American Nightmare Part 2 of 4. "The Growing Darkness" Guest-starring the U.S. Agent. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
At the conclusion of last issue, the Rhino dropped an unfinished skyscraper on Captain America and Sharon Carter! And now the erstwhile partners are trapped under tons of steel and glass! But clever thinking allows the duo to escape! Meanwhile, another American hero has gone crazy: John Walker, the U.S. Agent! And in response Cap and Agent 13 rush to upstate New York to prevent him from stealing an experimental fighter jet! Oh my, where will the madness end? Cameo appearances by the Red Skull, Dum Dum Dugan, Jarvis, and Nightmare.
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American Nightmare Part 2 of 4. "The Growing Darkness" Guest-starring the U.S. Agent. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang. At the conclusion of last issue, the Rhino dropped an unfinished skyscraper on Captain America and Sharon Carter! And now the erstwhile partners are trapped under tons of steel and glass! But clever thinking allows the duo to escape! Meanwhile, another American hero has gone crazy: John Walker, the U.S. Agent! And in response Cap and Agent 13 rush to upstate New York to prevent him from stealing an experimental fighter jet! Oh my, where will the madness end? Cameo appearances by the Red Skull, Dum Dum Dugan, Jarvis, and Nightmare. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This four-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition #67: Captain America American Nightmare. The hardcover collects issues #8 thru #13.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.
American Nightmare Part 3 of 4. "Finger on the Pulse" Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
In an effort to learn what is making good people go crazy, Cap agrees to enter "dream sleep" at SHIELD headquarters! But his plan backfires! And suddenly the next American hero to go mad is none other than Captain America! Oh no, who can stop a crazy star-spangled avenger? No one really can; however, one person will really try: Agent 13! In the meantime in Nightmare's realm, Cap is awake and alert! But is it possible to defeat Nightmare on his home turf? The Sentinel of Liberty will dream about it next issue!
40 pages. Cover price $1.99.
American Nightmare Part 4 of 4. "Nuclear Dawn" Double-Sized issue. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Wraparound cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
The race is on to save the planet from Nightmare's dream of nuclear winter! Captain America and Sharon Carter are trapped in Nightmare's realm! And they are frantically trying to overthrow the dream demon by rallying the other Americans who are trapped alongside them! Meanwhile at NORAD headquarters in Colorado, Cap and Agent 13 are "sleepwalking" under Nightmare's control as they attempt to launch nuclear missiles to obliterate the Eastern Hemisphere! Wow, eternal night could be approaching! Can Sharon and Cap save the world before they destroy it? Only with the power of the American dream! Cameo appearance by Dum Dum Dugan. Second story: "The Skull is Dead. Long Live the Skull" Script by Jim Krueger. Design by Johnny Greene. This 9-page feature recaps the history of the Red Skull.
56 pages. Cover price $2.99.
"Plausible Deniability" Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Dougie Braithwaite. Inks by Robin Riggs. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
Throughout his superhero career, the star-spangled avenger has stayed out of the political arena. But the skrull that impersonated Cap several weeks ago severely damaged the reputation of a young political hopeful running for Congress. And when the Sentinel of Liberty discovers that his district's current Congressman is involved with A.I.M., Steve Rogers decides it's time to act! Welcome to the campaign trail Captain America! Appearance by Sharon Carter. Cameo appearance by Jim Rhodes.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
The Red Skull stars in "Turnabout" Part 1 of 6. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
In this critically acclaimed issue, Captain America's creative team takes a chilling look inside one of the most evil minds in the Marvel Universe! Learn what makes the Red Skull tick as he tries to escape from the cosmic cube. Beginning with the Red Skull's earliest days as a simple bellhop...to his rise through the ranks of the Third Reich...to his becoming one of the most dangerous men alive...to his feelings about the Sentinel of Liberty. Cameo appearance by Korvac (in disguise). (Notes: The Red Skull became trapped in the cosmic cube in Captain America (1st series) 448. R
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"First Gleaming" Part 2 of 6. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
After visiting a local law firm, Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter return to Steve's apartment and find the Watcher waiting inside! Wow, what is the mighty cosmic observer doing in Brooklyn? Apparently, he's here to warn Cap about the global threat hiding in the bedroom: the Red Skull! Wow again! The skull has at last harnessed and internalized the power of the cosmic cube! And he wants to turn America into the Fourth Reich! And for some reason Kang the Conqueror wants to help him! Cap is a major underdog in this fight to say the least! First appearance of Connie Ferrari.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Red Glare" Part 3 of 6. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang and Joe Kubert. Cover by Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert.
The Red Skull nears godhood thanks to the power of the cosmic cube! But before he can achieve divine omniscience, the skull needs to bring Galactus' original starship to Earth! And that will take some time and energy! Which in the meantime gives the star-spangled avenger and Agent 13 a chance to stop him! Oddly enough, the Watcher is taking an active role in this crisis and showing Cap everything he needs to do to succeed. And at this point, the Living Legend and Sharon Carter will take all the help they can get! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Thor, Tony Stark, and Korvac (in disguise). Special feature: 4-page text article (with clip art) previewing upcoming Captain America (3rd series) and Captain America Sentinel of Liberty (1998) issues.
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"Extreme Prejudice" Part 4 of 6. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
Against all odds Captain America continues fighting the Red Skull wherever he can find him! And with aid from the Watcher, Cap and Agent 13 are holding their own while the skull's power is divided. However eventually Galactus' original starship reaches Earth. And the Red Skull is mere seconds from godhood! So the star-spangled avenger goes for broke...and the Red Skull falls! But then the cosmic cube's energy suddenly flows out of the skull and into the Watcher! Is the battle over or not? Special feature: "1/2 Man, 1/2 Desk: The Life and Times of Korvac" 4-page text article (with clip art) presenting the history of Korvac.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Triumph of the Will" Part 6 of 6. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
It's the star-spanning finale to the star-spangled avenger's epic clash vs. the Red Skull! The Sentinel of Liberty and Korvac return to the 20th century just moments before Cap defeated the skull (at the end of issue #17). However this time the Living Legend only wounds his long-time foe, and the Red Skull retains the power of the cosmic cube. Fearing the skull's wrath, Korvac teleports to Galactus' starship and brings Cap and Agent 13 with him! The Red Skull quickly follows! And the final act in this cosmic drama commences! How can Sharon Carter and Captain America defeat Korvac and the Red Skull? An amazing ending in outer space!
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Heroes Return. "The Return of Steve Rogers: Captain America!" Story by Mark Waid. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek.
One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Sentinel of Liberty has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn just in time to face off against the cybernetic killer known as Lady Deathstrike! With Wolverine's arch nemesis at his back and a madman with his finger on the trigger of a bomb filled with poisonous gas that will murder thousands in front of him, can even Captain America prevail in this impossible situation? Of course, Cap always finds a way to wins!
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Direct Edition. Cover by Ron Garney. Heroes Return. "The Return of Steve Rogers: Captain America!" Story by Mark Waid. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek.
One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Sentinel of Liberty has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn just in time to face off against the cybernetic killer known as Lady Deathstrike! With Wolverine's arch nemesis at his back and a madman with his finger on the trigger of a bomb filled with poisonous gas that will murder thousands in front of him, can even Captain America prevail in this impossible situation? Of course, Cap always finds a way to wins!
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"Soundquake!" Guest-starring Tony Stark. Part 1 of 2. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
Several issues ago Jim Rhodes found Cap's shield at the bottom of the ocean. But the shield broke into pieces when it was accidentally dropped! How could that happen to the once indestructible symbol of freedom? Maybe it's the same reason why an Avengers quinjet fell out of the sky in Central Park! Tony Stark has a theory that a sonic cancer is spreading through materials made of vibranium. And if the molecular anomaly reaches the vibranium mound in Wakanda, the Earth's ecosystem will be destroyed! So Cap is on his way to the African continent ASAP! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Connie Ferrari, Klaw, Jarvis, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Second story: "Bloodline" Part 2 of 2. Starring Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos. Script by Bill Rosemann. Painted art by Vince Evans. The Howlers escape from Baron Blood with help from a gruesome ally. 32 pages.
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"Sacrifice Play" Part 2 of 2. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang.
The Living Legend arrives in Wakanda to protect its famous mountain of vibranium! However someone else has arrived in Wakanda too: the villainous Klaw! The Master of Sound wants the large vibranium mound demolished! But Cap cannot let that happen! And with his old shield taped together, the Sentinel of Liberty charges into battle against Klaw! Will a twist of fate lead to an unlikely and uplifting outcome? It's just two sides of the same shield. Cameo appearance by Tony Stark.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Land of the Free" Story by Mark Waid and Jay Faerber (dialogue). Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Denis Rodier. Cover by Andy Kubert and Tim Townsend.
Life is good for Steve Rogers as he enjoys a night on the town with Connie Ferrari after finally regaining his long-lost shield. During their fun evening, Connie tells Steve about one of her clients who is wrongfully jailed in a private security prison. And upon hearing the story, Captain America decides it's time to investigate and infiltrate the special detention facility! Watch out for the guards and the inmates Cap! Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 1 of 4. "Media Blitz!" Starring Spider-Man. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. The web-slinger battles Mysterio in this anti-drug story.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"The Difference!" Plot by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Ron Frenz and Jesse Delperdang.
Hydra hires Crossbones and the Absorbing Man to set off a powerful bomb on Embassy Row! The bomb could kill thousands of people if it explodes! So the star-spangled avenger valiantly takes on both super-villains to stop Hydra's deadly plot! However once the Absorbing Man absorbs the properties of Cap's shield, the Living Legend is in big trouble! And his only hope is to convince one of his adversaries to switch sides! What a difference that would make! Cameo appearance by Dum Dum Dugan.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Twisted Tomorrows" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Falcon. Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Andy Kubert and Tim Townsend.
The Hate-Monger is back! And once again he's brought his demented ideology with him! After being captured last issue, Cap and the Falcon join Nick Fury and General Groves as prisoners of the Hate-Monger! The monger plans to launch two intercontinental missiles loaded with deadly anthrax! But before doing so, he takes a moment to spray paint his vile symbol on Cap's shield! Talk about twisting the knife! Nevertheless, Captain America vows to do whatever it takes to stop the hate (monger)! Cameo appearance by Sharon Carter. Flashback cameo by Nick Fury to recap his first encounter with the Hate-Monger in Fantastic Four #21 (1st series).
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Twisted Tomorrows" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Falcon. Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Andy Kubert.
The situation in Idaho has come down to this: the Falcon is strapped to an ICBM loaded with anthrax; General Graves is strapped to a second missile; and the Hate-Monger is mere seconds away from launching both of them across the Atlantic! Only Captain America and Nick Fury have a chance at preventing global disaster! Decades ago near the end of World War II, Cap lost his first partner, Bucky, in similar fashion. With history threatening to repeat itself; can the red, white, and blue avenger make a shield throw for the ages to save everyone and everything? Cameo appearances by Dum Dum Dugan and Sharon Carter. Special feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America by Dan Jurgens and Dan Green. (Notes: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Captain America by Dan Jurgens. The TPB collects issues #25 thru #34.)
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Grotesqueries" Part 1 of 4. Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Dan Green (pp 1-13) and Joe Kubert (pp 14-21). Cover by Andy Kubert and Tim Townsend.
Sharon Carter is deep in the Savage Land and deep in trouble! Several hours ago Agent 13 crash-landed into the prehistoric paradise, and a mysterious villain called Stox took her captive! SHIELD received word of her predicament and relayed the information to Steve Rogers. And now without hesitation Cap takes off for a new adventure in the land that time forgot! Meanwhile in Washington D.C., A.I.M. uncovers a dark secret from the early days of the super-soldier program. First appearance of Protocide. Cameo appearances by Connie Ferrari, Nick Fury, Thor, Jarvis, and Count Nefaria (in disguise). Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 3 of 4. "On the Edge" Starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case.)
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No Way Out Variant - "To Serve and Protect!" Story by Mark Waid. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek.
In order to prevent the criminal organization known as Hydra from unleashing a computer virus on the US Naval fleet, the Sentinel of Liberty must battle his tenacious enemies within the confines of a nuclear sub. Cap is put between a rock and a hard place when he must decide between saving a woman from drowning or loose his most prized possession forever. When an innocent's life is in danger there really isn't a choice for Captain America. Witness the loss of Cap's shield to the murky depths of the Atlantic Ocean.
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"Museum Piece" Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek.
The star-spangled avenger rushes to Washington D.C. after Hydra takes over the Smithsonian Museum! The terrorist group (led by the new Sensational Hydra) wants revenge against Cap! Upon arriving in the nation's capital, the Sentinel of Liberty charges into the museum with his replacement shield! But while battling Hydra's gunmen, Cap switches to his old triangular shield... which happens to be on display! Will an old shield lead to a new victory? Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, Dum Dum Dugan, the Sub-Mariner, and the Avengers. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Hidden Paths" Part 4 of 4. Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Andy Kubert.
In spectacular fashion the star-spangled avenger has defeated Count Nefaria! And now the final step for Cap and Agent 13 is to break into the count's containment facility and free the citizens of the Savage Land! Then it's time for Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter to return home. But not before they have a long talk about the complexities of their relationship. Is Agent 13 going to slip away from Cap again? Meanwhile back in New York, A.I.M. has awakened the long-slumbering Protocide. And the subversive group can't wait to send him into action vs. Captain America! Cameo appearances by Ka-Zar, Shanna, Matthew Plunder, Zabu, Connie Ferrari, and Nick Fury. (Notes: Count Nefaria appears next in Avengers (3rd series) #32 as the chief adversary in the Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover event. This four-part story was reprinted in 2021 in the hardcover: Captain America Omnibus by Dan Jurgens.)
32 pages. Cover price $2.25.
"Heart" Script by Dan Jurgens. Art by Jerry Ordway. Cover by Andy Kubert.
It's a heartwarming tale as a World War II veteran tells his descendants about the time Captain America, Bucky, Sgt. Fury, and the Howling Commandos saved his unit and his life during the Battle of the Bulge. After a medical emergency in the present day, the veteran's grandson arranges for Cap and Nick Fury to visit their one-time comrade-in-arms in the hospital. Appearances by Stanley Klein, Cameron Klein, and Jarvis.
32 pages. Cover price $2.25.
"Impending Rage!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Falcon and the U.S. Agent. Script by Dan Jurgens. Pencils by Dan Jurgens. Inks by Art Thibert. Cover by Dan Jurgens.
After receiving a tip from two rooftop adventurers, Cap and the Falcon investigate an internet service provider named Parliamech. Surely an ISP company cannot pose a serious threat to the Sentinel of Liberty and his former partner. But hold on! This company is run by Cache! In the meantime, the U.S. Agent busts an A.I.M. smuggling operation and encounters A.I.M.'s new enforcer: Protocide! Is John Walker ready to clash with a raging behemoth? Also, SHIELD gets a new director, and her name is Sharon Carter! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan.
32 pages. Cover price $2.25.
