{"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","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/captain-america-patriot-1-2010-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}