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Captain America (1968 1st Series) 207 CGC 9.6

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Label #4578005010

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"The Tiger and the Swine!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia (inks), and John Romita Sr. (alterations). The red, white, and blue avenger is on the run in the jungles of Rio de Muerte! The plane transporting Cap (against his will) to the Central American country crashed. And now armed search teams with dogs are hunting the Sentinel of Liberty! However, Cap is resilient! And he survives his first encounter with the Swine and his troops! But how long can the Living Legend subsist on his own? He needs an ally -- and he might find one very soon. Cameo appearances by Donna Maria Puentes, Sharon Carter, Leila Taylor, and the Falcon. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 355,693; average paid circulation 165,147.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 208 CGC 9.2

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Label #2103421007

First appearance of Armin Zola in "The River of Death!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten (uncredited). Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Still on the run in Rio de Muerte, the tired shield-slinger pauses along a riverbank...where he is suddenly ambushed by the Man-Fish! The what? Apparently, a weird red-hued creature lives in the river and attacks anyone who passes by! Oddly enough, Cap is rescued from the Man-Fish by the Swine's prison guards -- and hauled before the Swine himself! But one of the Swine's associates, Donna Maria, comes to Captain America's aid. Then someone really bizarre appears -- a man without a head! How many secrets does this jungle hold? Cameo appearances by Leila Taylor and the Falcon. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Spider-Man.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 210 CGC 9.6

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Label #4633501012

"Showdown Day!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Inside Castle Zola, the star-spangled avenger and Donna Maria valiantly struggle against Doughboy and Primus, however they cannot escape. As a result, Cap and his friend become the latest captives (or test subjects) for the twisted genius of Arnim Zola. In the meantime, at SHIELD headquarters, Sharon Carter receives her first assignment regarding File 116. SHIELD doesn't know who is creating the strange monsters around the world, but it has a lead on who might be financing Zola's illicit activities. So, the reinstated Agent 13 pays a visit to an elderly man named Cyrus Fenton. But be careful Sharon -- looks can be very deceiving! Cameo appearances by the Falcon and the Red Skull. (Notes: Primus and Doughboy return in Captain America 275. This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Swine. The TPB collects issues 206 thru 214 plus Captain America Annuals #3 and #4. There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.6

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Label #4618712008

"The Night Flyer!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Steve Rogers lies in a hospital bed as he recovers from the injuries, he sustained last issue. Since Cap is temporarily blind, SHIELD posts guards at his door to keep him safe. And then SHIELD adds a heavily bandaged patient to his room. In the middle of the night, Steve hears a commotion and realizes someone is trying to kill his roommate! The Living Legend stops the assassination attempt and hopes the episode is over. However, hours later a new assassin -- the mysterious Night Flyer -- makes an attempt on the life of Steve's roommate! But this time, the high-flying Falcon intervenes! Who wants this poor guy dead...and why? First appearances of Senator Kligger Stivak and Veda. (Note: There exists a 35-cent cover price variant for this issue.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 215 CGC 9.6

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Label #4633501015

"The Way It Really Was!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. After regaining his sight, the star-spangled avenger takes a trip to the top of the Empire State Building. Cap is there with the Falcon to enjoy the view of the city and reflect upon his superhero career. Upon completing his walk down memory lane, the Living Legend vows to reconnect with his pre-Captain America years -- the early days of Steve Rogers' life. Retelling of Captain America's origin. Flashback cameos by the Red Skull, Dr. Abraham Erskine, Bucky, Rick Jones, Sharon Carter, Sub-Mariner, the 1950's Captain America, the original Avengers, and the Invaders. First 35¢ cover price. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 217 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2000392020

First appearance of Quasar (aka Marvel Man) in "The Search for Steve Rogers!" Plot by Roy Thomas. Script by Don Glut. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Captain America and the Falcon visit SHIELD's underground complex in Midtown...and meet the new Super-Agents of SHIELD! Nick Fury has been concerned about a shadowy organization called: The Corporation, so he recently assembled his own team of super-powered operatives. They are: the Blue Streak, Marvel Boy (aka Wendell Vaughn), the Texas Twister, and the Vamp. And now the Director of SHIELD wants the Sentinel of Liberty to put the new Super-Agents to the test! Four against one! This should be a piece of cake for the star-spangled avenger! First appearances of the Blue Streak and the Vamp. Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan, Sharon Carter, Senator Kligger Stivak, Veda, and Redwing. (Notes: Wendell Vaughn was only called Marvel Boy in issue 217. Redwing appears for the first time since Captain America 191.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 222 CGC 9.4

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Label #4667964003

"Monumental Menace!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and John Tartaglione (finishes). Cover by Ernie Chan. The Living Legend begins his day under assault by a Volkswagen Beetle! Oh my! However auspiciously, the Corporation's remote-controlled car fails in its attempt to run over the star-spangled avenger. Undeterred by the rough start to his morning, Steve Rogers hops on a train to the Pentagon to research his origins. But the answers remain elusive. So, Cap makes a late night visit to the Lincoln Memorial to meditate. Where (as dramatically shown on the cover) the statue of President Lincoln attacks him! Wow, what is happening in our nation's capital? First appearance of Animus. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Veda, Nick Fury, and Dum Dum Dugan. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 230 CGC 9.6

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Label #4621814004

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 230 FN 6.0

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 234N CGC 9.8

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Label #4529088007

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Newsstand Edition. "Burn, Cap, Burn" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. In a stunning development, Captain America has joined the National Force! But thankfully, Matt Murdock hears a television report of the Sentinel of Liberty fighting on the wrong side -- and decides to get involved in the crisis! The Man Without Fear uses his enhanced senses to locate the National Force's headquarters. And when Daredevil busts inside, he comes face to face with Doctor Faustus -- the man who's controlling the shield-slinger. The demented doctor orders his new subject into action...and the battle depicted on the cover begins! Daredevil vs. Captain America! Wow! Cameo appearances by Foggy Nelson, Becky Blake, and the Grand Director. 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 235D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4558006013

Direct Edition. "To Stalk the Killer Skies!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jack Abel (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Rubinstein. Inside the National Force's waterfront warehouse, the Sentinel of Liberty comes to his senses -- and remembers that Daredevil is his friend. But it may be too late, once the National Force sets the warehouse on fire! Amazingly, Cap and the Man Without Fear escape the huge blaze...and continue their pursuit of Dr. Faustus and the Grand Director. A while later at the Lakehurst Air Pavilion in New Jersey, Daredevil and the shield-slinger find their foes! And not a moment too soon as the National Force has loaded a dirigible airship with a special mind-gas-- which Dr. Faustus plans to release over Manhattan! Unfortunately, the dirigible gets airborne before anyone can stop it. So, Cap and Daredevil must get airborne themselves...courtesy of a World War I biplane! Is the Living Legend a flying ace? Cameo appearances by Commissioner Feingold and Peggy Carter. (Notes: Frank Miller is credited as "special water tower consultant" for this issue. The letters page includes letters from comics writer Kurt Busiek and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 235N CGC 9.8

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Label #4529088005

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Newsstand Edition. "To Stalk the Killer Skies!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jack Abel (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Rubinstein. Inside the National Force's waterfront warehouse, the Sentinel of Liberty comes to his senses -- and remembers that Daredevil is his friend. But it may be too late, once the National Force sets the warehouse on fire! Amazingly, Cap and the Man Without Fear escape the huge blaze...and continue their pursuit of Dr. Faustus and the Grand Director. A while later at the Lakehurst Air Pavilion in New Jersey, Daredevil and the shield-slinger find their foes! And not a moment too soon, as the National Force has loaded a dirigible airship with a special mind-gas-- which Dr. Faustus plans to release over Manhattan! Unfortunately, the dirigible gets airborne before anyone can stop it. So Cap and Daredevil must get airborne themselves...courtesy of a World War I biplane! Is theLiving Legend a flying ace? Cameo appearances by Commissioner Feingold and Peggy Carter. (Notes: Frank Miller is credited as "special water tower consultant" for this issue. The letters page includes letters from comics writer Kurt Busiek and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 241D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4546896013

Direct Edition. "Fear Grows in Brooklyn!" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. One of the classic Captain America issues of the bronze age! As the Sentinel of Liberty meets the Punisher for the first time! Per war journal entry number 510, Frank Castle has two Brooklyn mob bosses marked for death. But the borough of Brooklyn is the home of the red, white, and blue avenger. And when Cap discovers what the Punisher is planning, he rushes to stop him! Can the Living Legend talk the Punisher out of killing the crime bosses? Fat chance! Captain America must stop the Punisher by force! Cameo appearance by Anna Kapplebaum. (Notes: This issue is one of the Punisher's first appearances outside the Amazing Spider-Man title. The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 201. This story was reprinted in 2017 in the hardcover: Punisher Back to the War Omnibus. There exists a 1993 JC Penney second printing of this issue. It can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 241D CGC 9.4

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Label #4610967002

Direct Edition. "Fear Grows in Brooklyn!" Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Mike W. Barr. Art by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. One of the classic Captain America issues of the bronze age! As the Sentinel of Liberty meets the Punisher for the first time! Per war journal entry number 510, Frank Castle has two Brooklyn mob bosses marked for death. But the borough of Brooklyn is the home of the red, white, and blue avenger. And when Cap discovers what the Punisher is planning, he rushes to stop him! Can the Living Legend talk the Punisher out of killing the crime bosses? Fat chance! Captain America must stop the Punisher by force! Cameo appearance by Anna Kapplebaum. (Notes: This issue is one of the Punisher's first appearances outside the Amazing Spider-Man title. The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 201. This story was reprinted in 2017 in the hardcover: Punisher Back to the War Omnibus. There exists a 1993 JC Penney second printing of this issue. It can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 241N CGC 9.0

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Label #2103421008

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) 250N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #4529115003

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Newsstand Edition. "Cap for President!" Plot by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. The candidates are lining up for the 1980 presidential election: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and Captain America? The New Populist Party wants Cap to run for the presidency as their party's candidate! What will America's shield-slinger decide to do? Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Jarvis, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, Beast, Iron Man, Vision, and the Wasp. 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 250N CGC 9.6

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Label #4550616010

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Newsstand Edition. "Cap for President!" Plot by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. The candidates are lining up for the 1980 presidential election: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and Captain America? The New Populist Party wants Cap to run for the presidency as their party's candidate! What will America's shield-slinger decide to do? Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Jarvis, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, Beast, Iron Man, Vision, and the Wasp. 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 250N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. "Cap for President!" Plot by Roger McKenzie and Don Perlin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. The candidates are lining up for the 1980 presidential election: Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and Captain America? The New Populist Party wants Cap to run for the presidency as their party's candidate! What will America's shield-slinger decide to do? Cameo appearances by Bernie Rosenthal, Jarvis, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, Beast, Iron Man, Vision, and the Wasp. 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 254D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2103421009

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) 254D VF- 7.5

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) 258N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #4510372011

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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) 262N CGC 9.8

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Label #4528825002

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Newsstand Edition. "Death of a Legend?" Part 2 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. While Cap is in Los Angeles looking for the imposter who is masquerading as Nomad, a shadowy group called the Nihilist Order terrorizes the city. Is there a connection between the phony Nomad (aka Eddie Ferbel) and the Nihilist Order? The star-spangled avenger thinks so! When the city of Los Angeles hosts the Captain America Day Parade, the Nihilist Order strikes again -- with a big new ally: the Ameridroid! The 12-foot android knocks out Nomad and then captures the Living Legend! Just like the Red Skull planned! (Note: Cap previously fought the Ameridroid in Captain America 221.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 275D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4631124018

Direct Edition. First (cameo) appearance of Helmut Zemo as Baron Zemo II in "Yesterday's Shadows!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty, Joe Rubinstein (uncredited), and Brett Breeding (uncredited). Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. At the request of Bernie Rosenthal, Steve Rogers attends an anti-nazi rally in Long Island. The demonstration proceeds peacefully until a pro-nazi group shows up. Once violence erupts, the star-spangled avenger jumps into the mêlée to restore order! After everyone has calmed down, Captain America speaks to the crowd. And then and there...Bernie realizes that Cap's voice -- sounds just like Steve Rogers' voice. Meanwhile, Vermin escapes from SHIELD custody, and Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) announces his intentions to run for Congress. Cameo appearances by Arnie Roth, Gail Runciter, Primus (in disguise), Sarah Wilson, and Peter Parker. (Notes: Helmut Zemo first appeared in Captain America 168 under the nom de guerre of the Phoenix. The DeMatteis-Zeck run on the Captain America title hits its stride with issue 275.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 282 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4668534003

Bucky (Jack Monroe) becomes Nomad. FIRST PRINTING (1st printing cover has a color background and does NOT have a "Nomad" note in upper right corner). "On Your Belly You Shall Crawl, and Dust You Shall Eat!" Part 2 of 3. First appearance of Jack Monroe as Nomad. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America is a prisoner of the Viper after being defeated by the Constrictor in the previous issue. Fortunately, Cap has a friend on the inside, SHIELD undercover agent Gail Runciter, and a friend on the outside, the new Nomad, who will both try to set him free! Can they rescue the living legend? And what catastrophe is the Viper planning for America's heartland? Cameo appearances by Spider-woman and Sam Wilson. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 1992 with a $1.75 cover price. The cover of the second printing has a silver background and contains a dog-ear Nomad' banner.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 287N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #4668534006

Newsstand Edition. "Future Shock!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Deathlok. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America wages a fierce battle against the re-programmed Deathlok! However, when the clone of Luther Manning merges with Deathlok, the cyborg from the future overcomes the Brand Corporation's programming and remembers that he is one of the good guys. Now will the two heroes work together. And if yes, will it be in 1983 or 1991? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 307D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #1287252003

Direct Edition. "Stop Making Sense" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary. It's the debut of a new fun villain: Madcap! And Nomad gets the first shot at him, while Captain America is returning from England. Also, the Serpent Squad begins a new evil endeavor. Cameo appearance by Captain Britain. 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 308 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610967012

"The Body in Question" Secret Wars II crossover. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by John Byrne and Dennis Janke. Captain America is in Southern California after tracking the Beyonder to the west coast in the first issue of the Secret Wars II limited series. Cap decides to stop by the Avengers West Coast compound and encounters the Armadillo! Meanwhile, the Serpent Squad (Sidewinder, Anaconda, Black Mamba, Death Adder) continues to scheme. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and Mockingbird. 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 309N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

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Label #4529088001

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Newsstand 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) 310D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610967013

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Diamondback . "Serpents of the World Unite! Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. The Serpent Squad has added five more members and upgraded to the Serpent Society. The society's leader, Sidewinder, decides to test his new team by dividing them into groups for three special missions. The first group (Anaconda, Cobra, Rattler) breaks into the Brand Corporation's Long Island factory to steal research equipment, but the star-spangled avenger is there to stop them! Also in this issue, Steve Rogers decides to pursue a career as a comic book artist. First appearance of Cap's future partner: Diamondback. Cameo appearances by Starfox and the Black Knight. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

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

Paper: White

Label #4631124019

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 323D FN 6.0

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

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

Paper: White

Label #4598927021

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

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

Paper: White

Label #4568434003

Direct 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) Annual 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4667965001

"The Thing from the Black Hole Star!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Frank Giacoia and John Verpoorten. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. In an all-new story, Captain America is caught in the middle of a bizarre outer space prison escape! After a spaceship crashes in the Midwest, a local farmer contacts the Sentinel of Liberty for assistance. Apparently, the farmer is providing shelter for the alien pilot -- who escaped from a prison inside a black hole star! And now the galactic empire that imprisoned the pilot is coming after him on Earth! Numerous robots and automated creatures teleport down to the farmer's property, and Cap repulses them one after another to safeguard the escaped prisoner. But as the battle waxes and wanes, the Living Legend realizes that he may be fighting on the wrong side. Why was the alien imprisoned in a black hole star to begin with? The answer is chilling. Is it too late to switch horses in midstream? 52 pgs., $.25 Cover price $0.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) Annual 8N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2103421010

Newsstand Edition. "TESS-One" Guest-starring Wolverine. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America and Wolverine face off against a super-soldier killing robot in an attempt to avert a nuclear disaster! First appearance of TESS-One. Appearance by Bob Frank Jr. (aka Nuklo, son of the golden age Whizzer). Flashback cameo by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. (Notes: TESS-One returns in Avengers 288. Overrider appears again in Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (3rd series) 33. 52 pgs., $1.25 Cover price $1.25.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 25B CGC 9.6 SS Simon McGuinness Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Joe Simon on 2/5/09 Variant Edition

Label #0960561003

The Death of Captain America Act 1: Part 1 of 6 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils STEVE EPTING Variant Cover by Ed McGuinness. Cover price $3.99.

Captain America (2004 5th Series) 34B CGC 9.8 Epting Variant

Paper: White

Label #4060751015

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

Captain America (2018 9th Series) 3A CGC 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #4665283021

Winter in America: Part 3 of 6 - Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Art by Leinil Francis Yu and Gerry Alanguilan. Cover by Alex Ross. WINTER IN AMERICA Continues! Cap and the Black Panther embark on a daring raid into the heart of the Nuke army, while Sharon Carter takes on a secret mission into danger! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Captain America Black Panther Flags of Our Fathers (2010) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4322940003

Written by REGINALD HUDLIN. Art and Cover by DENYS COWAN. It's all-out action as Captain America and the Black Panther wage total war against the Red Skull and his super-powered Nazi platoon. Can their tenuous alliance withstand the onslaught of villainy headed their way? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Captain America Comics (1941 Timely) 4 CGC 0.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Back cover and centerfold missing.

Label #4447229001

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. "The Unholy Legion," script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Al Avison and Al Gabriele; Cap and Bucky investigate the strange enigma of the death and destruction that followed in the wake of mysterious beggars, whose bore the brand of the swastika. "Ivan the Terrible," script by Simon and Kirby, Pencils by Kirby, inks by Simon and Kirby; Out of the pages of history steps the most brutal and feared tyrant of the Middle Ages to conquer all that dare to cross his path... that is, until he picked on Captain America and Bucky. "The Case of the Fake Money Fiends," script by Simon and Kirby, pencils by Simon and Kirby, inks by Simon; Cap and Bucky dare to enter a haunted house in order to discover what the strange noises were emanating from it, and end up breaking up a large counterfeiting ring flooding the nation with millions of dollars in counterfeit bills. "Horror Hospital," script by Simon and Kirby, pencils by Simon and Kirby, inks by Simon; Blood curdling screams coming from a desolate sanitarium lead Captain America into to the most horrible mystery of his career. "Captain America and the Bomb Sight Thieves" text story by Stan Lee. Sentinels of Liberty ad. Untitled Tuk, Cave-boy story, script by Simon and Kirby; Tuk and Tanir must find a way to stop the destructive and wanton behavior of one Bonzo the Brute! USA Comics and All-Aces Comics ad. "The Pirate and the Missing Ships," script by Simon and Kirby; When criminals mysteriously disappear from the American scene, the public was relieved... but Hurricane became very suspicious. Back cover Captain America, illustration, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Captain America Comics (1941 Timely) 20 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached.

Cover by Syd Shores. "The Spawn of the Witch Queen," art by Al Avison; In Egypt, Cap and Bucky defeat the spawn of the Witch Queen and destroy the evil black magic source of his power, the Book of Thoth. Captain America Comics ad. "The Case of the Killer Shylock," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Rico; The Secret Stamp must stop a man named Cherry, a shylock racketeer, who has been robbing people for years and committing murder. "The Fiend That Was the Fakir!", art by Al Avison; Steve Rogers' unit has been told that the Japanese are preparing to invade India under the direction of the mysterious Fakir, and it's their job to stop them. "Two Dangerous Surprises" text story. Dippy Diplomat one-page story by Guy Blythe. "The Case of The Clammy Things," art by Al Avison; Cap and Bucky must face a hoard of grave ridden things that emerge suddenly from the subways of London, all directed by a twisted brain, Dr. Destiny, in his bid to conquer the world. Dizzy Doodles humor page by Lou Paige. Sentinels of Liberty Secret Club News. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Captain America Comics (1941 Timely) 25 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #16-92FEE69-001

Cover by Syd Shores. "The Princess of the Atom," script by Ray Cummings, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Vince Alascia; In the first part of this two part story, Cap and Bucky defeat a giant cockroach which had been set upon them by Togaro, a tyrant from a microworld; Cap and Bucky use shrinking drugs to enter the microworld and search out Togaro. "The Films of Death," pencils by Harry Sahle; A Russian prisoner escapes a Nazi concentration camp with film of Nazis torturing prisoners and breaking international law; Torch and Toro go to the theater where the movie will be shown, but Gestapo agents steal the film. "The Murdering Mummy and the Laughing Sphinx"; Cap and Bucky investigate murders committed by the Mummy. "Jinx Mutt" text story. "The Mystery of the Air-Mail Marker"; Teddy visits his friend Roddy Colt and tells him that his brother Bill is returning home after months on the seas aboard an oil tanker; The Secret Stamp saves Bill from getting shot by Harry. Untitled Dippy Diplomat story, script and art by Guy Blythe. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Captain America Comics (1941 Timely) 75 CGC 1.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Cover Detached.

Label #2116774003

Includes: cover art by Gene Colan; Hoof Prints of Doom! horror story, Pencils by Colan; A Cigarette Stamped Death text story; Thing In the Chest horror story; and The Bat horror story. Cover title is Captain America's Weird Tales. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Captain America Lot of 10

Issues 350, 351, 352, 355, 356, 357D, 358, 359D, 361D, 362 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Captain America Lot of 10

Issues 415-417, 423, 427, 429, 430, 434, 441, and 446 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN+ range.

Captain America Lot of 10

Issues 396, 399, 410, 414, 417, 423, 425A, 426N, 427, and 429 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Captain America Lot of 10

Issues 396-400 and 409-413 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range.

Captain America Lot of 10

Issues 382, 383N, 387, 388, 392-394, and 396-398 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Captain America Lot of 10

Issues 324, 366, and 376-382 of Captain America (1968 1st Series); and 11 of Captain America (1968 1st Series) Annual. Most will grade in the FN range.

Captain America Lot of 5

Issues 141, 142, 200 of Captain America (1968 1st Series); and Annual 3, 4 of Captain America (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN- to FN+ range.