Captain America #118 (1969) – Early Falcon Appearance

Captain America #118 – Early Falcon Appearance

Captain America #118 is a pivotal issue in the Marvel Comics canon, marking the second appearance of the Falcon, a key character in the Captain America mythos. This raw, ungraded copy presents well, estimated at VG/FN condition, making it a desirable acquisition for collectors focusing on key Silver Age appearances.

Key Details

• Title: Captain America
• Issue: #118
• Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
• Year: 1969
• Era: Silver Age
• Condition: Used — Raw/Ungraded (estimated VG/FN)
• Cover Artist: Gene Colan; John Romita; Joe Sinnott
• Key Significance: Early Falcon appearance
• Story Significance: Follows Captain America #117, the first appearance/origin of the Falcon

Why It Matters

Captain America #118 holds significant collector gravity as it continues the story arc introduced in the landmark issue #117, where the Falcon first appears. This issue solidifies the Falcon's role in the Marvel Universe, making it a hinge-point book for character collectors and those focusing on Silver Age Marvel. Its crossover appeal lies not only in character development but also in the artistic contributions of Colan and Romita, key figures in Marvel's history.

Creators

• Writer: Stan Lee
• Pencils / Cover: Gene Colan

Collector Notes

• Raw, ungraded copy estimated at VG/FN condition.
• Features the second appearance of the Falcon, a key Marvel character.
• Gene Colan and John Romita cover art enhances its collectability.
• Essential for Silver Age Marvel and Captain America collectors.
• Long-term appeal due to its place in the Falcon's origin story.

Shipping

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