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Issue: Captain America Comics #18
Publication Date: September 1942
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Issues: #18 of 73 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Timely Comics, Inc.
On Sale Date: 07/06/1942
Volume: 2
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 16 (9 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Stan Lee (managing editor); Al Avison (associate editor)
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is from the publication date recorded in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 2, Periodicals, 1942, New Series, Vol. 37, No. 3.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Full Color
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age U.S. (through about early 1944, narrower thereafter)
Paper Stock: Glossy Cover: Newsprint Interior
Binding: Saddle-Stitched
Publishing Format: Was On-Going Series
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Al Avison
Inker(s): Syd Shores; George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; the Japanese
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The Masterworks edition states pencils only by Al Avison, inks by Syd Shores & George Klein.
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Contents Page

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Al Avison
Inker(s): Al Avison
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]
Synopsis: Contents page featuring features in the issue plus an ad for Terry Toons Comics.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Found on the inside front cover. Mentions Stan Lee as Managing Editor and Al Avison as Associate Editor.
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Bowling Alley of Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Avison (signed)
Inker(s): Syd Shores; George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Sgt. Duffy; Gigo [Peter G. Higorovitch] (villain, introduction); The Holy Ring (villains, introduction)
Synopsis: Gigo, a member of the Czar's nobility, owns a bowling alley where the kingpins of the officer's alley are hollowed out to fit .22 bullet guns and a catapult sends them sailing towards their intended victims. Gigo hates all democracies, but Cap and Bucky put a stop to his killings and hand him over to police.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: The Masterworks edition lists Al Avison on pencils and Syd Shores & George Klein as inkers.
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Tops! in Thrills! Mystery! Action! Comedy! Patriotism!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee [as Lee] (signed)
Penciller(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Inker(s): Bill King [as King] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, superhero
Feature(s): Captain America Comics
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]
Synopsis: House ad for Captain America Comics and also asks readers to join Cap's Sentinels of Liberty.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Lee and King signed this piece and are, most likely, two separate people. Bill King did such house ads from 1941-43 and Stan Lee wrote such ads during the same years.
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The Tomb of Horror!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Al Avison; George Klein
Inker(s): Syd Shores; George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Sgt. Michael Duffy; Professor Wembley; Betty Ross (in dream); Black Toad (villain, appears in dream); Black Talon [as Professor Wembley (in dream sequence)] (villain)
Synopsis: Steve and Bucky are told by Sgt. Duffy that they must assist a professor as he makes his way to the pyramids, where he is to search for a priceless hieroglyphic.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.5
Disclose Notes: The Masterworks edition lists pencils by Al Avison & George Klein, inks by Syd Shores & George Klein. Last half of page 12 is an un-illustrated ad for Terry Toons Comics.
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Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Morgenthal, Jr. (credited)
Penciller(s): ? (illustration)
Inker(s): ? (illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
First Line: A special message to the boys and girls of America from Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury
Synopsis: The publishers donated this space, on behalf of the U.S. Savings Bonds and War Stamps campaign, to published a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Morgenthau, Jr., encouraging the boys and girls of America to buy at least one 10 cent Savings Stamp each week to help the war effort.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Pages: 1
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The Yanks Are Coming!

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Pvt. Pete Jones; the Japanese (villains, many die)
Synopsis: Young draftee Pete Jones always wanted a chance to get at those rats [refering to the Japanese] as they attempted to overthrow the democracies of the world.....and he gets his chance and makes good!
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Pages: 2
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The Mikado's Super Shell!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Avison (signed)
Inker(s): Syd Shores (signed); George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Captain America
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Betty Ross; The Paw (villain, introduction, death); the Japanese (villains, some die)
Synopsis: Cap learns that the Paw and his Japanese co-horts have captured Betty, so he heads for Japan to find her.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: The Masterworks edition lists Al Avison as penciler with Syd Shores & George Klein as inkers.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Mike Sekowsy [as Sekowsky] (signed)
Inker(s): George Klein [as Klein] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Percy
Character(s): Percy
Synopsis: Percy decides to visit the circus that comes to town, and, for fun, decides to use his slingshot on the gorilla......with surprising results!
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Pages: 1
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Marvel Mystery Comics Line Up of Thrills!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee [as Lee] (signed)
Penciller(s): Sam Gary [as Gary] (signed)
Inker(s): Sam Gary [as Gary] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Comics
Character(s): The Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]; Human Torch [Jim Hammond]; Toro; Jimmy Jupiter; Terry Vance; Dr. Watson (Terry's monkey); The Patriot [Jeffrey Mace]; The Angel [Thomas Halloway]; The Vision [Aarkus]
Synopsis: Illustrated house ad for Marvel Mystery Comics.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Lee and Gary signed this piece and are, most likely, two separate people. Sam Gary did such house ads in 1942 and Stan Lee wrote such ads from 1941-43.
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Enter: The Fighting Fool

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee ?
Penciller(s): Don Rico
Inker(s): Al Gabriele
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Feature(s): The Fighting Fool
Character(s): The Fighting Fool [Wade Huston] (introduction); Napoleon Sack (member of the Free-French Army); Herr Mongrel (villain, introduction, death)
Synopsis: Retired from the Anzac Army because he was shot by the enemy in both lungs, Wade Huston decides to head for America and battle against Fifth Columnists there.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Disclose Notes: The last panel of the story is an ad for Terry Toons Comics.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Guy Blythe (signed)
Penciller(s): Guy Blythe (signed)
Inker(s): Guy Blythe (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Dippy Diplomat
Character(s): Dippy Diplomat
Synopsis: Dippy has hired some movers to help him move his belongings, but he ends up doing most of the work.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: No word balloons throughout sequence.
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The Case of the "Costumed Crook"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee ?
Penciller(s): Don Rico
Inker(s): Al Avison ?; Don Rico ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Secret Stamp
Character(s): The Secret Stamp [Roddy Colt]; Miss Brooks (Roddy's teacher); Spud; Mr. Bruce; Spike (villain)
Synopsis: A pair of criminals knock out Roddy, steal his costumne, and impersonate the Secret Stamp in order to gain entrance to a party and to steal some valuable jewels.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Guy Blythe (signed)
Penciller(s): Guy Blythe (signed)
Inker(s): Guy Blythe (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Dippy Diplomat
Character(s): Dippy Diplomat
Synopsis: Dippy visits several water related shows at the local zoo, which reminds him that it's time for his bath.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: No word balloons throughout sequence.
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Sentinels of Liberty Page

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset (most)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sentinels of Liberty
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Bucky [Bucky Barnes]; Red Skull [George Maxon]
Synopsis: Illustrated page that announces a new big contest. An illustration is shown, that has many obvious mistakes in it. Readers are asked to locate and list as many as they can find, then mail form into Timely Editorial offices by August 1st. 50 $1 prizes will be awarded. Also listed are Club code passwords.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Found on the inside back cover.
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Krazy Komics

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Krazy Komics
Character(s): Ziggy Pig; Toughy Tomcat; Posty Pelican; Snappy Turtle
Synopsis: Illustrated ad for Krazy Komics.
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In Issue: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Golden Age Captain America #5 [Regular Edition] published June 2011
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Found on the back cover.

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