captain america

In this thrilling historical adventure set during World War II, Steve Rogers (AKA Captain America) and his young sidekick, Bucky Barnes, encounter threat like none they've ever seen -- a Ghost Army. The dead of this war and wars past are coming back to life, impervious to bullets, flames, or anything else the Allies can throw at them. The armies rise from the ground in the night and seem to disappear without a trace. How can Cap and Buck fight something that's already dead? And just what does the mysterious Baron Mordo--sitting in his castle atop nearby Wundagore Mountain--have to do with this?.

Text and illustrations look at the history of Marvel's "The Avengers.".

"In this . . . adventure set during World War II, Steve Rogers (AKA Captain America) and his young sidekick, Bucky Barnes, encounter threat like none they've ever seen--a Ghost Army. The dead of this war and wars past are coming back to life, impervious to bullets, flames, or anything else the Allies can throw at them. The armies rise from the ground in the night and seem to disappear without a trace. How can Cap and Buck fight something that's already dead? And just what does the mysterious Baron Mordo--sitting in his castle atop nearby Wundagore Mountain--have to do with this?"--Provided by publisher.

See frail Steve Rogers become a super-soldier, and thrill to his first mission as the Fighting Avenger of World War II!.

"On the run from the law and pursued by a dogged Nick Fury, Steve Rogers must find a way to prove his innocence. But how? By taking the fight back to the Power Elite and their insidious minions--with a little help from the Daughters of Liberty!"--Back cover.

"Hydra conquered the United States, following a leader with Steve Rogers' face. The true Captain America returned, and the enemy was defeated--but the war is not over. The scars still remain, and they divide the nation. Cap has lost the trust of the government--and of the people. America is broken, and the dream may be over. One man, though, will keep fighting for what is right. Against armies of cyborg Super-Soldiers. Against shadowy figures making a play for power. Against costumed killers, psychic vampires and traitors dressed as patriots. But he is more than a man--he is an ideal. The enemies conspiring against him know that and will use it against him. Steve Rogers thought his darkest days were behind him--but they were nothing compared to what is coming. The hero will be disgraced. The legend will be tarnished. But when the Sentinel falls, the Daughters of Liberty rise!"--Provided by publisher.

"The legend of CAPTAIN AMERICAN begins here when Steve Rogers survives a WWII experiment to become a Super-Soldier and the Sentinel of Liberty He'll face off against Hydra, P.R.O.D.O.K., the Rhino, A.I.M., and even a[n] army of genetically re-created cavemen. Shield-slinging adventures lead to Avengers team-ups with Ant-Man and Hawkeye, Doctor Strange, and even the Hulk And before the last fist flies, Loki will have a chance to see if he's worthy of handling Thor's hammer"--Provided by publisher.

"Captain America. The Human Torch. The Winter Soldier. Namor. The Sub-Mariner. They fought together in World War II as The Invaders. But now Namor is the enemy, a global threat more powerful than ever. His deadly plans are as deep and far-reaching as the ocean, and revelations about his past could threaten the Marvel Universe! It's up to Namor's old allies to stop him, but what chance do they have against the man who knows their every move?"--Back cover.

Introduces the superhero Captain America.

He made his debut in late 1940 in Captain America Comics No. 1, fighting Nazis at every turn. Twenty years after World War II, he was found frozen in ice. Now a man living in the wrong time, he became the leader of the Avengers, and fought some of the Marvel Universe s greatest villains: Red Skull, Baron Zemo, Batroc the Leaper, MODOK and even Caps former sidekick, now known as the Winter Soldier. The Little Book of Captain America is your ultimate guide to comics greatest super patriot!.