Captain America Epic Collection #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection volume brings together Captain America's early 1970s adventures, including the iconic 'Secret Empire' storyline by writer Steve Englehart and artist Sal Buscema. It collects issues #169-176, where Steve Rogers faces a shadowy conspiracy reaching the highest levels of government, alongside tales from Captain America and the Falcon #177-186 and other key issues. A pivotal run that redefined Cap's role in the post-Watergate era.
"Enter: Solarr!" brings a pivotal moment in Captain America's journey, as the Falcon seeks help from Cap after being ambushed—leading to a tense alliance with the Black Panther and Leila Taylor in Wakanda. With Peggy Carter now at SHIELD and the Committee to Regain America's Principles mounting a smear campaign, Cap is drawn into a rigged charity fight against the Tumbler, setting off a dangerous conspiracy. Written by Steve Englehart and Mike Friedrich, with dynamic art by Sal Buscema and inks by Frank McLaughlin, this issue captures the era's political unrest and personal stakes, all capped by a striking cover by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro.
In "Enter: Solarr!", the growing rift between Sam and Steve over Steve’s newly enhanced strength comes to a head when Cap effortlessly overpowers their latest foe, the radiant, sun-powered Solarr. Meanwhile, Sharon Carter faces a quiet reckoning, preparing to vanish from the city she’s called home—her departure echoing the shifting dynamics of loyalty and legacy in a world where even heroes must reckon with change.
In "...If He Loseth His Soul!", Captain America and the Falcon set aside their growing rift to team up against a dangerous threat: the kidnapping of Sharon Carter by the enigmatic Dr. Faustus. With trust strained and stakes high, the two heroes must navigate a web of deception and shadowy motives to uncover her whereabouts before it's too late.
In "This Way Lies Madness!", Captain America, Falcon, and Sharon find themselves trapped in a meticulously crafted World War II illusion engineered by Dr. Faustus. The twisted simulation forces them to relive the past, where a long-lost memory stirs—Peggy Carter, the woman from Cap’s youth and Sharon’s sister, begins to remember. But as the past blurs with reality, the truth behind Faustus’s scheme starts to unravel, testing the bonds of loyalty and the cost of forgotten history.
In "Beware of Serpents," Captain America and the Falcon accompany Peggy to her home in Virginia, hoping to help her settle into her unexpected return. But the newly formed Serpent Squad has other plans—launching a relentless assault that tests their resolve and forces them to defend not just themselves, but the quiet life Peggy is trying to rebuild.
In "Queen of the Werewolves," Falcon turns to Captain America for help when an urgent plea from an old friend leads them into a deadly confrontation with a pack of werewolves—each under the chilling command of a mysterious and captivating young woman. The duo must unravel the truth behind her power before the city falls to the moonlit frenzy she unleashes.
In "The Yellow Claw Strikes," Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson are pulled into a dangerous game when Nick Fury warns them of the villain's return—only to vanish into a web of deception. As Captain America races to uncover the truth, the Yellow Claw’s mind-bending illusions blur reality, leaving Steve facing a chilling betrayal that could cost him everything.
In "Night of the Lurking Dead!", Captain America fights to reclaim his mind from the Yellow Claw’s grip, only to face a new crisis when Peggy Carter vanishes and his home is lost. With Nick Fury injured and SHIELD on high alert, Peggy arrives in New York seeking help, while the Claw unleashes ancient horrors from the Museum of Natural History—awakening mummies and a long-dead Egyptian princess to serve his twisted purpose.
In "Ashes To Ashes," Captain America and the Falcon race against time to stop the Yellow Claw’s sinister scheme, which hinges on the possessed Suwan, an ancient Egyptian princess’s spirit now wielding her grandniece as a vessel. With Nick Fury recovering and his agents in the field, the heroes must unravel the Claw’s deadly plan before the spirit’s power becomes unstoppable.
In "J'Accuse!", Captain America finds himself falsely accused of murder after the Tumbler's death, with Moonstone orchestrating a dangerous frame-up while secretly allied with Quentin Harderman. As the web of deception unfolds, T'Challa sends the restless Leila on a trip to Lagos—only for her to be kidnapped by Stoneface, prompting T'Challa and the newly upgraded Falcon to launch a rescue mission across borders and lies.
In "Bust-Out!", Captain America finds himself imprisoned and then sprung by the Sanitation Unit—only to quickly realize they're not allies but pawns of Harderman. With his name tarnished and a murder charge hanging over him, Cap goes on the run, pursued by forces he can't trust. The Falcon, drawn into the mystery after Iron Man alerts him to Cap's escape, tracks him down just as a sudden attack by Moonstone cuts short their chance to uncover the truth.
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