Captain America Goes to War Against Drugs #1
In "High Heat," Captain America takes on a dangerous new threat in 1990: the alien Tzin, who use addictive substances to weaken humanity from within. When a young baseball player named Mitch Baskin struggles with addiction, Captain America steps in to help him reclaim his life, proving that even in the face of extraterrestrial manipulation, heroism and recovery are possible. Written by Peter David and illustrated by Sal Velluto, with inks by Keith Williams, colors by Bob Sharen, and letters by Rick Parker, the issue features a striking cover by John Romita and José Marzán Jr.
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The alien Tzin attempt to corrupt humans with drugs, to make it easier to subjugate them. Keith Wilson calls on Captain America who helps get Mitch Baskin, a young baseball player, off drugs.
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