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Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty                  Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket
Marvel Fireside Hardcover Edition
Writers: Stan Lee, Joe Simon, Jack Kirby & Jim Steranko
Artists: Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko & Gene Colan
Inkers: Frank Giacoia, George Roussos, Chic Stone, Don Heck & Joe Sinnott
Letterers: Artie Simek & Sam Rosen
Editors: Stan Lee, Joe Simon & Jack Kirby
Cover Artist: Dave Cockrum

Captain America: Sentinel of LibertyFrom the Living Legend of World War II to the straight-thinking, straight-talking, straight-shooter of the seventies – it’s Captain America – our Sentinel of Liberty for over thirty years. Here, in this copious collection, are the most exciting episodes of ol’ Cappy’s career. Hark back to the days of yore, when Steve Rogers, a ninety-pound Army reject, is transformed by Professor Reinstein into America’s greatest secret weapon against the Nazi scourge. Relive the moment, nearly twenty years later, when the Avengers discover him frozen solid in a huge block of ice. The Avengers take him out of cold storage, but one question remains: Can a peerless paragon of patriotism from another age make it as a superhero in the sixties and seventies? Let the ageless adventurer show you himself in the timeless tales that have made him one of the greatest costumed cavorters in all of comicdom and a TV superstar as well.

It all began with two comic greats, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, and an admiring teenager named Stan Lee. That’s right, O Keepers of the Flame, Stan the Man was once Stan the Kid, and as enamored of superhero comic characters as you are. He was especially smitten with a new strip taking the nation by storm – Captain America created by his heroes Simon and Kirby. So smitten was he that he wangled himself a job at Timely Comics, publishers of the strip. And it was then that he got to write his first story, starring – you guessed it – Captain America.

Now how’s that for a dream come true? And there’s lots more to the story than that. If it weren’t for that dream-struck kid, for example, there might be no Captain America today. Old winghead, you see was a World War II hero and… But Stan tells it best – the hows, the whys, the whens – together with the most memorable milestones of ol’ Cappy’s career, and maybe ol’ Stan’s too. This is one collection that no real fan will want to miss.

Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty Marvel Fireside Hardcover contains:“The Origin of Captain America!”   10 pages
Writers: Joe Simon & Jack Kirby w/ Stan Lee
Artist: Jack Kirby
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Letterer: Artie Simek

While the Nazi war machine marches on, President Roosevelt institutes a top-secret program, “Project Rebirth”. In a secret lab, scientist Dr. Erskine gives army reject and volunteer Steve Rogers the Super-Soldier serum which turns him into a virtual superman. A Nazi spy murders Erskine before he can create an army of duplicates, but Rogers becomes the costumed Captain America, a symbol of freedom and justice. He soon goes undercover as a private at Camp LeHigh where he befriends orphan mascot Bucky Barnes. When Bucky discovers Steve’s double-identity, he becomes Cap’s partner.

Retelling of the story by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby from Captain America Comics #1 (March 1941).

Reprints Tales of Suspense (March 1965) Issue #63.  Marvel Comics
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“Captain America foils The Traitor’s Revenge”   2 pages
Text story by Stan Lee w/ 2 panels of art by Jack Kirby.
Editors: Joe Simon; Jack Kirby (original editors)

Stan Lee’s 1st professional writing job.

Reprints Captain America Comics (May 1941) Issue #3.  Timely Comics
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“Captain America Joins… The Avengers!”   23 pages
Writers: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Artist: Jack Kirby
Inker: George Roussos
Letterer: Artie Simek

The Avengers happen upon a figure frozen in the ocean depths, hurled there by an enraged Sub-Mariner. They are astonished to discover the man is alive and recognize him as the long-missing Captain America. Cap relates his last moments 20 years earlier when he and partner Bucky tried to stop an explosive-filled drone plane from taking off. Bucky was killed in the explosion, but Cap plunged into the ocean, surviving in suspended animation. Cap immediately becomes embroiled in helping the Avengers, encounters an alien and joins them in battle against Namor, accepting their offer to join the team.

1st modern-day appearance of Captain America!

Reprints The Avengers (March 1964) Issue #4.  Marvel Comics
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“Captain America”   10 pages
Writers: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Artist: Jack Kirby
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Sam Rosen

While Cap lounges around Avengers Mansion, thinking about Bucky and his place in the world, a gang of costumed thugs break in intent on stealing any secrets or weapons Stark may have laying about the place, to sell for profit. They figure Cap’s “just an acrobat”. They figured wrong. He mops up the place with them single-handed, then comments how lucky they were his partners weren’t around– “They really tough!”

1st new solo story since 1954. Captain America’s own series has continued non-stop to this day!

Reprints Tales of Suspense (November 1964) Issue #59.  Marvel Comics
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“The Red Skull Lives!”   10 pages
Writers: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Artist: Jack Kirby
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Letterer: Artie Simek

Part 1 of 3. Cap’s greatest enemy, The Red Skull, has also survived the decades in suspended animation due to an experimental gas released near the end of World War II. Found and revived by THEM the Skull and his two cohorts now work with the secret organization. AIM scientists reveal their greatest achievement, the Cosmic Cube. The Skull plans to frame Cap for murder, but his plan backfires. Cap reveals a printed circuit supplied to him by SHIELD which countered the hypnotic waves that made Cap question his sanity. Shocked to learn his oldest enemy is alive, Cap prepares for a deadly encounter.

1st modern-day appearance of The Red Skull. 1st appearance of The Cosmic Cube.

Reprints Tales of Suspense (July 1966) Issue #79.  Marvel Comics
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“He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube”   10 pages
Writers: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Artist: Jack Kirby
Inker: Don Heck
Letterer: Artie Simek

Part 2 of 3. Cap rescues a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky, only to discover he’s a member of A.I.M. He tells Cap about their supreme achievement, the Cosmic Cube which has been stolen and being taken to the Red Skull. Using a SHIELD experimental manned missile, Cap battles the Skull’s minion. Hitting an ejector switch the two parachute down to a remote island where The Skull awaits. The Skull reveals to Cap that he gave the orders that resulted in Bucky’s death. The Cosmic Cube, which can convert thought waves into material action, makes The Skull virtually invincible.

Reprints Tales of Suspense (August 1966) Issue #80.  Marvel Comics
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“The Red Skull Supreme!”   10 pages
Writers: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Artist: Jack Kirby
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Letterer: Artie Simek

Part 3 of 3. Cap fights a seemingly hopeless battle against The Skull, who, armed with the Cosmic Cube, can do anything he wishes with a thought. The Skull plans to enslave the world and beyond, lusting for intergalactic conquest. Mad with power The Skull fashions a suit of solid gold armor. Cap tries to knock the Cube from his grip but with a thought the island breaks up, sinking into the ocean. Cap knocks the Cube into the water and The Skull dives in after it, forgetting the weight of his armor, which drags him to the ocean floor. The Cube is buried in the deep where Cap hopes it will forever remain.

Reprints US from Tales of Suspense (September 1966) Issue #81.  Marvel Comics
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“No Longer Alone!”   20 pages
Writers: Stan Lee & Jim Steranko
Artist: Jim Steranko
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Sam Rosen

Cap encounters the Hulk on a rampage in NYC. As the Army tries to stop him, Rick Jones warns him how uncontrollable he can be. The Hulk escapes and Cap vows Rick must never put himself in danger until the monster can be tamed. At Avengers Mansion Rick finds Bucky’s uniform and rejects Cap’s protests against wearing it. After putting him off for years Cap finally accepts Rick officially as his new partner. They soon uncover a plot by HYDRA to contaminate the city’s water supply. After a series of battles the HYDRA goons are driven off and Cap tells Rick he survived his baptism of fire.

1st appearance of Madame Hydra.

Reprints Captain America (February 1969) Issue #110.  Marvel Comics
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“The Sting of the Scorpion!”   20 pages
Writer: Stan Lee
Artist: Gene Colan
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Artie Simek

Cap spends half the story wandering around soliloquizing about his life and his girlfriend Sharon. The Scorpion, out on parole, decides to rob someone as a “test” to prove he’s still got it, but unwittingly tackles Steve Rogers. As Cap fights The Scorpion, Sharon is captured by a spy ring she’s trying to uncover. Cap stumbles across the spy ring and contacts SHIELD, never knowing Sharon was their prisoner.

Reprints Captain America (February 1970) Issue #122.  Marvel Comics
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“Epilogue”   1 page
Writer: Stan Lee
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Hardcover reprints/collects:
Tales of Suspense (March 1965) Issue #63. Marvel Comics
Captain America Comics (May 1941) Issue #3. Timely Comics
The Avengers (March 1964) Issue #4. Marvel Comics
Tales of Suspense (November 1964) Issue #59. Marvel Comics
Tales of Suspense (July 1966) Issue #79. Marvel Comics
Tales of Suspense (August 1966) Issue #80. Marvel Comics
Tales of Suspense (September 1966) Issue #81. Marvel Comics
Captain America (February 1969) Issue #110. Marvel Comics
Captain America (February 1970) Issue #122. Marvel Comics

Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Publication Date: 1979
Format: FC,130 pages, HC/DJ, 10.25″ x 7″
ISBN10:  0671252313
ISBN-13: 9780671252311

Collectible Entertainment note: Hardcover is in Very Good condition.  (1st blank page has a name written in pencil >> see 10th scan… other interior pages are clean and unmarked. Also, a remainder mark on the bottom of the hardcover >> see 11^th scan) Dust Jacket is in Very Good condition. (wear/tear, browning >> see scans #1-5).  Overall… Very Nice Rare Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Captain America and/or Stan Lee collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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