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Cover: Al Avison

Captain America Comics #12

Mar 1942 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Terrible Menace of the Pygmies of Terror!", Captain America faces a dangerous criminal mastermind whose arson and murder are tied to a desperate cover-up, leaving the hero to protect the kidnapped daughter of a victim. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Alderman, this 1942 classic blends wartime suspense with the shadowy tactics of a mobster gone to extremes. The cover by Al Avison captures the tension with a striking, dramatic image.

Contains 5 stories
The Terrible Menace of the Pygmies of Terror!
20 pp · Superhero
Dr. Crime [Dr. Edward Elmgren] (villain, introduction)Professor Gibbs (villain)Jim Barney (villain)Knuckles Sampson (villain, death)Paul Fung (villain, death)

In "The Terrible Menace of the Pygmies of Terror!", a scientist returns from the Amazon wielding a mysterious gas that shrinks his victims to pygmy size, turning them into deadly minions. When Captain America and Bucky are caught in the transformation, they must outwit their tiny foes and uncover the scientist’s plan before he turns the world into a playground of miniature terror.

The Case of Rozzo the Rebel
20 pp · Superhero
President AlvaroLottaRozzo (villainintroduction, death)Felipe (villain)

In "The Case of Rozzo the Rebel," Captain America faces a moral quandary when his old comrade Rozzo, once bound by a vow to share half of everything, now stands as his enemy—driven by a betrayal that has turned friendship into enmity. With loyalty tested and trust shattered, the two are locked in a deadly clash that leaves no room for compromise.

Introducing the Imp
6 pp · Adventure, Fantasy
The Imp (introduction)Jefferson Vandermeera monster (death)the Spider (villain)

In this 1942 adventure from Captain America Comics #12, the mysterious Imp is summoned to confront a monstrous dragon, using cunning and unexpected power to turn the tide. With the beast defeated and the Spider’s forces on the run, the Imp’s role in the battle proves far more pivotal than anyone expected.

The Flaming Horror
7 pp · Superhero
Father Time [Larry Scott]Beretti (villain)Spike (villain)

In "The Flaming Horror," Father Time confronts a mobster whose desperate insurance scam spirals into murder and kidnapping, forcing the hero to race against time to stop a blaze fueled by greed and cover-up.

The Silent Death?
5 pp · Crime
Headline Hunter [Jerry Hunter]EdGuy Stanford (villain, death)

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Raw (Good) $935
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $28,797*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $17,462*
CGC 9.0 $13,847*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $8,313*
CGC 8.0 · 4 in census $7,523
CGC 7.5 · 5 in census $5,233
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CGC 7.0 · 4 in census $4,241
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $4,241
CGC 6.0 · 6 in census $4,082
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $2,977
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $2,977*
CGC 4.5 · 4 in census $2,977
CGC 4.0 · 11 in census $2,374
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $1,922
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $1,553
CGC 2.5 · 3 in census $1,553
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $1,013
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $781*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $701
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $513*
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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Jack Alderman
cover pencils, inks Al Avison

Reprints

Reprinted in Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #3 (2009), Golden Age Captain America Omnibus #1 (2014)

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