Captain America #16
"Menace sur l'occident" marks a standout moment in Captain America's 1982 run, delivering a fresh twist on the hero's role in a world where Earth's greatest threat might not come from within. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with sharp, expressive detail by Steve Ditko—both inks and pencils—this issue follows an alien scout who dismisses humanity as weak, only to face an unexpected twist when his ship vanishes into a bog. The cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia captures the moment with a striking, grounded tension that perfectly sets the tone for the mystery ahead.
In "Menace sur l'occident," Captain America fights to reclaim his mind from the Yellow Claw’s control, racing to protect his allies as chaos unfolds. With Nick Fury injured and Peggy missing, Cap must piece together a mystery that leads him from his evicted apartment to the streets of New York, where Sharon and the Falcon search for answers. When the Claw unleashes ancient horrors from the Museum of Natural History, the heroes face a threat rooted in forgotten tombs and a sinister resurrection — but the true cost of his plan remains hidden.
In "Défaite," Captain America and the Falcon narrowly survive one of the Yellow Claw’s deadly traps, only to regroup with a recovering Nick Fury and his agents. With the Claw’s grandniece Suwan now under the influence of an ancient Egyptian spirit, the team must uncover a way to break the possession before her mind is lost forever.
In "Le procès du Faucon !", the Falcon stands trial in Los Angeles for mob-related crimes six years in the past, facing serious charges that threaten his freedom. With the help of Captain America, he fights off an assassination attempt by the Stilt-Man, sent by his former mob boss, as the courtroom drama unfolds. Though found guilty, Sam receives a suspended sentence and is released on parole under Nick Fury’s supervision.
In "Objectif... Terre!", a lone alien scout lands on Earth to assess humanity’s threat level before a planned invasion—only to find the planet’s inhabitants laughably weak. He boasts of his strength, effortlessly lifting locomotives, before returning to his ship, only to discover it’s vanished beneath the bog.
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