Issue Contents:
"In Memoriam"
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Steranko
- Inks: Jim Steranko
- Colors: Jim Steranko
- Letters: Jim Steranko
Story Notes
Tom Sutton paid tribute to this cover in his story "Superhero!" in Eerie #32 (Warren, March 1971); the same panel also appeared on that issue's cover.
"Famous name prizes or cash... from Olympic"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for Olympic Sales Club, Inc.
The Strange Death of Captain America
"And now, we bring you a special program--"
Storyline
The news reports Cap's death and explains that "Steve Rogers" was a fake identity while Madame Hydra has Cap's HYDRA file burned. A flashback reveals how she replaced Baron Strucker as head of the organization. The Avengers, Nick Fury, Sharon Carter and several SHIELD agents hold a wake but are suddenly gassed by HYDRA. Rick follows to the cemetery and is almost caught, but Cap unexpectedly appears on a motorcycle, very much alive! A battle follows, ending when a set of missiles miss their target and kill Madame Hydra. Cap reveals he faked his death in order to retain his secret identity.
Credits
- Script: Agnieszka Papis
- Script: dialogue
- Pencils: Agnieszka Papis
- Inks:
- Inks: Jim Steranko
- Colors: Jim Steranko
- Letters: Artie Simek
- Letters: Agnieszka Papis
Story Notes
Steranko plotted this story, with Stan Lee writing the dialogue as the artist confirmed in Fantastic Fanzine # 10, 1970. According to Steranko he lettered and inked the centerspread. Part 3 of 3. The climax of this story in part pays tribute to "Spy Ambush" from Captain America Comics #10 (January 1942). Nick Fury presumably appears between issues #11-12 of SHIELD. HYDRA returned to battle SHIELD this month in Nick Fury #12 (May 1969). Rick Jones would not remain the new Bucky for long. Roy Thomas & Gil Kane soon had Rick join with Captain Mar-Vell in Captain Marvel #17 (October 1969). Following the cancellation of Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD the characters appeared frequently in Captain America. In the wake of Baron Strucker's demise most HYDRA stories involved regional factions rather than one centralized organization. Although she was apparently killed at the end of this episode Madame Hydra reappeared in Captain America #180 (December 1974) under the new name the Viper.
"Look, fellows!"
Story Notes
Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper, between story pages 3 and 4.
Featuring Marvel Collectors’ Item Classics
"Two more triumphs for Marvel!"
Credits
- Pencils: John Romita
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: John Romita
- Colors: Marie Severin (uncertain)
- Colors: Stan Goldberg (uncertain)
- Inks: Sol Brodsky
Story Notes
House ad for Silver Surfer (Marvel, 1968 series) #5 and Marvel Collectors' Items Classics (Marvel, 1965 series) #20.
Featuring Marvel Plastic Pillows; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
"It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Thor
- Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
Story Notes
Advertisement for Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows for $1.50 each and the Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00 each. Located between story pages 6 and 7, on lower half of page.
The Race to Danger
Characters
- Bobby
- Jim Driscoll
Story Notes
Between story pages 6 and 7. Comics ad for Lee Leens pants from H.D. Lee Company, Inc..
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Storyline
Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.
Story Notes
Between story pages 9 and 10.
"Hand control stunt flying plane"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps and novelty items, between story pages 15 and 16.
"‘Check the kind of body you want ...and I’ll show you how easily you can have it’ - Charles Atlas"
Characters
- Charles Atlas (photograph)
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps and novelty items, between story pages 18 and 19.
Shop by Mail
"These 3 big drafting kits given to you"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for novelty items and back-issue comic books, between story pages 18 and 19.
"Irrelevant items of lasting inconsequence!"
Characters
- Captain America
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
"We’ll pay you $10,000.00 for this Lincoln penny"
Storyline
Ad for U.S. coin catalog.
Story Notes
Located on top half of page.
"I’ll make you a master of karate"
Storyline
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
Story Notes
On lower half of page
"Dear Stan and Jack, I, and a great many like me..."
Characters
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
Credits
- Script: Gary Friedrich (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jim Steranko
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Letters of comment from readers Joe Pearson, Lewis R. Valladares, Russ Tulp, John Stewart II, James Petty, Craig Battmer and Jeff King.
"Secret muscle building ‘tools’"
Characters
- Chuck Sipes (photo)
- Dave Draper (photo)
Story Notes
Ad for a variety of Joe Weider products.
"We're looking for people who like to draw"
Characters
- Norman Rockwell
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.
"Make money get prizes with fast selling American seeds"
Characters
- Rick Barry
- Wilt Chamberlain
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Co.