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.
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An alien lands on Earth with the intent of sizing up possible resistance to an invasion force. If the scout does not return within 48 hours, plans for the invasion will be called off. The scout finds the humans puny as potential warriors and is able to lift locomotives off the ground. He laughs as he thinks this will be the easiest conquest ever and heads back to his ship where he finds that it has sunk out of sight in the bog.
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