Captain America, #140
Published: August 1971
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In the Grip of the Gargoyle!
Credits
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: John Romita
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"The end of the skinny body"
Storyline
Ad for 'Crash Weight Formula' weight-gaining program.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
In the Grip of the Gargoyle!
"It's the Grey Gargoyle--"
Storyline
Captain America traces the missing policemen to a graveyard and with the Falcon's help barely escapes the Gargoyle's stone touch. Falcon then follows the Gargoyle to the villain's headquarters while Cap meets with Nick Fury and Sharon Carter in SHIELD's helicarrier.
Characters
- Reverend Garcia
- Police Commissioner
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: George Roussos
- Letters: Artie Simek
"Step into the real world of space with Vern Estes."
Story Notes
Ad for model rocketry kits. Between pages 3 and 4 of story on top half of page.
"Boys here's a swell way to make $1 to $6 weekly"
Storyline
Ad for sales people to sell Grit newspapers.
Story Notes
Between pages 3 and 4 of story, on lower half of page
Story Notes
Between story pages 6 and 7 on top portion of page.
Featuring Marvelmania
"Original unpublished art portfolios"
Characters
- Daredevil
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
- Kraven
- Mr. Fear
- Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]
- Sub-Mariner
Story Notes
Advertisement for unpublished art portfolios featuring Spider-Man and Daredevil, including a reprint of Spider-Man #1 and Daredevil #1 with information about both characters and checklists, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. Appears between story pages 6 and 7 on lower portion of page.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field, between story pages 6 and 7.
"Play Guitar in 7 Days"
Characters
- Guitarist
- pretty girl
Story Notes
Thumbnail advertisements between story pages 9 and 10.
Featuring Centre Coin Co. Catalog
"We'll pay you $10,000.00 for this Lincoln penny"
Storyline
Ad for U.S. coin catalog.
Story Notes
Occupies lower half of page beneath story half-page numbered 12.
Featuring Precise Publications
"Now revealed — the “2 Hour†method to super speed 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 beneath story half-page numbered 13.
Shop by Mail (1)
"Don’t be Fat"
Story Notes
Various thumbnail advertisements for various products including stamps, novelties and comic books, located between story pages 15 and 16.
"Now...save almost 50% on the hit records you want!"
Story Notes
Ad for Columbia Record Club. Some text is in yellow. Appears between story pages numbered 18 and 19.
"Everything you’ve always wanted to know about the bullpen, but we’re afraid to ask!"
Characters
- Iron Man
- Captain America
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Includes: Items; Stan Lee's Soapbox
Shop by Mail
"Market place"
Storyline
Miscellaneous ads from various dealers. Includes comics ads from Comic Sales Co., Howard M. Rogofsky, Passaic Book Center & Robert Bell.
"Dear Stan, The past few issues of CAPTAIN AMERICA have had the..."
Characters
- Captain America
- Spider-Man
- Hulk
Credits
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Pencils: Marie Severin
- Inks: Marie Severin
- Inks: Dick Ayers
Story Notes
Letters from Ed Stauder, Rick Mackler, Dennis Harlin, Michael E. Buerger.
"If you like to draw for fun, we can help you draw for money."
Story Notes
Ad for the Famous Artists School.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Storyline
Ad for fishing equipment from Niresk Discount Sales.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"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
On back cover