Captain America (1968 1st Series) comic books 1956 or later

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 7.5 Restored

Restored: B1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4471880001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 101 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4218790001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Syd Shores and John Romita. Cap faces the Red Skull and the fourth Sleeper in "When Wakes the Sleeper!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America attacks a jeweler who he recognizes to be Nazi war criminal Werner Von Krimm; Nick Fury stops the fight and lets Krimm go, much to the Captains chagrin; Red Skull is hiding out at a secret base in the Florida Keys with henchmen, looking to awaken a fourth Sleeper robot; Von Krimm has the key to activate that robot; Nick Fury guest appearance. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 102 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4218790003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. "The Sleeper Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; The Red Skull has awakened a fourth Sleeper robot , which is destroying strategic U.S. locations with its power blasts; Cap and Agent 13 try to track the Sleeper on its path of destruction; The Red Skull sends his henchman to try and prevent the heroes from destroying the robot; Cap battles the robot. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Marvel Super-Hero T-Shirts ad. Letter to the editor from comics writer Doug Moench. Ad for Doctor Strange and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 109 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4464123007

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Hero That Was!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America tells Nick Fury his origin, and about how guilty he is over Buckys death; During WWII, Steve Rogers applied for the military, but couldnt pass the physical; He enters a program and is given super soldier formula, which makes him bigger and stronger; Cap battles a Nazi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with a Stridex ad on the back cover and Marvel Legends AF reprint exists with Red/White Marvel logo in the bottom right corner of front cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 109 VG+ 4.5

1st printing. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores . "The Hero That Was!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America tells Nick Fury his origin, and about how guilty he is over Buckys death; During WWII, Steve Rogers applied for the military, but couldnt pass the physical; He enters a program and is given super soldier formula, which makes him bigger and stronger; Cap battles a Nazi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with a Stridex ad on the back cover and Marvel Legends AF reprint exists with Red/White Marvel logo in the bottom right corner of front cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 111 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Jim Steranko. "Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap is ambushed by HYDRA assassins at the command of Madame Hydra; The mission fails and later Rick Jones joins Cap in a training session; Alone, Rick picks up a message meant for Cap that causes him to hallucinate; Abducted by Hydra Cap searches for Rick and is attacked by a Hydra robot; Rick escapes & tries to warn Cap, who realizes he could make a good partner; Cap appears to leap from a rooftop into the river through a barrage of HYDRA gunfire; The police only find his costume and a mask with the facial features of Steve Rogers, suggesting "Rogers" was a fake identity; Bucky Barnes cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 111 VG 4.0

Signed by artist Jim Steranko (personalized). No certification included.

Cover by Jim Steranko. "Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap is ambushed by HYDRA assassins at the command of Madame Hydra; The mission fails and later Rick Jones joins Cap in a training session; Alone, Rick picks up a message meant for Cap that causes him to hallucinate; Abducted by Hydra Cap searches for Rick and is attacked by a Hydra robot; Rick escapes & tries to warn Cap, who realizes he could make a good partner; Cap appears to leap from a rooftop into the river through a barrage of HYDRA gunfire; The police only find his costume and a mask with the facial features of Steve Rogers, suggesting "Rogers" was a fake identity; Bucky Barnes cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 113 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1202523001

Cover by Jim Steranko. "The Strange Death of Captain America," script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Tom Palmer and Jim Steranko; The news reports Cap's death and explains that "Steve Rogers" was a fake identity while Madame Hydra has Cap's HYDRA file burned; A flashback reveals how she replaced Baron Strucker as head of the organization; The Avengers, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter and several SHIELD agents hold a wake but are suddenly gassed by HYDRA; Rick follows to the cemetery and is almost caught, but Cap unexpectedly appears on a motorcycle, very much alive!; A battle follows, ending when a set of missiles miss their target and kill Madame Hydra; Cap reveals he faked his death in order to retain his secret identity. Appearances by the Vivion, the Black Panther, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Thor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2135042010

Cover pencils by Gene Colan and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). First appearance and origin of the Falcon in "The Coming of... the Falcon!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott; With the Red Skull previously having switched bodies with Captain America, the Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to send Cap to the tropical island home of the Exiles; There Cap encounters a falconer from Harlem who had been hired by the Exiles but who is now attempting to help the island natives kick the Exiles from their home; Cap joins forces with the falconer who, with Cap's urging, dons a costume and takes the name the Falcon. Letter to the editor from writer James Van Hise. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 138 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4219180012

Cover by John Romita. "It Happens In Harlem," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro; Captain America leaves the Falcon, who Cap thinks is hiding something from him; Stone Faces minions attack Falcon and drive off with him; Spidey searches for the Falcon, who has a Spider-Tracer on him; Spidey follows the Falcon in Stone Faces limo to the gang lords hideout; Falcon attacks Spidey, who webs him to a bridge; Cap faces Spider-Man, but they along with Falcon resolve matters and go back to Stone Faces lair; Our heroes foil Stone Face's plans for Glory Grants building. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 164 VF- 7.5

First appearance of Nightshade in "Queen of the Werewolves" Plot by Steve Englehart and Alan Weiss. Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Alan Weiss (with touch-ups by John Romita Sr.). Cover by John Romita Sr. On their way back to New York, the Sentinel of Liberty and the Falcon stop at Grimrock Prison in Maryland to check on Sam Wilson's friend who is serving time there. And unfortunately, the duo is completely unaware of the horror that awaits them inside. Cap enters the facility from the rear and is immediately attacked by werewolves! The star-spangled avenger ferociously fends off the wolf pack and then meets their master: Nightshade! She initially seems harmless -- almost childlike -- but Nightshade enjoys turning people into werewolves...including Sam Wilson! Oh no, will Captain America have to fight the new Falcon-Wolf? Yes, he will. Just like Nightshade planned! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Yellow Claw. (Notes: This is the first appearance of Yellow Claw since the early silver age Yellow Claw (1956) series. A robot version of the character appeared in Strange Tales (1st series) 161-167. Nightshade returns in Captain America 189. Years later she will turn Cap into a werewolf in Captain America 405. Romita's touch-ups to Weiss' pencils create quite a contrast in styles.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 273 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4367423014

"Cap and the Howlers Together Again!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by David Anthony Kraft. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck. Captain America is attending a reunion of the WWII era Howling Commandos, when suddenly agents of Hydra attack -- and kidnap General Sam Sawyer! Cap, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Gabe Jones follow Hydra's trail to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota...where the next battle against Hydra commences! Has Baron von Strucker come back from the dead to lead Hydra? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 333D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4294351015

Direct Edition. Super Patriot (John Walker) becomes new Captain America. "The Replacement" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Commission is shocked by Steve Rogers' resignation and immediately begins a search for a new Captain America. Commission member Val Cooper has an idea: how about the Super-Patriot? John Walker accepts and becomes the next Captain America! (Note: Stan Lee is depicted on the left side of the cover.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 387 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4434342025

"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.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 388 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Label #4434342024

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

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 389 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4434342023

"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.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 390 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4434342022

"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.