Captain America, #110
Published: February 1969
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Credits
- Pencils: Jim Steranko
- Inks: Jim Steranko
- Colors: Jim Steranko
- Letters: Sam Rosen (uncertain)
Story Notes
This new logo was used until October 1982. Possible logo design credit from Todd Klein via his Facebook posting Comics Logos C #10: CAPTAIN AMERICA on 6 July 2021. Originally credit to Jim Steranko. Per Klein, Steranko told him he did not create this logo.
"Hercules wrist band"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items from the Johnson Smith Company.
No Longer Alone!
"Slowly, falteringly, he walks thru the night..."
Storyline
Cap runs across the Hulk on a rampage in NYC. The Hulk escapes and Cap vows Rick must never put himself in danger until the monster can be tamed. Back at Avengers Mansion Rick finds Bucky Barnes' old uniform, and rejects Cap's protests against wearing it. After putting him off for years, Cap finally accepts Rick officially as his new partner. Almost immediately they 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" like a man.
Credits
- Script: Jim Steranko
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jim Steranko
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Colors: Jim Steranko
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Steranko plot per letter from the artist in Fantastic Fanzine # 12, 1970. Steranko explained: "My Captain America tales were..written by Stan Lee over my plots (the idea of reinstating Rick Jones as another Bucky was Stan's directive" Part 1 of 3. James Bond had faced a "Madame Spectra" in the 007 newspaper strip story "The Spy Who Loved Me" in The Daily Express (December 18, 1967-October 3, 1968); see James Bond 007 #[7] (Titan Books, August 2005). Last previous appearance of HYDRA in Strange Tales #159 (July 1967); its subsidiary, A.I.M., had effectively split off to become a separate organization and continued to crop up in the Nick Fury, Captain America & Iron Man series. Cap had first asked Rick to be his partner back in The Avengers #4 (March 1964)but hesitated because he did not want to place a teenager in danger. The sequence in the sewers is strikingly similar to the one in "Spy Ambush" in Captain America Comics #10 (January 1942). The Spirit had also once faced a female villain who planned to poison NYC's water supply in an early story.
80,000 Candlepower
Story Notes
Advertisement for a torch to use while skin diving from Freeman Electric Co. Located between story pages 3 and 4.
Featuring Marvel Plastic Pillows; Marvel T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
"It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Thor
- The Thing
- Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
- The Hulk
Story Notes
Promo for inflatable Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows. $1.50 each plus 15 cents postage. Also Marvel super-hero t-shirts featuring Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk. $2.00 each including postage. And The Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00. Two mail-in coupons: Marvel Comics Group (Dept. PP or Dept. AJ) 625 Madison Ave., N.Y.C., N.Y 10022. Located between story pages 6 and 7.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
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Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home. Between story pages 6 and 7.
Missile Firing Tank
"Only $6.98"
Story Notes
Sold by Honor House Products. Located between story pages 9 and 10 on top half of page.
"Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"
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Ad soliciting salespeople for newspaper. Between pages 9 and 10 on lower half of page.
Shop by Mail; Stamps (1)
"More than 30 real flying models"
Story Notes
A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics, between story pages 15 and 16.
Shop by Mail (1)
"Too skinny?"
Story Notes
A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics, between story pages 18 and 19.
"Sensational scoops to startle, stun, and soothe you!"
Characters
- Hulk
- Captain America
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Includes Items, Stan's Soapbox, and The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
"I’ll make you a master of karate"
Story Notes
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
Characters
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Syd Shores
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Letters from: Robin Stover, Bruce Dravis, Eric Nash, Brian Clancey, Roger Vanous, Albert Rodriquez, Kenwood Dennard, and Joe Trainor. The page also includes Know Ye These and the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.
"Two more triumphs for Marvel..!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Kingpin
- Doctor Strange
Credits
- Pencils: John Romita
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: John Romita
- Inks: Tom Palmer
Story Notes
House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #69 (February 1969) and Doctor Strange #177 (February 1969), both advertised as "Now On Sale". Covers are depicted.
"Tired of being 'skinny'?"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a weight gain product.
"We're looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Norman Rockwell
Story Notes
Back cover.