Captain America (1968 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books 1988-1990

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Long Road Back" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Demolition Man, Falcon, Nomad and Vagabond are searching for Steve Rogers in Washington state. Once they find him, can they convince him to become a super hero again? First appearance of The Captain (aka Steve Rogers). Meanwhile, the Serpent Society (Black Racer, Copperhead, Fer-de-Lance, Puff Adder) is up to no good in Las Vegas. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Power Struggle" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Tom Morgan. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The next assignment for Captain America (aka John Walker) and Bucky sends the duo to upstate New York to locate Anthony Power, formerly known as Professor Power. Meanwhile across the country, the Captain, D-Man, Falcon, and Nomad are stuck behind bars in Las Vegas. What will the foursome do when Sidewinder teleports into the jail to free his Serpent Society compatriots? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Iron Man guests in "Breakout" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Iron Man 228. In a shocking development, Iron Man betrays his long-time friend, Steve Rogers, by rendering him immobile, so Shell-head can finish de-activating all of the Guardsmen's armor at the Vault. As a result of Iron Man's invasion of the super-villain prison in Colorado, some of the criminals are trying to escape! It's a great battle issue featuring the Captain vs. Mister Hyde, the Falcon vs. the Griffin, D-Man vs. Titania, and Nomad vs. Vibro! (Note: This is the Captain's first opportunity for payback against Mister Hyde following the events of Avengers 273-277 Masters of Evil storyline.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Iron Man guests in "Break-In" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Steve Rogers pays a visit to Tony Stark's pacific mansion so the two men can discuss their unfinished business from the incident at the Vault. Unfortunately, talking does not resolve anything, so it's Iron Man vs. the Captain! First back up story: "Free Speech" Captain America (aka John Walker) and Battlestar (formerly Bucky) appear at a media event at the Washington Monument. Two former partners of John Walker called Left-Winger and Right-Winger jump on stage and reveal the new Captain America's secret identity. Second back up story: "In Our Midst" The Serpent Society is considering adding four new members to their society; however, Sidewinder does not realize that the prospective members are secretly working for the Viper! When the Viper's infiltrators begin to overrun the Serpent Society's headquarters, Diamondback has no choice but to make a phone call for help... to Captain America's hotline! 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Snake Pit" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Diamondback and Sidewinder barely escape from the Serpent Society's headquarters after avoiding capture by the Viper's serpent squad. Next Diamondback meets up with the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) at a local gas station to explain the dire situation back at the Serpent Citadel. The ensuing battle is an awesome free-for-all as the Captain, Diamondback, D-Man, Falcon, and Nomad fight all the serpents including Anaconda, Black Racer, Coachwhip, Cottonmouth, Puff Adder, Rattler, Rock Python, Slither, and the Viper! Cameo appearance by the Black Panther. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Slippery People" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and John Romita. The Captain, Diamondback, D-Man, Falcon, and Nomad are in hot pursuit of the Viper! What is this serpent terrorist planning to do to the water supply in Washington D.C.? Meanwhile, Captain America (aka John Walker) and Battlestar are ambushed in midair by a pro-mutant group called the Resistants. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Ambush!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. John Walker is in a state of shock after the Watchdogs murdered his parents in the previous issue; however, there is not any time to rest as the Commission already has his next mission ready to go. Captain America, Battlestar, and Freedom Force are assigned to apprehend the pro-mutant group known as the Resistants. Can John Walker defeat the Resistants single-handedly? Meanwhile, the head of the Commission is consulting with a mysterious villain about the activities of Captain America. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. 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? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Ice Cap" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Battlestar flies to Hydro-base to ask the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) for help in rescuing John Walker at the Arctic Circle. The Captain, D-Man, and Battlestar journey to the Arctic to battle the Flag Smasher, however, they end up joining forces with him instead! Can the Flag Smasher and the Captain destroy the Ultimatum device? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Camptown Rages!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Al Milgrom. A teenage Steve Rogers has successfully infiltrated Mother Night's indoctrination camp; but now he must somehow stay alive for the next 30 hours until Sersi's incantation wears off, and the adolescent Steve Rogers returns to the full size and strength of Captain America. The situation looks hopeless when the young Cap is thoroughly beaten by the Sisters of Sin after he tries to escape. Is this the end? Last 75¢ issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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). 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Blood in the Sea" Part 4 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Off the Bermuda shore, an undersea battle is in progress among Captain America, Batroc, Machete, and Zaran; when suddenly a school of sharks decides to join the action! Meanwhile, Diamondback sneaks on board Baron Zemo's yacht and pilfers two of the bloodstone jewels. At the end of the day, Cap and Diamondback have two of the five bloodstone jewels and Baron Zemo has one. The hunt for the remaining two continues in Egypt. First appearance of Crossbones. Back up story: "Conflagration" Part 3 of the Night of the Scourge. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. The U.S. Agent battles Scourge, but only one of them will be left standing by night's end! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. 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. 32 pages Private Notes: The Bloodstone Hunt 6/6; Diamondback, Baron Zemo, Batroc, Machete, Zaran, Crossbones Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Moon Over Madripoor" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. At the conclusion of the Bloodstone Hunt, Crossbones kidnapped Diamondback. Now he has taken her to Madripoor and set a trap for Captain America! Cameo appearance by Wolverine. Back up story: "Malus Aforethought" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. Dr. Karl Malus asks Vagabond for a favor concerning the Power Broker. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. "Acts of Vengeance" crossover with Red Skull, Magneto. "Magnetic Repulsion." Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. The Acts of Vengeance storyline brings together for the first time Magneto, a Holocaust survivor, and the Red Skull, the top terror operative of the Third Reich. Payback has been 45 years in the making...and the Master of Magnetism will not wait another day! Also in this issue, Captain America finishes off the Controller. Cameo appearances by Dr. Pym and the Sub-Mariner. Back up story: "The Way of the Snake" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. The Cobra triumphs over Mr. Hyde and with his new found confidence changes his name to...King Cobra! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. 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. 32 pages. Notes: Acts of Vengeance Aftermath (Uncredited) - Magneto (a robot); Red Skull, Magneto, Crossbones, Machinesmith. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. 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. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. 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). 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. 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. 32 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.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Streets of Poison: Part 1 of 7 - "Sold on Ice!" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. The Streets of Poison storyline begins with this issue. Cap discovers that one of the employees at Avengers Headquarters has become addicted to a new street drug called "Ice." As a result of his discovery, the star-spangled avenger begins busting the drug dealers in Manhattan. Cameo appearance by Bullseye. Back up story: "Agent Provocateur" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Don Hudson. Battlestar is staking out the West Coast Avengers compound in Southern California to look for his former partner John Walker (aka U.S. Agent). (Note: The Captain America series becomes bi-weekly for the next five issues.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Devil You Know!" Part 4 of 7. 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? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "The 100% Solution!" Part 6 of 7. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. The Red Skull is revealed as the mastermind behind the Ice manufacturing operation in New York City! On a mission from the Kingpin, Bullseye attempts to assassinate the former top terror operative of the Third Reich, but Crossbones intercepts him, and a great battle between the two hired killers ensues! Meanwhile, Hank Pym believes that only a total blood transfusion can rid Steve Rogers' body of the designer drug Ice, but a transfusion would also remove the super-soldier serum. Can Captain America exist without the serum? Cameo appearances by the Black Widow and Typhoid Mary. Back up story: "Going for Broke" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The U.S. Agent busts into Dr. Karl Malus' lab to save Battlestar! Can the former teammates defeat Dr. Malus and the Power Broker? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Grand Stand Play!" Part 7 of 7. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. It's the awesome conclusion to the Streets of Poison storyline! Captain America (minus the super-soldier serum) wages a life-and-death struggle against Crossbones in the bleachers of Yankee Stadium! While down on the infield, the Kingpin and the Red Skull engage in hand-to-hand combat to settle their drug-dealing differences! Two great fights! Who will be the victors? Cameo appearance by Hank Pym. (Note: The Streets of Poison saga was reprinted in 1994 in a trade paperback.) Back up story: "Grave Concerns" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The U.S. Agent does not believe that his parents are dead until Battlestar drives him to their burial place in Georgia. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "With Friends Like These!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Diamondback stands trial for treason against the Serpent Society! The judge is King Cobra and the jury is the likes of Anaconda, Cottonmouth, Puff Adder, Rattler, etc. Does Diamondback have a chance for acquittal? Meanwhile, Bernie Rosenthal returns to New York City and has a long visit with Steve Rogers. Back up story: "The Unremembered Past" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The U.S. Agent is furious with the Commission after discovering that the government group altered his memories. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.