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Captain America: The Secret Story of Marvel's Star-Spangled Super Hero #[nn]

Jan 1981 · Ideals Publishing Corp. · [2.95 USD]
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This 1981 collected edition from Ideals Publishing Corp. offers a concise, illustrated overview of Captain America's origins and early adventures, aimed at younger readers. It presents the Star-Spangled Avenger's journey from his World War II debut to his role as a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe, highlighting key moments and allies. The volume serves as an accessible introduction to the character rather than a comprehensive archive of specific issues.

In "The Red Skull Supreme!", Captain America awakens from decades of suspended animation after being trapped in melting ice, only to be thrust into a bizarre new threat: an alien who turns the Avengers to stone and demands their help retrieving his shattered spaceship. With Namor and his people still a looming danger, Cap and Rick Jones must navigate alien technology and ancient grudges to restore balance. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by George Roussos, this 1981 Ideals Publishing Corp. issue delivers a bold, pulpy adventure that redefines the Star-Spangled Hero’s post-war return. Cover by George Roussos.

Contains 4 stories
The Red Skull Supreme!
10 pp · Superhero
Red Skull [Johann Schmidt]Captain America [Steve Rogers]Cosmic Cube

In "The Red Skull Supreme!", Captain America faces his most desperate stand yet, locked in a brutal clash with the Red Skull—now wielding the all-powerful Cosmic Cube, capable of turning his every thought into reality. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Steve Rogers must rely on courage and cunning against an enemy whose will alone can reshape reality.

Captain America Joins... The Avengers!
17 pp · Superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Thor [Donald Blake]Giant-Man [Hank Pym]WaspRick JonesTeen BrigadeNamor the Sub-Mariner (villain)Atlanteans (villains)D'Bari alien (villain)Bucky Barnes (cameo flashback)Hulk [Bruce Banner] (cameo flashback)

Captain America awakens from decades in suspended animation after Namor's attack on an Eskimo village sends his frozen idol into the sea. The Avengers rescue him, only to face a new threat when an alien petrifies the team—forcing Cap and Rick Jones to track down the alien and help recover his shattered ship. As the mission unfolds, the Avengers must confront Namor once more, now defending the alien’s vessel from his relentless assault.

The Living Legend
21 pp · Superhero
Mrs. Rogers (introductiondeathflashbackCaptain America's mother)Bucky Barnes (flashback)Franklin D. Roosevelt (flashback)Sgt. Duffy (flashback)Abraham Erskine (death, flashback)
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Art Simek

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Avengers #4 (1964), Tales of Suspense #81 (1966), Captain America #255 (1981)

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