Captain America #261
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Celluloid Heroes!", Captain America travels to California to oversee the filming of a movie based on his life, only to be ambushed at the airport by the Nihilist Front. He’s "rescued" by Nomad, the media’s new favorite hero, whose modern image puts Cap’s classic look in sharp contrast—while unseen forces, including the mysterious Leader and the Ameridroid, quietly observe the unfolding drama. Written by J. M. DeMatteis and illustrated by Mike Zeck, with cover art by Zeck, this 1981 issue captures a pivotal moment in Cap’s journey through a shifting cultural landscape.
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Cap makes his way to California to oversee the making of a movie about his life. He is attacked at the airport by the Nihilist Front and is "rescued" by the new media darling, Nomad. With Cap looking a little outdated and Nomad looking like the hero of the future, the mysterious "Leader" and the Ameridroid watch their plans unfold.
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