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Issue: Captain America #173
Publication Date: May 1974
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Issues: #173 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: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 02/05/1974
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 21 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: 25 cent cover price begins. On-sale date from Comic Reader (Street Enterprises, 1973 series) #103, January - February 1974.
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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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reprinted as/ in another Issue.
reprinted 6 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in 4 other Issues:
FlagCaptain America: The 75th Anniversary Vibranium Collection #[nn] published January 2016
FlagX-Men Epic Collection #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2019
FlagX-Men: Children of the Atom #[5] published January 2019
FlagCaptain America Omnibus #3 [unnamed variant] published January 2021
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Falcon [Sam Wilson]; Nick Fury; X-Men [Cyclops; Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]]
First Line: Get 'em! Shoot to kill!
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In Issue: FlagΚάπταιν Αμέρικα [Captain America] #16 published ?
In Content Item: FlagCapitaine America #37 published September 1974
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagCaptain America and The Falcon: Secret Empire #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as Cover - Captain America #173 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The X-Men #8 [Regular Edition] published March 2010
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
First Line: Famous name prizes or cash
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Sins of the Secret Empire!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Falcon [Sam Wilson]; X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Marvel Girl [Jean Grey]]; Nick Fury; Dum Dum Dugan; S.H.I.E.L.D.; Secret Empire; Magneto (flashback); Thor (flashback); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (flashback); Beast (flashback); Linda Donaldson
First Line: Cap has just met the enigmatic X-Men, who say they...
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In Content Item: FlagCapitaine America #33 published May 1974
as Les péchés de l'Empire Secret! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagCaptain America and The Falcon: Secret Empire #[nn] [unnamed variant] published January 2005
as The Sins of the Secret Empire! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The X-Men #8 [Regular Edition] published March 2010
as The Sins of the Secret Empire! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 19
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Reward!

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First Line: $80.00 paid for one of these coins:
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Page of buy by mail ads.
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: Never finished high school?
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Pages: 1
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Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): Helen; Jim
First Line: I'm sick and tired of my job!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Page 8.
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The Big Three

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Character(s): Spider-Man; Hulk; Conan
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Disclose Notes: Illustrated ad for bronze collectors' medallion coins with Spider-Man, Hulk, and Conan images. Coins are $2.50 each, with various accessories like key chains, money clips, and belt buckles available separately. Hallmark Minting Service, Southfield, Mich. 48075.
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: Look, fellows!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Page 12.
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: Karate Judo-Jiu-Jitsu-Savate
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Page 13.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Character(s): Red Ghost
First Line: Truth, a wise man once whispered, is stranger than fiction - and boy, do I know it!
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Pages: 0.75
Disclose Notes: Letters from Bill Colson and Damon Miranda. Special note by Englehart regarding Watergate and the current storyline. Includes Marvel Value Stamp #61: The Red Ghost.
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Statement Of Ownership

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Average no. of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 349,301. Single issue nearest to filing date: 358,820.
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A Few Surprises - a Smattering of Surmises - and a Hint About Prizes!

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Letterer(s): typeset; ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Sorry, people, but no Stan Lee's Soapbox this time...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes Roy's Rostrum, Items, and the Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: I'll reveal how to discover profits of import
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Top of page 21.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: These 3 big drafting kits
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Bottom of page 21.
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: Enjoy an exciting, romantic look impressive anytime
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Page of buy by mail ads.
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Market Place

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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: Do-it-yourself
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Page of buy by mail ads. Includes a text only, classified ad section titled "Market Place".
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: A special introductor offer
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Top of page 28. Advertisement for the cosmetics sales kit from Blair division of Chap Stick Co., offering Here's Love Spray Perfume as an incentive.
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Hey, Believer! Have We Got a New Kung Fu Mag for You!

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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Deadly Hands of Kung Fu
Character(s): Shang-Chi (cameo)
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Disclose Notes: Promo for The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu magazine.
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: You recieve...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for two games from Helen of Toy, Co.
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: Cut along dotted line-seal (paste or tape) and mail
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Genres: non-fiction
First Line: Make money get prizes with fast selling American Seeds.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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