Captain America (1968 1st Series) comic books 1990-1999

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2nd printing; 1st appearance of Jack Monroe as Nomad; Mike Zeck art. Bucky (Jack Monroe) becomes Nomad; Mike Zeck art. Says 2nd printing in indica. Cover price $1.75.

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"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. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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.

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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 Cover price $1.00.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Streets of Poison: Part 2 of 7 - "After Blow!" Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Captain America is caught in the middle of a warehouse explosion while chasing drug traffickers. When the star-spangled avenger emerges, he seems somewhat changed. What happened to Cap inside the warehouse? Later on, the Black Widow and Diamondback tangle over the skies of Manhattan, while Bullseye zeroes in on the star-spangled avenger. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and Typhoid Mary. Back up story: "Fists of Truth" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Don Hudson. Battlestar dukes it out with the U.S. Agent, until Iron Man and Wonder Man stop the fight. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Streets of Poison: Part 3 of 7 - "Falling Out!" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Bullseye and Captain America wage a fierce battle for survival on the lower west side! After the master assassin breaks contact and slips away, the super-charged shield-slinger scours the city for more drug dealers. Meanwhile, Diamondback and John Jameson suspect that Cap inadvertently ingested some "Ice" during the warehouse explosion. But before they can act on their suspicion, the duo is gunned down in a drive-by shooting! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Daredevil, Kingpin, and Typhoid Mary. Back up story: "Power Tools" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. Battlestar is ambushed by a new group of super-villains called the Power Tools! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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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? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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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. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Streets of Poison: Part 6 of 7 - "The 100% Solution!" 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.

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Streets of Poison: Part 7 of 7 - "Grand Stand Play!" 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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"Moonstruck!" Guest-starring Quasar. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Chris Marinnan. Inks by D. Hedd. Cover by Ron Lim. The star-spangled avenger and Quasar respond to an emergency at the city courthouse and discover a new villain -- Nefarius! But the new villain is actually an old one from the Bronze Age! Why does Nefarius want Dr. Karla Sofen (aka Moonstone)? Back up story: "The Warning" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The Serpent Society is on the trail of their former member, Diamondback! Will they catch her? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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.

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"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. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Why Does It Always Have To Be Snakes?" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Ron Lim. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. It's a cover to cover slugfest for Captain America against the Serpent Society! First, the shield-slinger must get by Cottonmouth, Fer-de-Lance, and Bushmaster; and second, defeat Black Racer, Coachwhip, King Cobra, and the Rattler to save Diamondback! That's seven serpents vs. one Sentinel of Liberty! Back up story: "Thanks For The Memories" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Dan Panosian. The U.S. Agent now remembers who killed his parents. And that's bad news, very bad news for the killers. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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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.) 64 pages Cover price $2.00.

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Newsstand 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.) 64 pages Cover price $2.00.

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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.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Maiden Voyage" Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Diamondback, Black Mamba, and the Asp have won an all-expense-paid cruise to the Caribbean onboard the S.S. Superia! Sounds like a lot of fun! But the three former members of the Serpent Society are very leery about their cruise director! Modam! Acting on a hunch, Diamondback activates her homing beacon as she boards the cruise ship! Fortunately for Cap's favorite serpent lady, the Sentinel of Liberty and his temporary partner, Paladin, happen to be in the area visiting the island base of Advanced Idea Mechanics! Are Paladin and the star-spangled avenger going to join the cruise? Not if Modam cancels their boarding passes…permanently! Cameo appearances by Anaconda, Puff Adder, and Rock Python. Second story: "The Masque Club" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Dan Panosian. While dining at his exclusive club in Washington D.C., the Red Skull receives some bad news from Armin Zola! Someone has destroyed the skull's spare clone bodies! Wasting no time the Red Skull assembles the Skeleton Crew and assigns them the task of hunting down the culprit! Who is bold enough to challenge the Red Skull? Cameo appearances by Baron Von Strucker and Hauptmann Deutschland. (Notes: This begins the six-part Superia Stratagem storyline. The Captain America series is bi-monthly for the next 5 issues. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Korvac Quest storyline that runs through four of Marvel's 1991 summer annuals.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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.

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"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. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"When Women Wage War" Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Onboard the S.S. Superia the wild free-for-all begins! Captain America and Paladin vs. Dragonfly, Gypsy Moth, Ion, Battleaxe, Impala, Titania, Quicksand, Screaming Mimi, Snapdragon, and many, many more! The shield-slinger and gun-for-hire are hopelessly outnumbered! They need a miracle! But sadly there aren't any miracles coming today. Meanwhile during the one-sided fight, Black Mamba and the Asp comfort Diamondback by telling her that the star-spangled avenger is trying to rescue her! However now the two rescuers…need rescuing themselves! Cameo appearance by Superia. Second story: "Sneak Attack" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. The Skeleton Crew busts into a Berlin military compound to free the Red Skull! But Hauptmann Deutschland, Blitzkrieg, and Zeitgeist intercept them! Is the skull's crew going to join him in prison? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Skullbound" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. Story continues from second story of Captain America 391. Thanks to the quick thinking of Machinesmith, the Red Skull and his Skeleton Crew are free! And the fearsome fivesome quickly take over the German courtroom and prepare to leave! But Hauptmann Deutschland, Blitzkrieg, and Zeitgeist stand in their way! That is…until the Avengers arrive! Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Berlin? Unbelievably Cap, Thor, and Shell-Head escort the Red Skull to freedom! Very strange to say the least! Meanwhile back in New York City after their adventure on Femizonia, Diamondback tells Steve that she wants to give up her superhero identity and go back to a normal life. Later that evening Captain America flies to Washington D.C. to check on the whereabouts of his long-time enemy from the second world war. The Red Skull barely escaped justice in Germany, but could justice finally be served in the U.S.A.? Cameo appearances by Arnim Zola, Doughboy, Bernie Rosenthal, Paladin, Black Mamba, and the Asp. (Note: Prolog pencils by Larry Alexander and prolog inks by Bud LaRosa.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"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.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"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. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"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.) 80 pages Cover price $2.25.