorizing the city! Is there a connection between the Scarecrow and the Coalition for an Upstanding America? Captain America is going to have to find out! 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 281 CGC 8.0

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Label #4756293001

Direct Edition. "Captain America and Bucky!" Part 1 of 3. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The Bucky of the 1950's is back! Jack Monroe (last seen in Captain America 156) visits Steve Rogers and explains how he has survived the past 30 years, while only aging three years. Steve decides to help Jack adjust to normal life; while conversely, the Constrictor helps Jack adjust to superhero life! Meanwhile in San Francisco, Spider-woman is hot on the trail of the Viper! Cameo appearance by Spider-woman. Notes: The possibility of the Viper being Spider-woman's mother is eliminated in this story. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Barry Dutter. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 328,511; average paid circulation 157,214. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 285N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

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Label #4756292005

Newsstand Edition. "Letting Go!" Guest-starring Nomad. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Sal Buscema and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Mike Zeck. The new and improved (and deadlier) Porcupine has captured Nomad and Cap is the only one that can save him. Or can he? 36 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 291N CGC 8.5

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Label #4756292006

Newsstand Edition. "To Tame A Tumbler!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. The Tumbler is back! But wasn't he killed a few years ago in Captain America 169? Then who is the new Tumbler? The star-spangled avenger will try to figure that out! 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 294 CGC 4.0

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Label #4756292025

Direct Edition. "The Measure of a Man!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Paul Neary and Josef Rubinstein. In a dastardly move, Mother Superior has transformed Dave Cox into the Slayer. Now with Captain America on the sidelines, it's up to Nomad to stop the Slayer! But Mother Superior and Baron Zemo have the deck stacked in their favor. Will the Slayer live or die? First appearance of the Sisters of Sin. 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 297 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4756292024

Direct Edition. Red Skull in "All My Sins Remembered!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Paul Neary and Roy Richardson. There is growing dissension among the bad guys as Baron Zemo and Mother Superior plot against one another to become the Red Skull's protégé. The villains force Captain America to subconsciously relive his final moments with Bucky Barnes in 1945. Why is the Red Skull giving the star-spangled avenger a chance to go back in time to save Bucky? (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Barry Dutter.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 298 CGC 6.0

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Label #4756292023

"Sturm Und Drang: The Life and Times of the Red Skull!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Paul Neary and Roy Richardson. Cover by Paul Neary. The Red Skull knows that his life is nearing the end, so he chooses to be hospitable to the aging Captain America for a few hours and tell him his life's story. Cap's greatest foe reveals the details of his birth, his fateful first encounter with Adolph Hitler, and the birth of his daughter, Mother Superior. Meanwhile, the Falcon, Nomad, and Bernie work on escaping from their dungeon inside Skull-House. 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 300N CGC 9.8

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Label #4736781014

Newsstand Edition. In a bunker beneath Skullhouse, the final battle in a war begun 40 years before reaches its climax! It's a battle between madness and sanity, between debauchery and decency, between the maniacal Red Skull and America's greatest hero...Captain America...in "Das Ende!" Black Crow, Nomad, Falcon, Bernie appearances. Plot by J.M. DeMatteis, script by Michael Ellis, pencils by Paul Neary, inks by Dennis Janke. Pin-up by Neary. Cover by Mike Zeck & Neary. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 309D CGC 9.0

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Label #4756292010

Direct 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.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 311D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756292009

Direct Edition. "Working" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary and Josef Rubenstein. Steve Rogers visits the Marvel Comics Group office for a meeting with editor Mike Carlin. Steve is hired as an artist for the Captain America title! Afterwards, Captain America flies to Mayfield, Ohio, to investigate a mysterious android sighting. Meanwhile back in New York, the Serpent Society plots their next business move; and a mysterious villain called Scourge attempts to assassinate the Constrictor. Cameo appearances by Advanced Idea Mechanics and the Kingpin. 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 313 CGC 7.0

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Label #4756292008

"Mission: Murder Modok!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Al Williamson. Cover by John Byrne and Al Williamson. The Serpent Society is determined to kill Modok, and the entire membership is hunting him down in a New Jersey shopping mall. It's a savage life-and-death struggle between the Serpent Society and Modok! Can Captain America get there in time to save the life of his long-time foe? 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 315 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756292007

Direct Edition. "The Hard Sell" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary and Jackson Guice. The Serpent Society is back, and that means another titanic battle vs. Captain America! The star-spangled avenger takes on Cottonmouth, Death Adder, Diamondback, and the Rattler; but this time Cap has a secret ally: the Porcupine. Will the Serpent Society claim another victim? During the battle Diamondback has second thoughts about fighting Cap. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 316 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756293006

"Creatures of Love" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Mockingbird. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. The Armadillo has joined the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation. His next match is at Madison Square Garden, and Steve, Bernie, Clint, and Bobbi decide to go see it. When the Armadillo learns that his wife is cheating on him, he goes berserk and climbs the Empire State Building! Meanwhile, Bernie decides to attend law school in Wisconsin. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 317 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4756293005

"Death-Throws" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Mockingbird. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary and Jackson Guice. Hawkeye and Mockingbird are preparing to testify in court against Crossfire, when his partners in crime help him escape from police custody. Now Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Captain America must battle Oddball, Bombshell, Ringleader, Tenpin, and Knick-knack to recapture Crossfire. Also in this issue, Bernie departs for Wisconsin. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 318 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4756293004

"Justice is Served!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Steve Rogers moves back into Avengers Mansion, and then sets out across the country in his super-van to respond to hotline calls. Meanwhile, Firebrand and Blue Streak meet at The Bar With No Name to discuss the mysterious Scourge, who has just recently killed Death Adder. Later on Captain America runs into Blue Streak, but Blue Streak escapes only to run into...Scourge. Cameo appearances by Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 323N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #3940856013

Newsstand 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) 324 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4756293003

"Speed Trap" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The Whirlwind and the Trapster ambush Captain America at an Interstate 74 truckstop. Can the star-spangled avenger defeat these two long-time villains? Meanwhile, Nomad (Jack Monroe) is in Miami looking for a drug dealer named the Slug. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 326N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570014

Newsstand Edition. "The Haunting of Skull-House" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary, John Beatty, and Kent Williams. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. It's Halloween and Captain America is making a return trip to Skull-House after receiving hotline tips about suspicious activity going on inside. Upon entering the house, Cap encounters a ghost of the Red Skull! What is going on and what is Doctor Faustus up to? 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 329 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4756293012

"Movers and Monsters" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America and D-Man are about to leave Dr. Malus' augmentation facility when more augmented thugs show up to fight. D-Man is knocked unconscious and taken away, while Cap and Dr. Malus escape into the Los Angeles sewer system. However, that may not have been a good idea since all the augmentation rejects now live in the sewer system! Cameo appearance by Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 337D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4756293010

Direct Edition. "The Long Road Back" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Demolition Man, Falcon, Nomad and Vagabond are searching for Steve Rogers in Washington state. Once they find him, can they convince him to become a super hero again? First appearance of The Captain (aka Steve Rogers). Meanwhile, the Serpent Society (Black Racer, Copperhead, Fer-de-Lance, Puff Adder) is up to no good in Las Vegas. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 339 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4756293009

"America the Scorched!" Fall of the Mutants crossover. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ron Frenz and Bob McLeod. A demonic mutant called Famine is wreaking havoc throughout the heartland of America! The Captain, D-Man, Falcon, and Nomad are the first heroes to arrive on the scene and make contact with Famine. The Falcon is wounded early in the fight, so that leaves three heroes to save the day! After the battle, the Captain visits Stark Enterprises to see if Tony Stark can manufacture a new shield for him. Story continues in Iron Man 228. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 340D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4756293008

Direct Edition. Iron Man guests in "Breakout" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Iron Man 228. In a shocking development, Iron Man betrays his long-time friend, Steve Rogers, by rendering him immobile, so Shell-head can finish de-activating all of the Guardsmen's armor at the Vault. As a result of Iron Man's invasion of the super-villain prison in Colorado, some of the criminals are trying to escape! It's a great battle issue featuring the Captain vs. Mister Hyde, the Falcon vs. the Griffin, D-Man vs. Titania, and Nomad vs. Vibro! (Note: This is the Captain's first opportunity for payback against Mister Hyde following the events of Avengers 273-277 Masters of Evil storyline.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 342 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756293007

"The Snake Pit" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Diamondback and Sidewinder barely escape from the Serpent Society's headquarters after avoiding capture by the Viper's serpent squad. Next Diamondback meets up with the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) at a local gas station to explain the dire situation back at the Serpent Citadel. The ensuing battle is an awesome free-for-all as the Captain, Diamondback, D-Man, Falcon, and Nomad fight all the serpents including Anaconda, Black Racer, Coachwhip, Cottonmouth, Puff Adder, Rattler, Rock Python, Slither, and the Viper! Cameo appearance by the Black Panther. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.