{"title":"Captain America","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"captain-america-cold-war-alpha-2023-1-nm","title":"Captain America: Cold War Alpha 2023 # 1 NM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptain America: Cold War Alpha # 1 \u003c\/strong\u003ereleased on April 12, 2023, is the launch issue of the \"Cold War\" crossover event, bringing together the storylines from both ongoing Captain America titles. It sets the stage for a conflict involving the abduction of Steve Rogers' son, the return of Dimension Z, and Bucky Barnes' alliance with the White Wolf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Abduction of Nomad: The issue opens with Steve Rogers having a reunion lunch with his adopted son, Ian Rogers, also known as Nomad. The meeting is interrupted, and Ian is violently kidnapped by Peggy Carter, who is now under the influence of the villainous organization, the Outer Circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAn Unholy Alliance: It is revealed that Bucky Barnes (operating as the \"Revolution\" within the Outer Circle to destroy it from within) has formed an alliance with White Wolf (Sam Wilson's nemesis). Bucky frees the White Wolf from prison in exchange for codes and a transmitter needed to carry out his plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Zola Connection: In Dimension Z, the White Wolf drinks a concoction made from Nomad's blood, which is infused with Arnim Zola's DNA. This action allows the White Wolf to take the throne of Dimension Z and begin dispatching an army, the Phrox, to Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA Call for Help: A concerned Steve Rogers calls upon Sam Wilson (the other Captain America), Sharon Carter, and Misty Knight to pool their information and track down Ian's kidnappers and the White Wolf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Battle in Alaska: The team tracks unusual activity to a secret battleground in Alaska, where a portal to Dimension Z opens, unleashing an army of monsters. Bucky is shown watching the battle from Dimension Z, indicating he views the potential loss of his friends as a necessary \"price of victory\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriters: Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Tochi Onyebuchi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtists: Carlos Magno (main story) and Patrick Gleason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePublisher: Marvel Comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47522417705060,"sku":"BB57","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2025_12_13_19_20_17_286.jpg?v=1765675265"},{"product_id":"world-war-hulks-captain-america-vs-wolverine-2-2010-nm","title":"World War Hulks: Captain America vs. Wolverine # 2 2010 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorld War Hulks: Captain America vs. Wolverine # 2\u003c\/b\u003e was published by Marvel Comics on July 28, 2010. It serves as the conclusion to a two-part limited series tying into the larger \"World War Hulks\" event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue continues the brutal conflict between a gamma-irradiated Wolverine and Bucky Barnes (the new Captain America), while also exploring their shared history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Present Duel: Transformed into savage \"hulked-out\" versions of themselves, the two heroes engage in a destructive battle in the streets of Washington, D.C..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWolverine's Control: Despite the overwhelming rage, Wolverine’s healing factor keeps his mind somewhat intact. He realizes they must stop the Intelligencia and find a cure before they die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict Resolution: Logan eventually manages to exercise enough control to knock out Bucky rather than kill him. He ties him up with powerlines before wandering off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFlashback (Chicago): The narrative features a significant flashback to a post-WWII gang war in Chicago where Logan and his partner Squee were hunted by the Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes) while investigating a corrupt politician. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Paul Tobin and Brian Clevinger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Jacopo Camagni (Captain America vs. Wolverine) and Gurihiru (Thing vs. Human Torch backup story).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Barry Kitson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47711504040036,"sku":"BJ17","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_17_20_44_13_711.jpg?v=1768704411"},{"product_id":"captain-america-cold-war-alpha-1-2023-nm","title":"Captain America: Cold War Alpha # 1 2023 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Cold War Alpha # 1\u003c\/b\u003e is a 2023 comic book that serves as the opening chapter of the \"Cold War\" crossover event. Released in April 2023, it brings together the storylines of the two concurrent Captains America, Steve Rogers (Sentinel of Liberty) and Sam Wilson (Symbol of Truth). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue sets up a high-stakes conflict involving personal betrayals and global threats: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Unlikely Alliance: Bucky Barnes, now operating as The Revolution within the shadow organization known as the Outer Circle, forms a deadly alliance with Sam Wilson’s nemesis, White Wolf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Abduction: Peggy Carter (acting as a \"Star Point\" for the Outer Circle) kidnaps Ian Rogers (Nomad), Steve’s adopted son.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDimension Z Returns: The villains plan to use Ian to open a portal to Dimension Z, an irradiated wasteland created by Arnim Zola, and unleash its forces upon the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Team-Up: Steve and Sam reunite, joining forces with Sharon Carter and Misty Knight to track Bucky and White Wolf to a secret battleground in Alaska, where a massive battle against militias and Dimension Z monsters begins. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Tochi Onyebuchi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Carlos Magno.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: April 12, 2023. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eProtagonists: Steve Rogers (Captain America), Sam Wilson (Captain America), Sharon Carter, and Misty Knight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAntagonists: Bucky Barnes (The Revolution), White Wolf, and the Outer Circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupporting: Ian Rogers (Nomad) and Peggy Carter (Dryad).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717163073636,"sku":"BJ112","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_10_49_183.jpg?v=1768752745"},{"product_id":"captain-america-cold-war-alpha-1-2023-nm-copy","title":"Captain America: Cold War Alpha # 1 2023 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Cold War Alpha # 1\u003c\/b\u003e is a 2023 comic book that serves as the opening chapter of the \"Cold War\" crossover event. Released in April 2023, it brings together the storylines of the two concurrent Captains America, Steve Rogers (Sentinel of Liberty) and Sam Wilson (Symbol of Truth). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue sets up a high-stakes conflict involving personal betrayals and global threats: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Unlikely Alliance: Bucky Barnes, now operating as The Revolution within the shadow organization known as the Outer Circle, forms a deadly alliance with Sam Wilson’s nemesis, White Wolf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Abduction: Peggy Carter (acting as a \"Star Point\" for the Outer Circle) kidnaps Ian Rogers (Nomad), Steve’s adopted son.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDimension Z Returns: The villains plan to use Ian to open a portal to Dimension Z, an irradiated wasteland created by Arnim Zola, and unleash its forces upon the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Team-Up: Steve and Sam reunite, joining forces with Sharon Carter and Misty Knight to track Bucky and White Wolf to a secret battleground in Alaska, where a massive battle against militias and Dimension Z monsters begins. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Tochi Onyebuchi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Carlos Magno.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: April 12, 2023. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eProtagonists: Steve Rogers (Captain America), Sam Wilson (Captain America), Sharon Carter, and Misty Knight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAntagonists: Bucky Barnes (The Revolution), White Wolf, and the Outer Circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupporting: Ian Rogers (Nomad) and Peggy Carter (Dryad).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717163466852,"sku":"BJ113","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_13_12_137.jpg?v=1768752869"},{"product_id":"all-new-captain-america-fear-him-1-2015-nm","title":"All-New Captain America: Fear Him # 1 2015 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll-New Captain America: Fear Him # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2015 is the first print issue of a four-part miniseries (originally released as a digital-first Infinite Comic in late 2014) that chronicles Sam Wilson's early days after taking over the mantle of Captain America from Steve Rogers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story follows Sam Wilson as he adjusts to his new role while dealing with a classic psychological threat:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Threat: The villainous Scarecrow (Ebenezer Laughton) has returned to New York City, using his army of \"terror crows\" and fear-inducing pheromones to feed on the city's panic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Partnership: Sam must work alongside Ian Rogers (Nomad), the adopted son Steve Rogers raised in Dimension Z. The two have a dysfunctional relationship and struggle to get along throughout the mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: While tracking Scarecrow through the city's sewers and skies, Sam's unique ability to communicate with birds is used against him by Scarecrow's crows. The issue establishes early tension between Sam’s approach and Ian's more aggressive methods. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: February 4, 2015 (Print).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Dennis Hopeless (with story elements by Rick Remender) and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCore Characters: Sam Wilson (Captain America), Ian Rogers (Nomad), and the Scarecrow. Steve Rogers also appears in an advisory, \"Oracle-like\" role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717199741028,"sku":"BJ114","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_16_07_582.jpg?v=1768753048"},{"product_id":"captain-america-and-the-mighty-avengers-1-variant-2014-nm","title":"Captain America and the Mighty Avengers # 1 Variant 2014 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America and the Mighty Avengers #1\u003c\/b\u003e released November 2014 is the debut issue of a series that spins directly out of the Marvel event Avengers \u0026amp; X-Men: AXIS. It features Sam Wilson in his new role as Captain America, leading a team known for being \"Avengers for the people\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story focuses on the immediate fallout of the \"inversion\" spell from the AXIS event, which swapped the moral alignments of many heroes and villains. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Inverted Captain America: Sam Wilson is patrolling New York, but the inversion has made him aggressive and cynical. He uses excessive violence to stop a robbery and shows open disdain for human rights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLuke Cage’s Change: Luke Cage has also been inverted, becoming more selfish and profit-driven. He meets with the CEO of the notorious Cortex Corporation, Jason Quantrell, to discuss a deal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSpider-Man's Return: Peter Parker attempts to rejoin the team and apologize for the actions of \"Superior Spider-Man\" (Doctor Octopus). However, Luke Cage remains hostile toward him due to Doc Ock’s past threats against his daughter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Plunderer's \"Good\" Turn: In contrast to the heroes, the villainous Plunderer is also inverted, leading a heist not for greed but to give the money to orphans. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe roster of the Mighty Avengers in this issue includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSam Wilson (Captain America)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLuke Cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSpectrum (Monica Rambeau)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBlue Marvel (Adam Brashear)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eShe-Hulk (Jennifer Walters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWhite Tiger (Ava Ayala)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePower Man (Victor Alvarez)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKaluu \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Al Ewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Luke Ross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717202002020,"sku":"BJ115","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_18_39_300.jpg?v=1768753234"},{"product_id":"captain-america-and-the-falcon-1-2004-nm","title":"Captain America and the Falcon # 1 2004 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America and the Falcon # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2004 launched a new series written by Christopher Priest with art by Bart Sears. It begins the \"Two Americas\" story arc, characterized by political intrigue and a darker tone than typical superhero stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue follows a dual narrative that jumps between the present in Cuba and flashbacks in New York City: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: The Falcon (Sam Wilson) has gone rogue to rescue his former girlfriend, reporter Leila Taylor, who was detained by the U.S. Navy at Guantanamo Bay for investigating the Rivas drug cartel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Pursuit: S.H.I.E.L.D. gives Steve Rogers 24 hours to bring Sam in before they take more drastic measures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Imposter: A \"Captain America\" figure arrives in Cuba and brutally cuts through a local militia to find Sam. 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A minor superhuman named \u003cb\u003eFifty-One\u003c\/b\u003e attempts to break her out, prompting immediate intervention from Captain America and Iron Man.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Shared History:\u003c\/b\u003e The narrative uses flashbacks to reveal that both Steve and Tony have past ties to Veronica. Tony remembers her from a brief, messy encounter years prior, while Steve’s connection is tied to her role in government intelligence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Paladins:\u003c\/b\u003e The hunt for Veronica is complicated by the arrival of the \u003cb\u003ePaladins\u003c\/b\u003e, a group of idealistic but inexperienced new superheroes. Their interference allows Veronica to escape, setting the stage for a deeper conspiracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Threat:\u003c\/b\u003e Veronica's ultimate goal is revealed to be \"saving the world\" by eliminating superheroes, whom she views as more of a liability than an asset. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWriter:\u003c\/b\u003e Derek Landy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Angel Unzueta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMain Cover Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Ross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-issue limited series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, Veronica Eden, Fifty-One, and the Paladins. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717205672036,"sku":"BJ117","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_23_38_928.jpg?v=1768753502"},{"product_id":"captain-america-iron-man-1-variant-2022-nm","title":"Captain America\/Iron Man # 1 Variant 2022 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America\/Iron Man # 1 \u003c\/b\u003ereleased December 2021, with a February 2022 cover date is the start of a five-issue limited series that explores the complex partnership and shared history between Steve Rogers and Tony Stark. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story centers on the escape of a high-profile prisoner and the mystery surrounding her past connections to both heroes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Escape:\u003c\/b\u003e Veronica Eden, a government agent turned Hydra provocateur, is being transported to prison when her convoy is attacked. A minor superhuman named \u003cb\u003eFifty-One\u003c\/b\u003e attempts to break her out, prompting immediate intervention from Captain America and Iron Man.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Shared History:\u003c\/b\u003e The narrative uses flashbacks to reveal that both Steve and Tony have past ties to Veronica. Tony remembers her from a brief, messy encounter years prior, while Steve’s connection is tied to her role in government intelligence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Paladins:\u003c\/b\u003e The hunt for Veronica is complicated by the arrival of the \u003cb\u003ePaladins\u003c\/b\u003e, a group of idealistic but inexperienced new superheroes. Their interference allows Veronica to escape, setting the stage for a deeper conspiracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Threat:\u003c\/b\u003e Veronica's ultimate goal is revealed to be \"saving the world\" by eliminating superheroes, whom she views as more of a liability than an asset. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWriter:\u003c\/b\u003e Derek Landy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Angel Unzueta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMain Cover Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Ross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-issue limited series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, Veronica Eden, Fifty-One, and the Paladins. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717206360164,"sku":"BJ118","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_26_08_159.jpg?v=1768753643"},{"product_id":"marvel-double-feature-12-1975-fn","title":"Marvel Double Feature # 12 1975 FN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarvel Double Feature # 12\u003c\/b\u003e published in October 1975, is a reprint comic that features two stories originally from the 1960s series Tales of Suspense. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCaptain America: \"If Bucky Lives..!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eOriginal Source: Tales of Suspense #88 (April 1967).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003ePlot: Captain America receives a distress call from someone claiming to be his long-dead partner, Bucky Barnes. In reality, it is a trap set by the Red Skull, who uses a robot duplicate of Bucky to lure Cap to Sea Gull Isle. Cap must battle the Swordsman and Power Man (Erik Josten) before being captured in an indestructible bubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Stan Lee; art by Gil Kane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIron Man: \"If a Man Be Stone!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eOriginal Source: Tales of Suspense #95 (November 1967).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003ePlot: While S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Jasper Sitwell arrives to protect Stark Industries, the Grey Gargoyle attacks to steal a cobalt super-weapon. 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This series focuses on a deeply personal mission for Steve, intertwining his present-day life with previously untold stories from his youth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story uses two parallel timelines to explore how Steve Rogers became the man he is today:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Present: Captain America as Landlord: Steve decides to buy the old tenement building in Manhattan's Lower East Side where he grew up as an orphan. After securing a loan from Tony Stark, he begins personally renovating the building to ensure it remains affordable for its current residents, effectively becoming their landlord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Past: Young Steve vs. Fascism: Flashbacks to 1938 follow a 14-year-old, sickly Steve Rogers struggling to survive on his own after his parents' deaths. The issue highlights his early encounters with the German American Bund (the American arm of the Nazi Party), which was holding rallies in New York City at the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Emerging Threat: A mysterious supernatural entity known as Asmoday is introduced. This ancient evil has been tracking Steve since his youth and is now recruiting modern-day villains to destroy Steve’s legacy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: J. 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After securing a loan from Tony Stark, he begins personally renovating the building to ensure it remains affordable for its current residents, effectively becoming their landlord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Past: Young Steve vs. Fascism: Flashbacks to 1938 follow a 14-year-old, sickly Steve Rogers struggling to survive on his own after his parents' deaths. The issue highlights his early encounters with the German American Bund (the American arm of the Nazi Party), which was holding rallies in New York City at the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Emerging Threat: A mysterious supernatural entity known as Asmoday is introduced. This ancient evil has been tracking Steve since his youth and is now recruiting modern-day villains to destroy Steve’s legacy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: J. Michael Straczynski (Writer), Jesús Saiz (Artist), and Matt Hollingsworth (Colors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSupporting Cast: Includes appearances by the Fantastic Four and Misty Knight, as well as a brief humorous interaction with Tony Stark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCore Themes: Resilience, the internal moral compass that guided Steve even before the Super-Soldier Serum, and the idea of \"finding home\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717217534052,"sku":"BJ22","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_35_29_697.jpg?v=1768754268"},{"product_id":"captain-america-1-2013-nm","title":"Captain America # 1 2013 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 1\u003c\/b\u003e January 2013 cover date, released in late 2012 marked the beginning of Volume 7 of the series, launching the \"Dimension Z\" storyline under the Marvel NOW! initiative. The issue thrusts Steve Rogers into a bizarre and hostile world far from home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is a science-fiction, pulp-fantasy adventure that starts a multi-part saga: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Abduction: Captain America is investigating a mysterious, newly appeared subway car on a disused track with Sharon Carter when he is captured and transported to another dimension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDimension Z: He awakens restrained in a lab in Dimension Z, the new stronghold of the mad bio-fanatic Arnim Zola. Zola begins draining the Super-Soldier Serum from Steve's blood to use on a baby in a nearby tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEscape and Discovery: Steve breaks free, battles Zola's mutant henchmen, and escapes the lab. During his escape, he takes the infant with him, whom Zola reveals is his bio-engineered son, created to be a companion for his daughter, Jet Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Mission: After crash-landing an aircraft in a desolate area, Steve is stranded in this new dimension with the baby, vowing to protect him (this child grows up to be Ian Rogers, the new Nomad). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Rick Remender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: John Romita Jr..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNotable \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Appearances:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIan Rogers (as a baby).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJet Black (Jet Zola).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Skull. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue redefined Captain America's status quo, moving him away from Earth and into a desperate, isolated battle for survival in an alien landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717249744996,"sku":"BJ23","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_39_32_922.jpg?v=1768754480"},{"product_id":"captain-america-1-2011-nm","title":"Captain America # 1 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2011 the start of the sixth volume of the series, begins with Steve Rogers and his allies attending a funeral, which quickly devolves into a race against time involving an old wartime enemy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue focuses on the reappearance of an old enemy from Captain America's World War II days, forcing Steve to revisit his past:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Friend's Funeral: The story opens in Paris at the funeral of Peggy Carter (Sharon Carter's aunt and Steve's wartime love interest), attended by Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, Nick Fury, and Dum Dum Dugan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Attack: The funeral is violently interrupted by a sniper who targets Dum Dum Dugan. Steve springs into action, saving his friend and chasing the assassin through the streets of Paris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCodename: Bravo: The assassin is revealed to be an old ally from a wartime mission known as Codename: Bravo (real name Richard), who grew bitter after believing Peggy broke off their relationship because she preferred Steve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Lead: After the skirmish, Steve, Nick, and Sharon learn that an old acquaintance from that same wartime mission, Jimmy Jankovicz (a.k.a. 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Hydra agents attack the facility and kidnap the elderly, catatonic Jimmy, revealing that Bravo is working with Hydra to get his revenge. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Ed Brubaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Steve McNiven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: July 2011.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue also served as a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, aligning with the release of the Captain America: The First Avenger movie in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717446320228,"sku":"BJ24","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_42_07_698.jpg?v=1768754615"},{"product_id":"captain-america-1-2011-nm-copy","title":"Captain America # 1 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2011 the start of the sixth volume of the series, begins with Steve Rogers and his allies attending a funeral, which quickly devolves into a race against time involving an old wartime enemy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue focuses on the reappearance of an old enemy from Captain America's World War II days, forcing Steve to revisit his past:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Friend's Funeral: The story opens in Paris at the funeral of Peggy Carter (Sharon Carter's aunt and Steve's wartime love interest), attended by Steve Rogers, Sharon Carter, Nick Fury, and Dum Dum Dugan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Attack: The funeral is violently interrupted by a sniper who targets Dum Dum Dugan. Steve springs into action, saving his friend and chasing the assassin through the streets of Paris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCodename: Bravo: The assassin is revealed to be an old ally from a wartime mission known as Codename: Bravo (real name Richard), who grew bitter after believing Peggy broke off their relationship because she preferred Steve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA New Lead: After the skirmish, Steve, Nick, and Sharon learn that an old acquaintance from that same wartime mission, Jimmy Jankovicz (a.k.a. Jimmy Jupiter), has recently woken up from a long coma, a development they realize is connected to Bravo's return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Trap: The team travels to a secret government facility in Virginia to check on Jimmy, but the visit is a setup. Hydra agents attack the facility and kidnap the elderly, catatonic Jimmy, revealing that Bravo is working with Hydra to get his revenge. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Ed Brubaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Steve McNiven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: July 2011.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis issue also served as a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, aligning with the release of the Captain America: The First Avenger movie in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717447270500,"sku":"BJ25","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_44_45_061.jpg?v=1768754768"},{"product_id":"captain-america-2-2011-nm","title":"Captain America # 2 2011 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 2\u003c\/b\u003e released August 2011 continues the \"American Dreamers\" story arc in Volume 6 of the series. Following the attack at Peggy Carter's funeral in the previous issue, Steve Rogers and Nick Fury delve deeper into a conspiracy involving a long-forgotten World War II mission. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue balances high-stakes action with a mystery rooted in the 1940s:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission Secrets: Flashbacks reveal details of a 1944 operation called Codename: Bravo, which involved Steve, Peggy Carter, and a group of idealistic young heroes. The mission ended in tragedy, leaving many of Steve's old friends presumed dead or lost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Dream World: Steve and Nick Fury learn that their old ally Jimmy Jupiter, who has the power to create and enter a \"dream-world,\" is the key to the current threat. The villainous Bravo is using Jimmy's powers to manipulate reality and strike at the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHydra’s Involvement: While Steve battles specialized Hydra squads using advanced teleportation technology, it becomes clear that Bravo has formed an alliance with a mysterious new leader known as the Hydra Queen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Attack on Steve: The issue concludes with a dramatic ambush. While Steve is at his apartment, he is suddenly attacked through a window by the Ameridroid, a giant robotic construct that accuses him of \"stealing his dream\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Steve McNiven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey First Appearances: This issue features the first cameo appearance of the Hydra Queen (named).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCore Theme: The story explores the concept of \"Old Friends, New Enemies,\" contrasting the idealistic patriotism of the 1940s with the cynical reality of the modern age. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717490557028,"sku":"BJ26","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_46_47_751.jpg?v=1768755034"},{"product_id":"captain-america-who-will-wield-the-shield-1-2010-nm","title":"Captain America: Who Will Wield the Shield? # 1 2010 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Who Will Wield the Shield? # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2010 is a one-shot comic that serves as the immediate aftermath of the Captain America: Reborn miniseries. It addresses the status of the Captain America mantle following Steve Rogers' resurrection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story explores the internal conflict between Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes regarding who should officially be Captain America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBucky’s Tenure: Bucky Barnes has established himself as the new Captain America during Steve's absence and feels he has finally found his place in the role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Steve Rogers, still adjusting to being back in the present day, joins Black Widow on a mission to stop the villain Mister Hyde. During the fight, Steve instinctively catches Bucky's shield and uses it to defeat Hyde, demonstrating that his skills remain sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Decision: Following the battle, Steve and Bucky have a heart-to-heart talk. Steve recognizes that the mantle has helped Bucky find redemption and purpose. He officially asks Bucky to continue as Captain America while Steve takes on a new role as Commander Steve Rogers, leading the Avengers and working directly with the U.S. government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePresidential Pardon: The issue concludes with Steve meeting the President, who grants him a full pardon for his actions during the Superhuman Registration Act (Civil War), noting that the act was \"too un-American\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Butch Guice and Luke Ross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRelease Date: Published December 23, 2009 (with a February 2010 cover date).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Theme: Identity and the passing of a legacy, establishing a status quo where two \"Captains\" exist simultaneously in the Marvel Universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717521129572,"sku":"BJ27","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_48_42_229.jpg?v=1768755262"},{"product_id":"captain-america-homecoming-1-2014-nm","title":"Captain America: Homecoming # 1 2014 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Homecoming # 1\u003c\/b\u003e is a 2014 one-shot comic written by Fred Van Lente with art by Tom Grummett. Set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it takes place between the events of The Avengers (2012) and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story focuses on a personal mission for Steve Rogers as he adjusts to the modern world: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Trip to Brooklyn: Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow) visit Steve's old childhood neighborhood in Brooklyn. While there, they stop at an old-fashioned soda shop for milkshakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Threat: Their \"day off\" is interrupted when a mercenary group known as The Cadre attempts to kidnap Professor Amanat, a Nobel Prize-winning scientist who works for S.H.I.E.L.D..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: The mercenaries use a jammer to prevent the heroes from calling for S.H.I.E.L.D. backup. Steve and Natasha suit up in their Winter Soldier-era gear to track down the signal jammer and defeat the mercenaries in a series of action-packed battles across the neighborhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConclusion: After rescuing Professor Amanat, Steve reflects on how much his home has changed, ultimately telling Natasha, \"You can go home again\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCharacters: Steve Rogers (Captain America), Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow), and Professor Amanat (based on Marvel editor Sana Amanat).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBonus Content: The print issue typically includes a reprint of Captain America #117 (1969), which features the first appearance of Sam Wilson (The Falcon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Art: The main cover was illustrated by Mark Bagley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717531484260,"sku":"BJ28","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_52_01_811.jpg?v=1768755808"},{"product_id":"captain-america-forever-allies-1-2010-nm","title":"Captain America: Forever Allies # 1 2010 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Forever Allies # 1\u003c\/b\u003e is the first issue of a four-part miniseries released on August 4, 2010. The series is part of the storyline featuring Bucky Barnes as Captain America and centers on a cold case from his time as Bucky Barnes with the Young Allies during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe narrative is structured around two parallel timelines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWorld War II (Flashbacks): The story revisits the final mission of the original Young Allies team. Bucky Barnes, along with Toro, the Golden Girl, and others, were operating in Hollywood while dealing with the villainous and mind-controlling Lady Lotus. This mission ended with Lotus escaping capture, a failure that haunted the team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Present Day: Bucky, now serving as the modern Captain America, discovers that Lady Lotus has resurfaced. She is seeking to acquire a powerful mystical artifact that the Young Allies prevented her from obtaining decades ago. Bucky must pick up the trail from the unfinished 1940s case and race across the globe to stop his old adversary from gaining immense power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Roger Stern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Nick Dragotta (for WWII flashbacks) and Marco Santucci (for modern scenes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCharacters: Bucky Barnes (Captain America), the Young Allies (Toro, Golden Girl, etc., in flashback), and Lady Lotus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBonus Content: The physical comic issue also included a reprint of a segment from Tales of Suspense #63.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717536890980,"sku":"BJ29","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_53_40_704.jpg?v=1768755962"},{"product_id":"captain-america-white-1-2015-nm","title":"Captain America: White # 1 2015 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: White # 1\u003c\/b\u003e is the first chapter of a six-issue limited series released in September 2015. Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Tim Sale, it is the fourth installment in their famous \"Color\" series, which explores the early, defining moments of iconic Marvel heroes (following Daredevil: Yellow, Spider-Man: Blue, and Hulk: Gray). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is a nostalgic and emotional retrospective narrated by Steve Rogers in the present day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Framework: A modern-day Steve Rogers reflects on his time with his sidekick, Bucky Barnes, and the deep sense of loss he felt after waking from the ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Flashback: The story jumps back to 1941. Steve recounts Bucky's origin—how a young James Buchanan Barnes discovered Steve’s secret identity at Camp Lehigh and subsequently trained to become his partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Special Mission: Cap and Bucky join Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos on a high-stakes mission during \"The Big One\" (World War II).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAction \u0026amp; Conflict: The team parachutes into enemy territory to intercept Nazis moving explosives. The mission serves as a backdrop for Steve’s protective and sometimes stern relationship with Bucky, as he tries to teach the young boy that war is far more dangerous than it appears in propaganda movies. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Jeph Loeb (Writer), Tim Sale (Artist), and Dave Stewart (Colors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBonus Content: The first issue was double-sized and included a reprint of Captain America: White #0, which had been released seven years earlier in 2008.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThemes: The series focuses heavily on the bond between Steve and Bucky, framed through the \"color\" theme of love and loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717620842596,"sku":"BJ211","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_58_55_405.jpg?v=1768756200"},{"product_id":"captain-america-265-1982-vg-fn","title":"Captain America # 265 1982 VG\/FN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 265\u003c\/b\u003e titled \"Thunderhead!\", was released in January 1982 (cover date). It is the first part of a two-issue storyline that features a rare team-up between Captain America, Spider-Man, and Nick Fury. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story begins with Steve Rogers fending off a group of muggers in Manhattan. Peter Parker, who happens to be passing by, is impressed by the \"civilian's\" fighting skills and follows him as Spider-Man. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Abduction: While using a pay phone, Steve Rogers is suddenly teleported away by high-tech machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eS.H.I.E.L.D. Intervention: Spider-Man attempts to follow and discovers a secret S.H.I.E.L.D. entrance. He meets Nick Fury, who reveals Steve’s secret identity to him and enlists his help for a rescue mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe New Villain: Steve wakes up on Thunderhead Island off the coast of Maine, captured by a new antagonist called The Sultan. The Sultan, a disgruntled former S.H.I.E.L.D. computer designer turned cyborg, plans to launch nuclear missiles at Washington D.C. as revenge against the U.S. government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: During a chaotic battle with the Sultan’s \"Biotron\" robot army, a nuclear rocket is launched. Nick Fury hitches a ride on the missile to disarm it, while Captain America and Spider-Man discover the Sultan’s base is actually a flying island and begin plummeting toward the ocean. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: David Anthony Kraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Mike Zeck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: John Beatty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eColorist: Bob Sharen. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance: The Sultan and his Biotron Constructs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEra: Part of the Bronze Age of comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eReading Order: The story concludes in Captain America #266\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717689458788,"sku":"BJ212","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_11_02_38_208.jpg?v=1768756354"},{"product_id":"captain-america-321-1986-nm","title":"Captain America # 321 1986 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaptain America # 321\u003c\/strong\u003e, titled \"Ultimatum!\", was published in September 1986 and is a significant \"Key Issue\" in the character's history. It is widely remembered for a rare and controversial moment where Captain America is forced to use a lethal weapon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story, the first of a two-part arc, centers on the return of the anti-nationalist villain Flag-Smasher: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Abduction: Flag-Smasher leads a new terrorist organization called ULTIMATUM (Underground Liberated Totally Integrated Mobile Army To Unite Mankind). They hijack an airliner in midair over the Atlantic, holding American passengers hostage and demanding the surrender of Captain America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInfiltration: Steve Rogers tracks the group to a secret base in the Swiss Alps. 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To save them, Captain America reacts with \"lightning speed\" and uses a machine gun to shoot and kill the terrorist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Aftermath: Deeply shaken by the act of taking a life, Steve vows to avenge his \"lost honor,\" setting the stage for a philosophical showdown with Flag-Smasher in the following issue. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWriter: Mark Gruenwald.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArt Team: Paul Neary (Penciler) and John Beatty (Inker).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCover Artist: Mike Zeck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst Appearance: This issue features the first appearance of the terrorist group ULTIMATUM.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupporting Cast: Includes appearances by Hiram \"Ram\" Riddley and his mother Holly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717692473444,"sku":"BJ213","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_11_04_58_359.jpg?v=1768756898"},{"product_id":"captain-america-390-1991-nm","title":"Captain America # 390 1991 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 390\u003c\/b\u003e was published in late August 1991. It features the fourth installment of the six-part story arc titled \"The Superia Stratagem\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"When Women Wage War!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this issue, Captain America and the mercenary Paladin continue their infiltration of the S.S. Superia, a cruise ship carrying an army of female supervillains known as the Femizons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Battle: Outnumbered and overwhelmed by sheer numbers, Cap and Paladin face a massive free-for-all against numerous villains, including Titania, Screaming Mimi, and Snapdragon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Capture: Despite their skills, both heroes are eventually defeated and captured. They are bound and interrogated by Dr. Nightshade and Dansen Macabre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSuperia's Plan: The issue ends with the villainous Superia revealing her bizarre ultimate goal: she intends to use a medical procedure to transform Captain America and Paladin into women to integrate them into her female-only society. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Mark Gruenwald with pencils by Rik Levins and inks by Danny Bulanadi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBackup Story: \"Sneak Attack\" features the Skeleton Crew attempting to free the Red Skull from a Berlin military compound, only to be intercepted by the German heroes Hauptmann Deutschland, Blitzkrieg, and Zeitgeist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Art: Illustrated by Ron Lim and Danny Bulanadi. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717700829284,"sku":"BJ214","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_11_06_14_533.jpg?v=1768756909"},{"product_id":"captain-america-395-1991-nm","title":"Captain America # 395 1991 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 395\u003c\/b\u003e titled \"Rogues in the House,\" was published in December 1991. Written by Mark Gruenwald and illustrated by Larry Alexander, it serves as a transitional issue between \"The Superia Stratagem\" and the \"Operation: Galactic Storm\" crossover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Rogues in the House\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe primary plot features Captain America teaming up with the \"new\" Thor (Eric Masterson) to investigate the abandoned family home of the Red Skull. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Hoping to confirm the Red Skull's apparent death (following a series of deceptions in previous issues), Cap and Thor lawfully execute a search warrant at Skull House.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Trap: Inside, they are ambushed by the bio-fanatic Arnim Zola and his monstrous creation, Doughboy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: The two heroes are trapped in Doughboy's adhesive body. Zola, claiming the Red Skull is truly dead, commands Doughboy to dispose of them in a nearby lake. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Skeleton Crew: At a hideout in Colorado, Mother Night holds a lethal audition to find a replacement for Crossbones. The villains Cutthroat, Deathstroke, and Mangler fight to the death; Cutthroat emerges as the sole survivor and new henchman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDiamondback (Rachel Leighton): Rachel continues training and expresses her desire to join the Avengers' permanent staff as an executive secretary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Romantic Triangle: Steve Rogers finds himself in an awkward social situation when his former girlfriend, Bernie Rosenthal, and his current love interest, Diamondback, both appear at the Avengers Mansion simultaneously. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"The Big Brawl\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA backup story focuses on BAD Girls, Inc. (Asp and Black Mamba):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThey are confronted at a \"Bar With No Name\" by a group of female villains (Battleaxe, Golddigger, and Steel Wind) looking to collect a bounty posted by Superia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe battle ends when they are joined by Impala, who helps them escape and subsequently joins their team. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Mark Gruenwald (Writer), Larry Alexander (Artist), and Rik Levins (Cover Artist).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGuest Star: Thor (Eric Masterson).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotable First Appearance: Cutthroat's debut as a member of the Skeleton Crew.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717703057508,"sku":"BJ215","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_11_10_05_518.jpg?v=1768757086"},{"product_id":"captain-america-400-1992-nm","title":"Captain America # 400 1992 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 400\u003c\/b\u003e released in May 1992, is an 80-page \"Anniversary Spectacular\" that serves as Part 15 of the \"Operation: Galactic Storm\" crossover event. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Murder by Decree!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSet during the Kree-Shi'ar War, the main story finds Captain America stranded on the Kree homeworld, Hala, after being left behind by his fellow Avengers to pursue a devastating Nega-Bomb. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Trial: Cap is brought before the Supreme Intelligence, who subjects him to a psychological and physical gauntlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Illusionary Battle: He is forced to fight six of his deadliest foes: Red Skull, Crossbones, Viper, King Cobra, Batroc the Leaper, and Flag-Smasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBatroc’s Honor: In a key moment, the Batroc illusion assists Cap, as his \"sense of honor\" won't allow Cap to be defeated unfairly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Trap: Cap eventually realizes these enemies are constructs of the Supreme Intelligence, who intended to absorb Cap’s essence into his collective mind. Cap’s indomitable will and \"desire for freedom\" make him unsuitable for assimilation, leading the Supreme Intelligence to cast him out. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\"Out in the Cold\": While Cap is off-world, Falcon and U.S. Agent join forces in the Arctic to rescue D-Man (Dennis Dunphy), who had long been presumed dead, from Flag-Smasher and his ULTIMATUM forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\"Crossing Back\": This story provides a detailed origin for Diamondback (Rachel Leighton), exploring her early life in Manhattan and her complicated past with Crossbones. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGatefold Cover: The issue features a wraparound foldout cover showcasing legendary Captain America artwork and a 30th Anniversary Spider-Man logo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFlip-Book: The back half of the comic is a flip-book containing a full reprint of Avengers #4 (1964), the historic issue where Captain America joined the Avengers after being found in the ice. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Mark Gruenwald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Rik Levins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInkers: Danny Bulanadi and Dan Panosian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717712560228,"sku":"BJ216","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_11_11_26_482_3fc50117-595b-4730-b63d-df5aeb9cb04d.jpg?v=1768757100"},{"product_id":"captain-america-404-1992-nm","title":"Captain America # 404 1992 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 404\u003c\/b\u003e titled \"Children of the Night,\" was published in August 1992. It is the third installment of the famous \"Man and Wolf\" story arc (better known as the Capwolf saga). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Children of the Night\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe plot follows Captain America and Doctor Druid as they investigate a series of werewolf attacks in Starkesboro, Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Werewolf Siege: Cap and Dr. Druid find themselves surrounded by a pack of werewolves. Dr. Druid uses an invisibility spell to help them escape and regroup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWolverine vs. Captain America: Meanwhile, the villainous Nightshade attempts to turn Wolverine into a werewolf. While his healing factor resists the transformation, she uses hypnosis (via the villain Dredmund) to turn him into a mindless killer instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Battle: Cap encounters the feral Wolverine, and a brutal fight ensues. Cap eventually manages to knock Wolverine into a Jeep, but the battle ends when Moonhunter intervenes and tranquilizes Cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Transformation: The issue concludes with Cap waking up in Nightshade's lab. In the final cliffhanger, she begins injecting him with her werewolf serum. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Real World\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA second story focuses on Diamondback (Rachel Leighton) and her captor, Crossbones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Test: Crossbones declares Diamondback's training complete and gives her a new costume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: As a final test of loyalty, he sends her to Avengers Mansion to steal samples of Captain America’s blood. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Mark Gruenwald.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Rik Levins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInkers: Danny Bulanadi, Don Hudson, and Ray Kryssing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGuest Stars: Wolverine and Doctor Druid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCameos: D-Man, Bernie Rosenthal, and John Jameson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717715443812,"sku":"BJ217","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_11_18_08_546.jpg?v=1768757214"},{"product_id":"generations-sam-wilson-captain-america-steve-rogers-captain-america-1-2017-vf","title":"Generations: Sam Wilson Captain America \u0026 Steve Rogers Captain America # 1 2017 VF+","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenerations: Sam Wilson Captain America \u0026amp; Steve Rogers Captain America # 1\u003c\/b\u003e released on September 27, 2017, serves as the emotional conclusion to the Generations event. Written by Nick Spencer with art by Paul Renaud, the issue explores the weight of legacy and the individual paths of two heroes who share the same mantle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Lifetime in a Moment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story follows Sam Wilson after he is transported through the \"Vanishing Point\" to New York City at the dawn of World War II. Unlike other heroes in this event who had brief encounters with their predecessors, Sam ends up living an entire secondary lifetime in the past. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe War Years: Assuming the name Paul Jeffries, Sam enlists in the army. He fights alongside a young, inexperienced Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes, acting as a mentor to Steve during moments of self-doubt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePost-War Life: After the war, while Steve is lost in the ice, Sam remains in the 1940s. He marries, raises a family, becomes a pastor, and participates in the Civil Rights Movement as an activist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Return of Cap: Sam lives long enough to see Steve Rogers finally found in the ice. In their elderly reunion, Sam (as Paul) encourages Steve again as he struggles to adapt to the modern world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Present: On his deathbed in the past, Sam \"wakes up\" back in the present day. 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Written by Nick Spencer with art by Paul Renaud, the issue explores the weight of legacy and the individual paths of two heroes who share the same mantle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Lifetime in a Moment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story follows Sam Wilson after he is transported through the \"Vanishing Point\" to New York City at the dawn of World War II. Unlike other heroes in this event who had brief encounters with their predecessors, Sam ends up living an entire secondary lifetime in the past. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe War Years: Assuming the name Paul Jeffries, Sam enlists in the army. He fights alongside a young, inexperienced Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes, acting as a mentor to Steve during moments of self-doubt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePost-War Life: After the war, while Steve is lost in the ice, Sam remains in the 1940s. He marries, raises a family, becomes a pastor, and participates in the Civil Rights Movement as an activist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Return of Cap: Sam lives long enough to see Steve Rogers finally found in the ice. In their elderly reunion, Sam (as Paul) encourages Steve again as he struggles to adapt to the modern world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Present: On his deathbed in the past, Sam \"wakes up\" back in the present day. 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It represents the third stage of grief in the series' thematic structure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story focuses on Clint Barton (Hawkeye), who has recently returned from the dead, and his confrontation with Tony Stark over Steve Rogers' legacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Offer: Tony Stark (Iron Man) meets Clint at the ruins of Avengers Mansion. To alleviate his own guilt and find a replacement for Steve Rogers, Stark offers Clint the shield and mantle of Captain America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTesting the Shield: On the S.H.I.E.L.D. 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It represents the fourth stage of grief following Steve Rogers' assassination, focusing on Spider-Man as he struggles with the crushing weight of loss. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePeter Parker, wearing his black suit in mourning, visits the grave of his Uncle Ben, reflecting on the many loved ones he has lost over the years—his parents, Gwen Stacy, her father, and now Captain America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eConflict with Rhino: While at the cemetery, Peter's spider-sense alerts him to the Rhino. Believing the villain is committing a crime, Spider-Man attacks him. However, it is revealed that Rhino was only there to visit his own mother's grave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Beating: In the ensuing rage after his mother's headstone is accidentally broken, Rhino proceeds to beat Spider-Man severely. During the fight, Peter recalls a past battle against the Hulk where Captain America's arrival saved his life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Final Resolve: Realizing Cap is no longer there to save him, Spider-Man draws on Steve Rogers' example to find the strength to defeat Rhino on his own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWolverine’s Lesson: Wolverine, who has been shadowing Peter to ensure he is safe, confronts him afterward. Peter lashes out in despair, but Wolverine shares a poignant insight on grief, comparing it to a recurring \"cannon shot through the stomach\" that one never truly gets over, but eventually learns to live with. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by David Finch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSymbolism: Peter Parker wears the black Spider-Man costume as a sign of his deep depression and mourning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSignificant Reveal: Wolverine reveals to Peter that Captain America was the one who insisted Spider-Man join the New Avengers, even threatening to quit himself if the team did not accept him. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717768364132,"sku":"BJ313","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_06_59_380.jpg?v=1768759732"},{"product_id":"fallen-son-the-death-of-captain-america-1-2007-vf-nm","title":"Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America # 1 2007 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFallen Son: The Death of Captain America # 1\u003c\/b\u003e titled \"Chapter One: Denial,\" was published in June 2007. Written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Leinil Francis Yu, it serves as the opening installment of a five-part series structured around Elisabeth Kübler-Ross' five stages of grief. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Denial\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue focuses on Wolverine, whose characteristic skepticism leads him to reject the news of Steve Rogers' assassination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Investigation: Unable to convince the Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes) to help, Logan recruits Daredevil, using his enhanced senses to detect if the story is a S.H.I.E.L.D. deception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInfiltration: With magical assistance from Doctor Strange to hide their presence, the duo infiltrates a S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. They first interrogate Crossbones, the assassin, but Daredevil confirms he is telling the truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFinal Proof: Wolverine eventually reaches the room where Steve Rogers' body is being held. After smelling the body and seeing the empty space where the shield should be, he finally accepts the death as real.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Warning: Logan is confronted by Iron Man and Hank Pym. Stark allows him to leave so he can tell the other heroes the truth, but Wolverine warns Stark that he will kill him if he finds any evidence of his involvement in Cap's death. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStage of Grief: Denial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Jeph Loeb; Pencils and Cover Art by Leinil Francis Yu; Colors by Dave McCaig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePublication: First released in 2007; also collected in the Fallen Son Trade Paperback (2016).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717769773156,"sku":"BJ314","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_10_26_289.jpg?v=1768760070"},{"product_id":"fallen-son-the-death-of-captain-america-5-2007-nm","title":"Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America # 5 2007 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFallen Son: The Death of Captain America # 5\u003c\/b\u003e titled \"Chapter Five: Acceptance,\" was published in August 2007. It concludes the miniseries based on the five stages of grief, focusing on Iron Man (Tony Stark) as the superhero community officially lays Steve Rogers to rest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Acceptance\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story centers on two distinct funerals held for the fallen hero: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Public Funeral: A massive ceremony with full military honors is held at Arlington National Cemetery. It is attended by thousands, including prominent heroes like Sam Wilson, Iron Man, and the Fantastic Four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eTony Stark is scheduled to give the first eulogy but breaks down, able only to say, \"It wasn't supposed to be this way...\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eSam Wilson (Falcon) takes over, delivering a powerful speech that highlights the man behind the shield, Steve Rogers, and how his return from the ice years prior inspired a new age of heroes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Secret Burial: Three days later, Stark, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket travel to the Arctic with the real casket. 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Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Bryan Hitch, the story picks up after the events of Captain America #600 during the Dark Reign era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Part 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue establishes that Steve Rogers was not actually killed by the assassin's bullets, but was instead \"unstuck in time\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Discovery: Sharon Carter, Falcon, and Vision meet with Hank Pym to investigate the gun used to \"kill\" Steve. They discover the weapon used technology from Doctor Doom that froze Steve in time and space rather than ending his life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Infiltration: While their allies investigate, the current Captain America (Bucky Barnes) and Black Widow infiltrate a H.A.M.M.E.R. Helicarrier to steal a device from Arnim Zola that they believe can save Steve. Their mission is complicated when they are confronted by Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers, specifically Ares and Venom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSteve's Journey: The narrative shows Steve Rogers experiencing \"flashbacks\" that are actually him physically reliving key moments of his past, such as the day he received the Super-Soldier Serum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVillainous Alliance: Norman Osborn meets with Arnim Zola to discuss the Red Skull's plan to retrieve Steve Rogers and use him for a more sinister purpose. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Ed Brubaker, Pencils by Bryan Hitch, and Inks by Butch Guice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCharacters: Features Steve Rogers, Bucky Barnes (Captain America), Black Widow, Sharon Carter, Falcon, Vision, Hank Pym, Norman Osborn, Arnim Zola, and the Red Skull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSignificant Reveal: It confirms that Sharon Carter's destruction of a device during Cap's \"death\" actually caused him to start spiraling through his own timeline. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717773836388,"sku":"BJ316","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_17_57_996.jpg?v=1768760388"},{"product_id":"captain-america-reborn-1-alex-ross-variant-2009-nm-copy","title":"Captain America: Reborn # 1 Alex Ross Variant 2009 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Reborn # 1\u003c\/b\u003e released in July 2009, is the opening chapter of a six-issue limited series that reveals the truth behind Steve Rogers' death and initiates his return to the Marvel Universe. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Bryan Hitch, the story picks up after the events of Captain America #600 during the Dark Reign era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Part 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue establishes that Steve Rogers was not actually killed by the assassin's bullets, but was instead \"unstuck in time\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Discovery: Sharon Carter, Falcon, and Vision meet with Hank Pym to investigate the gun used to \"kill\" Steve. They discover the weapon used technology from Doctor Doom that froze Steve in time and space rather than ending his life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Infiltration: While their allies investigate, the current Captain America (Bucky Barnes) and Black Widow infiltrate a H.A.M.M.E.R. Helicarrier to steal a device from Arnim Zola that they believe can save Steve. Their mission is complicated when they are confronted by Norman Osborn's Dark Avengers, specifically Ares and Venom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSteve's Journey: The narrative shows Steve Rogers experiencing \"flashbacks\" that are actually him physically reliving key moments of his past, such as the day he received the Super-Soldier Serum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVillainous Alliance: Norman Osborn meets with Arnim Zola to discuss the Red Skull's plan to retrieve Steve Rogers and use him for a more sinister purpose. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Ed Brubaker, Pencils by Bryan Hitch, and Inks by Butch Guice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCharacters: Features Steve Rogers, Bucky Barnes (Captain America), Black Widow, Sharon Carter, Falcon, Vision, Hank Pym, Norman Osborn, Arnim Zola, and the Red Skull.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSignificant Reveal: It confirms that Sharon Carter's destruction of a device during Cap's \"death\" actually caused him to start spiraling through his own timeline. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717774688356,"sku":"BJ317","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_20_47_183.jpg?v=1768760607"},{"product_id":"captain-america-reborn-1-2009-vf-nm","title":"Captain America: Reborn # 1 2009 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Reborn # 1\u003c\/b\u003e released in July 2009, is the opening chapter of a six-issue limited series that reveals the truth behind Steve Rogers' death and initiates his return to the Marvel Universe. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Bryan Hitch, the story picks up after the events of Captain America #600 during the Dark Reign era. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Part 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue establishes that Steve Rogers was not actually killed by the assassin's bullets, but was instead \"unstuck in time\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Discovery: Sharon Carter, Falcon, and Vision meet with Hank Pym to investigate the gun used to \"kill\" Steve. They discover the weapon used technology from Doctor Doom that froze Steve in time and space rather than ending his life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Infiltration: While their allies investigate, the current Captain America (Bucky Barnes) and Black Widow infiltrate a H.A.M.M.E.R. Helicarrier to steal a device from Arnim Zola that they believe can save Steve. 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It commemorates the publisher's seven-decade history by reuniting the classic 1940s super-team, the All-Winners Squad. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is set in 1946, shortly after the end of World War II. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Times Square is suddenly overrun by \"undead\" American soldiers who want their lives back in exchange for the lives of others. Leading this battalion are zombie versions of the original Captain America (Steve Rogers) and Bucky Barnes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe New Captain America: Because the original Steve Rogers and Bucky went missing at the end of the war, they have been secretly replaced to keep morale high. The current Captain America is Jeff Mace (formerly the Patriot), and Bucky is Fred Davis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Resolution: The Squad eventually uncovers an invisible Madame Death, who is orchestrating the attack as a plot for revenge. The heroes successfully stop the invasion and save one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Future: At the end of the issue, Jeff Mace mentions that the team will begin using a new building as their headquarters—the Baxter Building (future home of the Fantastic Four). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCaptain America (Jeff Mace) \u0026amp; Bucky (Fred Davis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHuman Torch (Jim Hammond) \u0026amp; Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNamor the Sub-Mariner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMiss America \u0026amp; The Whizzer \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Karl Kesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Steve Uy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Daniel Acuña \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717778096228,"sku":"BJ319","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_29_34_395.jpg?v=1768761083"},{"product_id":"captain-america-steve-rogers-1-2016-nm","title":"Captain America: Steve Rogers # 1 2016 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Steve Rogers # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2016 is a landmark issue in Marvel Comics history, famous for the controversial revelation that Steve Rogers was a secret agent of Hydra. Published on May 25, 2016, it launched a new solo series during the Civil War II event while Sam Wilson was also active as Captain America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \"Hail Hydra\" Twist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue ends with a shocking cliffhanger where Steve Rogers betrays his ally, Jack Flag, by throwing him from a plane and uttering the words \"Hail Hydra\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe In-Universe Explanation: Reality was rewritten by Kobik, a sentient Cosmic Cube in the form of a young girl. Manipulated by the Red Skull, Kobik altered Steve’s memories and history so that he believed he had been a Hydra sleeper agent since childhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Outcome: This version of Steve, known as Hydra Supreme, eventually attempted a global takeover in the 2017 Secret Empire event before being defeated by the restored, \"true\" Captain America. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Return: Following the Avengers: Standoff! event, a previously aged Steve Rogers is restored to his youthful, super-soldier prime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNew Status Quo: Steve returns to the field with a new triangular shield and a team that includes Sharon Carter, Free Spirit, and Jack Flag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHydra Resurgence: The Red Skull revitalizes Hydra as a grassroots terrorist organization, recruiting disillusioned individuals by exploiting contemporary fears and insecurities. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Nick Spencer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist\/Cover Art: Jesús Saiz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEditor: Tom Brevoort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: May 25, 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717782913124,"sku":"BJ320","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_33_31_539.jpg?v=1768761319"},{"product_id":"captain-america-patriot-1-2010-nm","title":"Captain America: Patriot # 1 2010 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Patriot # 1\u003c\/b\u003e is the debut of a four-issue limited series published by Marvel Comics in September 2010. The series retells the origin and career of Jeffrey Mace, the third person to serve as Captain America in Marvel continuity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue follows reporter Jeffrey Mace's transformation from an ordinary journalist into a national symbol: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Inspiration: In 1941, Daily Bugle reporter Jeff Mace witnesses Steve Rogers in action during a Nazi sabotage attempt at a Brooklyn shipyard. Inspired by Rogers, Mace dons his own costume to fight saboteurs as the Patriot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHomefront Hero: Unlike Steve Rogers, Mace has no super-soldier serum. He leads the Liberty Legion, a group of heroes protecting the U.S. homefront while the Invaders fight overseas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eUnexpected Offer: After the war ends in 1946, Mace finds the second Captain America (William Naslund) mortally wounded following a battle with a robot. After Naslund dies, the FBI recruits Mace to take up the mantle to ensure the symbol of Captain America does not die with the man. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Karl Kesel with art by Mitch Breitweiser and colors by Elizabeth Breitweiser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: September 15, 2010 (with a November 2010 cover date).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSignificance: It serves as a modern retelling of Jeff Mace's transition from the Patriot to the third Captain America, clarifying complex Golden Age continuity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717784420452,"sku":"BJ41","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_38_28_939.jpg?v=1768761651"},{"product_id":"captain-america-who-will-wield-the-shield-1-2010-nm-copy","title":"Captain America: Who Will Wield the Shield? # 1 2010 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America: Who Will Wield the Shield? # 1\u003c\/b\u003e 2010 is a one-shot comic that serves as the immediate aftermath of the Captain America: Reborn miniseries. It addresses the status of the Captain America mantle following Steve Rogers' resurrection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story explores the internal conflict between Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes regarding who should officially be Captain America. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBucky’s Tenure: Bucky Barnes has established himself as the new Captain America during Steve's absence and feels he has finally found his place in the role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Mission: Steve Rogers, still adjusting to being back in the present day, joins Black Widow on a mission to stop the villain Mister Hyde. During the fight, Steve instinctively catches Bucky's shield and uses it to defeat Hyde, demonstrating that his skills remain sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Decision: Following the battle, Steve and Bucky have a heart-to-heart talk. Steve recognizes that the mantle has helped Bucky find redemption and purpose. He officially asks Bucky to continue as Captain America while Steve takes on a new role as Commander Steve Rogers, leading the Avengers and working directly with the U.S. government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePresidential Pardon: The issue concludes with Steve meeting the President, who grants him a full pardon for his actions during the Superhuman Registration Act (Civil War), noting that the act was \"too un-American\". \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Butch Guice and Luke Ross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRelease Date: Published December 23, 2009 (with a February 2010 cover date).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCore Theme: Identity and the passing of a legacy, establishing a status quo where two \"Captains\" exist simultaneously in the Marvel Universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717784617060,"sku":"BJ42","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_42_22_077.jpg?v=1768761910"},{"product_id":"captain-america-1-cassaday-variant-2018-nm","title":"Captain America # 1 Cassaday Variant 2018 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 1\u003c\/b\u003e released July 4, 2018 launched a new volume and era for Steve Rogers, under acclaimed writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and artist Leinil Francis Yu. Titled \"Winter in America: Part 1,\" the issue finds Steve as a figure of controversy, struggling with a nation that has lost faith in him following the events of Secret Empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story sets a somber tone, exploring both internal and external conflicts for the Sentinel of Liberty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Tarnished Shield: In the aftermath of Hydra's takeover of the nation (where a Hydra-aligned Captain America briefly ruled), the true Steve Rogers is back, but public trust is severely damaged. He battles feelings of self-doubt and disillusionment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Nuke Clones: Steve, with assistance from Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) and Sharon Carter, battles an army of cyborg duplicates of the character Nuke in Washington D.C.. These aggressive, flag-tattooed super-soldiers represent a twisted, ultra-nationalist version of patriotism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Power Elite: A new, rising enemy is introduced: the Power Elite, a cabal of influence-brokers and a sinister organization attempting to co-opt and corrupt the symbol of Captain America for their own ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInternational Intrigue: The issue also features a subplot in Russia, where the X-Men villain Selene, the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club, attacks a Hydra convoy to rescue a prisoner and declares herself the new leader of Russia. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates, with art by Leinil Francis Yu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eRelease Date: July 4, 2018.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCore Themes: The series dives into complex political and social themes, questioning American identity, patriotism, and what the Captain America symbol means in a polarized, \"post-truth\" era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717785632868,"sku":"BJ43","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_12_59_35_425.jpg?v=1768762884"},{"product_id":"captain-america-1-2018-nm","title":"Captain America # 1 2018 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaptain America # 1\u003c\/b\u003e released July 4, 2018 launched a new volume and era for Steve Rogers, under acclaimed writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and artist Leinil Francis Yu. Titled \"Winter in America: Part 1,\" the issue finds Steve as a figure of controversy, struggling with a nation that has lost faith in him following the events of Secret Empire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story sets a somber tone, exploring both internal and external conflicts for the Sentinel of Liberty:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Tarnished Shield: In the aftermath of Hydra's takeover of the nation (where a Hydra-aligned Captain America briefly ruled), the true Steve Rogers is back, but public trust is severely damaged. 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They discover an old farmhouse where three refugees who escaped from a Nazi concentration camp are hiding: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMarta: A Romani woman who was subjected to medical experiments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIskra: A Jewish woman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eVolya: A Russian man who was imprisoned for being gay. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCap and Bucky choose to defend the farmhouse against a German patrol rather than continuing their mission. 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It was published seven years before the rest of the series due to significant production delays. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue, titled \u003cb\u003e\"It Happened One Night,\"\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on the origin of the partnership between Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBucky's Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e It depicts Bucky as a teenager at Camp Lehigh who accidentally discovers Steve Rogers' secret identity while Steve is changing into his costume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTraining:\u003c\/b\u003e Recognizing Bucky's determination to help the war effort, Steve trains him to become his partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirst Mission:\u003c\/b\u003e The duo embarks on their first mission together, parachuting into enemy territory to stop Nazis transporting explosives. 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This event featured comics that theoretically exist as published works within the Marvel Universe itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is presented as a firsthand account of World War II adventures written by Rick Jones, Captain America's longtime ally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Story: A nostalgic and stylized retelling of Captain America and Bucky’s missions during WWII.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNarrative Twist: Within the meta-fiction, the story is purportedly illustrated by Steve Rogers himself. 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It presents a street-level, noir-inspired mystery set between the conclusion of Captain America (Vol. 3) and the 2002 \"Marvel Knights\" relaunch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story begins in Brooklyn, where Steve Rogers visits his friend Sal Letcher, a disabled Gulf War veteran. For his birthday, Sal asks Steve for a vicarious \"gift\": to dance with a beautiful girl just for him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSoon after, Steve is approached by Charles Frizini, a businessman whose daughter, Pasha, has been taken to Las Vegas by a mobster named Anthony Sanquino (using the alias Nicoli Spano). 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This series modernizes the character's continuity by shifting his thawing from the ice to the post-9\/11 era of the early 2000s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Man Out of Time (Again)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue retells Steve Rogers' awakening into a world that has moved on significantly during his decades in suspended animation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Adjustment: Set just one week after his thawing, the story follows Steve as he struggles with culture shock—such as not knowing what the United Nations is—and initially declines an offer to join the Avengers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFirst Mission: Re-enlisting in the U.S. Army under General Thaddeus \"Thunderbolt\" Ross, Steve is tasked with a clandestine mission to infiltrate Latveria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDoctor Doom: The arc explores the previously untold first canonical encounter between Captain America and a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIntroduction of David Colton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA major subplot introduces David Colton, a new character whose journey mirrors Steve’s origin but is set in the 21st century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePost-9\/11 Origin: Colton is a frail, red-haired young man inspired to enlist after witnessing the September 11 attacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Next Super Soldier: Despite physical ailments like asthma, Colton’s resilience leads him to be selected for a modern variation of the Super-Soldier Serum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Future: The issue reveals that Colton successfully becomes a new Captain America, shown in flash-forwards serving during the Iraq War. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Howling Commandos: Steve leads a new iteration of this unit, which includes new members like Mendoza and Slate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStealth Suit: The issue features the debut of a new Captain America stealth uniform designed for high-stakes, extra-governmental missions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStyle: Critics noted the grounded, action-thriller tone that juxtaposes Golden Age heroism with the darker, more ambiguous complexities of the War on Terror era. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740960931940,"sku":"BK216","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_20_20_09_08_676.jpg?v=1768961537"}],"url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/collections\/captain-america.oembed","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}