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Cover: Marty Nodell

Captain America's Weird Tales #74

Oct 1949 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Red Skull Strikes Again!", Captain America faces his most sinister foe in a supernatural showdown that plunges him into Hell itself. Written by Stan Lee, this 1949 tale sees the Red Skull summon the Grim Reaper to claim Cap’s soul, with Satan granting the villain a final chance for revenge—only for Cap to fight his way through infernal trials and face the Skull in a deadly clash. The cover by Marty Nodell captures the chilling intensity of the battle, as the star-spangled hero dares to defy even the Devil’s domain.

Contains 4 stories
The Red Skull Strikes Again!
6 pp · Superhero
Captain AmericaGolden GirlVillain: Red SkullMaster Judge (introduction)Charon (introduction)

In "The Red Skull Strikes Again!" from *Captain America's Weird Tales* #74, the Red Skull summons the Grim Reaper to drag Captain America into Hell itself, where Satan grants him a twisted chance at revenge. With the weight of the underworld pressing down, Cap must face his foe in a battle that tests his courage beyond mortal limits—before he can return to the world of the living.

The Frozen Ghost!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Frozen Ghost!" from *Captain America's Weird Tales* #74, a man condemned to die for a crime he committed escapes into the snow and perishes—only to return as a vengeful spirit. Haunted by the injustice of his fate, he targets those who sent him to his death, and when a reporter named Davis begins digging into the case, the ghost makes his presence known in the most chilling way.

The Thing in the Swamps!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Thing in the Swamps!" from *Captain America's Weird Tales* #74, John Vandiver confesses to Townsless a family curse tied to a century-old betrayal: his ancestor lured Peter into the marshes, where he perished in quicksand. Now that John has turned 30, the curse takes hold, and he transforms into the Marsh Monster—his fate sealed by the ghost of Peter, the last of his bloodline.

The Tomb of Terror
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Tomb of Terror," Jo and Leo uncover the buried heart of the cursed pharaoh Tut-Lak-Omor, unleashing a malevolent spirit that takes possession of Sal-Hammin. As the Black Pharaoh’s wrath threatens Rae, the group must outwit a deadly curse before it claims another life.

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
cover pencils, inks Marty Nodell

Reprints

Reprinted in Captain America Comics #74 (1949), Crime Can't Win #42 [2] (1950)

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