{"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. To infiltrate their headquarters, he disguises himself by wearing an ULTIMATUM soldier's uniform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Moral Dilemma: During the rescue at a local monastery, a guard begins firing into the crowd of hostages. 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","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/captain-america-321-1986-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}