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Here is a great 15-book Marvel Comics Bronze Age collection, primarily dating from 1977–1979, featuring Captain America, The Falcon, The Invaders, Sub-Mariner, Human Torch, Bucky, Red Skull, Nick Fury, Black Panther, Iron Man and many other classic Marvel characters.
This group contains issues of The Invaders and Captain America, along with Marvel Super Action #2 and the oversized Captain America Special Edition #1.
The lot also represents the work of an impressive group of Marvel writers and artists, including Jack Kirby, Roy Thomas, Don Glut, Steve Gerber, David Anthony Kraft, Jim Steranko, Sal Buscema, John Buscema, George Tuska, Frank Robbins, Alan Kupperberg, Don Heck, Gil Kane, Frank Springer, Pablo Marcos, Joe Sinnott, Mike Esposito and others.
THE INVADERS
The Invaders #17 – June 1977
"The Making of Warrior Woman, 1942!"
A particularly interesting issue featuring the first appearance of Warrior Woman (Frieda Ratsel). Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Bucky and Toro battle against the forces of Nazi Germany as the origin of Warrior Woman unfolds.
Writer: Roy Thomas
Pencils: Frank Robbins
Inks: Frank Springer
Cover: Gil Kane pencils / Joe Sinnott inks
This is the regular 30¢ edition.
The Invaders #18 – July 1977
"Enter: The Mighty Destroyer!"
Features the return/reintroduction of the Mighty Destroyer, with Captain America and the Invaders continuing their World War II adventures.
Writer: Roy Thomas
Pencils: Frank Robbins
Inks: Frank Springer
Cover: Gil Kane pencils / Frank Giacoia inks
The Invaders #34 – November 1978
"He Who Destroys!"
Features the Mighty Destroyer and the continuing World War II adventures of Captain America, Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, Spitfire and Union Jack.
Story concept: Roy Thomas
Writer: Don Glut
Pencils: Alan Kupperberg
Inks: Frank Springer
Cover: Frank Robbins / Frank Springer
The Invaders #35 – December 1978
"Havoc on the Home Front!"
The Invaders become involved with the Whizzer and another chapter of Marvel's wartime superhero history.
Writer: Roy Thomas
Pencils: Alan Kupperberg & Don Heck
Inks: Rick Hoberg
Cover: Alan Kupperberg
The Invaders #36 – January 1979
The battle involving the Liberty Legion and Iron Cross continues.
Writer: Roy Thomas
Pencils: Alan Kupperberg
Inks: Chic Stone
Cover: Alan Kupperberg
The Invaders #37 – February 1979
Features the showdown involving the Invaders and Iron Cross, along with the return of U-Man and the debut of Lady Lotus.
Writer: Don Glut
Pencils: Alan Kupperberg
Inks: Chic Stone
Cover: Alan Kupperberg
CAPTAIN AMERICA
Captain America #210 – June 1977
"The Red Skull!"
Classic Bronze Age Captain America featuring Red Skull, Sharon Carter, Falcon and Donna Maria Puentes.
Writer/Artist: Jack Kirby
Pencils: Jack Kirby
Inks: John Verpoorten
Cover: Jack Kirby / John Verpoorten
A nice example from Jack Kirby's 1970s return to Captain America.
Captain America #211 – July 1977
"Nazi-X"
Captain America faces the bizarre Nazi-X, with Arnim Zola also appearing.
Writer/Artist: Jack Kirby
Pencils: Jack Kirby
Cover: Jack Kirby; inking attribution is listed with some uncertainty in the Grand Comics Database.
Captain America #215 – November 1977
"The Way It Really Was!"
A notable issue exploring the history and identity of Steve Rogers, with appearances by Black Panther, Bucky, Falcon and Nick Fury.
Writer: Roy Thomas
Pencils: George Tuska
Inks: Pablo Marcos
Cover: Gil Kane / Joe Sinnott
Captain America #217 – January 1978
"The Search for Steve Rogers!"
Features Captain America, Falcon, Nick Fury and the Corporation storyline, along with Marvel Boy, Texas Twister and others.
Plot: Roy Thomas
Script: Don Glut
Pencils: John Buscema
Inks: Pablo Marcos
Cover: John Buscema / Frank Giacoia
Captain America #218 – February 1978
"One Day in Newfoundland!"
Features Captain America and Iron Man and continues the exploration of Steve Rogers' past.
Writer: Don Glut
Breakdowns: Sal Buscema
Finished art: Mike Esposito & John Tartaglione
Cover: Sal Buscema / Joe Sinnott
Captain America #221 – May 1978
"Cul-de-Sac!"
Captain America faces the Ameridroid, with the story created by several notable Bronze Age Marvel talents.
Story contributors: Don Glut, Steve Gerber & David Anthony Kraft
Breakdowns: Sal Buscema
Finished art/Inks: Mike Esposito
Cover: Gil Kane / Tony DeZuniga
Captain America #222 – June 1978
"Monumental Menace!"
Captain America becomes involved in an unusual adventure involving an Abraham Lincoln monument, Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan and the Corporation.
Writer: Steve Gerber
Breakdowns: Sal Buscema
Finished art: John Tartaglione & Mike Esposito
Inks: John Tartaglione & Mike Esposito
Cover: Ernie Chan
MARVEL SUPER ACTION
Marvel Super Action #2 – July 1977
Bronze Age Marvel reprint title featuring a classic Captain America adventure, "When Wakes the Sleeper!"
This series was designed to bring earlier Marvel adventures back into print for a new generation of readers.
Original story: Stan Lee
Original art: Jack Kirby
Marvel Super Action was primarily a reprint series featuring classic Captain America and Avengers material.
CAPTAIN AMERICA SPECIAL EDITION
Captain America Special Edition #1 – February 1984
A larger 52-page Special Edition showcasing the spectacular work of legendary artist/writer Jim Steranko.
Includes reprinted Steranko-era material, including:
"No Longer Alone!"
Writer/Pencils: Jim Steranko
Inks: Joe Sinnott
"Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!"
Writer/Pencils: Jim Steranko
Inks: Joe Sinnott
Also includes Steranko's "At the Stroke of Midnight!"
Cover Artist: Jim Steranko
An especially attractive addition for collectors of Steranko's innovative late-1960s Marvel work.
CONDITION
PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS CAREFULLY FOR CONDITION.
CONDITION — IMPORTANT: WATER DAMAGE / LOW-GRADE READER COPIES
The books have water/moisture damage and varying degrees of age and storage wear. Possible condition issues include staining or discoloration, waviness or wrinkling, spine stress, creases, softened corners, edge wear, and wear to covers and pages.
The front covers remain colorful and display well in the photographs, but their appearance should not be taken to mean the comics are in high-grade condition. Please examine all photographs, including any photographs of the backs and interior pages, to judge condition for yourself.
No professional comic-book grade is assigned or implied. These books are being offered primarily for reading, artwork appreciation, or as affordable collection fillers rather than high-grade collectible copies. These are vintage, previously owned comic books and condition varies from issue to issue.
I have photographed the books extensively, including front covers, back covers and interior views, so buyers can judge condition for themselves.
No professional grade is being assigned.
Unless otherwise noted, these are being sold exactly as pictured. Please use the photographs as an important part of the condition description.
INCLUDED – 15 COMICS TOTAL
The Invaders: #17, #18, #34, #35, #36, #37
Captain America: #210, #211, #215, #217, #218, #221, #222
Marvel Super Action: #2
Captain America Special Edition: #1
A fun group for a Captain America collector, Invaders collector, Marvel Bronze Age collector, Jack Kirby fan, Jim Steranko fan, or someone looking for affordable vintage Marvel reading copies.
All 15 comics are sold together as one lot. Please see photos for the exact books you will receive.
