Thor #8
In "L'homme qui grandissait," a 1978 French release priced at 4 FRF, the mystery of Captain America's fate deepens when news breaks of his death—only to be upended by a shocking return. Written by Jim Steranko and Stan Lee, with art by Steranko and inks by Tom Palmer, the story unfolds with a flashback revealing Madame Hydra’s rise to power and a tense wake that turns into a HYDRA ambush. Cap’s unexpected reappearance on a motorcycle, alive and fighting, sets the stage for a dramatic showdown, all rendered with Kirby’s dynamic cover art and Colletta’s sharp inks.
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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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