"Overkill" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Joe Sinnott.
Both Captain America and Diamondback are hot on the trail of Scourge! Cap tries to work with her, but Diamondback has other things on her mind. Meanwhile, Firebrand has convened a meeting of 18 super-villains at The Bar With No Name to discuss the common threat of Scourge. It might be a good idea to check the identity of the bartender before starting the meeting. This issue includes the origin of Diamondback.
32 pages Cover price $0.75.
"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.
"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.
"The Summoning!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Britain (in a new costume). Story by Michael Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary.
While Captain America and Brian Braddock are imprisoned, Modred the Mystic is ravaging London. Can the two heroes escape and prevent Modred from destroying the city? Cameo appearance by Merlin.
32 pages Cover price $0.65.
"Walk Upon England!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Britain. Story by Michael Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary.
Steve Rogers travels to London and is ambushed by a berserk Captain Britain! Something is definitely wrong with England's national superhero. And what exactly is Modred the Mystic planning?
32 pages Cover price $0.65.
"Undercover of the Night!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Michael Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary.
Captain America and Nomad bust into Stane International to save Dr. MacLain and retrieve Cap's shield. First 65¢ issue.
32 pages Cover price $0.65.
"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 $0.60.
"Death of a Legend?" Part 2 of 3. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty.
While Captain America is in Los Angeles looking for the new Nomad (aka Eddie Ferbel), a shadowy group called the Nihilist Order is terrorizing the city. Is there a connection between Nomad and the Nihilist Order? The star-spangled avenger thinks so! When the city of Los Angeles holds the Captain America Day Parade, the Nihilist Order strikes...and so does the Ameridroid!
32 pages Cover price $0.50.
"The Ghosts of Greymoor Castle!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Frank Giacoia, Al Milgrom, and Dave Simons. Cover by Marie Severin.
While still in England, Captain America visits Greymoor Castle, the site of one of his greatest World War II battles. Once inside the castle, Cap discovers an old enemy, Cedric Rawlings, and the pit of Z-rays. Is Rawlings still the primary enemy within Greymoor Castle, or is there another menace lurking in the shadows? (Notes: The subplot involving the Druid Tome continues in the first issue of the first Vision and Scarlet Witch Limited Series.
32 pages Cover price $0.50.
"Cold Fire!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Rubinstein.
The situation is dire indeed for New York City as Mister Hyde and Batroc are poised to crash an explosive LNG super-tanker into the docks of the city! And Captain America is chained to the tanker's bow! But maybe Cap has a French ally on the inside to help him save the day. Back up feature: "The Life and Times of Captain America" A 5-page story about Cap's history and friends.
32 pages Cover price $0.50.
"The Lazarus Conspiracy!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Rich Buckler and Don Perlin. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott.
The action begins at the Federal Courthouse in Lower Manhattan as Captain America interrupts a group of costumed thieves trying to steal the SHIELD master matrix used for creating Life Model Decoys. After the villains load the master matrix on a helicopter, Cap follows in hot pursuit! The trail leads to the Cameron Electronics Plant and a twisted dying old man named Adonis.
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Cover pencils by John Byrne, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. "Call Me Animus," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finished art), John Tartaglione (as Tartag, finished art), inks by Mike Esposito and John Tartaglione (as Tartag)
Captain America grows suspicious of Veda's alliance to S.H.I.E.L.D; Capt battles Animus, savagely beating him until the creature vanishes; Cap discovers that Animus can't use his physical strength and telekinesis at the same time.
Spalding basketball ad on back cover with art by Jack Davis.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. "The Night Flyer!", script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Green
In a SHIELD-run hospital, a heavily bandaged man known only as the Defector is attacked by Night Flyer; Still wounded from his last battle, Cap must step in to save the mysterious man. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Spider-Man.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "The Tiger and the Swine!!", script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten (uncredited)
Steve awakens in a plane flying over the Rio De Muerte; He breaks free and fights his kidnappers, but the pilot gets killed, and the plane crashes in the jungle; Steve emerges from the wreckage and becomes Captain America; In New York, Sam and Leila find Sharon recovering from the tranquilizer gas in her apartment; Sam fears Cap has been kidnapped; Prison guards find Cap in the jungle but he defeats and faces the Swine. Statement Of Ownership; Average no. of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 355,693; Single issue nearest to filing date: 444,370. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Spider-Man.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.30.
"Wonder Years" Book 1 of 2. Script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Painted art by Igor Kordey. Painted cover (front & back) by Igor Kordey.
Cindy Knutz is Wonder Man's biggest fan in the world! Especially after Simon saved her life while battling Red Ronin (in Avengers 198)! However Cindy's hero worship of Wonder Man borders upon obsession when she moves to Los Angeles after Simon joins the West Coast Avengers! Cindy hopes to meet her favorite avenger again soon through the L.A. chapter of the Wonder Man fan club! But when she hears about the breakup of the west coast team, Cindy and a friend sneak into the damaged west coast compound! And right into the middle of Wonder Man's fight vs. the Kree (in Force Works #1)! Predictably, Cindy is heartbroken when Simon doesn't survive the battle. Can she go on living without the Hollywood avenger in her life? Appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Vision, Black Widow, Ginger Beach, Elaine Bosco, and Bernadette Sedaka. (Notes: This issue includes an acetate outer cover (with the Marvel Select logo) over the painted cover. The inside front cover and inside back cover are Wonder Fan newsletters. There are not any advertisements inside.)
36 pages. Cover price $4.95.
"Mutant Romance Tales" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Richard Howell and Jim Mooney. The Scarlet Witch is pregnant! Was magic involved in the conception? Only time will tell. Meanwhile, Wanda and the Vision's neighbors in Leonia are not thrilled about having superheroes residing in their neighborhood. First appearances of Glamor and Illusion. Cameo appearance by Doctor Strange.
32 pages Cover price $0.75.
Access is back--and so is the war between the Marvel and DC Universes! From a confrontation in the "Days of Future Past" between the X-Men and the Legion of Super-Heroes, to an encounter with the novice Batman and a rookie Daredevil, Access continues to bounce uncontrollably through time!
Written by Karl Kesel. Art by Pat Olliffe and Al Williamson.
Cover price $1.99.
Access, the young man who can move between the Marvel and DC Universes, discovers that he can now move through time as well--unfortunately, he has no idea how to control this new power! He better get a handle on it real quick, because the two universes are going to war! Featuring Spider-Man and Wonder Woman vs. Juggernaut and the New God Mantis! The Hal Jordan Green Lantern takes on the savage Hulk! Plus: a showdown in the Wild West between Jonah Hex and the Two-Gun Kid! And behind it all--one of the greatest menaces in either universe--and his target is Access!
Written by Karl Kesel. Art by Pat Olliffe and Al Williamson.
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Polybagged with an exclusive trading card featuring the new character Hitmaker - "Hitmaker". Guest-starring the Beast. Script by Gerard Jones. Pencils by Gordon Purcell. Inks by Ian Akin, Ron Boyd, and Jonathan Holdredge. Cover by Gordon Purcell and Jeff Albrecht.
A newcomer arrives in Hollywood and steals Wondy's thunder! Does Simon dim the light on the up and comer's star because he's jealous? Or because the new celebrity is actually a frightening new villain? Second story: "Splice In Fair Cut". Script by Dan Slott. Pencils by Stephen B. Jones. Inks by Bob Dvorak. Splice films his murders for profit. Third story: "Return of the Living Colossus!". Script by Barry Dutter. Pencils by Stephen B. Jones. Inks by Bob Dvorak. Wonder Man battles the robot version of the Living Colossus!
64 pages. Cover price $2.95.
"This Mortal Earth" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by Gerard Jones. Pencils by Tim Hamilton. Inks by Brad Joyce. Cover by Tim Hamilton and Brad Joyce.
In an effort to repair his damaged reputation, Wonder Man travels to a poor country in the Middle East! Simon is there to help the struggling nation rebuild a vital piece of agricultural equipment! However to the Hollywood avenger's surprise... another superhero is already in-country to do the same thing! The Incredible Hulk! The Green Goliath knows about Simon's recent rampages and tells him to leave! But Wonder Man refuses! So the super-powered rumble in the desert begins! And everyone better get out of their way!
32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
Embossed cover - "A Man Reborn!" Hidden Depth Part 4 of 4. Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring the Beast. Script by Gerard Jones. Pencils by Jeff Johnson, Fred Reyes, and Fred Haynes. Inks by Dan Panosian, Jon Holdredge, Ron Boyd, John Lowe, Mark McKenna, Jim Amash, Keith Aiken, and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin.
This is it! The frantic finish to the Hidden Depth storyline! In Los Angeles Wonder Man and the Beast stave off an attack from Goliath and the Man-Ape, before making the jump to Mephisto's realm! And once the two avengers arrive in the dark lord's kingdom, the final act commences! The Black Talon, Lady Lotus, Blackheart, and the Grim Reaper are all present; and of course so is the lady that Simon has been trying to save: Alex Flores! Will Wonder Man find the inner strength and inner peace to snatch victory from the jaws of Mephisto? All his friends are counting on him! Cameo appearances by Jamie Flores, Ginger Beach, and Spider Beach. (Notes: Wonder Man wears his new costume on the last page of the story. The four covers of the Hidden Depth storyline form one large poster.)
48 pages. Cover price $2.95.
Infinity War tie in - "Shadow of the Infinite" Script by Gerard Jones. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Dan Panosian. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin.
Outside the Magus' stronghold, the final battle of the Infinity War has arrived! And it pits a bevy of Earth's super-heroes against their evil doppelgangers! Wonder Man holds his own in the free-for-all by maintaining a high level of intensity! But his rage causes him to misidentify the doppelgangers! He lashes out at Captain America, Drax the Destroyer, and the Thing; while accidentally helping the doppelganger of the Scarlet Witch! Fortunately, Simon refocuses in time to face his own personal demon again: the doppelganger of himself! It's a savage slugfest between Wonder Man and his evil double! May the best Simon win! Cameo appearances by Hercules, Living Lightning, and Wolverine.
32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
Infinity War crossover - "Into Infinity" Script by Gerard Jones. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Dan Panosian. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin.
At Four Freedoms Plaza, Simon Williams and the West Coast Avengers are knee-deep in the Infinity War saga! And while trying to figure out what is happening, Wonder Man has conversations and confrontations with numerous other super-heroes including the Scarlet Witch, Wolverine, Beast, Strong Guy, Hercules, and Thor! A while later Simon leaves the FF's headquarters and searches for the missing Hawkeye and Spider-Man! But bizarrely he finds the Wonder Man doppelganger instead! With his powers still fluctuating, is Simon ready to beat an evil version of himself?
Cover price $1.25.
"Making It Big" Script by Gerard Jones. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin.
Wonder Man finally has his own series! And it begins in true Hollywood fashion by Simon's agent staging a phony fight for publicity purposes! Unfortunately, his agent picked a very difficult opponent in Goliath (aka Erik Josten)! Nevertheless with the cameras rolling, Wonder Man throws down with Goliath in the streets of L.A.! May the best man win! First appearances of Ginger Beach and Neal Saroyan. Second feature: 1-page mock interview with Simon Williams by Gutwrencher Magazine (part 1).
This issue was published with a three-fold poster of Wonder Man with art by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin. The issue may or may not contain the poster now.)
32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
