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Cover: Jack Kirby & Al Gabriele

Captain America Comics #8

Nov 1941 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Strange Mystery of the Ruby of the Nile and Its Heritage of Horror," Captain America and Bucky take on a perilous mission when a young girl is left to spend three nights in the cursed Hagmoor Castle to claim her uncle’s estate. With a sinister witch lurking in the shadows and the castle itself seeming to breathe with menace, the duo steps in to protect her—no matter the danger. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life by Jack Kirby’s dynamic art and Joe Simon’s inks, with a haunting cover by Kirby and Al Gabriele, this 1941 classic blends mystery and wartime adventure in a story that’s as eerie as it is unforgettable.

Contains 6 stories
The Strange Mystery of the Ruby of the Nile and Its Heritage of Horror
13 pp · Superhero
Marina BatesBates (death)Parker (death)Biggs (the butler)Ra the Avenger [Henry Sanders] (villain, introduction)
Murder Stalks the Maneuvers
11 pp · Superhero
CloddColonel CarterColonel WilliamsMajor Pierre Dumort (villain, introduction)

In "Murder Stalks the Maneuvers," Steve and Bucky find themselves in the middle of a deadly drill when they discover the training exercise has turned terrifyingly real—someone has sabotaged the ammunition, turning friendly fire into a lethal threat. The stakes rise as the two must uncover the traitor among their ranks before the next round begins.

The Strange Riddle of the Plague of Death
5 pp · Crime
unnamed Nazi leader (villain)Nazi leader's gang (villains)

In "The Strange Riddle of the Plague of Death," Captain America races to stop a deadly Nazi scheme hidden beneath a seemingly innocent farm, where poisoned food is being cultivated to strike at the heart of England. With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, the patriotic hero must unravel a web of deception before the poison reaches its victims.

Case of the Black Witch
17 pp · Superhero
Karin LeeThe Black Witch [Mr. Feritt] (villain, introduction, death)

In "Case of the Black Witch," Captain America and Bucky take on a chilling mission when they rescue a young girl from a mysterious castle, only to learn she must endure three nights in the haunted Hagmoor Castle to claim her uncle’s estate. With eerie threats and a sinister witch lurking in the shadows, the duo steps in to protect her—no matter what horrors the old castle might unleash.

Carnival of Crime
7 pp · Superhero
Silky Saunders (villain)

In "Carnival of Crime," Speedy keeps a close eye on the State Fair's shenanigans, determined to ensure it’s run with integrity—while Hurricane shadows him, not just to lend a hand, but to keep an eye out for any trouble that might come his way.

Vault of Doom
7 pp · Superhero
an unnamed gang of crooks (villains)

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $1,389
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $46,326
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $24,424*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $24,424
CGC 8.0 · 5 in census $10,748
CGC 7.5 · 5 in census $10,511
CGC 7.0 · 7 in census $8,738
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CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $5,065
CGC 6.0 · 4 in census $4,633
CGC 5.5 · 3 in census $4,633
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $4,633
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $4,633
CGC 4.0 · 10 in census $3,703
CGC 3.5 · 6 in census $3,170
CGC 3.0 · 5 in census $2,770
CGC 2.5 · 4 in census $2,683
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $1,511
CGC 1.0 · 4 in census $1,293*
CGC 0.5 · 3 in census $856
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Cast · 21 characters

Full credits

artist Jack Kirby
inker Joe Simon
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Al Gabriele

Reprints

Reprinted in Captain America: The Classic Years #2 (1990), Captain America: The Classic Years #2 (2000), Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #2 (2008), Young Allies 70th Anniversary Special #1 (2009), Golden Age Captain America Omnibus #1 (2014), Timely's Greatest: The Golden Age Simon & Kirby Omnibus #[nn] (2019), Marvel Origins #25 (2024)

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