Auctions: comic books 1970-1985, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $95.00 View scans Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-0A3B7CA-005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Newsstand 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. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

"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. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

"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.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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. Cover price $0.65.

"Working" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary and Josef Rubenstein. Steve Rogers visits the Marvel Comics Group office for a meeting with editor Mike Carlin. Steve is hired as an artist for the Captain America title! Afterwards, Captain America flies to Mayfield, Ohio, to investigate a mysterious android sighting. Meanwhile back in New York, the Serpent Society plots their next business move; and a mysterious villain called Scourge attempts to assassinate the Constrictor. Cameo appearances by Advanced Idea Mechanics and the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

"Deface The Nation" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary and Bob Layton. Steve Rogers sets up the Captain America Nationwide Hotline! During the press conference to announce the hotline, a new villain attacks: the Flag Smasher! Meanwhile, Serpent Society members, Bushmaster and Diamondback, are searching for Modok. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

30 cent cover price variant with regular price box. The Madbomb story continues in "The Rocks are Burning!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Letter to the editor from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #78 (Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith). Kirby/Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.30.

30c cover price variant with starburst price style. The Madbomb story continues in "The Rocks are Burning!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Letter to the editor from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #78 (Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith). Kirby/Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.30.

30 cent cover price with starburst price style. The Madbomb story continues in "Captain America's Love Story." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #91 (Silver Surfer by Kirby). Kirby/Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.30.

30 cent cover price with starburst price style. The Madbomb story continues in "The Man Who Sold the United States." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Kirby/Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $400.00 View scans Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front of case 30¢ Price Variant. Label #19-34D70A0-024 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $150.00 View scans Paper: White 30 Cent Price Variant. Label #22-03106F5-003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

30 cent cover price variant with circle price style. The Madbomb epic comes to a climax in "Dawn's Early Light!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Kirby/Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.30.

35 cent cover variant. Distribution on price variants limited. The Red Skull pops up in "Showdown Day!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.35.

35 cent cover variant. Distribution on price variants limited. The cover and title refer to Nazi "X," though he doesn't appear to be in the story - but the Red Skull is here, and that's enough! Plus an android with the brain of Adolf Hitler! "Nazi 'X'!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.35.

35 cent cover. Correct printing with "Marvel Comics Group" in top banner. Distribution on price variants limited. Adolf Hitler has a cameo in "The Face of a Hero!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Kirby/Frank Giacoa cover. Cover price $0.35.

The 35¢ variant variant! Printing Error (Manufactured without MARVEL COMICS GROUP in the banner). How did they miss that? Rather ironic that this cover depicts a blind Captain America. Adolf Hitler has a cameo in "The Face of a Hero!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Kirby/Frank Giacoa cover. Cover price $0.35.

35 cent price cover variant, with square price style. First appearance of "The Night Flyer!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Green. Red Skull cameo. Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.35.

35 cent price cover variant, with square price style. The Night Flyer bites the dust in "Power!" Script and pencils by Jack Kirby (final new work for this title), inks by Mike Royer. Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.35.

All reprints: "The Origin of Captain America" (from Tales of Suspense 63), "Midnight in Greymoor Castle" (ToS 69), "If This Be Treason" (ToS 70), "When You Lie Down With Dogs" (ToS 71), "30 Minutes To Live" (ToS 75). Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby. Marie Severin/Frank Giacoia cover. Cover price $0.25.

All reprints: "The Sleeper Shall Awake" (from Tales of Suspense 72), "Where Walks the Sleeper" (ToS 73), "The Final Sleep" (ToS 74). Scripts by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, pencils by George Tuska. Also: "The Revengers vs. Charlie America" (from Not Brand Echh). Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan. Cover by Jack Kirby from ToS 74. Cover price $0.25.

"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? 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

"The Great Mutant Massacre!" Script by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten and John Tartaglione. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. Both the Sentinel of Liberty and the Master of Magnetism respond to a newspaper ad asking for help in taking care of two newfound mutants! What a strange advertisement to put in the paper! But surprisingly the ad is true! A local truck driver found Mister One and Mister Two on the highway. And after Mister Two drives off Magneto, Cap takes the two mutants to a SHIELD facility for medical care and safekeeping. But the X-Men's long-time foe hasn't given up on capturing the young mutants! Magneto sends his new band of evil mutants to ambush the star-spangled avenger and Mister Two, while he abducts Mister One! However hours later, Cap and Mister Two locate the Master of Magnetism's secret lair and storm inside! And then and there the tragic battle begins. Magneto has defeated the likes of the X-Men and the Avengers on numerous occasions. What chance does the Living Legend have against him and his evil mutants? The heartbreaking finish starts in three, (mister) two, (mister) one. First appearances of Peeper, Burner, Lifter, Slither, and Shocker. (Notes: Magneto appears next in Super-Villain Team-Up #14. The quintet of evil mutants returns in Defenders #78. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Spider-Man vs. Madam Web; and a half-page ad for the 1st issue of the Godzilla (1977) series.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

"Deathwatcher!" Script by Dave Michelinie. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Dave Simons. Cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein. In this unusual story, the star-spangled avenger encounters a man who derives pleasure from watching people die. In fact, it's the only thing that gives him pleasure. How bizarre! At first the strange man -- Samson Scythe -- is content to just watch criminals die in real time. But then he gets the idea...that it would be even more awesome to watch a bona fide superhero die! So with the cameras rolling, the eccentric recluse and his butler set a trap for the Sentinel of Liberty! Will Captain America exit stage left before the curtain comes down? Cameo appearances by the Constrictor and Bernie Rosenthal. 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

"The Shadows of the Past!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and John Beatty. It's an off-beat tale as the four men who have worn the red, white, and blue garb of Captain America join together to fight a common foe! The elder of the universe known as the Contemplator assembles (1) William Naslund formerly the Spirit of '76, (2) Jeff Mace formerly the Patriot, (3) William Burnside aka the Captain America of the 50's, and (4) Steve Rogers; and sends them to an alternative reality where cyborgs rule the Earth! To win freedom for this enslaved world, the four Sentinels of Liberty must defeat its android ruler called Adam II. A classic battle of man vs. machine! In this strange time and place, will human spirit and courage triumph over scientific steel and might? Appearances by the Invaders, Jack Monroe (aka Nomad), and Scarecrow. Flashback cameos by Bucky, Miss America, Toro, the original Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, and (golden age) Whizzer. (Notes: The Contemplator (aka Mister Buda) previously appeared in Marvel Treasury Special (featuring Captain America) #1 (published in 1976); and returns in Quasar 37. Jeff Mace appears next in Captain America 284.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"The Last Enchantment!" Guest-starring the Aquarian. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Brian Postman. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Brian Postman and Joe Sinnott. The cosmic cube comes back to life in the bowels of Project Pegasus! And anybody and everybody wants a piece of it! Advanced Idea Mechanics, the Shaper of Worlds, the Sentinel of Liberty, and Wundarr the Aquarian rush to upstate New York to grab the cube! But unfortunately A.I.M. is the one that successfully snares the cubic prize! What are the twisted scientists planning to do with the reality altering object? Simply overthrow every government on Earth and create a new world order! However Wundarr and the star-spangled avenger have their own plan to corner the cube! With help from the extra terrestrial shaper, can the Living Legend and the Aquarian take (down) A.I.M.? Updated origin of the cosmic cube. Cameo appearance by the Supreme Intelligence. Flashback cameos by Thanos, Rick Jones, Captain Marvel, Modok, and the Red Skull to recap the history of the cosmic cube. (Notes: The previous saga involving Project Pegasus, the cosmic cube, and Wundarr took place in Marvel Two-in-One 53 thru 58. The Shaper of Worlds appears next in Fantastic Four 319. This issue includes full-page ads for both the Hawkeye Limited Series (1984) and the upcoming Deathlok story in the Captain America title.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Bubblicious insert variant. "The Last Enchantment!" Guest-starring the Aquarian. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Brian Postman. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Brian Postman and Joe Sinnott. The cosmic cube comes back to life in the bowels of Project Pegasus! And anybody and everybody wants a piece of it! Advanced Idea Mechanics, the Shaper of Worlds, the Sentinel of Liberty, and Wundarr the Aquarian rush to upstate New York to grab the cube! But unfortunately A.I.M. is the one that successfully snares the cubic prize! What are the twisted scientists planning to do with the reality altering object? Simply overthrow every government on Earth and create a new world order! However Wundarr and the star-spangled avenger have their own plan to corner the cube! With help from the extra terrestrial shaper, can the Living Legend and the Aquarian take (down) A.I.M.? Updated origin of the cosmic cube. Cameo appearance by the Supreme Intelligence. Flashback cameos by Thanos, Rick Jones, Captain Marvel, Modok, and the Red Skull to recap the history of the cosmic cube. (Notes: The previous saga involving Project Pegasus, the cosmic cube, and Wundarr took place in Marvel Two-in-One 53 thru 58. The Shaper of Worlds appears next in Fantastic Four 319. This issue includes full-page ads for both the Hawkeye Limited Series (1984) and the upcoming Deathlok story in the Captain America title.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price. "The Shadows of the Past!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and John Beatty. It's an off-beat tale as the four men who have worn the red, white, and blue garb of Captain America join together to fight a common foe! The elder of the universe known as the Contemplator assembles (1) William Naslund formerly the Spirit of '76, (2) Jeff Mace formerly the Patriot, (3) William Burnside aka the Captain America of the 50's, and (4) Steve Rogers; and sends them to an alternative reality where cyborgs rule the Earth! To win freedom for this enslaved world, the four Sentinels of Liberty must defeat its android ruler called Adam II. A classic battle of man vs. machine! In this strange time and place, will human spirit and courage triumph over scientific steel and might? Appearances by the Invaders, Jack Monroe (aka Nomad), and Scarecrow. Flashback cameos by Bucky, Miss America, Toro, the original Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, and (golden age) Whizzer. (Notes: The Contemplator (aka Mister Buda) previously appeared in Marvel Treasury Special (featuring Captain America) #1 (published in 1976); and returns in Quasar 37. Jeff Mace appears next in Captain America 284.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Canadian edition with $1.25 cover price. "The Last Enchantment!" Guest-starring the Aquarian. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Brian Postman. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Brian Postman and Joe Sinnott. The cosmic cube comes back to life in the bowels of Project Pegasus! And anybody and everybody wants a piece of it! Advanced Idea Mechanics, the Shaper of Worlds, the Sentinel of Liberty, and Wundarr the Aquarian rush to upstate New York to grab the cube! But unfortunately A.I.M. is the one that successfully snares the cubic prize! What are the twisted scientists planning to do with the reality altering object? Simply overthrow every government on Earth and create a new world order! However Wundarr and the star-spangled avenger have their own plan to corner the cube! With help from the extra terrestrial shaper, can the Living Legend and the Aquarian take (down) A.I.M.? Updated origin of the cosmic cube. Cameo appearance by the Supreme Intelligence. Flashback cameos by Thanos, Rick Jones, Captain Marvel, Modok, and the Red Skull to recap the history of the cosmic cube. (Notes: The previous saga involving Project Pegasus, the cosmic cube, and Wundarr took place in Marvel Two-in-One 53 thru 58. The Shaper of Worlds appears next in Fantastic Four 319. This issue includes full-page ads for both the Hawkeye Limited Series (1984) and the upcoming Deathlok story in the Captain America title.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Canadian edition. "Death of a Hero!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by David Kraft. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Hydra has stolen a Strategic Air Command B-52 that serves as an Aerial Command Center for the United States' arsenal of nuclear missiles. Now Captain America, Nick Fury, and the Howling Commandos must invade Hydra Island to get the bomber back and also rescue General Sawyer. Tragically, one howling commando is not going to leave the Island alive. Which one? 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition. "Yesterday's Shadows!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Steve Rogers attends an anti-nazi rally in Long Island. The demonstration is proceeding peacefully until a pro-nazi group shows up. When the violence erupts, the star-spangled avenger jumps into the mêlée to restore order. After everyone has calmed down and Captain America has spoken to the crowd, Bernie Rosenthal realizes that his voice sounds just like Steve Rogers' voice. Meanwhile, Vermin escapes from SHIELD custody. Also in this issue, Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) announces his intentions to run for Congress. Cameo appearances by the second Baron Zemo (Helmut), Armin Zola, and Peter Parker. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition. "Turning Point!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Baron Zemo and Armin Zola have captured Steve Roger's longtime friend Arnie Roth and are holding him prisoner in a castle in Mexico. Captain America busts into the castle and battles a horde of mutates! Cap makes short work of the mutates, but can he then handle Zemo, Zola, and Vermin all at once? Also in this issue, Steve and Bernie talk about his secret identity. Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. Back up story: "Snapping Part 1!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Sam Wilson loses his cool after the Daily Bugle publishes a critical story about his past as Snap Wilson. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition. "In Thy Image!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Baron Zemo unleashes his diabolic plan to destroy both Captain America and Steve Rogers! Inside his castle in Mexico, Baron Zemo transfers the minds of Cap's two friends into mutate-bodies and orders them to attack Captain America and Vermin. Cap knows that he has to hold back against his friends, but how can the shield-slinger control Vermin? Meanwhile, Primus (previously disguised as Armin Zola) alters his image to look like Steve Rogers, and then travels to Brooklyn Heights to visit...Bernie Rosenthal. Back up story: "Snapping Part 2" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Joe Rubinstein. Sam Wilson continues to walk the streets of Harlem searching for clues to his disgruntled state of mind. Also in this story, Sam's sister reveals parts of his origin. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition. "Oh, Thus Be It Ever" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. In a stunning turn of events inside Baron Zemo's castle, Cap convinces the pack of mutates to stop fighting him and instead begin fighting the man, Baron Zemo, who transformed them into monsters. Without his mutated army, Zemo is swiftly defeated. And that gives Captain America a chance to return to New York just in time to interrupt Bernie's breakfast with...Primus! Back up story: "Snapping Part 3" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) finds the necessary inner peace to reject the Snap Wilson persona and be comfortable just being Sam Wilson. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition. "Of Monsters and Men" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It's a showdown between Primus and Captain America at the local diner! Primus wins round one and escapes with Bernie to Camp Arrowhead, New Jersey. The star-spangled avenger quickly follows, and the furious round two begins! Can Cap defeat Primus by himself or will Bernie have to help? Cameo appearances by Iron Man and Nick Fury. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Sermon of Straw" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The Scarecrow is back in action and he's terrorizing the city! Is there a connection between the Scarecrow and the Coalition for an Upstanding America? Captain America is going to have to find out! 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition. "Captain America and Bucky!" Part 1 of 3. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The Bucky of the 1950's is back! Jack Monroe (last seen in Captain America 156) visits Steve Rogers and explains how he has survived the past 30 years, while only aging three years. Steve decides to help Jack adjust to normal life; while conversely, the Constrictor helps Jack adjust to superhero life! Meanwhile in San Francisco, Spider-woman is hot on the trail of the Viper! Cameo appearance by Spider-woman. (Notes: The possibility of the Viper being Spider-woman's mother is eliminated in this story. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Barry Dutter.) Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition. 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. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "America the Cursed!" Part 3 of 3. Second appearance of Jack Monroe as Nomad. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The situation in Hartsdale, Illinois has gone from bad to worse as Dum Dum Dugan has joined Cap, Nomad, and Gail Runciter as drugged captives of the Viper! And now the evil Viper is only minutes away from unleashing the next generation of the bubonic plague on the helpless population! How are the good guys going to win this one? Cameo appearance by Nick Fury Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Diverging" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Sal Buscema and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Steve Rogers convinces Jack Monroe to attend Bernie's townhouse party, so Jack can begin adapting to life in the 1980's. Also in this issue, Nick Fury promotes Dum Dum Dugan to SHIELD Deputy Director. Cameo appearance by the golden age Patriot (aka Jeff Mace) Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Letting Go!" Guest-starring Nomad. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Sal Buscema and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Mike Zeck. The new and improved (and deadlier) Porcupine has captured Nomad and Cap is the only one that can save him. Or can he? 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition. "One Man in Search of Himself!" Part 1 of 3. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The story begins in a war-ravaged New York City circa 1991. The mysterious being Godwulf sends a clone of Luther Manning back to 1983 to find Deathlok. The clone's quest for Deathlok leads to the abandoned Brand Corporation facility on Long Island. Meanwhile, Steve Rogers and Bernie Rosenthal are driving to Bernie's parents' house for supper, when their travel route takes them by...the abandoned Brand Corporation facility on Long Island. What happens when a clone from the future meets a living legend from the present? Cameo appearance by Deathlok. (Note: This three-part saga was reprinted in 1993 in a single volume titled "Captain America ? Deathlok Lives.") 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian 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? Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Mazes!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Deathlok. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The star-spangled avenger travels forward in time to the 1990's to join forces with Deathlok, Godwulf, and former Nth Commandos to battle the evil genius Hellinger! Can Deathlok regain his humanity in time to save America? (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Kanterovich.) Cover price $0.75.

"Tomorrow, the World?" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Armed with the information that the Brand Corporation's Nth Project will bring future destruction to America, Captain America busts into the corporation's phony branch office to sabotage the Nth Command's master generator. It will take all of the strength and desire the shield-slinger can muster to defeat the giant robot guarding the generator! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, She-Hulk, Starfox, Thor, and the Wasp. Back up story: "Bernie America, Sentinel of Liberty" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck. Bernie Rosenthal dreams that she is a superhero, and Steve Rogers has to deal with her running off for superhero emergencies. Assistant Editors' Month. Cover price $0.75.

"Echoes" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Frenz and Steve Leialoha. Cover by John Byrne. A new evil plot is in the works against the allies of Captain America and the friends of Steve Rogers. Who are the conspirators? Baron Zemo, Mother Superior, and maybe even the Red Skull! Cameo appearance by the Wasp. (Note: This storyline and its subplots will continue to issue 300.) Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "To Tame A Tumbler!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. The Tumbler is back! But wasn't he killed a few years ago in Captain America 169? Then who is the new Tumbler? The star-spangled avenger will try to figure that out! 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "An American Christmas!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Paul Neary and Ed Baretto. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson . In both his human and giant crow forms, the mysterious Black Crow is stalking Captain America throughout New York City! What does this being of Native American descent want? The answer is coming on Christmas Eve at the Brooklyn Bridge! Meanwhile at the conclusion of this issue, Cap and the Avengers rush towards a large alien structure in Central Park...and then disappear! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, Starfox, Thor, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Official Marvel Comics Try-Out Book ? cover price $12.95; and a full-page ad for the Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

"Field Of Vision!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Paul Neary and Ed Baretto. Cover by Paul Neary and Joe Rubinstein. The shield-slinger travels to Virginia to visit an old friend, Dave Cox, and talk about a mutual acquaintance...the late Sharon Carter. Has Bernie's surprise marriage proposal (in the previous issue) made Cap long for days gone by? Meanwhile at Skull-House, Mother Superior, Baron Zemo, and the Red Skull continue scheming against Captain America. Their next move...turn one of Cap's friends into a super-villain! (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 310,948; average paid circulation 139,674.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Field Of Vision!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Paul Neary and Ed Baretto. Cover by Paul Neary and Joe Rubinstein. The shield-slinger travels to Virginia to visit an old friend, Dave Cox, and talk about a mutual acquaintance...the late Sharon Carter. Has Bernie's surprise marriage proposal (in the previous issue) made Cap long for days gone by? Meanwhile at Skull-House, Mother Superior, Baron Zemo, and the Red Skull continue scheming against Captain America. Their next move...turn one of Cap's friends into a super-villain! (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 310,948; average paid circulation 139,674.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "The Centre Cannot Hold!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Paul Neary and Brett Breeding. Cover by Bob Budiansky. Mother Superior and Baron Zemo are gradually closing in on all the friends of Steve Rogers. Dave Cox lies in the hospital in a coma and Arnie Roth has been kidnapped. Who will be next? Meanwhile, Cap and Nomad decide to take the fight directly to Skull-House. Once inside, they encounter the Sisters of Sin! Cameo appearances by Starfox and the Wasp. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.