Captain America, #117
Published: September 1969
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Issue Contents:
The Coming of the Falcon!
Characters
- Angelo Baldini (mainstream Universe)
- Franz Cadavus (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- General Ching (mainstream Universe)
- Falcon (mainstream Universe)
- Eric Gruning (mainstream Universe)
- Iron-Hand Hauptmann (mainstream Universe)
- Ivan Krushki (mainstream Universe)
- Redwing (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Sam Wilson (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Inks: John Romita
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Cap's face redrawn by John Romita.
"Pocket spy telescope"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for novelty items from the Johnson Smith Co.
The Coming of... the Falcon!
"So far, the real Captain America, trapped within the..."
Storyline
With the Red Skull previously having switched bodies with Captain America, the Skull uses the Cosmic Cube to send Cap to the tropical island home of the Exiles. There Cap encounters a falconer from Harlem who had been hired by the Exiles but who is now attempting to help the island natives kick the Exiles from their home. Cap joins forces with the falconer who, with Cap's urging, dons a costume and takes the name the Falcon.
Characters
- Angelo Baldini (mainstream Universe)
- Franz Cadavus (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- General Ching (mainstream Universe)
- Falcon (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
- Eric Gruning (mainstream Universe)
- Iron-Hand Hauptmann (mainstream Universe)
- Ivan Krushki (mainstream Universe)
- MODOK (mainstream Universe)
- Red Skull (mainstream Universe)
- Redwing (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Johann Shmidt (mainstream Universe)
- George Tarleton (mainstream Universe)
- Sam Wilson (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
- AIM Agents (villains) Falcon (introduction, origin)
- Redwing (introduction, origin)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"Baseball fans are crazy about this true-to-life baseball game"
Story Notes
Advertisement for Baseball game from Strat-O-Matic Game Co. located between story pages 3 and 4.
Batty Bulletins to Bewilder, Bewitch, and Bedazzle You!
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Between story pages 6 and 7. Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
"Famous name prizes or cash...from Olympic"
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards. Between story pages 6 and 7.
Mr. America-Mr. Universe
"Secret muscle-building “tools†to “carve†your body into muscular shape"
Characters
- Dave Draper (photo)
- Frank Zane (photo)
- Chuck Snipes (photo)
- Larry Scott (Photos)
Story Notes
Ad for muscle building tools between story pages 9 and 10.
"Build a whole “Matchbox†car city in your room."
Story Notes
Ad for Matchbox home display units, on top half of page between story pages 15 and 16.
"Weak-broken nails?"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps and novelty items, on lower half of page between story pages 15 and 16.
Shop by Mail
"Who else wants a he-man body?"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for a variety of products including stamps, novelty items, and back-issue comic books, located between story pages 18 and 19.
"Two more triumphs for Marvel..!"
Credits
- Pencils: John Severin
- Pencils: Steve Ditko
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: John Severin
- Inks: Sam Grainger
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House ad for Sgt. Fury (Marvel, 1963 series) #69 and Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (Marvel, 1968 series) #14. Located on top half of page.
It's Brand New!! Marvel's Swingin' Inflatable Plastic Pillows!
Featuring Marvel Plastic Pillows; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
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 on bottom half of page.
"Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"
Story Notes
Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located on top half of page.
"I’ll make you a master of karate"
Characters
- Thug
- Wallace K. Reumann
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupon, for karate books and paraphernalia from Precise Publications, located on lower half of page.
Characters
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
- Bucky [Rick Jones?]
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: George Tuska
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Letters of comment from readers Marty Lyon, Neal Seale, James Van Hise, Bill Cantey, David Koopman, Joe Jenkins, and Brentano Haleen.
"Do you have art talent worth developing?"
Story Notes
Ad for the Famous Artists School.
"America's greatest values in science labs and courses!"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for the American Basic Science Club, Inc.
"If you need extra money & you know just 10 people..."
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad to sell greeting cards to earn money.