Captain America Comics #24

Name: Captain America Comics #24
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Mar 1943 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "The Vampire Strikes!", Captain America and Bucky investigate a strange mystery in 1943: five people repeatedly check out a book called Song of the Wind—only to return it the next day. When Roddy and Thomas follow one of them, they uncover a chilling clue: the man uses an ultraviolet lamp to read the book, leading the Secret Stamp to suspect something far more sinister than a simple literary curiosity. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Don Rico and Bob Oksner, with a cover by Syd Shores, this issue blends wartime suspense with early horror elements in a story that’s as sharp as it is eerie.

Contains 5 stories

The Vampire Strikes!

20 pp · Superhero

Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael DuffyJoe Dawson (soldier)Count Varnis (villain, a vampire, introduction, death)Count Varnis' assistant (villain)

In "The Vampire Strikes!" from Captain America Comics #24 (1943), Sgt. Duffy recruits Joe Dawson, Steve Rogers, and Bucky Barnes for a dangerous mission atop Vampire's Mountain to install a searchlight. Their journey takes a chilling turn when they encounter a vampire who drains Dawson’s blood—leaving his fate uncertain and the team on edge.

The Monument Murder

7 pp · Superhero

Human Torch [Jim Hammond]ToroGeorge Washington (image only)Thomas Jefferson (image only)Abraham Lincoln (image only)Theodore Roosevelt (image only)Mr. WardEric (villain, Ward's brother-in-law, refugee sculptor, death)

In "The Monument Murder," patriotic heroes the Torch and Toro are called to Mount Rushmore to help clean its base—only to find themselves caught in a sudden attack when Toro is shot, leaving the mystery of the sniper and the true purpose of their mission unresolved.

Meet the Eel of Horror Harbor!

18 pp · Superhero

Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael DuffyThe Eel (villain, introduction, death?)Eeel's gang [Muskelsothers un-named] (villains, some die)

Blondes of a Different Color

8 pp · Humor

Dippy DiplomatSwizzlestick (Dippy's aide)un-named bank presidentun-named war bond thieves (villains)

The Mystery of the Song of the Wind

7 pp · Adventure

The Secret Stamp [Roddy Colt]Thomas TrimbleMiss Jones (teacher)BlimpMike (villain)Schultz (villain)

When five mysterious readers all check out the same obscure book, *Song of the Wind*, only to return it the next day, Roddy and Thomas are left scratching their heads. Following one of them home, Roddy uncovers a strange clue: the man uses an ultraviolet lamp to read the book, leading the Secret Stamp to investigate further.