Captain America #217 (1978) First Print
Captain America #217 is an issue of the Captain America series from Marvel, released January 1, 1978. Written by Roy Thomas with artwork by John Buscema. Notable appearances include Blue Streak, Texas Twister, Vamp. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 2 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.
"The Search for Steve Rogers!" Nick Fury pits both Captain America and the Falcon with his team of new S.H.I.E.L.D Super agents, which he wants Cap to lead. However, at Captain America's suggestion, the Falcon agrees to lead and train the young agents. This is the first appearance of Marvel Boy (Wendell Vaughn). He will beome Quasar in Marvel Two-In-One #53
Key Facts
- 1st team appearance of S.H.I.E.L.D Super-Agents: Blue Streak, Falcon, Texas Twister, Vamp, and Marvel Man, later becomes Quasar
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