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Note: listing updates since January 2008.
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Captain America Website Updates
Friday Special: The Irresistible Force Meets the Immoveable ObjectMar 12, 10
Hey kids! What do two heroes always do when they meet for the first time?
That’s right, they fight!
Here in IRON FIST #12 we see the first encounter of Captain America with the star of the book, and the question is, will Iron Fist's signature move have any effect against the mighty shield?
And how long will it be before (as usual) they discover they are both good guys and team up to fight the real baddies? Find out now!
The Man with No FaceMar 8, 10
After the defeat of the Red Skull's forces in the wake of the death of Captain America, new Cap Bucky Barnes sets out on his first independent mission--and comes up against a foe from his days as the Winter Soldier: The Man with No Face!
The story ran in CAPTAIN AMERICA Vol. 5 #43-48 and can be seen starting here.
Plus, some Avengers action has been added, with the debuts of two famous characters:
AVENGERS #161-162 sees the introduction of Jocasta, the most formidable bride this side of Beatrix Kiddo, and in AVENGERS #194-196 the team meets the supercompetent mercenary, the Taskmmaster!
Be there!
Friday Special: Captain America, Commie Smasher!Mar 5, 10
One of the most unusual events in the history of Captain America was the retconning of the 1950s Cap (originally the same person as the 1940s Cap, of course) into a separate character and a villain. Now that Bad Cap is back in the comics as the main baddie in CAPTAIN AMERICA Vol. 5 # 602-605, here’s the write-up on his first appearance, waaaay back in CAPTAIN AMERICA #76 in 1954.
The Man Who Bought AmericaMar 1, 10
 The epic Death of Captain America saga concludes with The Man Who Bought America, as the new Cap (Bucky Barnes) uncovers the Red Skull's elaborate plot to take over the country in a massive economic and political conspiracy. See the full story starting here
Plus, we present the sequel to the epic Contest of Champions, as the Avengers are shanghaied into another elaborate competition by the Grandmaster, this time against Death herself! Part one is in WEST COAST AVENGERS ANNUAL 2 and the conclusion in AVENGERS ANNUAL 16.
Friday Special: Living Lunch of World War 2Feb 26, 10
Ultimate Spider-Man has been absorbed by the villainous Venom when the Ultimates arrive in the—ta-daaa—nick of time. Sadly, the sinister symbiote seizes and snacks on Captain America, swallowing him whole!
Poor Peter, doesn’t he know that the Ultimates cause indigestion?
If you can stomach it, roll(aid) on over to ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 126 for the full story—and have your Pepto-Bismol ready.
Coming Fast and Furious!Feb 22, 10
Now that all the problems have been resolved (I hope I hope) we have a number of issues to add to the site:
Kevin Hollander has sent in CAPTAIN AMERICA 447-449 as he continues to fill in the last issues of Volume 1.
And we have the complete Burden of Dreams chapter to the Death of Captain America, in which Bucky Barnes takes on the mantle of Captain America to track down the villains responsible for the hero's murder. You can see that starting here.
And there's a lot more to come, so stay tuned!
It's Been a While...Feb 19, 10
 So we're back, with a new redesigned site (primarily the part that doesn't show), with all the bugs worked out.
For a Friday Special to celebrate our return, here's the most speculated on question of Captain America's career: what if Cap and Bucky had survived the War unscathed? Well, ponder no more, pilgrims, Roy Thomas told us what would happen in the classic WHAT IF? (volume #1) #5 from 1977.
Be forewarned, though...everything turns out for the worse in a WHAT IF....
Several Comics Added to the SiteFeb 19, 10
 Hi, it's Julio. Using the new Comic Book Synopsis Submission page, several missing synopses were sent by Rob Johnson, Marc Toy, and Pedro, who received their Super Hero eLibrary Pass for their valuable contribution. The new synopses include Avengers #15, #16, #18, #19, #20; Invaders #1, #2; and Contest of Champions #1, #2, #3. Thanks again, guys!
Note: Large covers and preview pages available for these comics.
Note2: Due to a problem in the system, we received more than one synopsis per comic; in those cases, all synopses are shown and credited, and the "Synopsis Written By" line which can only be set to one person, is set to the Contributor who sent it first.
May 2010 ComicsFeb 16, 10
 Visit the Upcoming Comics page to see covers and info about comics related to Captain America that are coming out on May 2010.
April 2010 ComicsJan 24, 10
 Visit the Upcoming Comics page to see the Captain America related comics coming out on April of 2010.
Well, That Didn't Last Long...Jan 7, 10
Listen up, Captain Ameri-fans!
Our resident Web Wizard Julio Molina-Muscara is doing a complete overhaul to the Captain America, Hulk, Doc Savage, and She-Hulk Libraries, to correct problems with the server, make it easier for the site managers to add data, and create a more pleasing visit for fans of the featured heroes.
To that end, the site will be frozen until the end of the month, when we will return with more Captain America action.
See you then, soldiers!
PS If you would like to have a comic book site of your very own to play around with, contact Julio at the e-mail address below and he can set you up. Just maybe not in the next couple of weeks.
A Day Late But Not a Dollar ShortJan 5, 10
Well, we're back, with the server glitch (mostly) ironed out.
Today we've got a couple of issues from contributor Kevin Hollander: CAPTAIN AMERICA #447, which is part three of the classic "Operation: Rebirth" saga, and CAP Vol 5, #2, the second installment of "Out of Time," the original Winter Soldier story. Enjoy.
Not to be outdone, here's a riddle: What do you get when you cross the Ultimate Avengers with the Ultimate X-Men? Why, ULTIMATE WAR, of course. The details of the minseries pitting the two Ultimate teams against one another can be found here.
Still No Sign of LandJan 4, 10
Server still giving us trouble so no updates until further notice.
Here's wishing you all a great 2010!
Unplanned HiatusDec 28, 09
Captain Ameri-fans: Hope you had a nice holiday.
Unfortunately a server problem is preventing us from adding any new material to the Captain America Library right now. We hope to have it back running as soon as possible.
So all I can do right now is wish each of you a Happy New Year!
Friday Special: Sleepers Awake!Dec 25, 09
Bach...er, back in the day, one of the classic Captain America storylines involved the Red Skull and his three Sleepers. Well, those great tales were reprinted in Captain America Annual 2 found here.
And I'll be getting back to my family Christmas. May the blessings of the season follow you as you celebrate whatever holiday you prefer.
And if you don't celebrate any, enjoy the three-day weekend!
Classic Cap: the 50s Meet the 70sDec 21, 09
The saga of Captain America took a strange turn back in 1972: in issues 153-156 the 1950s Cap and Bucky returned--as a pair of paranoid bigots determined to eliminate the "impostor" Steve Rogers and reclaim their role as America's great heroes. It was an audacious move on Marvel's part, retconning a previous series and recasting the hero as a villain but it worked. And you can get the details here.
As a bonus we also have issues 151-152 in which Captain America and the Falcon battle the unlikely team of the Scorpion and Mister Hyde, climaxing in the moment we've all been waiting for, when Cap punches out Nick Fury! Don't miss it!
Friday Special: Something SillyDec 18, 09
The Ant-Man/Giant-Man series in TALES TO ASTONISH was probably the silliest saga in early Marvel history but what would you expect from a superhero who would have trouble fighting a cat?
And of all the silly stuff Hank Pym had to put up with whatever his size, this issue may be the most ridiculous.
So here it is in all its dopey glory--and Captain America has a guest shot in it.
Poor Steve.
The Death of the DreamDec 14, 09
The most shocking event in the history of Captain America came when the Living Legend of World War 2 was brutally assassinated in the pages of his own comic.
This week I've added the summaries for Cap Vol. 5, issues 25-30, the story arc known as "The Death of the Dream," which covers his murder and the immediate aftermath as Cap's friends--The Falcon, Winter Soldier, and the tragic Sharon Carter--investigate the crime, as the Red Skull and his minions move their sinister plot forward.
The details start here.
Friday Special: Jerod BlayneyDec 11, 09
Something a bit different this Friday on the Captain America Library: fan artist Jerod Blayney whose work graces the Incredible Hulk Library has provided some of his distinctive photo-collages of Cap and the Avengers for us.
His contributions can be seen at http://www.captainamericalibrary.com/superhero-library/captain-america/captain-america-fan-artwork-image-gallery.aspx
When a Legend DiesDec 7, 09
 In the aftermath of the shocking assassination of Captain America, Marvel presented FALLEN SON: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA, a five-issue limited series examining the reaction of Cap's colleagues and temmates to the tragedy.
Patterned after Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief--denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance--the series climaxes with the poignant and inspiring funeral of Captain America, the greatest American hero.
Summaries of the issues start here.
Friday Special: An Evil Odd CoupleDec 4, 09
 What is the weirdest team-up of two villains you can think of?
My nomination is the one in CAPTAIN AMERICA #149 and 150, wherein Batroc the Leaper goes to work for the Stranger!
That's right, an immortal alien being with godlike powers teams up with a caricature Frenchman who kicks people in the face. Sacre bleu!
The fun can be seen here.
[And to make it even stranger, it turns out this Stranger is not the familiar Stranger everyone knows (now there's an oxymoron) but a strange Stranger. Told you it was a strange arrangement.]
All This..and Hydra TooNov 30, 09
A Captain America story arc from 1972 pits Cap and SHIELD's Femme Force against Hydra and their mysterious new leader...plus their not-so-mysterious old leader...plus another sleeper...plus a lot of other trouble.
Check out the synopses of CAPTAIN AMERICA 144-148 here.
Friday Special: What Makes a Hero?Nov 27, 09
In the Ultimate Spider-Man Super Special, Peter Parker is assigned to write an essay on a hero. In his musings on the subject he crosses paths with nearly all the other characters of the Marvel Ultimate Universe. Among these, Captain America stands out as the most respected and most noble, even among the Ultimates (especially among the Ultimates)
Civil WarNov 23, 09
 Marvel's major crossover event of 2006 was a shocking epic about the Super Hero Registration Act requiring all masked heroes to reveal their identities to the government. Reaction to the Act divided the heroes into two camps, bitterly opposed to one another, paving the way to tragedy. Iron Man led the pro-government forces and Captain America formed the rebels into the Secret Avengers. This grim and intense storyline led directly to the death of Captain America.
The basic miniseries central to the crossover is summarized starting here.
Friday Special: Don't You Hate When This Happens?Nov 20, 09
We've all been there: we come into possession of a powerful superweapon and we don't know how to work the stupid thing 'cause there's no user's manual. Wait...you say you've never been in that position? Come to think of it, neither have I.
But Quasar has. In issues 38 and 39 of his book, he is given the Ultimate Nullifier and sets out in a quest for, well, tech support. It doesn't go well, especially when he runs into a fellow called the Deathurge (not a helpful sort).
This is an Infinity War crossover, and Captain America was there.
Where It All BeganNov 16, 09
 Captain America burst on the scene in 1941, a few months before the United States entered World War 2, the greatest (if not the first) of the patriotic heroes of that era. Simon and Kirby invested their creation with a white-hot energy that, despite some goofy plots, thrills to this day. This week's update features the first ten issues of that landmark title, which is Simon and Kirby's complete run on the hero they created, though Kirby would make a triumphant comeback in the 60s and 70s. The action begins here.
And as an added bonus, contributor Kevin Hollander sent in Captain America 446, part two of the "Operation: Rebirth" story arc, wherein Cap and the Red Skull team up (!) to prevent the resurrection of Adolf Hitler (!!). Thanks, Kevin.
Friday Special: Something CoolNov 13, 09
 Admit it. When you first heard that there was a book called BATMAN & CAPTAIN AMERICA, you thought it would have to be the coolest comic book ever written, especially when you learned that the villains would be the Joker and the Red Skull. And Johnny Byrne was the icing on the cake. Well, here it is and it lives up to promise. Get the full story here.
Cap Meets the Stones!Nov 9, 09
 No, not the Rolling Stones, but the people turned to stone by the grisly power of the Grey Gargoyle in the conclusion to the four part epic involving Steve Rogers' undercover assignment as a police officer and Captain America's efforts to stop the villain from hijacking SHIELD's latest discovery, the deadly Element X! The action starts in issue 140.
Then we have Cap's latest confrontations with the Red Skull in issue 143 and Hydra in issue 144. The latter tale features the introduction of the Falcon's famed red-and-white costume! So famed in fact that you probably didn't know he started out in green!
More to come!
Captain America versus Spider-Man!Nov 2, 09
 Added some Captain America issues from the early 1970s.
First, a two-part tale from Cap 135 and 136 has the Star-Spangled Avenger facing off against a monster ape in an adventure that takes him to the center of the Earth! Then, Cap and the Falcon square off against Spider-Man in his first appearance in the title with a two-parter from Cap 137 and 138!
Last, part one of a four-part mission that pits Cap against the deadly Grey Gargoyle, with the added bonus of a character who is a dead ringer for Jack "King" Kirby himself! More to come!
"Regime Change" at the Cap LibraryOct 26, 09
 Hey, Captain Ameri-fans!
Peter Silvestro here of Doc Savage Library fame. (I'll wait while you go look at it.)
You're back? Good. Well, Julio, busy with his terrific web comic for the Incredible Hulk Library, has asked me to take over as Site Manager here for the time being, so I'll be putting in comics issues as well as writing them up (the fun part of the job) I hope to have an update every Monday evening.
If you'd like to contribute synopses to the site just send them to me at psilvestro1@verizon.net and they will be added.
We're especially looking for someone to keep up with the most recent issues of Captain America's comic so anyone volunteering for that job would be much lauded.
See you in seven!
Oh Yeah, the UpdatesOct 26, 09
 We're adding a couple of things tonight: Captain America Annual issue 1 now has a synopsis: it's all reprints but soon the annuals would feature new material. Check it out here
And Tales of Suspense #58 marks Cap's first appearance in that title, his only guest shot in Iron Man's half of the book; the following issue would see the debut of his own series. The sinister Chameleon, taking a break from battling Spider-Man, pits Cap and Shellhead against one another! Details here
Many Synopsis Added to the Comics LibrarySep 6, 09
 My friend Peter Silvestro put "pen to paper" and wrote magnificent synopsis for more than a dozen Captain America related comics, including The Infinity War (1992 by Jim Starlin and Ron Lim, six issues of Magus vs. the Marvel Universe), the large format Bicentennial Battles #1 (1976 by Jack Kirby), and Captain America #125 to #134 (1970-71, by Stan Lee and Gene Colan, Cap goes to Viet Nam, the first return of Bucky Barnes, and other stories). Visit the comics library to read those, and many more.
New Synopses From Older Cap DaysAug 6, 09
 About two dozen new synopses were added to the library; 20 from the classic days of 1968 and 1969 (from Captain America #105 to #124 including stories like Dr. Faustus first appearance, and the coming of the Falcon), sent by Peter Silvestro; and two synopses from 1995 (Captain America #444 and 445 about the near death of Captain America) sent by Kevin Hollander. Thanks guys!
Captain America September 09 ComicsJun 16, 09
 Check out the Upcoming Comics page to see covers and information about the Captain America comics that are coming out in September 2009.
Captain America 100-104Jun 16, 09
 Check out the Comics Library to read synopses of the 1968 tales of Captain America #100 to #104 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, courtesy of Peter Silvestro.
Tales of Suspense (Part 2)Jun 11, 09
 Here is the rest of the Tales of Suspense issues, a book from the 60s filled with classic Stan Lee tales that included an Iron Man story, and a Captain America story. Immerse into issues #80 to #99 and learn about the creation of MODOK, when Cap asked Sharon Carter's hand, Steve Rogers quitting as Cap, among several other fine stories thanks to the valuable contribution of Peter Silvestro. The single issue of Tales of Suspense Vol. 2 is also included in this update.
Captain American 1944 Movie SerialJun 11, 09
 Many ignore that there was a Captain America movie serial that aired during World War II in movie theaters. Fifteen episodes in total, they are now in the public domain and you may see them at Blip.tv thanks to John MacIntyre who felt "it was my duty to share this nostalgic treat with the masses".
See all 15 episodes here
Tales of Suspense!May 31, 09
 The first volume of "Captain America" was preceded by "Tales of Suspense", a book which featured a Captain America story from issue #58 until #99, after which the book's name changed to "Captain America". Revive or discover most of those 60s stories in a marathon of reading from issue #59 to #79 thanks to the valuable contribution of my friend Peter Silvestro.
Cap meets Sharon Carter, first appearance of the Cosmic Cube, the Red Skull
returns, WWII adventures with Bucky and more fabulous tales by writer Stan Lee, and artists Jack Kirby, George Tuska, John Romita, among others.
Captain America #50May 20, 09
 This milestone Captain America #50 issue (after 25 issues without Steve Rogers as Captain America), it's about Bucky's B-day. Will Barnes be able to celebrate it? Only if his enemies don't kill him first.
Wallpapers and PinupsMay 20, 09
 Check out the new wallpapers and pinups, gotten from the latest Captain America comic.
Infinity GauntletMay 20, 09
 A battle of epic proportions took place in space during 1991, gathering the main Marvel super heroes to fight against Thanos who had just turned into a god. This classic miniseries was called The Infinity Gauntlet and it is now available in the site thanks to the valuable contribution of Peter Silvestro.
August 2009 ComicsMay 20, 09
 Visit the Upcoming Comics page to see what Captain America comic books are coming out on August 2009.
The Site Is Live!May 1, 09
 The Captain America Library site is now live! It is the latest addition to my Superhero Library website series that started with the Hulk Library, and continued with She-Hulk and Doc Savage libraries.
Browse the site to read cap's history, download wallpapers, among other things. But there's still lots of content to add to the site, specially comic book synopses.
I invite YOU to help me do that. You may see the list of missing synopses here. Besides getting something out of the site, you will be doing something for the Captain America site as well. Thanks :)
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