Strange Spécial Origines #187
In "Les origines de Captain America !", Stan Lee and Steve Ditko deliver a gripping origin tale of the iconic superhero, exploring his journey from a frail young man to the symbol of American resilience. The story unfolds with precision and flair, brought to life by Ditko’s distinctive art and George Roussos’s dynamic inking, while Stan Goldberg’s colors lend a timeless vibrancy. The issue, a 9 FRF gem from 1985, stands as a definitive early account of Captain America’s creation, rendered with the care and craftsmanship that defined the era.
In the shadow of a world at war, President Roosevelt launches the secret "Project Rebirth," a desperate bid to turn one man into a weapon against tyranny. When scientist Dr. Erskine administers the Super-soldier serum to army reject Steve Rogers, the transformation begins—ushering in a new kind of hero, forged in science and sacrifice.
In a frozen Arctic mystery, Captain America awakens from decades of suspended animation after Namor’s attack disrupts an ancient eskimo shrine. The Avengers reunite with their long-lost leader, only to face a new threat when an alien force petrifies them—forcing Cap and Rick Jones to bargain for their friends’ freedom by helping recover the alien’s shattered spacecraft. As the mission unfolds, old conflicts resurface when Namor and his people launch a surprise assault, testing the team’s unity and resolve.
In "Le Goliath Noir !", Black Goliath—Bill Foster—steps into the shadows of 1985 Los Angeles, balancing his role as a Stark Industries researcher with a darker mission. When a string of radium heists throws the city into chaos, he tracks the thefts to Atom-Smasher and his crew, uncovering a mystery that blurs the line between science and sabotage.
In a rare moment of vulnerability, Strange falls asleep without his usual protection, only to awaken trapped in the Nightmare World—a realm where his greatest foe, Nightmare, holds him captive. With no spell to call upon, Strange instead forces Nightmare to confront his deepest fear, turning the villain’s own mind against him. The story’s twist hinges on a quiet, clever mind game, revealing how even the most powerful nightmares can be undone by a single, unexpected truth.
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Reprints
↩ Reprints The Avengers #4 (1964), Strange Tales #122 (1964), Tales of Suspense #63 (1965), Black Goliath #1 (1976), The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #1 (1983), Une Aventure de l'Araignée #24 (1985), Une Aventure des Fantastiques #37 (1985), Un Récit Complet Marvel #6 (1985), Spidey #66 (1985), Un Récit Complet Marvel #7 (1985)
Reprinted in Spécial Strange #40 (1985), Nova #90 (1985), Spidey #66 (1985), Strange #187 (1985), Nova #91 (1985), Spécial Strange #41 (1985), Spidey #67 (1985), Strange #188 (1985), Mitton Universe #[nn] (2020)
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