Captain America [Shan-Lon] #[3]
In "The Strange Death of Captain America," a 1990 Shan-Lon Enterprises release, the world mourns the fallen hero—only to be stunned when Captain America reappears on a motorcycle, alive and ready for action. Written by Jim Steranko and Stan Lee, with art by Steranko and cover by Steranko, this issue blends a shocking fake death with a high-stakes ambush at a funeral, all while revealing a secret identity kept even from his closest allies.
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The news reports Cap's death and explains that "Steve Rogers" was a fake identity while Madame Hydra has Cap's HYDRA file burned. A flashback reveals how she replaced Baron Strucker as head of the organization. The Avengers, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter and several SHIELD agents hold a wake but are suddenly gassed by HYDRA. Rick follows to the cemetery and is almost caught, but Cap unexpectedly appears on a motorcycle, very much alive! A battle follows, ending when a set of missiles miss their target and kill Madame Hydra. Cap reveals he faked his death in order to retain his secret identity.
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