Cover: Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang

Captain America #22

Oct 1999 · Marvel · 1.99 USD; 2.99 CAD

📊 ~82,223 copies sold its debut month

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In "Sacrifice Play," Captain America faces a dire threat as a devastating vibranium wave looms over Wakanda, threatening to erase the precious metal from existence. With Klaw attempting to stop him, Steve Rogers must push beyond his limits—only to find his shield, broken and forgotten, restored in the most unexpected way. Written by Mark Waid and brought to life by Andy Kubert’s dynamic art, with inks by Jesse Delperdang, colors by Gregory Wright, and letters by Todd Klein, this 1999 issue delivers a tense, character-driven moment that redefines what it means to fight for a cause. The cover, by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang, captures the weight of the moment in striking detail.

Contains 2 stories

Sacrifice Play

22 pp · Superhero

Captain America [Steve Rogers]Klaw (villain)Tony Stark [Iron Man] (cameo)

In "Sacrifice Play," Captain America faces a desperate mission to stop a vibranium wave from destroying Wakanda’s precious reserves, but his efforts are met with fierce opposition from Klaw—whose own motives blur the line between villainy and necessity. The clash between them leads to an unexpected turn when Klaw’s interference inadvertently repairs Captain America’s broken shield, setting the stage for a moment that redefines both their roles in the crisis.

Bullpen Bits #15

0.25 pp · Humor, Superhero