Captain America comic books issue 175
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"Before the Dawn!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Sal Buscema (pencils & inks) and John Romita Sr. (layouts). This is it! Captain America's final battle vs. the Secret Empire! And the cataclysmic clash will stretch from the Desert Southwest to the South Lawn of the White House! Fortunately, the star-spangled avenger has numerous allies to help him including Gabe Jones, Peggy Carter, the faithful Falcon, and the Uncanny X-Men! Will their combined might be enough to topple the Secret Empire? One thing for sure...the shocking ending will shake Captain America to his core...and all of Marveldom too! Appearances by Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and Moonstone. Cameo appearances by the Viper, Quentin Harderman, Dum Dum Dugan, Professor X, Angel, Iceman, and the Beast. (Notes: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #77 The Swordsman by Gene Colan. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Captain America and the Falcon Secret Empire.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.