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Issue: Captain America #109
Publication Date: January 1969
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Issues: #109 of 355 Issues (816 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved By the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Perfect Film & Chemical Corp.
On Sale Date: 10/03/1968
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved By the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: There is a 1994 reprint that is exactly the same except for new advertisements. On-sale date from 1969 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US; later standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Enlarged cover image.
 
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The Origin of Captain America!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagCapitán América #24 published October 1970
In Issue: FlagCaptain America #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1979
In Issue: FlagCaptain America #109 [JC Penney Marvel Vintage Pack] #[nn] published January 1994cover
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Capitán América #2 published July 2012
In Content Item: FlagCapitaine America #2 published January 1970
as Les origines du Capitaine - Les filets du Piégeur [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #2 published December 2001
as Cover to Captain America #109 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Captain America #2 published January 2002
as Captain America #109 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Captain America #3 [Regular Edition] published July 2006
as Frontispiece [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Captain America #3 [Regular Edition] published July 2006
as The Origin of Captain America! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Classic #3 published January 2011
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagCaptain America Omnibus #1 [Ron Garney Cover] published January 2011
as Captain America #109 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The background is the New York Times front page from December 8, 1941. (Source identified by Darci via the GCD Error Tracker.)
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hercules wrist band
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items from the Johnson Smith Company.
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The Hero That Was!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers] (origin); Bucky [Bucky Barnes] (flashback); Nick Fury; General Chester Phillips (flashback); Professor Reinstein (flashback, death); Heinz Kruger (flashback); Agent R [Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ross] (flashback); Sgt. Duffy (flashback)
First Line: We did it, Cap!
Synopsis: Captain America tells Nick Fury his origin.
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In Issue: FlagCaptain America #1 [unnamed variant] published January 1979
In Issue: FlagCaptain America #109 [JC Penney Marvel Vintage Pack] #[nn] published January 1994
In Issue: FlagMarvel Classic #3 published January 2011
In Issue: FlagMarvel Gold. Capitán América #2 published July 2012
In Content Item: FlagCapitaine America #2 published January 1970
as "Les débuts d'un héros!" [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Super Action #11 [unnamed variant] published December 1978
as The Hero That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]minus 2 pages
In Content Item: FlagThe Marvel Saga the Official History of the Marvel Universe #12 [Direct Edition] published November 1986
as Book XII: A Legend Reborn! [Story on Interior Page(s)]excerpt
In Content Item: FlagThe 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time #2 published December 2001
as The Hero That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Captain America #2 published January 2002
as The Hero That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Captain America #3 [Regular Edition] published July 2006
as The Hero That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagCaptain America Omnibus #1 [Ron Garney Cover] published January 2011
as The Hero That Was! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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80,000 Candlepower

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for a torch to use while skin diving from Freeman Electric Co. Located between story pages 3 and 4.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Plastic Pillows; Marvel T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Spider-Man; Thor; The Thing; Captain Marvel (cameo); The Hulk (cameo)
First Line: It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for inflatable Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows. $1.50 each plus 15 cents postage. Also Marvel super-hero t-shirts featuring Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk. $2.00 each including postage. And The Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00. Two mail-in coupons: Marvel Comics Group (Dept. PP or Dept. AJ) 625 Madison Ave., N.Y.C., N.Y 10022. Located between story pages 6 and 7.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now you can finish high school at home
Synopsis: Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between story pages 6 and 7.
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Missile Firing Tank

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for a toy tank large enough to sit in from Honor House Products Corp. Located between story pages 9 and 10. Occupies top half of page.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 in your spare time
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for children to sell Grit Magazine from Grit Publishing Co. Located between story pages 9 and 10. Occupies bottom half of page.
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Shop by Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: More than 30 real flying models
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for various products. Located between story pages 15 and 16.
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Too skinny?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Thumbnail advertisements for various products. Located between story pages 18 and 19.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Captain America
First Line: A titanic treasure-trove of traumatically tempting tid-bits, tastefully tossed together to tease and tantalize thee!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: tems; Frustration Dept.!; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Stan's Soapbox.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: I’ll make you a master of karate
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagCaptain America Omnibus #1 [Ron Garney Cover] published January 2011
as [untitled] [Letters Page on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from readers Gordon Matthews, Kenneth Burke, Wayne Warfield, Phil Blunt, Dan Daugherty, Dale Landry, Harvey Sobel and Donald McGregor.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Spider-Man; Sub-Mariner
First Line: Two more triumphs for Marvel..!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #68 and Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 series) #9, advertised as “now on sale," with covers depicted. Coloring is not the same as the published Sub-Mariner #9 cover. Spider-Man cover has "Crisis on the Campus" as a title, while the published cover to #68 reads "Crisis on Campus." Background buildings are also added to the published cover and coloring is different.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Chuck Sipes (photo); Dave Draper (photo)
First Line: Secret muscle building "tools"
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for body building products.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Norman Rockwell
First Line: We're looking for people who like to draw
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.

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