Captain America Special Edition #2
"The Strange Death of Captain America" is a standout 1984 Marvel Special Edition, featuring a gripping tale written by Jim Steranko and Stan Lee, with dynamic art by Steranko and inks by Tom Palmer. When the world believes Captain America is dead and his identity exposed as a deception, a shocking wake turns into a HYDRA ambush—only for Steve Rogers to return on a motorcycle, alive and ready to fight. The cover, a striking piece by Jim Steranko, captures the moment of his dramatic reappearance.
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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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