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Cover: Al Avison & Syd Shores & George Klein

Captain America Comics #18

Sep 1942 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "Bowling Alley of Death!", Captain America and Bucky face off against Gigo, a nobleman with a deadly twist on recreation—his bowling alley hides rigged pins that double as weapons. With art by Al Avison and inks by Syd Shores and George Klein, this 1942 classic blends wartime intrigue with a uniquely sinister game. The cover, also by Avison and Shores, captures the high-stakes danger in a single, chilling image.

Contains 8 stories
Bowling Alley of Death!
15 pp · Superhero
Gigo [Peter G. Higorovitch] (villain, introduction)The Holy Ring (villains, introduction)

In "Bowling Alley of Death!", Jo, a nobleman with a deadly twist on recreation, turns his exclusive alley into a trap where hollowed-out bowling pins double as .22 guns, launching deadly projectiles at his targets. With democracy as his enemy, Gigo's game of murder takes a sharp turn when Captain America and Bucky intervene, bringing his twisted sport to an end—though not before the heroes face the full force of his rigged setup.

The Tomb of Horror!
11.5 pp · Superhero
Professor WembleyBlack Toad (villain, appears in dream)Black Talon [as Professor Wembley (in dream sequence)] (villain)

In "The Tomb of Horror!", Steve and Bucky are sent on a mission with Sgt. Duffy to escort a professor to the pyramids, where he hopes to uncover a legendary hieroglyphic. As they journey through the desert, danger lurks in the ancient ruins—where every shadow seems to hold a secret.

The Mikado's Super Shell!
16 pp · Superhero
The Paw (villain, introduction, death)the Japanese (villains, some die)
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Percy

In this 1942 humor tale from *Captain America Comics* #18, Percy takes a trip to the local circus and, on a whim, aims his slingshot at the gorilla—only to find the prank leads to unexpectedly wild consequences.

Enter: The Fighting Fool
7 pp · War
The Fighting Fool [Wade Huston] (introduction)Napoleon Sack (member of the Free-French Army)Herr Mongrel (villain, introduction, death)

In "Enter: The Fighting Fool," former Anzac soldier Wade Huston, wounded in both lungs during combat, leaves behind his military past to confront a new kind of enemy—fifth columnists lurking in America. Determined to fight for justice even without a uniform, he takes up a dangerous mission that tests his resolve and courage.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Dippy Diplomat
The Case of the "Costumed Crook"
6 pp
The Secret Stamp [Roddy Colt]Miss Brooks (Roddy's teacher)SpudMr. BruceSpike (villain)

In "The Case of the 'Costumed Crook'," a clever disguise scheme puts the Secret Stamp's identity at risk when two crooks knock out Roddy, steal his costume, and use it to infiltrate a high-stakes party—only to target a priceless jewel collection. With the real hero out of commission, the impostors play their part perfectly, but the truth is never far behind.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Dippy Diplomat

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Raw (Good) $833
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $44,204*
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $18,153*
CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $11,540
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $9,580
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $7,335
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CGC 7.5 · 6 in census $5,536
CGC 7.0 · 4 in census $4,609
CGC 6.5 · 6 in census $3,863
CGC 6.0 · 5 in census $3,138
CGC 5.5 · 5 in census $3,138
CGC 5.0 · 10 in census $2,412
CGC 4.5 · 6 in census $2,096
CGC 4.0 · 6 in census $2,001
CGC 3.5 · 5 in census $1,843
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $1,843
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $1,264*
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $1,087
CGC 1.5 · 4 in census $756
CGC 1.0 · 5 in census $701
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $547
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Cast · 6 characters

Full credits

artist Al Avison
cover pencils Al Avison
cover inks Syd Shores
cover inks George Klein

Reprints

Reprinted in Captain America Comics #[nn] (1942), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 (2011), Golden Age Captain America Omnibus #2 (2021)

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