Captain America Comics #39
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Terror of the Ghost Harpoon," Captain America and Bucky land on Nantucket to investigate a haunting legend tied to a derelict ship called the Moby Dick. A grieving old man, consumed by memories of his lost sons, believes the vessel is cursed and seeks to destroy it—until his fury turns deadly when a traitorous first mate betrays him. With Syd Shores' dynamic art and Vince Alascia's sharp inks bringing the tense coastal showdown to life, the issue unfolds with a haunting mix of wartime suspense and emotional weight. Alex Schomburg's cover captures the eerie intensity of the story, making this 1944 classic a standout in the series.
In "Terror of the Ghost Harpoon," Captain America and Bucky find themselves on Nantucket, drawn into a haunting mystery when a grieving old man vows to destroy the ship *Moby Dick*—a vessel that stirs painful memories of his lost sons. When the ship’s first mate betrays the old man in a desperate bid to claim the ship for himself, a harpoon meant for his heart is deflected by Cap’s shield, sparking a tense chase up the mast. The story unfolds with quiet dread and emotional weight, as the past and present collide on the windswept island.
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Reprinted in O Guri Comico #125 (1945)
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