Captain America Comics (1941)
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First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee
Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby
3rd appearance of Captain America
3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes
2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon
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First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee
Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby
3rd appearance of Captain America
3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes
2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon
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Second written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee
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Second written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee
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1st team appearance of the Circus of Crime, led by the Ringmaster
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1st team appearance of the Circus of Crime, led by the Ringmaster
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World War II cover art by Al Alvison
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Referred to as the 'Remember Pearl Harbor' issue due to the icon on the cover
Pearl Harbor refers to the December 7, 1941 attack on a naval base in Honolulu Hawaii which led to the United States entering World War II
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Referred to as the 'Remember Pearl Harbor' issue due to the icon on the cover
Pearl Harbor refers to the December 7, 1941 attack on a naval base in Honolulu Hawaii which led to the United States entering World War II
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2nd appearance of the Red Skull, Johann Shmidt
Red Skull impersonates Captain America
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2nd appearance of the Red Skull, Johann Shmidt
Red Skull impersonates Captain America
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World War II cover art by Al Alvison
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Introduction of the Microverse, the subatomic world
Drug use: Captain America drinks liquid opium and loses consciousness in an effort to battle a demon on a different plane
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Introduction of the Microverse, the subatomic world
Drug use: Captain America drinks liquid opium and loses consciousness in an effort to battle a demon on a different plane
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1st appearance of the Human Fly, a petty thief
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1st appearance of the Human Fly, a petty thief
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Cover art by Syd Shores
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1st appearance of the Asbestos Lady - followed by an appearance in Human Torch #7 which appears to have been the chronological introduction of the character though it went on sale after this issue
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1st appearance of the Asbestos Lady - followed by an appearance in Human Torch #7 which appears to have been the chronological introduction of the character though it went on sale after this issue
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First artwork in the superhero genre by Russ Heath
Editorial by Marvel defending comic book content against psychiatrist Dr Fredric Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"
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First artwork in the superhero genre by Russ Heath
Editorial by Marvel defending comic book content against psychiatrist Dr Fredric Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"
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Beginning of horror format, a failed effort to boost sales resulting in the title going on hiatus for four years following issue #75
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Beginning of horror format, a failed effort to boost sales resulting in the title going on hiatus for four years following issue #75
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