Captain America, #122
Published: February 1970
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Issue Contents:
The Sting of the Scorpion
Characters
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Mac Gargan (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Scorpion (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"New catalog of 2000 novelties 10¢"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a catalog from the Johnson Smith Company.
The Sting of the Scorpion!
"I've spent a lifetime...battling for liberty--for justice--"
Characters
- Agent 13 (mainstream Universe)
- Captain America (mainstream Universe)
- Sharon Carter (mainstream Universe)
- Mac Gargan (mainstream Universe)
- Steve Rogers (mainstream Universe)
- Scorpion (mainstream Universe)
- AIM (Dream)
- Smiler
- Specs
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Letters: Artie Simek
Featuring Centre Coin Co.
"Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches"
Story Notes
Ad for a U.S. coin catalog for $1.00 on top half of page, between story pages 3 and 4.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Storyline
Ad for free "Drafting Career Kit".
Story Notes
Between story pages 3 and 4 on lower half of page.
"Mixed-up mementos modestly garnished with Machiavellian memorabilia!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Stan's Soapbox, Items, The Mighty Marvel Checklist. Between story pages 6 and 7.
"'Matchbox' jigsaw puzzles"
Story Notes
Ad for jigsaw puzzles featuring images of Matchbox vehicles, located on top half of page, between story pages 6 and 7.
"Get both spending money and free prizes"
Story Notes
Advertisement for children to sell Grit Magazine from Grit Publishing Co. Located between story pages 6 & 7. Occupies bottom half of page.
Featuring Theodore Audel & Co.
"Audel skill-building practical guides"
Story Notes
Ad for books from Audel Guides, between story pages 9 and 10.
Featuring Unicorn House
"Grow amazing live sea-monkeys!"
Story Notes
Between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
Shop By Mail; Stamps
"Comic books for sale"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comics, and novelty items. Appears between story pages 15 and 16, on lower half of page.
"High school"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads, including ads for back-issue comics, between story pages 18 and 19.
Shop by Mail
"New protein rinse safely curls, waves hair"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads, including ads for back-issue comics, between story pages 18 and 19.
"Pick a pair of winners from mighty Marvel!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Bill Everett
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House ad for Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #172 (January 1970) and Iron Man (Marvel, 1968 series) #22 (February 1970), both advertised as "Now On Sale".
"Here's a whole treasure chest of fun"
Storyline
Ad for Honor House Products Corporation's novelties.
Characters
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
Credits
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Script: Roy Thomas (uncertain)
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
Story Notes
Letters of comment from readers Douglas G. Scott, Jeff Chown, Jeffrey Morgan, "Baron Zemo", Mike Page, Donald F. McGregor, and Dan Flemin (?; name appears truncated); includes Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.
"Sorry, we only hire high school graduates."
Story Notes
Ad for the Wayne High School Program.
"Secret muscle building "tools""
Characters
- Chuck Sipes (photo)
- Dave Draper (photo)
- Larry Scott (photos)
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a variety of Joe Weider products
"Do you have art talent worth developing?"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.