Captain America Epic Collection #6
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection volume brings together Captain America stories from the early 1980s, centering on a controversial storyline where the Red Skull manipulates public opinion to turn America against its own hero. The collection features Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson as the Falcon, with Johann Shmidt pulling the strings in a tale of political intrigue and super-soldier action.
In "The Coming of the Nomad!", Steve Englehart and John Warner deliver a pulse-pounding twist as the Red Skull unveils Sam Wilson’s shocking past—revealing he was once a thief known only as "Snap" Wilson, manipulated by the Cosmic Cube into becoming the Falcon. Frank Robbins’ dynamic art, sharpened by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia’s inks, brings the high-stakes clash to life, while Gil Kane’s iconic cover captures the tension of a hero caught between identities.
In "The Coming of the Nomad!", Steve Rogers dons a new identity as Nomad while the Serpent Squad, reformed under Madame Hydra and led by a resurrected Viper with Krang as her ally, strikes at Roxxon by kidnapping its president. As Nomad races to stop them, the Falcon crosses paths with Roscoe, a young man seeking Steve to train him as the next Captain America.
In "The Mark of Madness!", Nomad races to stop the Serpent Squad and Krang—driven mad by the Serpent Crown—from awakening the lost city of Lemuria using a Roxxon oil platform. As chaos erupts beneath the waves, Roscoe steps into the mantle of Captain America, ready to face the rising tide of ancient power.
In "Mind Cage!", Sam Wilson's identity is upended when the Red Skull exposes his secret past as the criminal "Snap" Wilson, revealing a history of theft and deception. With the Cosmic Cube rewriting his mind and binding him to Redwing, the Falcon becomes a weapon in a twisted scheme to kill Captain America—forcing allies like Gabe Jones and Peggy Carter to rally SHIELD in a desperate bid to stop the assault.
In "Arena For A Fallen Hero!", Jo recovers from a coma, her mind still tethered to her past as the original Snap Wilson. Meanwhile, Captain America faces a haunting trial, confronting twisted illusions of his former foes conjured by the cunning Deadly Nightshade.
In "Nightshade Is Deadlier the Second Time Around!", Captain America faces off against Deadly Nightshade, who’s commandeered every male SHIELD agent to launch a nationwide takeover. As the Falcon struggles to reconcile his dual identities, he must reclaim his past while confronting a threat that’s both personal and unprecedented.
In "The Trial of The Falcon!", Sam Wilson stands accused in a Los Angeles courtroom for mob crimes dating back six years, forcing him to confront a past he’s tried to leave behind. With the Stilt-Man sent to silence him and Captain America by his side, the Falcon fights to clear his name—only to face a verdict that tests his resolve and freedom.
In "The Trojan Horde," Captain America and the Falcon go deep behind enemy lines to dismantle a rogue paramilitary force plotting to dismantle democracy. With the help of General Heshin, William Taurey aims to unleash the mercenary army known as the Royalist Forces of America and the devastating "Big Daddy" Madbomb—driven by a centuries-old vendetta against Steve Rogers’ lineage.
In "The Rocks Are Burning!", Captain America and the Falcon emerge from the Elite's brutal kill-derby with victory, but reject the prize—only to be attacked by a furious mob. As General Fist’s forces overwhelm the base, Cheer Chadwick and her "Poppa" narrowly escape with plans to detonate the "Big Daddy" Madbomb on the bicentennial.
In a quiet moment amid a high-stakes mission, Captain America finds himself drawn to Carol, the daughter of the elusive Professor Mason Harding, as he and the Falcon track down the man behind the Madbombs. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, Cap’s growing connection to Carol adds a deeply personal dimension to their search.
In "The Man Who Sold the United States," Professor Mason Harding flees the shadow of the Elites, seeking refuge with Captain America and the Falcon as tensions escalate. With Malcolm Taurey issuing the order to activate the "Big Daddy" Madbomb, the stakes rise for a nation on the brink.
In "The Lost Super-Hero! [Chapter Two]," Captain America finds himself adrift through time, landing in 1930s New York where his presence subtly shapes history—inspiring Betsy Ross in the creation of the American flag and quietly saving a young newsboy from a dangerous gang. Written by a noted hand and illustrated with period-accurate flair, this chapter blends historical texture with superhero mystery, exploring how one man’s footprint can ripple across decades.
In this time-displaced chapter of Captain America’s ongoing journey, Steve Rogers stands alongside the legendary Geronimo, offering a quiet promise of a future America that still believes in brotherhood—just before the warrior’s final stand. Amid the echoes of history, he also rushes to save trapped miners from a collapsing cave, proving that courage and duty transcend even the boundaries of time.
In "Stop Here for Glory! [Chapter Four]," Captain America is flung through time once more, landing in the chaos of a World War I dogfight before jumping to a tense present-day chat with Mister Buda. From boxing in the early 1900s to helping a fugitive slave and witnessing the first atomic bomb test, each moment pulls him deeper into history’s most defining moments—only to return him, breathless and bewildered, to the man who sent him there.
In "The Face of the Future! [Chapter Five]," Captain America is thrust into a surreal clash on the moon and a dazzling Hollywood musical, all while uncovering the truth about America through the eyes of children. The story blends sci-fi spectacle with unexpected whimsy, exploring ideals through a lens both fantastical and deeply personal.
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