Captain America #281

Name: Captain America #281
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

May 1983 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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“Before the Fall!”

"Before the Fall!" kicks off a gripping chapter in Captain America's story with a chilling twist: after a quiet evening reminiscing over old footage, Steve Rogers and Bernie are ambushed by Jack Monroe—the Bucky of the 1950s—setting off a chain of mysteries. Meanwhile, Spider-Woman uncovers a shocking truth about Viper and stumbles into a trap, while Captain America and Bucky are captured by the Constrictor, leaving their fate in Hydra’s hands. Written by J. M. DeMatteis and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Mike Zeck—inked by John Beatty and colored by Bob Sharen—this 1983 issue delivers tension and intrigue, with a cover by Zeck and Beatty that perfectly captures the moment’s urgency.

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writer J. M. DeMatteis · artist Mike Zeck · inker John Beatty · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Diana Albers · cover Mike Zeck, John Beatty

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writer J. M. DeMatteis

artist Mike Zeck

inker John Beatty

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Diana Albers

cover pencils Mike Zeck

cover inks John Beatty

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After Steve and Bernie spend an evening watching old newsreel footage of Captain America and Bucky in action, they are confronted by the Bucky of the 1950's, Jack Monroe. Spider-Woman discovers that Viper is not her mother but that the head of Hydra is up to something big. Captain America and Bucky go on patrol but are taken down by the Constrictor who captures Captain America for Hydra.

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