Captain America #2
"Le mercenaire et le dément" marks a standout moment in Captain America's 1985 run, delivering a tense showdown between the Sentinel of Liberty and the unstable Mr. Hyde, unleashed by the ruthless mercenary Batroc. Written by Roger Stern and brought to life with dynamic energy by John Byrne on pencils and Joe Rubinstein on inks, the issue pits Cap against a foe whose strength and unpredictability push him to his limits. The cover by Byrne and Rubinstein captures the chaos perfectly, setting the stage for a gripping battle that redefines the stakes in New York City.
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Batroc breaks Mr. Hyde out of prison and Hyde forces him to assist in his plan of holding New York City for ransom using a Roxxon ship as a weapon. Cap intervenes but is bested by the powerful Hyde.
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