Captain America #397

Name: Captain America #397
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Feb 1992 · Marvel · 1.25 USD; 1.50 CAD; 0.70 GBP

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“Shot in the Dark”

In "Shot in the Dark," Captain America faces off against the deadly duo of Blackwing and Jack O’Lantern in a brutal clash that tests his resolve. As Red Skull observes from the shadows, he sends Mother Night to recruit the two villains for his Skeleton Crew. Written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Rik Levins, with inks by Danny Bulanadi, colors by Christie Scheele, and letters by Steve Dutro, this 1992 issue delivers a tense, action-packed showdown. The cover, by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi, captures the moment of confrontation with stark intensity.

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writer Mark Gruenwald · artist Rik Levins · inker Danny Bulanadi · colorist Christie Scheele · letterer Steve Dutro · cover Rik Levins, Danny Bulanadi

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writer Mark Gruenwald

artist Rik Levins

inker Danny Bulanadi

colorist Christie Scheele

letterer Steve Dutro

cover pencils Rik Levins

cover inks Danny Bulanadi

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Cap fights Blackwing and Jack O'Lantern while Red Skull watches from afar. He wants the upstart supervillains for his Skeleton Crew and sends Mother Night to recruit them.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).