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Cover: Syd Shores

Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #6

Dec 2012 · Marvel · 74.99 USD; 83.99 CAD
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This sixth volume of the Marvel Masterworks series dedicated to the Golden Age adventures of Captain America reprints classic 1940s stories featuring Steve Rogers and his sidekick Bucky. The collection also includes crossover appearances with the original Human Torch, Jim Hammond, as part of the Timely Comics era. These tales showcase the patriotic hero's battles against Axis forces and early supervillains in the formative years of the Marvel Universe.

In "The Creeper and the 3 Rubies of Doom!", young Roddy stumbles upon a mysterious hermit whose meager life belies a hidden agenda, setting off a chain of events that puts the safety of his father's defense plant in jeopardy. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by Don Rico and Bob Oksner, with inks by George Klein and Bob Oksner, this Golden Age adventure blends wartime tension with a touch of suspense, all wrapped in Syd Shores’ classic cover art.

Contains 20 stories
The Creeper and the 3 Rubies of Doom!
19 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael DuffyPresident Franklin D. RooseveltSergeDane the Fifth (Highness of Alslavia)The Creeper [Ambassador John Lissom, aka Lisson] (villain, introduction)Eric (villain)Adolf Hitler (villain, cameo)

In "The Creeper and the 3 Rubies of Doom!", the shadowy agent known as the Creeper steals a tri-rubied treaty ring, believing its absence during a crucial signing will provoke the last neutral European nation to side with the Axis. With the U.S. ambassador Lissom poised to seal the alliance, the fate of the treaty—and the war—hangs on a single, stolen piece of jewelry.

The Cobra Strikes
9 pp · Superhero
The Human Torch [Jim Hammond]Toroun-named South American AmbassadorThe Cobra (villain, introduction)chauffeur of South American ambassador (villain)
Satan and the Sorcerer's Secret!
16 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]JohnnyBalthar (villain, introduction, sorcerer, death)Satan (villain, introduction, possibly the father of Daimon Hellstrom)

In "Satan and the Sorcerer's Secret!" from Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #6, the sorcerer Balthar seeks forbidden knowledge at Bald Mountain, only to be confronted by Satan himself, who demands a twisted redemption: revive Captain America to face the Prince of Evil in a battle that could decide the fate of the world.

The Sinister Spies
7 pp · Humor
DippySwizzelstick (Dippy's military aide)Mergetroide (Dippy's chauffeur)two un-named spies (villains)

In "The Sinister Spies," Jo, a bumbling diplomat, tries to keep his composure during a high-stakes golf game—unaware that two masked spies are lurking on the course, determined to stop him before he signs a crucial treaty with the United States. Written with a wink and a grin, this lighthearted 2012 tale from Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #6 blends espionage and absurdity in a short, sprightly adventure.

The Case of the Silent Hermit
7 pp · Adventure
The Secret Stamp [Roddy Colt]Mr. ColtMrs. ColtThe Hermit [Mr. Schores] (villain, introduction, a spy)

In "The Case of the Silent Hermit," young Roddy stumbles upon a reclusive old man living in isolation, seemingly too poor to afford basic comforts. When Roddy’s father offers the hermit a job at his defense plant, the man’s sudden refusal sparks suspicion—and a dangerous secret begins to surface.

The Vault of the Doomed!
12 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Congressman Barlow (head of Anti-Nazi Committee, death)Sam (Barlow's chauffeur)John Barlow (image only)un-named womanJudge Cohn (death)Dr. Eternity [un-identified Nazi agent] (villain, introduction)Schultz (villain)un-named hunchback assistant to Dr. Eternity (villain)the Nazis (villains)

In "The Vault of the Doomed!" from Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #6, Captain America and Bucky uncover a chilling deception when a Nazi agent, posing as the psychic Dr. Eternity, targets marked men under the guise of spiritual communion. As the duo investigates a desperate woman’s plea to contact her deceased son, they must unravel the truth behind the medium’s supernatural claims before the next victim falls.

The Sabotage of the Supply Trains
7 pp · Superhero
The Human Torch [Jim Hammond]Toro [Thomas Raymond]Herr Beak (villain, introduction)Nazi spies (villains)

In "The Sabotage of the Supply Trains," the Torch and Toro are sent on a mission to uncover a mysterious breach in the U.S. military supply chain, where vital ammunition vanishes en route to Russia—raising urgent questions about who’s behind the theft and why. With tensions rising, the duo must track the sabotage through shipping routes and hidden leads, all while navigating the delicate politics of post-war diplomacy.

The Reaper (The Man the Law Couldn't Touch)!
15 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael Duffyun-named Police ChiefThe Reaper (villain, introduction, death)Adolf Hitler (villain)Joseph Goebbels (villain)

In "The Reaper (The Man the Law Couldn't Touch)!", Captain America faces a shadowy assassin sent by Hitler to spread Nazi propaganda and turn America against him, turning the hero into the nation’s most dangerous enemy—only to discover that the real threat isn't just a killer, but a lie dressed as a patriot.

Captain America Wears the Cobra Ring of Death!
18 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael DuffyHanes (soldier)Callahan (soldier)Campbell (soldier)Senator Ralph (death)General Lang (death)The Ring (villain, introduction, death)Toto (villain, introduction)Hugo (reluctant villain, death)Herr Kumpf (villain)the Nazis (villains)

In "Captain America Wears the Cobra Ring of Death!", Steve Rogers finds himself framed for the murder of a high-ranking general in Washington D.C., just after his unit's transfer. With a trail of cryptic clues linking the two deaths, Steve must don the mantle of Captain America to clear his name—before the real killer strikes again.

War Bond Vengeance
7 pp · Adventure
The Secret Stamp [Roddy Colt]RedCarson Bells (an actor, Orson Welles-type, introduction)Hans (villain)the Nazis (villains)

In "War Bond Vengeance," actor Carson Wells delivers a patriotic speech for war bonds—only to vanish mid-sentence, snatched by Nazis. While the crowd assumes it's a staged performance, only Roddy Colt refuses to believe the act, setting him on a tense, uncertain path to uncover the truth.

The Mystery of the 100 Corpses!
17 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael DuffyIzan (villain, introduction, death?)Gioco (villain, introduction, Izan's assistant)

In "The Mystery of the 100 Corpses!", Steve and Bucky take a late-night swim in a secluded quarry—only to stumble upon a chilling secret when they’re confronted by Izan, a twisted Nazi operative using the site to stash the bodies of dying air raid wardens. With the city’s lights set to blaze at midnight, Izan’s sinister plan begins to unfold, and the duo must unravel his macabre scheme before it’s too late.

Terror at the Shipyards!
7 pp · Superhero
The Human Torch [Jim Hammond]ToroMr. Hefler (villain, introduction)Joe (villain)

In "Terror at the Shipyards!", the Torch and Toro are on a mission to protect newly launched destroyers when a mysterious explosion throws their routine into chaos. As sabotage strikes again, the flaming heroes track the attackers to their hidden base—only to find themselves trapped, racing against time to stop a devastating attack on the fleet.

Battling the Deadly Snapper
15 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael DuffyThe Turtle-Man [Rocks Rico, aka the Strangler] (villain, introduction)Killer Bane (villain)

In "Battling the Deadly Snapper," Captain America and Bucky pursue a fugitive from a chain gang through the eerie depths of Sinister Swamp, only to find the escaped convict shielded by the bizarre Turtle-Man and his ruthless crew. The jungle’s hidden dangers and the outlaw’s strange protector set the stage for a tense showdown in the heart of the swamp.

The Case of the Bund's Bonds!
7 pp · Adventure
The Secret Stamp [Roddy Colt]un-named Nazis (villains)

In "The Case of the Bund's Bonds!", Jo and her friend stumble upon a suspicious group selling War Bonds at half price—too good to be true. When the Secret Stamp investigates, he uncovers a web of deception: the sellers are Nazis using fake bonds to drain American funds and fund the Axis war effort.

The Idol of Doom!
17 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael DuffyMrs. Wallinger (society woman, death)Bill (fisherman)Syd (fisherman)Vince (fisherman)Frank (fisherman)Mrs. Dale (society woman, death?)Mr. Brady (villain, lawyer, death)Prince Ba'rahm (villain, introduction, oriental mystic)Shao (villain, introduction, a dwarf, death)Brady (villain, introduction, death)Frog (villain, death)

In "The Idol of Doom!", Steve and Bucky stumble upon a mysterious ritual on the water that draws them into a dangerous mystery surrounding Prince Ba'rahm, a shadowy figure preying on wealthy society women. With the stakes rising and the truth buried beneath ancient rites, the duo must unravel a web of secrets before the next victim is claimed.

The Vampire Strikes!
20 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael DuffyJoe Dawson (soldier)Count Varnis (villain, a vampire, introduction, death)Count Varnis' assistant (villain)

In "The Vampire Strikes!" from Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #6, Steve Rogers, Bucky Barnes, and Joe Dawson are sent on a perilous mission to mount a searchlight on Vampire's Mountain—only to encounter a creature of the night that turns Joe Dawson into one of the undead.

The Monument Murder
7 pp · Superhero
Human Torch [Jim Hammond]ToroGeorge Washington (image only)Thomas Jefferson (image only)Abraham Lincoln (image only)Theodore Roosevelt (image only)Mr. WardEric (villain, Ward's brother-in-law, refugee sculptor, death)

In "The Monument Murder," patriotic heroes the Torch and Toro are called to Mount Rushmore to help clean the monument’s base—only to find themselves caught in a deadly ambush when Toro is shot. The mystery unfolds as the duo confronts a hidden threat beneath the iconic stone faces.

Meet the Eel of Horror Harbor!
18 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Bucky [Bucky Barnes]Sergeant Michael DuffyThe Eel (villain, introduction, death?)Eeel's gang [Muskelsothers un-named] (villains, some die)
Blondes of a Different Color
8 pp · Humor
Dippy DiplomatSwizzlestick (Dippy's aide)un-named bank presidentun-named war bond thieves (villains)
The Mystery of the Song of the Wind
7 pp · Adventure
The Secret Stamp [Roddy Colt]Thomas TrimbleMiss Jones (teacher)BlimpMike (villain)Schultz (villain)

In "The Mystery of the Song of the Wind," Roddy and Thomas grow suspicious when five people repeatedly check out a book called *Song of the Wind*—only to return it the next day. When Roddy follows one of them home, he uncovers a strange ritual involving an ultraviolet lamp and the book, leading him to believe the Secret Stamp must investigate.

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Don Rico
artist, inker Bob Oksner
cover pencils, inks Syd Shores

Reprints

↩ Reprints Captain America Comics #21 (1942), Captain America Comics #22 (1943), Captain America Comics #23 (1943), Captain America Comics #24 (1943)

Reprinted in Golden Age Captain America Omnibus #2 (2021)

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