Captain America tries to recover his shield from the Kill-Derby as Gen. Argyle Fist’s forces joined the fray. Jack “King” Kirby settles into a steady groove as his “Madbomb” saga rolls along.
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After initially resisting, Captain America joins a gladiator-style skateboard derby in hopes of retrieving his stollen shield. Jack “King” Kirby picks up the pace with this well-drawn, action packed outing.
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Captain America and the Falcon go undercover as S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to infiltrate the conspiracy behind the Madbomb. While it’s good to see Jack “King” Kirby back at home on Cap, this issue feels more like a Kamandi adventure.
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Mister Buda’s mystic talisman sends Captain America on a Bicentennial journey through time to experience America’s history first hand. Jack Kirby serves up an enjoyable treasury-format spectacular to celebrate the United States’ 200th birthday.
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The town lush, a young patriot and a rebellious boy join real-world historical figures in the cause of American independence. A surprisingly mild Bicentennial one-shot from underground comix legends Gilbert Shelton and Ted Richards.
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The Phantom of 1776 travels to colonial America to free Africans who were under his protection. Don Newton’s story doesn’t quite land but his artwork for this Bicentennial issue is excellent.
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Moon Knight’s conflict with the Maggia is interrupted by Spider-Man, bringing the two heroes to blows. Though this issue holds a special place in this reviewer’s heart, this 1978 tale from Bill Mantlo, Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson remains typical Spidey fare.
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The Hulk-Busters latest effort to cure the Hulk triggers a problem with the sun; meanwhile, Jarella returns. A beautiful drawn issue from Herb Trimpe and John Severin. with a wonky story from Archie Goodwin (aided by a young Chris Claremont).
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The Avengers battle an ancient entity who is attempting to harness the power of the Hulk to awaken dark gods. Legendary writer Harlan Ellison drops by the Marvel Universe for this overstuffed story (with some help from Roy Thomas, Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney).
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Batman battles Doctor Phosphorus inside an offshore nuclear plant; meanwhile, Silver St. Cloud enters Bruce Wayne’s life. This second Steve Englehart outing features poorly matched art from Walter Simonson and Al Milgrom.
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