Written by Will Pilgrim. Art by Andrea Di Vito. Cover by Ron Lim.
CAPTAIN AMERICA and BLACK WIDOW must train the new Avengers recruits to work together as a team. Their first mission: stop the giant robot, ULTIMO! Featuring SCARLET WITCH, VISION, FALCON and WAR MACHINE! Bonus TALES OF SUSPENSE #58 included.
44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.
Cover by Brandon Peterson. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Rafa Sandoval & Marko Djurdjevic.
Who is the Black Panther? If you think you know, you haven't spent enough time in the Ultimate U! What secrets from his past cross into Captain America's origin? What deal did they make that will throw Cap's loyalty to the Ultimates into question? Superstar Jeph Loeb brings legendary artist JRJR back to the Ultimate Universe! Guest-starring the Ultimates!
48 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.
"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.)
40 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.
"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.
"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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"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!
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"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.
"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.
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.
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 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.
40 pages. Cover price $1.99.
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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.
"Capmania" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Ron Garney.
Steve Rogers and Clint Barton stroll through the streets of Manhattan taking in (while also trying to avoid) the "cap crazy" atmosphere! However at Rockefeller Center, their day off comes to an end when Batroc the Leaper appears! Cap doesn't really want to fight him, but Hawkeye will give it a go! Was Batroc expecting two avengers? The Leaper should have looked before he leapt! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, the Sensational Hydra, and the Red Skull. (Notes: Sharon Carter appears next in the two-issue limited series: Fury Agent 13 (1998). This issue features a gatefold cover.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Capmania" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Ron Garney.
Steve Rogers and Clint Barton stroll through the streets of Manhattan taking in (while also trying to avoid) the "cap crazy" atmosphere! However at Rockefeller Center, their day off comes to an end when Batroc the Leaper appears! Cap doesn't really want to fight him, but Hawkeye will give it a go! Was Batroc expecting two avengers? The Leaper should have looked before he leapt! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, the Sensational Hydra, and the Red Skull. (Notes: Sharon Carter appears next in the two-issue limited series: Fury Agent 13 (1998). This issue features a gatefold cover.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Capmania" Guest-starring Hawkeye. Script by Mark Waid. Pencils by Ron Garney. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Ron Garney.
Steve Rogers and Clint Barton stroll through the streets of Manhattan taking in (while also trying to avoid) the "cap crazy" atmosphere! However at Rockefeller Center, their day off comes to an end when Batroc the Leaper appears! Cap doesn't really want to fight him, but Hawkeye will give it a go! Was Batroc expecting two avengers? The Leaper should have looked before he leapt! Cameo appearances by Sharon Carter, the Sensational Hydra, and the Red Skull. (Notes: Sharon Carter appears next in the two-issue limited series: Fury Agent 13 (1998). This issue features a gatefold cover.
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"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.
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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.
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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.
Cover price $1.99.
Mark Waid/Doug Braithwaite/Dan Green
Its the ultimate Bucky story in this special double-sized final issue!
You know he perished in a blaze of glory, but what else do you really know about the kid sidekick by which all others would be judged? At last, we take a long- awaited, much-demanded look at the life of and times of the dearly departed Bucky Barnes! Little is known about the young man who fought alongside the living legend of World War II, and even less has been revealed about his partnership with Captain America. Now we spin the spotlight on this brave freedom fighter with an ending you know is guaranteed to make you cry!
Ongoing CAPTAIN AMERICA writer Mark Waid, teamed with penciler Doug Braithwaite, steps up to the plate to tell the tall hes always wanted to!
48-page issue. FC, 48pg Cover price $2.99.
Hello? Hello? Send Some New Linoleum - Written by Mark Waid. Art by Walter McDaniel, Anthony Williams, Whitney McFarland and Andy Lanning. Cover by Lee Weeks & Robert Campanella (although the Captain America figure was redrawn by John Romita, Sr.).
The Fantastic Four's Human Torch guest stars in a hilarious look at the first appearance of Captain America in the modern Marvel Universe! You see, Cap's on a crime spree and...wait a minute! A crime spree?! Veteran Marvel readers should check out Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #114 for the inspiration for this momentous meeting!
32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.
Cover pencils by Ron Frenz. Stories by Roger Stern and Brian K. Vaughan. Art by Ron Frenz, Steve Harris, Roger Langridge and Rodney Ramos.
Captain America's Civil War tale concludes! In an era when the country threatens to implode, America needs a hero the likes of which it has never before seen! Is Steve Rogers the man for the job? Find out in "When Free Men Shall Stand!" Plus: "An Ending," a heretofore unrevealed tale from WWII which ties into Captain America (1968 1st Series) #255!
32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.
TALES OF SUSPENSE: Part 2 of 2. Cover by Ron Garney. Stories by Mark Waid and Roger Stern. Art by Ron Garney, Dougie Braithwaite, Ron Frenz, Dan Green, Robin Riggs and Roger Langridge.
It's a double-sized blowout with three -- count 'em, three -- exciting, never-before-told tales of suspense from the pulse-pounding career of Captain America! First, the classic team of Mark Waid and Ron Garney unite for the last time to tell the story of Cap and Iron Man's first adventure together in "Iron Will"! Then, Waid joins forces with Dougie Braithwaite to conclude a heretofore never revealed story featuring the Shield Slinger versus a deadly foe of Spider-Man (it's the Chameleon) in "Double Danger"! And if that weren't enough, in "Come the Revolution!", we proudly present the first half of a two-part tale by Roger Stern and Ron Frenz starring the Revolutionary War-era Cap introduced by Jack Kirby in Captain America (1968 1st Series) #194! And to top it all off, there's a fabulous feature (written by Polly Watson) on the true first appearance of the super soldier in the modern Marvel Universe -- and here's some news: it didn't occur in Avengers (1963 1st Series) #4!
48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.
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Sentinel of Liberty - Written by Mark Waid & Ron Garney. Art by Ron Garney & Dan Panosian. Wraparound Cover by Ron Garney & Klaus Janson.
The acclaimed team of Mark Waid and Ron Garney proudly present their dream project: an all-new monthly title jumping through different points in time, revealing never-before-told stories starring the Star Spangled Avenger! This patriotic premiere issue sets the tone: anything can and will happen in this series! And to drive that point home, this adventure begins with a look at the Shield Slinger battling an all-new foe...in the future! During this ground-breaking run, we'll reveal previously unknown secrets, revisit some of the fans' favorite points in Cap's continuity, and add new chapters to the history of the Living Legend!
38 pages (two covers), full color. Cover price $1.99.
