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Captain America (1968 1st Series) 344 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756292017

Ronald Reagan cameo; 52-page giant. "Don't Tread On Me!" Giant-size issue. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. It's chaos in the streets as the residents of Washington D.C. are turning into human serpents after the Cobra, Copperhead, and Boomslang successfully poison the water supply! And now the Viper is storming the White House! The Captain busts into the Oval Office to battle the Viper...and the President? Also in this issue, Captain America (aka John Walker) and Bucky fight Diamondback and the Demolition Man. Cameo appearances by President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan. 52 pages Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 345D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756292016

Direct Edition. "Surrender" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Commission gives John Walker (aka Captain America) his next mission: Capture Steve Rogers! The Commission is also holding Demolition Man, Diamondback, and Nomad prisoner after last issue's chaos in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, the word has spread in John Walker's Georgia hometown that he is the new Captain America. The Watchdogs decide to talk to his parents about their son's new job. It's a conversation via the barrel of a gun. Can John Walker rescue his parents in time? Cameo appearance by the Falcon. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 347 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4756292015

1950s Red Skull is featured in "Vengeance" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Captain America (aka John Walker) is out for blood against the two men that revealed his secret identity on national television. It's a battle to the death when John finds the Left-Winger and Right-Winger! Meanwhile, the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) is still being held prisoner by the Commission. Also in this issue, the second Red Skull (aka Albert Malik) is assassinated by...Scourge? Has the vigilante gunman returned? 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 348 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4756292014

"Out of Commission" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. President Reagan interrupts a meeting of the Commission and orders the release of Steve Rogers. Meanwhile, the Flag Smasher takes over a government ice station located in the Arctic Circle. The anarchist demands a meeting with Captain America, and shortly thereafter Cap (aka John Walker) and Battlestar are en route! What will the Flag Smasher do when the replacement Cap shows up instead of Steve Rogers? 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 351 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4756292013

Guest-starring Nick Fury in "Changing of the Guard" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Steve Rogers is Captain America once again! Cap joins Nick Fury in deactivating a secret SHIELD work site, when suddenly the Mandroid robots come alive and attack the pair of heroes. Meanwhile, John Walker appears to have been assassinated by one of the Watchdogs. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 352 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4756293018

"Refuge" Guest-starring the Soviet Super Soldiers. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cap is holding tryouts for the Avengers with Blue Shield, Gladiatrix, Mechanaut, and Speedball; when all of a sudden the Soviet Super Soldiers interrupt the auditions! Darkstar, Vanguard, and Ursa Major want to defect to the United States. However, before the three Russian heroes can be accepted, they are ambushed by the Supreme Soviets (disguised as Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Vision.) First appearance of the Supreme Soviets. Cameo appearance by Battlestar. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 353 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4756293020

"The Great Bear" Guest-starring the Soviet Super Soldiers. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Captain America travels to the Soviet Union to discover who ambushed the Soviet Super Soldiers at Avengers Island last issue. The star-spangled avenger finds the culprits, the Supreme Soviets (Crimson Dynamo, Fantasia, Perun, Red Guardian, Sputnik), but ends up fighting alongside them to defeat a large darkforce monster roaming the streets of Moscow. Cameo appearance by Battlestar. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 354 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4737570003

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) 355 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4756293021

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 357D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4756293022

Direct Edition. "Night of Sin" Part 3 of 3. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Al Milgrom. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. Steve Rogers dramatically returns to his full size and strength just in time to stop the Sisters of Sin from executing him! Can Captain America now defeat all the bad guys and liberate the camp? Cameo appearance by Sersi. Back up story: "The Bloodstone Hunt" Part 1 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Batroc, Machete, and Zaran break into the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to steal the skeleton of Ulysses Bloodstone. Why does Baron Zemo covet the skeleton? Diamondback is snooping around trying to find out. First $1.00 issue. (Note: The Captain America series goes bi-weekly for the next eight issues.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 358 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4756293023

"Bones of Contention" Part 2 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Captain America descends deep into the catacombs of Manhattan to trace an emergency signal from Diamondback! Will Cap rescue her in time and then find the first jewel of the bloodstone? Back up story: "Siege" Part 1 of the Night of the Scourge. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. Scourge breaks into the home of the Power Broker (aka Curtiss Jackson). 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 359D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4756293024

Direct Edition. "Wheel of Death" Part 3 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Captain America, Diamondback, Baron Zemo, Batroc, Machete, and Zaran are prisoners of a lost tribe of Incans! Now all six captives are strapped to the wheel of death. It's going to take an incredible effort from the star-spangled avenger to save both the heroes and the villains. Back up story: "Death Calling" Part 2 of the Night of the Scourge. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. The U.S. Agent arrives at the Power Broker's home, and he has his sights set on Scourge! 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 361D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756293025

Direct Edition. The Bloodstone Hunt 5/6. "Lair of the Living Mummy" Part 5 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. The Bloodstone Hunt continues under the sands of Egypt. Captain America and Diamondback battle snakes, scorpions, and the living mummy! Back up story: "Augmentation!" Part 4 of the Night of the Scourge. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. Scourge is closing in on the Power Broker, so Curtiss Jackson only has one option left: undergo augmentation himself! 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 362 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4756294001

The Bloodstone Hunt, Part 6. "Necromancing the Stone!" Part 6 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. The quest for the fifth and final jewel of the bloodstone concludes in Tokyo! All parties including Captain America, Diamondback, Baron Zemo, Batroc, Machete, Zaran, and Crossbones are present for the decisive showdown. What will happen when the five jewel fragments of the Bloodstone are joined together? And why is the corpse of the original Baron Zemo also present? Back up story: "Won't Get Scourged Again" Part 5 of the Night of the Scourge. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. The Power Broker's failed augmentation attempt has left him at the mercy of Scourge! Only the U.S. Agent and Vagabond stand between Scourge and certain death for Curtiss Jackson. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 364 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756292011

Direct Edition. "Man Trap" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. It's the first battle between Crossbones and Captain America! However, Cap must get the bear trap off his leg before engaging Crossbones. Meanwhile, Diamondback battles Mister Phun through the streets of Madripoor! Cameo appearance by the Red Skull. Back up story: "Wristy Business" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. Vagabond foils the plans of Dr. Malus. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 365 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756292012

"Acts of Vengeance" crossover. "Submission" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. A mysterious man visits the Red Skull and offers Captain America's long-time foe an opportunity to join other super-villain masterminds in eliminating the world's superheroes. Meanwhile, Crossbones captures one of Iron Man's old foes, the Controller. After agreeing to work for the Red Skull, the Controller subdues the Sub-Mariner and sends him to fight Cap! Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, and the Wizard. Back up story: "Hyde and Seek!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. The Cobra is the new leader of the Serpent Society, but he feels the need to prove himself by defeating his former partner, Mister Hyde. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 366 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4756293019

Direct Edition. "Acts of Vengeance" crossover. "Remote Control." Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Captain America takes the unconscious Sub-Mariner to the sub-basements of the former Avengers Mansion, so that Dr. Pym can try to revive him. Next, the star-spangled avenger sets out to find the Controller and even the score! Meanwhile, the Red Skull is plotting against the other super-villains behind the scenes. This issue briefly crosses over with Thor 411 and depicts the ongoing Thor vs. Juggernaut battle. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, Mandarin, and the Wizard. Back up story: "Nowhere to Hyde!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. The Cobra is still very much afraid of his former partner, but it appears that he may have finally gotten the upper hand on Mr. Hyde. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 368 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756293013

Acts of Vengeance Aftermath (Uncredited) - "Red Twilight" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Crossbones and Machinesmith are looking for their boss, the Red Skull, and believe that Magneto had something to do with his disappearance. Since the two henchmen cannot find the Skull, Machinesmith decides to create a Magneto-like robot and send it to the Resistants' pro-mutant rally in Washington D.C. to hopefully attract the true Master of Magnetism. The ploy instead attracts the star-spangled avenger! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and the Hellfire Club's Black Queen. Back up story: "A Clockwork Origin" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. The origin of Machinesmith is revealed. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 369 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4756293014

Acts of Vengeance Aftermath (Uncredited) - "The Skeleton Crew" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Crossbones, Machinesmith (in the body of the fourth sleeper), Mother Night, and the Voice bust into the Hellfire Club looking for their boss, the Red Skull. The foursome does not find the Red Skull; however, they do find the Black Queen (aka Selene)! The battle in the New York sewer system becomes a three-way affair when Captain America and Diamondback join the fight! Back up story: "Out of his Skull" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. Still trapped in his underground prison, the emaciated Red Skull begins to hallucinate. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 370 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756293015

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance Aftermath (Uncredited) - "House Calls" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Crossbones and his crew finally free the feeble Red Skull from his underground prison, but the evil mastermind is barely clinging to life. The near death Red Skull makes two final requests: first, take him to Skull House; and second, send for Captain America. It's a surreal meeting between the two long-time adversaries. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 281,350; average paid circulation 178,800.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 371 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4756293016

1st Printing. "Cap's Night Out" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Steve Rogers and Rachel Leighton (aka Diamondback) go out on a date together! Diamondback's friends, Asp and Black Mamba, follow the couple from a distance to make sure that no super-villains interfere with the evening. Back up story: "Girl Talk" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. Diamondback and Black Mamba talk about Rachel's date with Captain America. 36 pages. NOTE: A JC Penney reprint exits. It can be identified by having the words 'The Amazing Spider-Man' printed in the UPC Box. Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 375N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4756092016

Newsstand Edition. Streets of Poison: Part 4 of 7 - "The Devil You Know!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. The Sentinel of Liberty is growing more and more irrational as the Ice in his veins interacts with the super-soldier serum. First, Cap sits down for supper with the Kingpin, and second, picks a fight with Daredevil! The Man Without Fear may be in over his head vs. the pumped-up avenger. It's a great battle! Cameo appearances by Bullseye, Crossbones, and Typhoid Mary. Back up story: "The Steel Balloon" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. Battlestar has been captured by the Power Tools and their boss, Dr. Karl Malus. Is Battlestar going to be de-augmented? 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 376 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4756293017

Streets of Poison: Part 5 of 7 - "Cross Purposes!" Guest-starring the Black Widow and Daredevil. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. The furious action on the streets of New York continues! Daredevil battles Crossbones to protect the Kingpin and Typhoid Mary; while the Black Widow and Diamondback join forces to find Cap and help him dry out. Can the duo subdue the star-spangled avenger? Meanwhile, the Kingpin recruits Bullseye to kill Crossbones and his mysterious boss. Back up story: "Stronghold of the Weak" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. In a stunning reversal, Battlestar loses his super strength and becomes a helpless prisoner of Dr. Karl Malus. However, Lemar Hoskins decides to fight on! Cameo appearance by the U.S. Agent. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 381 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756294008

"This Gun's For Hire" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. After barely escaping from the Serpent Society, a distraught Diamondback turns to Cap for help in rescuing her two serpent friends, Black Mamba and the Asp. But the star-spangled avenger is not sure if he should get involved. However, Rachel has no time to wait, so she hires Paladin instead! Can Diamondback and Paladin beat Bushmaster and King Cobra without Captain America? Back up story: "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. More and more of John Walker's memories are coming back. 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 384 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4756294007

1st Printing. "Lair of the Ice-Worm" Guest-starring Jack Frost. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulandi. Acting on a tabloid story about a man frozen in ice, the star-spangled avenger and John Jameson fly to the Arctic Circle in hopes of finding their friend Demolition Man! The D-Man disappeared at the end of Captain America 349 and hasn't been seen since! Could the man in ice (being worshipped by Eskimos) actually be Dennis Dunphy? When the shield-slinger chips away at the ice formation, the awesome ice-worm springs to life! And in a matter of moments the arctic leviathan swallows the Living Legend! Is Cap going to meet his maker in the belly of the ice-worm? Fortunately for the time being, he's just going to meet Jack Frost of Liberty Legion fame! And 45 years later, the two World War II-era heroes team up again to take down the ice-worm! Cameo appearances by Thor and D-Man. Flashback cameos by the Avengers and Bucky to recap how Steve Rogers ended up in suspended animation following WWII. (Note: D-Man appears next in Captain America 400.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 385 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4756294006

"Going to the Dogs" Part 1 of 2. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulandi. The Watchdogs are back on the prowl! And unbeknownst to both Steve Rogers and Bernie Rosenthal, one of their friends from Brooklyn Heights is mixed up with the extremist group! When Bernie stumbles into a donnybrook between the shield-slinger and the right-wing terrorists, the closest watchdog grabs her! With concern for his dear friend's safety, Cap stops fighting and lets the Watchdogs escape with Bernie. The dogs win for now, but the star-spangled avenger will be hot on their trail next issue! Cameo appearances by Rage and the Sandman. Second story: "Loose Ends" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bagley (breakdowns) and Dan Panosian (finishes). Diamondback, Asp, and Black Mamba breathe a sigh of relief after escaping from the Serpent Society. And now the threesome decides to start out on their own as Bad Girls, Inc.! But before the new group can become incorporated, three former serpent friends stop by for a very hostile visit! Cameo appearances by Anaconda and Rock Python. (Notes: The Watchdogs previously appeared in Captain America 350. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Deadly Foes of Spider-Man Limited Series. The letters page contains a letter from comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 386 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756294005

"For Righteousness's Sake" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the U.S. Agent. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulandi. The Watchdogs take Bernie to a secret lodge in Vermont and hold her captive! Meanwhile at Avengers Mansion, the star-spangled avenger tries desperately to discover the Watchdog's hideout and Bernie's whereabouts! When the U.S. Agent shows up offering help, Cap isn't interested in John Walker's assistance! But later than night in the green mountain state, the U.S. Agent helps the Living Legend anyway! Can the dual shield-slingers silence the bark of the Watchdogs? And rescue Bernie along the way? Second story: "Snake Heist" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Dan Panosian. Bad Girls, Inc. is open for business! But Anaconda, Puff Adder, and Rock Python attack to close them down! In short order Diamondback, Asp, and Black Mamba fall to their former teammates! However, an unlikely savior arrives to free them! Modam! Where did she come from?! (Note: Modam previously appeared in Quasar 9.) 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 388 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756294003

Direct Edition. "Deep Sixed" Part 2 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. It's a double crisis in the Caribbean! Modam cripples Captain America's special aircraft and sends John Jameson, Paladin, and the star-spangled avenger plunging into the ocean below! And now floating in the water, Cap and Paladin must fight off deadly attacks from Modam, Blackbird, and Moonstone to stay alive! Meanwhile on the S.S. Superia, Snapdragon ambushes Diamondback in a cold-blooded assault! And in a matter of minutes, Diamondback is also floating in the water…face down and unconscious! The situation looks bleak indeed as this pleasure cruise quickly turns into a nightmare voyage! Cameo appearances by Anaconda, Asp, Black Mamba, Impala, and Quicksand. Second story: "Slaughterhouse" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. During an exercise session with hired flunkies, the Red Skull is brazenly kidnapped! Wow, who would be brave enough to do that? Cameo appearance by Hauptmann Deutschland. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 389 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756294009

"Pageant of Power" Part 3 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Art Thibert. Floating in the Atlantic Ocean, the shield-slinger and Paladin fight off one airborne attack after another! But putting their years of experience to good use, the two heroes knock out Blackbird and Moonstone! And then get a short break in order to plan their upcoming invasion of the S.S. Superia! Meanwhile back on the luxury liner, Dr. Nightshade sends Ion to retrieve the lifeless body of Diamondback from the sea. Has Rachel Leighton cashed in her chips in the blue waters of the Caribbean? Hopefully not! Because if she did, she'll miss Cap and Paladin's foray onto the cruise ship! Do the good guys know that 30 or more super-villainesses are onboard…ready and waiting? Surprise! Cameo appearance by the Vision. (Note: This issue includes a 2-page layout featuring over thirty female super-villains.) Second story: "Kidnaped" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Hauptmann Deutschland (aka Captain Germany) has done the impossible! Captured the Red Skull! And now he's bringing the skull back to Germany to stand trial for his war crimes during WWII. Cameo appearances by Blitzkrieg, Crossbones, Machinesmith, Mother Night, and the Sleeper. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 391 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4756294010

"No Man's Land" Part 5 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. On the island of Femizonia, the super-villainess Superia has two new prisoners…Captain America and Paladin! Oh no, what is she planning to do with them? How about turn them into women! What?! Wow, talk about a shock to the system! Incredibly that is indeed Superia's diabolic plan unless somebody frees the shield-slinger and Paladin from their estrogen chemical baths! However, there may be a couple of unlikely somebodies on Femizonia willing to help! Perhaps two former members of the Serpent Society! Does the fate of Cap's future masculinity…lie in the hands of Black Mamba and the Asp? Appearances by Dr. Nightshade and Modam. Second story: "The Skeleton Key" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. The Red Skull and his Skeleton Crew stand trial for their war crimes against humanity. However, Machinesmith is trying to engineer their escape! Will the skull avert justice once again? Storyline continues in Captain America 393. 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 392 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756294012

"Superia Unbound" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. This is it! The conclusion of the Superia Stratagem saga! On the island of Femizonia, the star-spangled avenger, Paladin, Diamondback, Black Mamba and the Asp make their final stand against Superia's malevolent machinations! The quintet of heroes and erstwhile villains must find a way off the island! But they can't leave until Superia's plot to sterilize the human race is stopped! The Sentinel of Liberty and Black Mamba engage Arclight, Bombshell, Mysteria, and the Wrangler; while Paladin, Diamondback, and the Asp clash with Ferocia, Ice Princess, Iron Maiden, and Whiteout! Those initial battles eventually set the stage for the main event! Captain America vs. Superia! On the beach of Femizonia, can the Living Legend outwit and outmaneuver the superior Superia? Cameo appearance by the Vision. (Notes: Superia returns in Captain America 411. Although depicted on the cover in his familiar red, white, and blue uniform; Cap actually wears Black Mamba's costume in this issue.) 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 394 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756294014

"The Crimson Crusade" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Cover by Rik Levins and Bud LaRosa. The Red Skull does it again! While barely avoiding a confrontation with Captain America and Hauptmann Deutschland, the former top terror operative of the Third Reich escapes from his headquarters in Washington D.C. and bolts to his Rocky Mountain hideaway! Once there the sinister skull begins working on a new plan for global anarchy! And this time it involves another long-time foe of the star-spangled avenger! The Viper! Wow, a match made in super-villain heaven? Meanwhile at Avengers Mansion, Cap deals with a confrontation more personal in nature…the first meeting between Bernie Rosenthal and Diamondback! Cameo appearances by Quasar, Sersi, Arnim Zola, Minister Blood, Scourge, Sister Sin, the Taskmaster, and the Viper. Second Story: "The Face of Fear" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. Black Mamba and the Asp visit Rachel Leighton (aka Diamondback) to discover why she is reluctant to resume her career as a costumed adventurer. 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 395 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756294011

"Rogues in the House" Guest-starring Thor. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. To confirm the death of the Red Skull, the star-spangled avenger pays a visit to Skullhouse! And as an extra precaution, Cap brings Thor (aka Eric Masterson) along with him! That turns out to be a very good idea…as death, danger, and Doughboy are waiting inside! Across the country in Colorado, Mother Night holds tryouts for the position of top assassin in the Red Skull's organization. Cutthroat, Deathstroke, and Mangler battle to the death for the number one spot! And while the savage struggle takes place, the Red Skull and the Viper talk about opportunities for anarchy! Cameo appearances by Arnim Zola, Bernie Rosenthal, Diamondback, Hercules, Quasar, Asp, Black Mamba, Impala, Crossbones, Battleaxe, Golddigger, and Oddball. Second Story: "The Big Brawl" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Larry Alexander. In a seedy downtown bar, Black Mamba and the Asp attract some unwanted attention! Superia has placed a large bounty on their heads…and numerous super-villains are ready to collect! Bad Girls, Inc may be in very bad trouble! 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 396 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756294015

"Trick or Treat" Guest-starring Thor. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Trapped at the bottom of Devil's Lake by Arnim Zola's flour and water creation, the Asgardian avenger and the star-spangled one struggle to break free! But thankfully mighty mjolnir can roll the dough (boy), so the heroes survive for the time being! Later on Cap walks back to Skullhouse and discovers that it's gone! Only the basement remains! The fearless shield-slinger walks down the stairs and finds two more explorers…Jack O'Lantern and Blackwing! And just like that the battle in the basement begins! Cameo appearances by Diamondback, Crossbones, Cutthroat, Machinesmith, Mother Night, Taskmaster, Red Skull, and the Viper. Second Story: "Where to Begin" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. In order to payback Snapdragon; Bad Girls, Inc. needs to borrow one of the Serpent Society's old serpent saucers. So Black Mamba, Impala, and the Asp break into the society's old headquarters to get one! But one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes interferes with their plan! No, not Captain America, how about Sersi! Last $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover logo features an unusual blue-white-blue color scheme instead of the traditional red-white-blue pattern. This is the only issue in the series to do so.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 397 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756294002

"Shot in the Dark" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. After repelling the attack of Jack O'Lantern and Blackwing, Cap purses the dangerous duo into the catacombs beneath Skullhouse! However the two lightweight villains are not the greatest threat! It's Mother Night and Scourge lurking in the shadows! Meanwhile in his Rocky Mountain headquarters, the Red Skull gives the Viper a bizarre lesson in pain tolerance. Cameo appearances by Crossbones, Diamondback, Cutthroat, and Thor. Second Story: "Snake-Off" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. Bad Girls, Inc. is having a bad day as they run into Sersi at the Serpent Society's former headquarters. They are no match for the powerful eternal, so Black Mamba tries to talk her way out of the mess! First $1.25 issue. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 398 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756295002

"Storm Gathering" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 1 of 19. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Operation: Galactic Storm begins here! A 19-issue crossover saga that will take Earth's Mightiest Heroes across the galaxies to stop two mighty empires from destroying the Solar System and one another! Ironically though, the grandiose adventure begins with a simple dream inside the head of Rick Jones. Disturbed by his strange dream about the star-spangled avenger and the Supreme Intelligence, Rick contacts Cap to arrange a meeting. The former partners sit down together at a roadside diner in Arizona to discuss Rick's kree-based nightmare…when suddenly a giant robot and a little robot attack! The Sentinel of Liberty leaps into action against the twin terrors (of Shi'ar origin) called Warstar! After a short battle, Captain America emerges victorious; however, Rick Jones is missing in action! The Living Legend realizes he may be onto something big. But how big? Cap will find out very soon! Story continues in Avengers West Coast 80. Cameo appearances by Delphi, Supremor, and the Supreme Intelligence. Second Story: "Silence of the Night" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. Jack O'Lantern, Cutthroat, and Blackwing are on a mission to break Mother Night out of jail! But the villainess has already made bail, so instead the foursome return to skull-base to see the Red Skull. Unfortunately, one of them will very much regret doing so. Cameo appearances by Viper and Machinesmith. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 271,213; average paid circulation 177,458.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 398 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756295003

"Storm Gathering" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 1 of 19. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Operation: Galactic Storm begins here! A 19-issue crossover saga that will take Earth's Mightiest Heroes across the galaxies to stop two mighty empires from destroying the Solar System and one another! Ironically though, the grandiose adventure begins with a simple dream inside the head of Rick Jones. Disturbed by his strange dream about the star-spangled avenger and the Supreme Intelligence, Rick contacts Cap to arrange a meeting. The former partners sit down together at a roadside diner in Arizona to discuss Rick's kree-based nightmare…when suddenly a giant robot and a little robot attack! The Sentinel of Liberty leaps into action against the twin terrors (of Shi'ar origin) called Warstar! After a short battle, Captain America emerges victorious; however, Rick Jones is missing in action! The Living Legend realizes he may be onto something big. But how big? Cap will find out very soon! Story continues in Avengers West Coast 80. Cameo appearances by Delphi, Supremor, and the Supreme Intelligence. Second Story: "Silence of the Night" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. Jack O'Lantern, Cutthroat, and Blackwing are on a mission to break Mother Night out of jail! But the villainess has already made bail, so instead the foursome return to skull-base to see the Red Skull. Unfortunately, one of them will very much regret doing so. Cameo appearances by Viper and Machinesmith. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 271,213; average paid circulation 177,458.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 399 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756295001

"Twenty Million Light Years From Earth" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 8 of 19. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Story continues from Thor 445. Millions of miles from home, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are captives of the Kree! And per the standard protocol on Hala, the alien prisoners are to be dragged before a powerful foe from days gone by…Ronan the Accuser! But thanks to the quick thinking of Cap and Sersi, the Avengers escape prior to their appointment in Ronan's court! Now the septet of heroes is on the run with an entire planet's population looking for them! However, the Avengers can't stay in hiding for long. They must find the ruler of the Kree empire to persuade him or her to call off the war with the Shi'ar! So to that end Shell-Head and Goliath begin an aerial search for the capitol building, while Cap and his crew attempt to remain anonymous inside the city! Unfortunately though, Korath the Pursuer spies the Avengers boarding a hovercraft and attacks! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes' entire mission in jeopardy, the star-spangled avenger and Korath wage a death-defying duel in the skies over Hala! Can the Sentinel of Liberty knock out Korath and keep the intergalactic quest alive? Story continues in Avengers West Coast 81. Cameo appearances by Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Goliath (aka Clint Barton), Hercules, Iron Man, and Sersi. Second story: "Cross to Bear" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. In an abandoned subway station, Cross Bones holds Diamondback captive! She doesn't know what's going to happen next. And neither does he. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 400 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4737571014

"Murder by Decree!" Giant-Size issue. Double foldout cover. Flip-book. Operation: Galactic Storm Part 15 of 19. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Dan Panosian. Story continues from Thor 446 It's the 400th anniversary issue of Captain America! And the star-spangled avenger is in dire straits on Hala after his teammates shockingly abandoned him (in order to pursue the Nega-Bomb)! The Living Legend stands before the Supreme Intelligence expecting the worst…when suddenly the Cobra attacks! Hold on, how did the Cobra find his way to the Kree homeworld? There's no time for answers as Batroc strikes next! Then Flag-Smasher, Viper, Cross Bones, and the Red Skull! Six against one! Can the Sentinel of Liberty beat his six deadliest foes? And outsmart the Supreme Intelligence along the way? Story continues in Avengers West Coast 82. Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Crystal, Goliath (aka Clint Barton), Hercules, Iron Man, and Sersi. Second Story: "Out in the Cold" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Kathryn Bolinger. While serving as part of Earth's rearguard, the Falcon and the U.S. Agent respond to a challenge from Flag Smasher! The anarchist is holding D-Man hostage and demanding an audience with the red-white-and-blue avenger! But since Cap is on another world, Flag Smasher is going to have two heroes respond to his challenge instead of one! Cameo appearances by Gilgamesh, Hank Pym, Mockingbird, She-Hulk, Spider-Woman, and the Wasp. Third Story: "Crossing Back: The Origin of Diamondback!" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Dan Panosian. While being held prisoner by Cross Bones, Rachel Leighton recounts how it all began years ago. Reprint Story (flip-book): "Captain America Joins the Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Reprint of Avengers (1st series) 4. (Notes: The front foldout cover features a full-page reprint of the cover to Captain America Comics 1 (1941) and quarter-page reprints of the covers to Captain America 100, 111, 132, 143, 188, 200, 228, and 241. The back cover features a reprint of the cover to Avengers 4. The back foldout cover features a full-page reprint of the cover to Tales of Suspense 58 and quarter-page reprints of the covers to Captain America 248, 254, 286, 300, 321, 332, 378, and 383.) 88 pages Cover price $2.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 401 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756294025

"After the Storm" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Operation: Galactic Storm is over! But the damage has been done to Earth's Mightiest Heroes. At the conclusion of Avengers 347, a renegade group of avengers led by Iron Man decided to kill the Supreme Intelligence against the orders of the star-spangled avenger. To say that tension is high when Cap convenes a meeting back at Avengers Mansion…would be an understatement! Is the Living Legend going to leave the Avengers? Not if Clint Barton and Tony Stark (of all people) have something to say about it! Meanwhile, Cross Bones takes Diamondback to the same underground bunker that imprisoned the Red Skull several months ago. Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Demolition Man, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the U.S. Agent. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 402 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4737571016

"The Prowling" Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring Doctor Druid. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Cap's pilot, John Jameson, has been missing for almost three weeks! And strangely enough there have been bizarre sightings of a half-man, half-wolf creature in the New England area! Oh no, has John Jameson somehow become the Man-Wolf again?! But wait, wasn't John cured (of the moonstone curse) in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 3 many years ago? The star-spangled avenger isn't sure what's going on, so he tags up with Dr. Druid in Boston and begins searching for John. When Cap and Dr. Druid stop in a dark forest north of town, they indeed find a werewolf…and then some! First appearance of Moonhunter. Cameo appearances by Wolverine, D-Man, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Black Widow. Flashback cameos by Dr. Curt Connors and Spider-Man. Second Story: "The Pit and the Pitiful" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Ariane. Crossbones continues to hold Diamondback captive underground with, sadly, no relief in sight. Cameo appearances by Mother Night and Cutthroat. (Notes: This issue begins the six-part Man and Wolf storyline. The Captain America series is bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 404 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4756294023

"Children of the Night" Part 3 of 6. Guest-starring Doctor Druid and Wolverine. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi, Don Hudson, and Ray Kryssing. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. In Starkesboro, Massachusetts, the shield-slinger and Dr. Druid are surrounded by a pack of hungry werewolves! But thanks to the good doctor's supernatural powers, the duo escapes and finds a place to regroup! In the meantime in Nightshade's laboratory, the demented doctor works on her next patient…Wolverine! Nightshade can't turn Wolverine into a werewolf, but she can turn him into a crazy killer! When Cap resumes his exploration of Starkesboro, he stumbles across the feral mutant with the adamantium claws! And then and there the battle between Marvel heavyweights erupts! Captain America vs. Wolverine! Who will win? And who will lose? And by the way…where is John Jameson? Cameo appearances by D-Man, Druid (aka Dredmund Cromwell), Bernie Rosenthal, and Werewolf (aka Jack Russell). Second Story: "Real World" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Ray Kryssing. Crossbones decides that Diamondback's training is over and proceeds to give her a new costume! And then he sends her back to Avengers Mansion on a special mission! (Note: Captain America and Wolverine previously fought one another in Captain America Annual 8.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 405N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4775008005

Newsstand Edition. "Dances with Werewolves" Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Doctor Druid and Wolverine. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Steve Alexandrov. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. In an unbelievable turn of events, Nightshade has turned Captain America into a werewolf! And now Capwolf lives! Wow, has the Sentinel of Liberty become the Wolf of Liberty?! To the chagrin of Dredmund and Nightshade…the answer is yes! Incredibly Capwolf has not morphed into a bloodthirsty werewolf, but instead a wolf freedom fighter! However before Capwolf can go from Living Legend to Lupus Legend, he must convince his fellow wolves to join him in the fight against Moonhunter and Nightshade! Meanwhile, Doctor Druid challenges Dredmund to a winner-take-all cerebral conflict! Who is the true master of the druidic arts? Cameo appearances by D-Man and Bernie Rosenthal. Second Story: "Cross Country" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Ariane. Diamondback slips out of Avengers Mansion with eight pints of Captain America's tainted blood plasma! And now Rachel Leighton and Crossbones are on their way to the Rocky Mountain State! Cameo appearances by Blackwing, Cutthroat, and Jack O'Lantern. (Note: Nightshade turned the Falcon into a werewolf many years ago in Captain America 164.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 405N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737571015

Newsstand Edition. "Dances with Werewolves" Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Doctor Druid and Wolverine. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Steve Alexandrov. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. In an unbelievable turn of events, Nightshade has turned Captain America into a werewolf! And now Capwolf lives! Wow, has the Sentinel of Liberty become the Wolf of Liberty?! To the chagrin of Dredmund and Nightshade…the answer is yes! Incredibly Capwolf has not morphed into a bloodthirsty werewolf, but instead a wolf freedom fighter! However before Capwolf can go from Living Legend to Lupus Legend, he must convince his fellow wolves to join him in the fight against Moonhunter and Nightshade! Meanwhile, Doctor Druid challenges Dredmund to a winner-take-all cerebral conflict! Who is the true master of the druidic arts? Cameo appearances by D-Man and Bernie Rosenthal. Second Story: "Cross Country" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Ariane. Diamondback slips out of Avengers Mansion with eight pints of Captain America's tainted blood plasma! And now Rachel Leighton and Crossbones are on their way to the Rocky Mountain State! Cameo appearances by Blackwing, Cutthroat, and Jack O'Lantern. (Note: Nightshade turned the Falcon into a werewolf many years ago in Captain America 164.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 406 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4756294022

"Leader of the Pack" Part 5 of 6. Guest-starring Doctor Druid and Wolfsbane. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Steve Alexandrov. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. After defeating his lupine rival in Nightshade's punishment pit, Capwolf takes charge! And now the star-spangled werewolf leads a breakout with help from another superhero imprisoned in the pit…Wolfsbane of X-Factor! Capwolf and his new allies run roughshod over Moonhunter and Nightshade! But Dredmund Cromwell (aka Druid) and Doctor Druid remain unaccounted for! When Nightshade tells Capwolf what Druid is planning; the red, white, and blue wolf rushes to Starkesboro's church! Will Capwolf get there in time to stop the (doctor) druid sacrifice? Cameo appearances by, Cable, Man-Wolf, Shatterstar, Werewolf (aka Jack Russell), Wolverine, and Bernie Rosenthal. Second Story: "Fight on Skull Mountain!" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Ariane. Blackwing, Cutthroat, and Jack O'Lantern interrupt Crossbones and Diamondback's peaceful climb up Skull Mountain! 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 407 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4756294021

"Lord of the Wolves!" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Cable, Doctor Druid, and Wolverine. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. It's the crowded conclusion to the Man and Wolf storyline! Capwolf leads the charge of the wolf brigade to stop Dredmund's ascension to lupine godhood! But the star-spangled werewolf doesn't arrive in time! And Dredmund transforms himself into the celestial Starwolf! So the battle lines are drawn for the final showdown! Cable, Capwolf, Dr. Druid, Ferocia, Man-Wolf, Moonhunter, Wolfsbane, Wolverine, and Werewolf vs. Nightshade and Starwolf! May the best wolf win! It's a howling good time! Cameo appearance by Feral. Second Story: "Uncut Diamonds" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Kevin Kobasic. Inks by Rodney Ramos. When Crossbones and Diamondback are hauled before the Red Skull, Cutthroat realizes that Diamondback is his long-lost sister! Will the skull's new assassin help her escape? Cameo appearances by Mother Night, Blackwing, and Jack O'Lantern. (Note: This issue includes a one-page pin-up of Captain America by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 408 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756294020

"Dark Dawn" Infinity War Crossover. Guest-starring Doctor Druid. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Steve Alexandrov. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. The Man and Wolf saga is over. However there is still some unfinished business remaining for the Living Legend. Most notably having Nightshade turn him back into his human self. During the simple procedure, a bizarre Captain America look-a-like (aka doppelganger) appears and attacks! But the star-spangled avenger makes short work of his doppelganger and (to the relief of Captain America fans everywhere) morphs back into his normal body! Capwolf is no more! Cameo appearances by D-Man, the D-Man doppelganger, Moonhunter, Werewolf (aka Jack Russell), and Wolfsbane. Second Story: "Night of the Knife" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Don Hudson. Diamondback has found her long lost brother, Cutthroat, inside Skull Mountain! But sadly thanks to Crossbones, their reunion is going to be very short-lived. Cameo appearances by Mother Night, Blackwing, and Jack O'Lantern. Third Story: "Joyride" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Don Hudson. After hiring Zack Moonhunter as his new pilot, Cap enlists the aid of the Falcon to search for Diamondback and D-Man. Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Quicksilver. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 409 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4756294019

"Blood and Diamonds" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Steve Alexandrov. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. With his former partner by his side, Cap flies to the Rocky Mountains in search of Diamondback! Rachel Leighton has been missing for more than a month and the star-spangled avenger fears the worst! Meanwhile inside Skull Mountain (after the death of Cutthroat), the Red Skull and his Skeleton Crew make their final twisted plans for Cap's dear friend! However, the resourceful Diamondback has her own plans…for escape! After ambushing Mother Night and blindsiding Blackwing, the former member of the Serpent Society appears on her way to freedom! But Jack O'Lantern and Crossbones recapture Diamondback and prepare her for a bizarre blood transfusion experiment! Will the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon arrive in time to save her? Or will Rachel meet a horrible fate? The answers are coming next issue! Final appearance of Cutthroat. Cameo appearances by Doctor Druid, D-Man, Machinesmith, and Zach Moonhunter. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 410 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4756294018

"Diamonds are for Vengeance" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. In the picturesque Colorado Rocky Mountains, the fierce fight for the life of Diamondback rages! The star-spangled avenger, Falcon, and Moonhunter vs. Crossbones, Jack O'Lantern, Mother Night, Blackwing, and the Sleeper! When Diamondback escapes from the medical hut, she jumps into the middle of the mêlée! Will Rachel finally get her long-awaited revenge against Crossbones? And (just like old times) can Cap and the Falcon bury the Skeleton Crew in the side of Skull Mountain? A fantastic red, white, and blue finish! Cameo appearance by D-Man. (Notes: Crossbones appears next in Marvel Comics Presents 129 and returns to battle Cap in Captain America 443. This issue includes a six-page advertising insert for Dragon Quest.) 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 411 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4756294017

"The Arena" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Cap and the Falcon join Diamondback on her quest to pay back Snapdragon for the cold-blooded assault on the S.S. Superia (in Captain America 388)! To that end the three heroes fly to A.I.M's Caribbean island for the group's annual weapons expo! But how can the Sentinel of Liberty and his friends survive on an island full of (minor) super-villains? By traveling incognito of course! With help from Sersi, the shield-slinger, Falcon, and Diamondback show up as Crossbones, Jack O'Lantern, and Mother Night! The trio's plan works just fine…until Batroc challenges Crossbones (aka Captain America) to a fight in A.I.M's arena of death! How much longer can Cap keep this charade going? Cameo appearances by D-Man, Nick Fury, Asp, Black Mamba, Impala, Snapdragon, and Superia. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.